How Marcus scaled to $5K MRR using automation
PLUS: How Ivy launched a freemium tier with 20% and more
Daily Community Recap
2025-10-23
You stare at the dashboard—the red numbers pulsing with a frantic energy.
Five creators ditched burnout mode and built real momentum this week—implementing LinkedIn traffic strategies, streamlining onboarding, and boosting engagement.
But will turning growth into ritual spark genuine connection—or just faster churn?
In today’s Skool Winners Recap:
- Sarah Martinez hit 100 members in 30 days with daily live Q&As.
- Marcus Chen scaled to $5K MRR using automation.
- Jonathan Twombly climbed 638 spots in 7 days with a ranking spreadsheet.
- Kerry Souter hit $514 in 9 weeks with a focus on community connections.
- Dmitrijs Bals grew from 12 to 101 members in 60 days with consistent gratitude.
🚀 Sarah hit 100 Skool members in 30 days with daily Q&A
The Win: Sarah Martinez grew her Skool community to 100 members in just 30 days using a simple daily Q&A strategy.
Behind the Win:
- Daily 20-minute Q&A sessions built trust and kept members engaged - Free value-packed tier converted at 18% to paid memberships
- 3 posts per week maintained momentum without burning out
Your Takeaway: Don't wait for the perfect course. Start with daily Q&A sessions to build trust, then let member questions guide your content creation.
Key Takeaway: Daily Q&A sessions build trust faster than polished courses
Why it matters: Carlos’s 23% freemium conversion beats the industry average of 2-5%, proving targeted outreach drives significant paid member growth within 8 weeks.
🔥 Marcus scaled to $5K MRR using automation
The Win: Marcus Chen automated his community engagement and hit $5K monthly recurring revenue in 60 days.
Behind the Win:
- Hired a $4/hour VA to respond to 50% of posts - Custom chatbot handled common questions with 85% accuracy
- Weekly live sessions maintained personal connection despite automation
Your Takeaway: Automation doesn't kill authenticity. Use VAs and bots for routine tasks, then invest saved time in high-value personal interactions.
Key Takeaway: Smart automation frees time for high-value member interactions
Why it matters: Marcus’s VA saved 15 hours per week, enabling him to focus on high-value member interactions, leading to a $5K MRR in just 60 days.
💎 Carlos reached 75 Skool members in 8 weeks with targeted outreach
The Win: Carlos Plasmeijer grew his Skool community to 75 members in 8 weeks with 23% freemium conversion.
Behind the Win:
- Daily 30-minute Q&A sessions built trust and kept members engaged - Free tier with value converted at 23% to paid memberships - 5 posts per week maintained momentum without overwhelming members
Your Takeaway: Don't wait for perfect content. Carlos proved 8 weeks of consistent engagement beats months of planning—pick your posting schedule and show up daily.
Key Takeaway: Consistent engagement beats long-term planning
Why it matters: Carlos’s 23% conversion rate demonstrates a highly effective outreach strategy, significantly exceeding the industry benchmark of 2-5% in just 8 weeks.
⏳ Ivy launched a freemium tier with 20% conversion
The Win: Coach Ivy successfully launched a freemium tier and reached 500 members in 45 days.
Behind the Win:
- Targeted outreach to 100 IRL contacts - Free value-packed tier converted at 20% to paid memberships
- Weekly live sessions maintained personal connection and fostered trust
Your Takeaway: Don't delay freemium. Ivy proved launching now—even with a small conversion—builds momentum for future growth.
Key Takeaway: Start freemium now – momentum builds faster
Why it matters: Ivy’s 20% freemium conversion shows launching quickly builds momentum; 500 members in 45 days highlights the power of immediate action.
🎉 Felix reached level 7 with 90% member satisfaction
The Win: Felix Urbanek reached level 7 in Skool and achieved 90% member satisfaction.
Behind the Win:
- Daily community challenges boosted engagement - Weekly live Q&A sessions fostered connection and trust
- Positive feedback loop encouraged continued participation
Your Takeaway: Felix proved positive community building. Focus on creating a supportive environment – it fuels member growth.
Key Takeaway: Positive community building fuels member growth
Why it matters: Felix’s 90% member satisfaction underscores the importance of a supportive community, fueling continued engagement and driving rapid Skool level progression.