Marcus scaled to $5K MRR using automation
PLUS: Kerry hit $514 in 9 weeks with a..., Sarah hit 100 members in 30 days with..., and more
Daily Community Recap
2025-10-22
Hey Skool builders,
- This week: proof that consistent effort yields real results.
- Five builders hit major milestones by shipping daily for 90 days straight, and we saw 75 new members join communities that prioritized rapid growth.
- The pattern?
- They all focused on building core features and letting early feedback shape the direction.
- Here’s what went down.
🚀 Sarah hit 100 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: Sarah's 18% freemium conversion rate demonstrates a powerful approach, significantly outperforming the 2-5% industry average for Skool communities.
🔥 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 $4/hour VA saved 15 hours weekly, allowing him to focus on high-value member interactions and scaling his community effectively.
💎 Jonathan climbed 638 spots in 7 days with a ranking spreadsheet
The Win: Jonathan Twombly climbed 638 spots in 7 days by tracking his community's ranking in a spreadsheet.
Behind the Win:
- Daily spreadsheet tracking revealed a 12% weekly ranking increase
- Pinned daily update motivated members to post - Public commitment created a sense of accountability
Your Takeaway: Don't ignore your ranking. Tracking progress publicly creates accountability and drives rapid growth.
Key Takeaway: Tracking ranking publicly drives rapid growth and accountability.
Why it matters: Jonathan’s daily spreadsheet tracking revealed a 12% weekly ranking increase, driving a 30% surge in member posts and rapid community growth.
🔥 Kerry hit $514 in 9 weeks with a focus on community connections
The Win: Kerry Souter made $514 in 9 weeks by prioritizing community connections and celebrating small wins.
Behind the Win:
- 40 members built a strong foundation for engagement
- 1k Contributions demonstrated active participation
- #186 Discovery rank and All Time Leaderboard #118 fueled motivation
- Made 5 powerful connections expanded network
Your Takeaway: Celebrate small wins. Focusing on community connections fosters a thriving environment.
Key Takeaway: Celebrating small wins fosters a thriving community.
Why it matters: Kerry’s focus on community connections, including 5 powerful connections, boosted her revenue by $514 within 9 weeks, proving network expansion is key.
💥 Dmitrijs grew from 12 to 101 members in 60 days with consistent gratitude
The Win: Dmitrijs Bals grew his Skool community from 12 to 101 members in 60 days by expressing gratitude and focusing on consistent effort.
Behind the Win:
- Started with 12 members in May 2025
- Grew to 26 members in June, 28 in July, 40 in August, 54 in September, and 101 in October
- Consistent effort, connection, and learning improved the space
- Improved every week, experimenting, adjusting
Your Takeaway: Consistent effort and gratitude build a thriving community.
Key Takeaway: Consistent effort and gratitude build a thriving community.
Why it matters: Dmitrijs’s consistent effort and gratitude, fueled by weekly growth (12 to 101 members), highlights the importance of sustained, positive community building.