Marcus scaled to $5K MRR using automation

PLUS: Kerry hit $514 in 9 weeks with consistent..., Sarah hit 100 members in 30 days with..., and more

Daily Community Recap

2025-10-21

Good morning, Skool builders.

Five creators turned strategic tracking into tangible growth — from building their initial 25 members to consistently hitting 90% engagement rates.

The common thread? They moved beyond fleeting motivation and focused on building a repeatable system.

But will consistent data-driven strategies truly create sustainable community momentum — or just temporary spikes?

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 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 20-minute Q&A sessions generated 18% paid conversions, exceeding the industry average of 2-5%, driving revenue growth.

Read more from @Eleazar Barroso

🔥 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: Smart automation frees time for high-value member interactions.

Key Takeaway: Automation doesn't kill authenticity. Use VAs and bots for routine tasks.

Why it matters: Hiring a $4/hour VA saved Marcus 15 hours weekly, allowing him to focus on strategic tasks and achieve $5K MRR in 60 days.

Read more from @Mikey Caloca

💎 Jonathan climbed 638 spots in 7 days with ranking tracking

The Win: Jonathan Twombly climbed 638 spots in 7 days, making Skool more fun and bringing his group into it.


Behind the Win:

  • Daily spreadsheet tracking showed progress and created a friendly competition - Pinned daily update post motivated members to engage - Public ranking challenge fostered a competitive spirit Your Takeaway: Don’t wait for perfect content. Track your ranking and share it to motivate your community.

Key Takeaway: Tracking your ranking motivates members and drives engagement.

Why it matters: Jonathan’s daily spreadsheet tracking and pinned updates boosted engagement by 50%, propelling him 638 spots in Skool’s ranking leaderboard.

Read more from @Jonathan Twombly

🔥 Kerry hit $514 in 9 weeks with consistent engagement

The Win: Kerry Souter generated $514 in revenue in 9 weeks while building a thriving community.


Behind the Win:

  • 40 members created a strong foundation for growth - 1k Contributions demonstrated value and encouraged participation - Pinned daily updates kept members informed and engaged Your Takeaway: Don’t wait for perfect content. Focus on consistent engagement and provide value to attract and retain members.

Key Takeaway: Consistent engagement builds a thriving community and drives revenue.

Why it matters: Kerry’s consistent daily updates and 1k contributions fostered a 90% member retention rate, leading to $514 in revenue within 9 weeks.

Read more from @Kerry Souter

💥 Dmitrijs grew from 12 to 101 in 60 days with gratitude

The Win: Dmitrijs Bals grew his Skool community from 12 to 101 members in 60 days, demonstrating consistent effort and gratitude.


Behind the Win:

  • Daily progress updates fostered a culture of appreciation and shared growth - Consistent effort – 7 days a week – built momentum and trust - Learning phase – improving every week – kept the community fresh and exciting Your Takeaway: Acknowledge your progress and express gratitude for the journey. Small, consistent efforts lead to significant progress.

Key Takeaway: Consistent effort and gratitude foster a thriving community.

Why it matters: Dmitrijs’s daily gratitude and consistent effort built a 95% member retention rate, growing his Skool community from 12 to 101 members quickly.

Read more from @Dmitrijs Bals