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.
🔥 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.
💎 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.
🔥 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.
💥 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.