Ryan hit $0 for 6 months, then built connections
PLUS: Simona Prakash hits #19 in Skool discovery rankings, Julian Goldie hits #19 in Skool discovery rankings, and more
Daily Community Recap
2025-10-21
Hey Skool builders,
- This week: proof that launching fast beats perfect planning.
- Five builders hit major milestones by shipping daily for 90 days straight.
- The pattern?
- They all started with just one feature and let community feedback guide the build.
- From $0 to $415 MRR (hardest dollars earned) in just 60 days, these stories show what happens when you start before you're ready.
- In today's recap: career transitions using Skool communities, pricing clarity that converts, and the mindset shift from waiting to building.
- Let's dig in!
🚀 Ryan hit $0 for 6 months, then built connections
The Win: Ryan Duncan hit $0 on Skool for almost 6 months straight but found success through engagement and building connections.
Behind the Win:
- Engage deeply with the community by reading every post, commenting thoughtfully, and genuinely connecting with others - Start your own project, living out of a friend's parents' house while supported by your girlfriend
- Build connections through consistent effort and genuine interactions
Your Takeaway: Don't be afraid to start small. Engagement over quantity leads to real success.
Key Takeaway: Engage deeply with the community, not just post more frequently. : Start your own Skool project and build connections.
Why it matters: Community building is vital for growth; this story demonstrates how focused engagement can drive substantial conversion rates, showcasing the power of genuine connection.
🔥 Simona Prakash hits #19 in Skool discovery rankings
The Win: Simona Prakash's engagement on Skool led to a significant increase in her online presence and eventually, she hit #19 in the discovery rankings.
Behind the Win:
- Deeply engage with others, read every post, comment thoughtfully, and genuinely connect - Give value endlessly by connecting deeply and sharing insights - Practice engagement daily to maintain momentum without overwhelming members
Your Takeaway: Engagement is key. Simona's journey shows the power of consistent, meaningful interactions.
Key Takeaway: Deeply engage with others instead of just posting more often. : Engage deeply and genuinely connect with your network.
Why it matters: Increased online presence is crucial for visibility; this story illustrates how consistent engagement can lead to significant discovery rankings, demonstrating the importance of strategic optimization.
🔥 Julian Goldie hits #19 in Skool discovery rankings
The Win: Julian Goldie hit #19 in the Skool discovery rankings by implementing automation strategies, specifically hiring a VA to answer posts for him.
Behind the Win:
- Hire a $3/hour VA to answer posts - Create custom GPT and step-by-step instructions, then your VA can copy-paste questions into it
- Maintain visibility with autopilot strategies without overwhelming members Your Takeaway: Automation can significantly boost your visibility. Implement it to save time and maintain a high ranking.
Key Takeaway: Use automation for post answering to save time and increase visibility. : Hire a VA to answer posts and implement autopilot strategies.
Why it matters: Automation streamlines processes; this story highlights the benefits of strategic automation, saving time and boosting visibility, ultimately increasing engagement.
💥 Eleazar Barroso's Skool growth story
The Win: Eleazar Barroso found commonalities in top Skool users' bios, photos, and names, which helped him improve his craft on the platform.
Behind the Win:
- Analyze top 10 Skools for picture faces - Identify consistent elements in successful users' profiles - Apply these elements to your own profile to mimic success patterns
Your Takeaway: Consistency is key. Analyze top Skool users and incorporate their common traits into your own profile.
Key Takeaway: Focus on consistency rather than credentials for success. : Analyze top Skool users' profiles and apply consistent elements to your own.
Why it matters: Analyzing user profiles reveals valuable insights; this story emphasizes the importance of data-driven analysis to understand user behavior and improve your own profile.