Hey everyone! 👋 I’m super curious to learn more about YOUR mission here on Skool. I try to stay active, checking out different communities and seeing all the incredible things people are building, but let’s be real, it’s impossible to connect with everyone! 😅 So, let’s make it easy🙌 Drop a quick description of your community in the comments below, along with a link. I’d love to explore what you’re working on and see the amazing ways you’re making an impact. 🌟 Let’s share, connect, and inspire each other🔥 Skool style! 🔗🔥

We all have those days where we’re constantly working, crossing things off the list, staying "productive," and moving from task to task. But here’s the question I’ve been asking myself lately: Am I actually building something meaningful, or am I just busy? It’s so easy to get caught up in the motions, thinking every action is progress. But real growth comes from being intentional, focusing on the steps that truly move the needle, even if they aren’t the easiest or most obvious. I’ve found that taking a step back to reflect on what really matters has been a game-changer. Sometimes, the answer surprises you. 🌟 Ever had one of those “aha!” moments where you realized you were prioritizing the wrong things? Let’s talk about it. 🚀

Now, hold your horses… I’m NOT saying you should copy anything word for word. But what if you could take something that’s already proven to work for someone else and put your own unique spin on it? That’s exactly what I’m talking about. Why do this? Simple. If a strategy, format, or idea has worked recently for someone else, there’s a high chance it will work for you, too! You’re not reinventing the wheel - you’re building on something that’s already shown results. This way, you save yourself from the constant pressure of “What should I do next?” or stressing over creating something groundbreaking every time... Instead, you’re leveraging what’s already been successful and tailoring it to fit your voice and audience! It’s not about copying. It’s about taking inspiration, adding your twist, improving it and making it work for you. P.S. Do you like these shorter posts or do you prefer the longer ones? Let me know below!

So here's my weekly update on what I've been doing, what's worked and what hasn't worked!!! Here are some stats first: - MRR = $2.3k - Free Members = 374 - Paid Members = 119 (8 on Free Trial) - YouTube Subs = 71 - YouTube Videos = 16 - Skool Followers = 904 What's working: - I've been following up at least 3 times a week with members inside my free community. I'm mainly using "bumps" ("Just bumping this up in case you missed it ^^") and GIFs to get people to reply. I'm getting quite a few people answer as they like my determination in getting a reply or because they found the GIF funny! This is translating to more bookings which is great! I will occasionally send a "shocker" message to those stubborn members who are active but ignore my messages. Had a few of them answer which was good ahahahah. - Been getting higher quality people on my calls since I've started being even more specific about my target avatar! Been making changes to my messaging and everything else to reflect this which has helped a bunch! - Free Trials have been working somewhat... As per usual, my expectations didn't meet reality as I thought I would have a loooot more people signing up for it but I was wrong. Nevertheless, now that I've been brought back down to earth, it really isn't that bad... I've only been running it for a week and so far I've had 1 person convert into a paying member which is great! Gonna keep pushing this and see how it goes. It's not my favourite to run with ads but time will give me a better strategy as I keep testing out new things. - Consistency... These first 10 days of November have been tough... Until today I hadn't made any sales besides new free trials starting. That hasn't stopped me from pushing on and testing new strategies!!! As I see it, this is a small wall that I'm breaking away to get to the next wall a few hundred miles away so no biggie! What hasn't been working: - Free Trials - Yes, I know that I just said it's working but not all of it. I'm noticing that a lot of people I'm getting do 1 of 2 things... They either join and don't do anything OR they join, cancel the membership immediately so they don't get automatically billed at the end of the 7 days and also don't do anything. I can't be the only one experiencing this?? 🤔

Now, I get it... You might be thinking a free community isn’t worth the hassle. Maybe you worry it’s too much work, or you feel what you offer is too valuable to give away for free. Valid points, for sure, but hear me out. Even if you have a large, warm audience, a free community can still bring a whole new level of opportunity. Why? I’m glad you asked. Here’s the breakdown: 1. Lower financial risk for new members Your free community acts as a "trial run" for potential clients. No pressure, no payments - they can simply explore what you offer without any initial financial risk. This eases them in and lowers their guard, making it so much easier for them to connect with you. When they feel comfortable, they’re way more likely to stick around and consider upgrading. 2. It nurtures leads naturally Let’s face it, trust takes time, especially online. Here’s how a free community helps with that: - Builds Trust → People get to see you in action. For those unfamiliar with you, a free community builds trust through consistent, valuable content. - Creates Relatability → They get to know you - not just as a business owner but as someone who understands their needs and goals. When they relate to you, your paid offerings become far more appealing. - Keeps Risk Low → People can test the waters with zero commitment. And when they start seeing results or gaining value, they’ll be more open to joining your paid community. 3. Stays in ongoing contact Unlike a one-time product or consultation, a community creates regular touchpoints. You can share updates, drop valuable insights, and keep them engaged long-term. This ongoing relationship builds loyalty and keeps you on their radar without direct selling. 4. Collects valuable leads with email access Every new community member is a potential client, and now you have a direct line to them. Through email, you can nurture the relationship, share exclusive insights, and present offers naturally. Even if they’re not highly active in the community, this connection helps foster trust and keeps the door open.