I'm planning my future skool communities and wanted to ask the best advice on how to transition smoothly from offering a free to paid community. Is it best just to offer paid content within the free group? Or make a paid community altogether? What's everyones thoughts?

There’s a lot of focus on the here and now at Skool, on sales, conversions, and growth. But for those of us with products or services that require a longer onboarding or involve larger investments, it’s helpful to take a longer view. A quick glance at October's leaderboard shows that the top 10 have been active for nearly a full year on average. It got me thinking 🤔 where do you see yourself and your Skool presence by October 2025? Let’s bounce around some ideas and visions for the long term! What would you like to achieve or build here in the next 12 months? Share your thoughts below, I’d love to hear where you’re headed!

Is to help 1 billion people find community. I posted this in Skool Games and was surprised people didn't know it so thought I'd share it here too.

I’ve recently started inviting some of my LinkedIn contacts to join my Skool community, and I’ve noticed a few recurring challenges in this transition: 1. Lack of Familiarity with Skool: Many of my contacts simply don’t know what Skool is, and they’re hesitant to sign up for yet another platform just to join my community. 2. Misconceptions About Skool’s Focus: There’s often confusion due to Skool’s emphasis on monetization and sales, while my community is entirely free. This mismatch creates a barrier in communicating the purpose of my group. 3. Concerns About Platform Costs: Some ask if there’s a fee to maintain a Skool account, which I realize could be a major hesitation for those unfamiliar with the platform. I’m sure I’m not alone in facing these questions. So, I’m curious to know how others here handle the process of transitioning LinkedIn connections or leads into Skool communities. One strategy I’m planning to try is sending a quick Loom video explaining how Skool works, showing them how to log in, and highlighting the opportunity to join other communities and benefit from the platform as a whole. If anyone has additional tips or strategies for making this process smoother and more appealing, I’d appreciate hearing them. Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!

Getting ready to host my first Q&A sessions, and I’m wondering how you structure yours for the best results. Do you have a specific format or process that works? Drop your tips below! 👇