Congrats @Luke Drayton !!

@Ryan Duncan I'm kind of teary eyed for you right now LEVEL 9!!!!!!!

@Sarah Hankins I tell people all the time that I'm just 60 days into being a community owner. People are so much more trusting when you can actually be vulnerable and just be truthful. There's less pressure on me to pretend like I know it all and members are also so much more understanding.

So many valuable nuggets being dropped in this episode!! This was very informative episode!! I asked ChatGPT to give summarize some clear takeaways and action steps! Here is what it provided: 1. Start with a Niche Focus - Takeaway: Communities thrive when built around specific interests, problems, or professional skills. - Action Step: Identify a clear niche or topic that you are passionate about or have expertise in. Research what specific challenges or desires your target audience has, and build your Skool community around solving these problems or fulfilling these interests. 2. Gather and Showcase Proof - Takeaway: Proof, such as testimonials and success stories, is more important than having a perfect offer. - Action Step: From day one, document any wins or feedback you receive from community members. Ask early members for testimonials or create case studies around successful outcomes. Display these prominently in your Skool community to build trust. 3. Leverage Personal Branding - Takeaway: Personal branding is a powerful tool for promoting your community and gaining organic growth. - Action Step: Start sharing your journey, insights, and progress across social media platforms. Be consistent with content that reflects your values and the purpose of your Skool community. This will help attract like-minded individuals to your community without paid ads. 4. Create a Simple, Actionable Path - Takeaway: New members need clear instructions and an easy-to-follow path to get started and stay engaged. - Action Step: Design a welcome flow or onboarding process for new members. This could include a series of posts, videos, or a simple roadmap that explains how to get the most value from the community. Make it easy for people to start participating right away. 5. Foster Community Engagement Early - Takeaway: Active members will help grow your community and sustain its value over time. - Action Step: Encourage early engagement by asking members to share their experiences or advice in discussion threads. Create weekly challenges or discussion topics that invite members to participate. Celebrate and promote those who engage the most to build a sense of belonging and motivation.

Massive accomplishment!! And well deserved for a great community owner @Wendy Wiseman !!

@Alec Lane I use one-time purchases to monetize my free community! One-time purchases have been extremely instrumental in my overall Skool monetization strategy. I'd be more than happy to share more details. You can also feel free to DM me.