๐Ÿ‘‰ What Iโ€™ve Learned from Building a Skool Group with 8K Members
Growing a community of 8,000+ people on Skool didnโ€™t happen overnight. It took a lot of trial and error, consistency, and thoughtful strategy. Here are some the key lessons Iโ€™ve picked up along the way that you can apply to your own community-building journey.
1๏ธโƒฃ Play to your strengths ๐Ÿ’ช
When I started, I focused on what I already knewโ€”my core expertise: content curation. Instead of trying to become someone I wasnโ€™t, I leaned into my own skill set. This laid a solid foundation that made it easier to engage new members and deliver genuine value. If youโ€™re thinking about launching your own group, start with what youโ€™re already good at. Build from there.
2๏ธโƒฃ Confidence matters more than you think ๐Ÿ‘
A big sticking point for so many of us is self-promotion. We worry about coming off as pushy or salesy. But hereโ€™s the thing: promoting what you do is simply making your community aware of solutions they need. If you genuinely believe in your offer, confidence becomes natural. Itโ€™s not bragging, itโ€™s shining a light on how you can help.
3๏ธโƒฃ Zero in on a burning problem ๐Ÿ‘Œ
A Skool group is more than a random assembly of people. Itโ€™s a space where specific needs should be addressed. Instead of trying to solve everything, I focused on one major problem my audience faced. Suddenly, my messages hit home. People joined because they knew exactly how I could help. That kind of clarity is a game-changer.
4๏ธโƒฃ Commit fully to your path ๐Ÿค
Half-measures donโ€™t cut it. Building a community that thrives requires consistency, quality content, and genuine interaction. I showed up regularly, replied to questions, and kept the group environment positive and constructive. Real commitment makes people feel valuedโ€”and they stick around because of it.
5๏ธโƒฃ Balance your time (and keep it human) โœŒ๏ธ
Automation tools can help you manage a large group, but donโ€™t turn your community into a cold, automated funnel. People still want to feel heard and seen. I used tools to handle repetitive tasks, freeing me up to have actual conversations. This human touch makes all the difference, especially once you scale past a few thousand members.
Final thought:
The biggest lesson Iโ€™ve learned is that successful communities arenโ€™t built on quick hacks. Theyโ€™re grown through steady effort, clear purpose, authentic confidence, and a willingness to show up over the long haul. Thatโ€™s what turns a handful of members into a thriving, engaged group of 8K+ strong.
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