We just added a bullet point to the end of our VIP plan about Ology OS, the operating system for Skool owners that I'm building out over the next few months. It's already sparked a few questions, so here's an open invitation: if you want to learn more, no matter which plan you're on, drop a comment below. If there's enough interest, we'll set up a group call where I'll share where I (and people far smarter than me) think AI is headed, and how you can future proof yourself. This isn't something I want to unpack fully in a public setting, but we can go deep in a private call.

I assumed bigger communities automatically made more money. Lately I've seen smaller communities outperform much larger ones. The difference wasn't size. It was trust. Members who genuinely solve problems together seem far more willing to invest later. That feels like a lesson worth paying attention to. What helped your community build trust the fastest?

Do not provide reviews for us in this thread. Don't worry we'll have a specific thread for that later on. 😉 Right now we just wanted you to start asking for reviews in your own community so giving you this framework to make it easy. You would adjust the examples and use in your own communities. Modify as needed. Would suggest you use a title like: How to Write a Review That Actually Helps (and Gets You Noticed Too) --- If this community has helped you, one of the best ways to give back is to leave a review. But here's something most people don't know: not all reviews are equal. A quick "Great group, highly recommend!" is kind, but it doesn't do much. A specific review does a lot, both for us and for the next person trying to decide if this community is right for them. And done right, it puts your name and your community or business in front of new eyes too. Here's how to write one that makes a real difference. Why Specific Reviews Matter When someone searches for help these days, they're not just using Google. They're asking ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools questions like "what's the best community for [your goal]?" Those tools read reviews to decide what to recommend. The more detail a review has, the easier it is for both people and AI to match us with someone who needs exactly what you found here. Vague praise gets skipped over. Specific stories get quoted. The Simple Formula A great review answers three questions: 1. What were you struggling with before you joined? Be honest and specific. "I was stuck at 20 members and couldn't get anyone to engage" tells a story that "I needed help with my community" doesn't. 2. What happened after? Share your outcome. "Doubled active members or doubled engagement rate in two months" is the kind of result future members are looking for. 3. What is this community, exactly? Mention the community you're reviewing by name and what it's for, once, naturally. Something like "the Skoolology community for Skool group owners' helps the review show up when people search for that exact thing.

We're so glad you're here. 👋 If you're building a community and wondering... - Why aren't my members engaging? - What should I improve first? - How do I build a community people don't want to leave? You're in the right place. Skoolology is a learning community for community builders who want to stop guessing and start improving. Together, we study what works, test ideas in real communities, and learn from each other's experiments. Before we talk about your community... Let's get to know you. 👋 Your first step takes about 10 seconds. 👇Drop ONE WORD in the comments below. It might be: • A value you live by. • A word that describes the community you're building. • Or simply a word that's meaningful to you today. We'll create something special from your word and welcome you personally. ❤️ We read every single one. Your next step When you've posted your word, head over to the next pinned post and take the 5-minute Community Snapshot. It will help you discover exactly what to improve next. Welcome! Donna & Todd Learn. Build. Lead.

What a beautiful way to wrap up a week of celebrating our first 30 days together.🎉 Tonight, we had the pleasure of spending time with @Avinash Khatri who joined us from the other side of the world. He got up extra early to be with us, and that simple act meant more than he probably realizes. Avinash, thank you. Your kindness, curiosity, thoughtful questions, and genuine desire to help others make you a joy to learn alongside. We're grateful you're part of this community. One of the things that stood out tonight was Avinash's desire to build a strong foundation before trying to build a big community. He wants to get to know people, understand what they truly need, and create something that serves them well. That led to a wonderful conversation about using communities like Skoolers as a place to learn. Not to promote ourselves. But to listen. To ask thoughtful questions. To leave meaningful comments. To reply to others and build real relationships. Every conversation is an opportunity to understand people a little better. And every connection teaches us something we can bring back to our own communities. We also talked about the temptation to create endless content before we really know what our members need. Sometimes the best next step isn't building another course or another module. It's having another conversation. This week reminded us that healthy communities aren't built all at once. They're built one relationship... One question... One insight... And one conversation at a time. To everyone who joined us live over these four Pop-Up Parties—and to everyone who celebrated with us from afar—thank you for helping write the first chapter of Skoolology. We feel incredibly blessed to know each of you and to be building alongside you. We're excited for what's next. After all... Every conversation adds another page to our story. 💙