Is the real value of a community in contentโฆ or connection?
Iโve been reflecting on how Skoolers itself works for us. Itโs not just a forum. Itโs a support system โ a place where community builders share challenges, wins, and ideas, and that collective energy keeps everyone moving forward. Now imagine if more professionals ran their own niche communities this way. Take a therapist, trainer, or consultant for example. Most of them charge around $100โ$200 an hour for 1:1 sessions. Sounds good, but in reality: - They can only serve a handful of people each day - They hit an income ceiling quickly - And clients often drop off because thereโs no ongoing support once the session ends But what if instead of stretching more 1:1 hours, they built a Magnetic Support System for their niche? A space where dozens or even hundreds of clients could stay connected, get guidance, and keep progressing โ while the professional spends just an hour a day leading the group. Hereโs where it gets interesting. If even 100 members joined at a modest subscription, that could match what many earn through daily 1:1 sessions. At 200 or 500 members, theyโd already surpass their usual ceiling. And with 1,000 members, it becomes a career-defining shift โ one thatโs simply not possible through 1:1 alone. For new people, platforms like YouTube can organically feed members into such communities the same way this Skoolers space attracts and retains us. The thought that excites me: How different would the average professionalโs career look if their work was powered by a community engine instead of just a calendar of appointments? Curious to hear: - Do you see this ceiling in your own field? - Have you seen examples of professionals making the shift to a community model? - What do you think holds most people back from creating their own support system?