@Yakub Pacho Dennis No I don't use either of those because they have no ability to add upsells or order bumps. I only use Skool without the ability to increase average order value because they manage all the tax and churn etc but I wouldn't be using any kind of other checkout unless it has bumps and upsells (I currently use Thrivecart for that)

@Yakub Pacho Dennis I feel like we're not on the same page here.

This conversation has been coming up a lot in the main Skool group, here are some tips I shared with someone in there the other day but definitely do a search in there (even just scan the first few pages - I think there have been 3-4 conversations in there in the past couple of days about it) First of all, congrats on 50 pard members, that's awesome. Also you are SO early in the journey, it takes time to build trust with a brand new group. 3 weeks in, they're just sussing you and the others in the space out but it's awesome that they're engaging with your posts. Okay, here are some ideas for you: 👉 You could also incentivise and reward them posting - eg, pinning posts and celebrating people who start conversations (ie behaviours you want to see more of in the group), choose a monthly 'Conversation Starter" or "Community Ambassador" to shout out, create a challenge, or "wins" category. 👉 Connect the members of the group with each other, because it's not just about you. Start some engagement threads where people can share similarities with each other and not be strangers any more and will feel more comfortable sharing. 👉 If you are creating long form content, this will also build quicker trust with your people IN the group, as well as bring new people your way (eg YouTube, podcast, etc). A Google study from last year says that your people need at least 7 hours, 11 touch points, across 4 platforms before they buy from you. But why do people buy? Because they trust you and that you can help them. The same goes for engagement. Show them they can trust you and that you can really help them.

@Angela Walker so glad you found it helpful!

Such a powerful realisation, @Hayley Eaton! I love Skool for its simplicity and how easy it is to connect with your community. Congrats on the first few members as well 🥰

I LOVE the weekend to lock in and work on projects without interruptions! What are you thinking about for your tiers?!

I love community collaborations as a way to add more depth to what you offer! I would definitely ask your community what questions they would like answered because that is going to give them so much extra support - but I'm sure you're doing that too! I think for new business owners, it's important to help them see that they're just at the start and usually following people who are much further ahead than them - I think a good question would be how to help your people reframe that experience and enjoy the journey.