Let's talk about joining a new community. Most of you are in over 50 communities here on Skool. Given that, you've seen a thing or two about how owners welcome you in. What has been your favorite entrance into new communities? OR... What made stepping into a community confusing? Let's keep this member focused and your experience as a member.

I'll post fun questions about community, building, life, crazy and stuff. So let's start now... Introduce yourself... who are you? When did you join Skool? What was the moment you knew you were completely addicted to Skool? Anything else you want to share because ... life is short..... let's have some fun!

This is my community review of SKOOL Magazine. “I realized how cool the concept actually is.” I joined SKOOL Magazine on day one because the name alone caught my attention. Once I got inside, I realized how cool the concept actually is. The whole idea behind the community is to learn how to create your own magazine on almost any topic you can think of. Entrepreneurship. Photography. Local communities. High school events. Even something like cheerleaders or school activities. A magazine can become a storytelling platform, a creative outlet, a community hub, or even an advertising tool for a niche audience. The concept is simple, but the possibilities are huge. You could easily build a weekly magazine around a topic you care about. Since joining, I’ve really enjoyed the connections with other members who are building their own ideas. Working through the lessons has also helped build my confidence because you’re actually learning by doing. It’s sparked a lot of creativity for me and made me think about the different kinds of magazines that could be created. I’m excited to say I recently reached Level 5, which allows me to contribute more inside the community and share a review of my experience so far. If you enjoy building ideas, telling stories, or creating content around a topic you’re passionate about, SKOOL Magazine is a really interesting community to explore. Read Skool Magazine here This is an affiliate link, and I may earn a commission when you join.

This is my community review of Synthesizer by Andrew Kirby. "The culture inside Synthesizer makes it easy to jump in and partictipate just by reading the threads." I originally joined because of Andrew Kirby himself. On Skool, he’s always been someone I paid attention to. Along with Ryan Duncan, he was one of the people I followed closely to understand how communities are built and how they actually function. Andrew already had a community, and I wanted to experience it from the inside. When I realized the focus of Synthesizer was about taking in information, integrating it, and then figuring out how it works for you, it immediately clicked. That’s basically what I do every day. I love researching, learning, and then synthesizing ideas into something that actually works in real life. I joined because of Andrew… but I stayed because the content and conversations are genuinely good. It’s not just about building a Skool community. A lot of the discussions revolve around relationship building, culture, and how communities actually function. You can create a group easily, but building real interaction and connection is a completely different thing. That’s where the conversations inside Synthesizer tend to go. Every Monday there’s a call that’s full of useful ideas about community building on Skool. The calls also help strengthen relationships between members. The discussions tend to go deep, and people are very supportive of each other. What really stands out though is the culture. When you go into the community feed, you can immediately see how people interact. You can open a post and just read through the comment threads… and then the threads inside the threads. It becomes a living example of how community conversation works. There are also memes and lighter moments, but overall the environment feels like a group of people who genuinely care about building thoughtful communities. It also works really well as a kind of think tank. If you’re trying to work through an idea, test a concept, or synthesize something you’re learning, people will engage with it and help you think it through.

This is my community review of The School Directory. “It’s not just about promotion. It’s about momentum.” The School Directory is one of the most supportive and action-driven communities I’ve come across on Skool. What makes it stand out is simple. It’s not just about posting your business and hoping someone sees it. It’s about showing up, participating, and actually being part of something. That’s where the magic happens. The energy inside this community is encouraging, engaging, and real. People aren’t just promoting. They’re connecting, supporting, and helping each other grow with intention. And that’s what makes a space like this so important. For Skool owners, visibility isn’t optional. It’s everything. You can build the most incredible community in the world... but if no one sees it, it simply doesn’t grow. That’s why having a dedicated place where creators can promote their communities worldwide matters so much. It levels the playing field. Not everyone has a large audience. Not everyone has ad budgets. Not everyone understands marketing. But when there’s a space designed for visibility, connection, and collaboration, creators aren’t building alone anymore. They’re being seen. They’re being discovered. They’re being supported. A global promotion space transforms isolated communities into a connected ecosystem. A place where creators can share what they’re building, attract aligned members, learn from each other, and grow faster together. A special shoutout to Ina Tenniswood, the owner, who brings a fun and thoughtful presence to the group. Her challenges and questions keep things lively, creative, and inspiring. If you’re looking for a place where you can be seen, stay motivated, and grow alongside other creators, The School Directory is absolutely worth being part of. I’m truly grateful to be here. Don’t just build your community... make sure the world can find it. Join The School Directory here — this is an affiliate link and I may earn a commission if you join.