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Free vs. Paid Skool Communities: The "Dual-Group" Strategy Explained
The "Two-Group Model" (one free group for leads, one paid group for clients) is the most debated strategy on Skool right now.
Alex Hormozi swears by it. Others say it causes burnout.
So, should you do it?
Here is the breakdown to help you decide. 👇
🚀 The Pros of Running Two Communities
The main reason to separate them is The Funnel. The free group is for learning, the paid group is for implementation.
1. Effective Lead Nurturing A free group lets skeptics "date" you before they "marry" you. It builds trust before the sale.
2. Clear Audience Segmentation
- Free Group: Your "Meetup." For broad interest and leads.
- Paid Group: Your "Locker Room." For committed clients only.
3. Demand Creation You can use the free group strictly to convert traffic (e.g., hosting a weekly webinar) without cluttering your paid members' experience.
4. Safety for High-Ticket Offers If you sell a $2k–$10k+ offer, a free community is essential. It provides a "safe" container to nurture leads over time.
⚠️ The Cons (Read this carefully)
The downside is almost always operational drag.
1. Operational Complexity & Burnout Managing two groups takes double the energy. For solopreneurs, this causes severe "brain drain."
2. The "Value Balance" Trap It is hard to balance:
- Give too much in Free? They feel full and never buy.
- Give too little in Free? The group dies and leads go cold.
3. Double the Cost You pay two Skool subscriptions (e.g., $99 x 2).
💡 The Alternative: The "Tiers" Model
Many creators are switching to a single group using Skool’s Tiers feature.
Why switch?
- Solves Burnout: Everyone is in one hub. One feed. One calendar.
- Leverages FOMO: Free members see paid members winning in the chat.
The Verdict:
✅ Choose Two Groups if: You have a team and a high-ticket offer ($2k+).
✅ Choose Single Group (Tiers) if: You are a solopreneur or sell a low-ticket membership.
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Free vs. Paid Skool Communities: The "Dual-Group" Strategy Explained
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