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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Based on the provided sources and our conversation history, here are the essential resources you should include in a "Start Here" classroom module to ensure effective onboarding and retention. 𝟭. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁" & 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 The most critical resource to include immediately is a clear breakdown of the community guidelines. • 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: Explicitly state what is allowed and what will get a member banned. This is vital to prevent spam and low-quality behavior. • 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: You want to set the tone immediately. As noted in the sources, you should send new members a link to a welcome post (or classroom module) that "breaks down the rules and anything that they need to follow" to ensure they understand the culture. 𝟮. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹" (𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀) If you are running a free-to-paid model, your "Start Here" classroom should function as a sales mechanism rather than just a library of random content. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟱-𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Instead of overwhelming members, use a 5-video mini-course structure: 1. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Overcome internal and external doubts. 2. 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Explain the "new mechanism" for success. 3. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗧𝗔): A clear directive to book a call or join the paid group. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 Include testimonials or case studies in this section. If you are promoting a paid offer, you "need to have proof" that your concept works. Including results from beta testers or free clients builds the trust required for a transaction. 𝟯. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗽𝘁" 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗲 (𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁) Your "Start Here" module is often the delivery mechanism for the hook that got them to join (referencing the "Zero Audience" strategy). • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲: If you ran ads or outreach promising a "Free Course" or "Template," this is where it lives. • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: By placing this valuable asset in the "Start Here" classroom, you ensure every new member visits this tab, where they are then exposed to your rules and upsell offers. 𝟰. 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & "𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗻" 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 Help members navigate the platform so they don't feel lost.

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