Would you rather… 🍝 Sweat pasta sauce OR 🥛 Smell like spoiled milk 👇 Go.

I don’t always promote… but when I do, it’s on Promotion Hub. Stay Promoting My Friends.

What’s the most surprising thing about building online so far? 👇 I’m curious.

One of the great things about communities like The SKOOL Directory is that they remind us of something simple but powerful: Communities grow through participation. Every post someone shares adds a new idea to the conversation. It might be a question, a lesson learned, a challenge they are working through, or a small win worth celebrating. Those posts become starting points for connection. Comments add another layer of value. A thoughtful response can clarify an idea, offer encouragement, or provide a perspective someone else had not considered. Often the conversation that develops in the comments becomes just as meaningful as the original post. Even a simple like matters. It is a quiet signal that someone took the time to read and appreciate what was shared. For the person who wrote the post or comment, that small acknowledgment can be surprisingly encouraging. But there is another form of participation that often goes unnoticed. Many members participate simply by showing up and reading. They may not post or comment every day, or at all. Do not under-value them. They are still learning. They are gathering ideas, observing conversations, and absorbing insights that will influence their own thinking and workas they move forward on their own journey of success. That kind of quiet participation has real value. Communities thrive when people feel comfortable participating in whatever way suits them best; posting, commenting, reacting, or simply learning by listening. If you are looking for a place to begin or expand that participation this group, The SKOOL Directory, is a wonderful example of a community where people share opportunities, ideas, and encouragement while building connections across the wider Skool ecosystem. And if you enjoy thoughtful conversations about growth, ideas, and the journey of building things online, you may also enjoy spending time in ny community, Your Pathway To Growth, where many of those same conversations continue.

One of the things I enjoy most about the online world is the opportunity to have real conversations with thoughtful people. Tuesday at 12:00 noon Eastern, I will be hosting my weekly open Lunch With Steve live call. It is a simple format: people show up, share ideas, ask questions, and we explore topics together. We often talk about things like: • building an online presence • courses, communities, and content • WordPress and digital tools • turning ideas into real projects Every conversation ends up being a little different, which is part of the fun. If you would like to join us, the link is on this age: CLICK HERE You are welcome to pull up a chair.