EDIT: To honor the privacy of everyone, I'm cleaning the community up first. It takes a bit of time to do so, but I'm about 1/2 way there. I want to give everyone plenty of time and transparency around an upcoming change. Starting December 1, this group will shift to a public setting. This means anything posted inside will be viewable to anyone, so please take time now to remove or edit anything you would not want visible publicly. This is also your chance to post about your community while I still have posting open for members. After December 1, only commenting will be available. There may be a name change as well. Still undecided on that. If being part of a public space no longer feels aligned for you, this also gives you time to leave without pressure. No hard feelings whatsoever. This decision connects directly to how I recommend using Skool. A free public community supports SEO and AI discoverability, which helps the right people find practical guidance when they need it most. From there, they can choose to go deeper through paid or tiered communities. What you will continue to see here is focused, practical content that breaks down Skool features, community building strategies, announcements, and new updates in a way that supports you in making smarter decisions for your own community. The goal is for you to clearly understand what to do and why it matters for your growth and visibility. There will also be special things I do here for my paid members (yes, there is a paid community, but that is getting some changes as well.. which is why it's hidden from my profile til changes are made), such as featuring their communities under specific circumstances, while still keeping this space valuable and educational for everyone. Why now? Things shifted when I became a Skoolers moderator. My goal is to make learning more open and more accessible so more people can build stronger communities, avoid common missteps, and feel more confident navigating this platform.

Skool just released a $9/m pricing option, and it’s now easier than ever to build a low-ticket paid community around something you already care about. In this new video, I walk through how creators are using this plan to build simple Skool communities that are earning $1k a month or more, without needing a big audience or complicated offer. What the video covers: • Real examples of low ticket communities that are already working • How to calculate if your time investment makes sense • Why 143 members can equal your first $1,000 online • How to use Skool Discovery to get organic traffic • Ways to grow from low-ticket to higher offers Watch the video here: Turn $9 Into Your First $1K Online With Skool (Thank You Sam Ovens) If you’re still figuring out what to build, you can post questions in this community & I'd be happy to answer them! If you're wanting to build a community but need guidance, you can use my free build template in the classroom. Already built a $9 community? 👉 Drop your Skool link in the YouTube comments, and I might feature it so more people can find you. (This is also helpful for viewers to see others doing it! Encourage them and get eyes on your community!) 👇 What kind of community would you build for $9 per month?

We hear it all the time.“Trust and credibility matter.” And they do. Especially when you’re building an online following, selling, or running a community where people stick around long-term. But most people stop at just saying it’s important. What do you think it actually takes to build real trust and credibility online? The kind that makes people follow, buy, and stay. 👇 I want to hear your honest take.

If you are a community owner, content creator, or a team member inside a community, this is important information you need to know if you are bringing in outside traffic & using CapCut. CapCut quietly updated their Terms of Service on June 12, 2025. Most people have not read them. You should. Here is what this means for creators. First, you give them full rights to everything you upload. That includes video, audio, images, voiceovers, even drafts you never publish. They can use your content forever. They can alter it, monetize it, and use it for AI training. You give them worldwide rights that never expire. You cannot revoke them. Second, it puts you at legal risk. If you upload a draft to test music or sound effects you do not have full rights to, you are still fully responsible for any copyright violations. Even if you never publish the video. The draft sitting in your account can still be stored, processed, or repurposed. And if there is any legal issue with that content, you could be the one getting sued. Third, they can use your name, voice, and likeness in ads or promotions without telling you. You give up any claim to how your face or brand might be used. Fourth, you lose most legal protections. You cannot join a class action if something goes wrong. You are forced into private arbitration, and the timeframe to even file a dispute is limited. Lastly, they make no promises to protect or save your content. If your drafts disappear, you have no recourse. CapCut was once a great free tool. This update changes everything. You are giving up control over your work and exposing yourself to unnecessary legal risk. If you create content for clients, brands, or your own business, you need to find a safer option. (If I hear an update, I will try to remember to post it. But this is the current situation.) 👇 If you know safer alternatives to CapCut, drop them in the comments so others can check them out.

What’s the one audiobook you always tell people to listen to? The one that made you pause, rewind, take notes, or just hit different. That’s what I’m looking for. Nothing on my wishlist is calling my name. 👇 Drop your all-time favorite and tell me why.