A lot of people avoid starting a community because they think it’s going to be complicated. Too much tech. Too many moving parts. Too many decisions. It doesn’t have to be that way. The WISE way keeps everything simple, doable, and stress-free so you can focus on connecting with people instead of wrestling with tools and tech. Here’s what that looks like. 1. Start small on purpose You don’t need a complicated setup. Most communities only need: - a welcome post - a pinned guide - one reason for people to join - one place for updates Simple foundations keep the whole thing easy to grow. 2. Build around one clear outcome People join when they know what they’re going to get. Your community needs one main purpose, not twelve. When the goal is clear, the rest falls into place. 3. Talk to the people who show up You don’t need a giant list, audience or following. Find the right people ... even if it’s three of them. Real conversations do more for a community than any fancy feature. 4. Keep the tech minimal Skool already gives you: - posts - courses - memberships - messaging - events - upgrades No need for extra plugins, multiple platforms, or expensive tools. The more you strip away, the easier it is to maintain. 5. Create at the pace you can actually keep You don’t need daily posts or constant activity. A steady rhythm that fits your life is all you need. People stay when the energy feels consistent not frantic. 6. Adjust as you go Communities grow in layers over time. It won't be perfect at the start. Nothing ever is. Release the unrealistic expectations. Add things when you need them or by community request. Remove things when they get in the way or no longer add value. Your community will tell you what it needs next. The WISE way summed up: