Today is the 1 week anniversary of my Skool community where we teach artists/photographers how to promote themselves and their art. 53 Members already! Had a live call. Twas a blast. I'm not making even a single penny (yet) But I am so hooked on Skool it's ridic WHAT DID SAM DO TO ME?! I BLAME YOU HORMOZI!! @Goose Dunlavey you are just as guilty. I love you all, you beautiful souls.

Asking for a friend.

If you make art - would love to see a picture of your piece! Not just paintings. ALL kinds of art. If there is art of a goose, you get extra points.

One thing I’ve noticed in communities is that a lot of members join, read, and disappear without saying much. It’s easy to feel frustrated, but I’m realizing it’s less about the members and more about how we invite them in. Small signals, like a quick reply, a mention in a post, or a mini challenge, seem to make a bigger difference than big campaigns or daily prompts. It’s the tiny touches that show someone is seen and valued. I’m curious about your experiences: What’s one small gesture you’ve tried that actually made members engage more? How do you notice when a member is quietly losing interest before it’s too late? Do you lean more on structure (like scheduled prompts) or organic interaction to keep the community alive? It feels like cracking this balance is where the real growth happens.

This is probably the only place in the world I would lead with my sign. And I don't have a single good reason to do so. That might be reason enough. Thank you @Goose Dunlavey This place would not exist without you. Excited to be here!