Update: Last call for Authors to speak on the 20th for the soft launch of The Author's join Lisa Nichols, and Omar Periu (mentored by Zig Ziglar, spoken on stage and partnered with Tny Robbins, 30 best selling books) on the virtual stage Televised and livestreamed, and played on tv after. Explore The Authors Channel launch opportunities here _______ I know there are authors among us, and some of you work with authors, too. This is an opportunity I thought you might appreciate. 💙 For those who don’t know this side of my business, I’m The Tech Gardener. I help people explore ways to give their content and message more room to grow. Streaming TV is one of my specialty gardens, through the BloomingVoices Streaming TV Community. 🌱 eZWay TV is one of the networks I represent. For an author, that can mean bringing the ideas behind a book to life through a televised conversation, presentation, or launch. 📺 On October 20, The Authors Channel is launching on eZWay TV, with opportunities for authors to take the stage and share their message on television. There are also opportunities for: - A televised book launch - An author spotlight interview - A book promotion What interests me is the chance to introduce the person and purpose behind the book. Instead of simply saying, “Here’s what I wrote,” you can help viewers understand why it matters and who it can help. If you’re actively promoting your book and are ready to invest in reaching more readers, I’d love to help you explore which opportunity fits your message and goals. Explore The Authors Channel launch opportunities here, then comment below so I can help make a personal introduction. If an author in your world comes to mind, please pass this along or tag them. 💙 For the authors here: What would you most want viewers to take away from a conversation about your book?

UPDATE: Part of this post was incorrect. Skool runs its own payment system, so Apple and Google don't take a cut of Skool memberships. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ I just learned something that honestly made my blood boil, and you deserve to know it. If you join or pay for a community from inside the Skool app on your iPhone or Android, Apple or Google takes up to 30% of EVERY payment. Not just the first one. Every month. They did nothing to earn it. They just own the app store. But here is the part that really gets me. If a friend told you about this community and you clicked their link through the mobile app, that friend gets NOTHING. Not the first commission. Not any of them. Ever. Their referral can't be tracked through Apple's or Google's checkout, so the person who sent you here gets zero while a trillion-dollar company pockets 30%. I don't know about you but I would much rather that money go to a real person than to Apple. So please do this one thing for me. If you are on your phone, open your browser (Safari, Chrome, whatever you use), open the join link there, and sign up through the website. It takes ten extra seconds but your money goes to the community and to the friend who referred you instead of an app store. And one more thing. If you're browsing Skool's discovery page looking for a community to join, check first whether one of your Skool friends has a referral link for it. Same community, same price for you, but instead of the money flowing straight to the big guys, it lands with a real person. Thank you for reading this. Now go tell a friend!

That's right... LEVEL 5 DAY and also Red Light Green Light day, so we've got a full house! Busy around here and perfect timing if you're making moves this weekend. Level 5 and up members get access to our Level 5 Spotlight thread so drop what you are working on below, then swing over to the Red Light Green Light thread and get eyes on your one-liner or graphic too. Double the visibility, one weekend! If you're Level 5 or higher (standard, premium or VIP), this is your chance to: ✨ Share your link ✨ Tell us what you do ✨ Let the community discover what you're building Give people the best of both worlds: 🖼️ Add a graphic 📝 Add a 'short' description Some people stop scrolling because they see an image. Some people stop scrolling because they read a great description that starts with a catchy hook. Why choose one when you can have both? 😉 The more clearly people can see and understand what you do, the more likely they are to engage. And if you're not Level 5 yet... 🔥 Keep showing up. 🔥 Keep joining conversations. 🔥 Keep building connections. Every comment, post, and interaction moves you closer. 👇 Level 5 and ⬆️ members, drop your links below and let's see what you've been creating! 🚫 AND... Don't be a drop-and-ditcher. 😜 Take a minute to visit at least 2 other posts. 🤝 Leave some encouragement ❓ Ask a question 👀 Get curious about what they're building The members who get the most visibility are usually the ones giving it, too. This community works best when we show up for each other, not just for ourselves. So jump in, make a few connections, and then share your spotlight below! 🌟

This post is part of my Skool Discovery & Growth Boost Tips Series. My goal is simple - help Skool group owners get found, earn more clicks, and turn more visitors into members. -- A Skool About Page can look polished... ...and still leave a new visitor wondering: Who is this for? What will it help me achieve? Words like growth, freedom, success, transformation, and community are not wrong. They are simply too broad on their own. Try using the plain words your ideal member would naturally use to describe: 👤 Who they are 🎯 What they want 🧭 How your community helps them For example: ❌ A supportive community helping creators grow and build freedom online. ✅ Educational creators: Build and monetize your Skool community without relying on paid ads. The second version is not more creative. It is simply easier to understand. That gives visitors - and Skool - clearer context about who the community is for and why it may be relevant. Quick self-check: - What would your ideal member type into Skool search when looking for help? - Can they find those words naturally in your Group Description and the opening lines of your About Page? Getting found is only the first step. Your About Page still needs to give the right visitor a clear reason to join. -- 🐬 Curious how clearly your About Page communicates your offer? 👇 Comment AUDIT and I’ll run a free DFY audit of your About Page copy and visuals. I’ll share your score, the #1 conversion fix I’d make first, and a useful summary here in the thread - so you and other Directory members can learn from the real example too.

For years, I built my business and made more money than I ever thought I would. But there was one thing I never did. I never invested. Not because I didn't have the money, but because I was completely overwhelmed. Every person told me something different. Buy real estate. Buy stocks. Buy ETFs. Wait for the next crash. Invest in crypto. Don't invest in crypto. Use this platform. No, use that one. The more information I consumed, the less I did. Looking back now, it feels absolutely crazy. If I had simply started investing eight years ago I would be close to financial freedom today!! Imagine that 🫣 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗹. For people like I was. People who work hard, earn money, but still have nothing invested because nobody ever showed them a simple first step. Inside, we guide you through your first investment step by step. No complicated finance language, no endless research, no trying to figure everything out on your own. Just a simple roadmap to invest your first $100 and finally get your money working for you. 🙌 You'll be guided by both Maik and me. While I'll help you overcome the overwhelm and finally get started, Mike has been investing successfully for the past five years and has consistently achieved annual returns of around 20–40%. He'll share the practical knowledge, strategies, and lessons he's learned along the way in a simple, beginner-friendly way. And if you've already started investing, don't worry — we're also building a Premium level with deeper education, more advanced investing strategies, portfolio discussions, market insights, and a community of people who want to keep growing beyond the basics. If your savings are still sitting in your bank account because you've been waiting for the "right time," I'd love to welcome you inside Investment Skool. Because from my own experience, the biggest mistake isn't investing the wrong way.