Phase 1: Get Your First 30 Members (Manual + Authority) 🎯 Goal: Build a real foundation Before you think about scale, automation, or ads — you need one thing: 👉 A strong foundation with real people Your first 30 members are not just numbers.They are: - Your first feedback loop - Your first engagement drivers - Your proof that your idea works This phase is manual by design. No shortcuts. 🧠 Why the first 30 members matter Most communities fail because they try to scale too early. If you can’t get 30 people to join manually, you won’t get 300 with ads. 👉 This phase builds: - Clarity (who your community is for) - Authority (you know what you’re talking about) - Momentum (activity attracts activity) 🚀 Step 1: Start with people you already know Don’t overcomplicate it. Your first members are already around you: - Friends - Former clients - Colleagues - LinkedIn connections 👉 Reach out personally. Not with spam — but with intention: “Hey, I’m building a community around [topic].I think it could be valuable for you — want to join?” Keep it simple and human. 💎 Step 2: Offer value upfront Nobody joins an empty space. You need a reason to say yes. Offer something immediately useful: - “Free Ad Strategy Audit” - “Winning Ad Creatives Vault” - “Step-by-step playbooks” 👉 Important:Make it practical, not theoretical. People join for outcomes, not ideas. 🔥 Step 3: Post daily for 7 days This is critical. Skool rewards activity. And more importantly — people do too. For your first 7 days: 👉 Post every single day Examples: - Tips - Lessons learned - Quick wins - Questions to your audience This creates: - Movement - Visibility - Trust 👉 A “dead” community kills growth instantly. 💬 Step 4: Use direct outreach (growth hack) This is where most people hesitate — and lose. You need to actively bring people in. Focus on: - LinkedIn - Facebook - Instagram 👉 Send short, personal messages. Example: “Hey, quick one — I’m building a Skool around [topic].Sharing [specific value]. Thought it might be relevant for you.”

Hi all, I am happy that today I could finish the next 2 Chapters of the free marketing course. 03.Social Media Marketing 📚 MODULE OVERVIEW 02 — Choosing the Right Platforms for Your Business→ A clear framework to pick the 1–2 platforms where your ideal customers actually are 03 — Instagram & TikTok: Growth Through Short-Form Content→ Use short videos to reach new audiences and grow fast 04 — LinkedIn: Building Authority and B2B Leads→ Build credibility and attract high-value clients 05 — X (Twitter): Thought Leadership & Community Building→ Use text to spark conversations and build a strong audience 06 — Building a Sustainable Posting System→ Create, batch, and schedule content without burning out 07 — Practical Exercise→ Build your own 30-day social media plan and 04.Email Marketing 📚 MODULE OVERVIEW 02 — List Building From Zero: Your First 100 Subscribers → A simple framework for creating a lead magnet, setting up your email tool, and getting your first subscribers. 03 — Writing Emails People Actually Open and Read → Practical subject line formulas, email structure, and writing habits that improve opens and clicks. 04 — The Welcome Sequence: Your Most Important Emails → A step-by-step walkthrough of the first automated sequence every beginner should build. 05 — Email Automation: Working While You Sleep → A beginner-friendly explanation of triggers, flows, and simple automation ideas that save time. 06 — Segmentation & Personalization for Better Results → Ways to group subscribers and make emails feel more relevant without needing advanced software. 07 — Practical Exercise → A hands-on exercise that helps you build and draft your own first email sequence.

If you’re building a Skool community, one thing matters most: 👉 **Visibility = Growth** Most people don’t fail because their community is bad… They fail because **no one sees it** 👀 Here’s a curated list of places where you can promote your Skool 👇 🟢 FREE Promotion (Start here) 1. Advertise Your Business Club 👉 https://www.skool.com/abc 💡 Best for: general promotion, business visibility, early traction → Post your community, engage, and get discovered 2. Skool Network 👉 https://www.skoo.li/go/skool-network-8514 💡 Free advertising, networking, growth strategies → 3. Skool Owner Network 👉 https://www.skoo.li/go/calm-ai-support-40-6938 💡 Best for: connecting with other Skool creators → More peer-to-peer, feedback, and collaboration 3.3/4 The SKOOL Directory (Free) 👉 https://www.skoo.li/go/skool-community-9362 🔥 FREE advertising on Sundays Month April 💰 PAID Promotion (Faster Growth) 4, Promotion Hub 👉 https://www.skoo.li/go/programs-other-then-skool-3667 💡 ~$2/month → Low-cost entry, focused on promotion & helping animals 5. Leadership Skool 👉 https://www.skoo.li/go/advertise-your-skool 💡 ~$3/month → Low-cost entry, focused on promotion & exposure 6. The SKOOL Directory (VIP) 👉 https://www.skoo.li/go/skool-community-9362 💡 ~$6/month → Directory-style visibility + higher intent audience 7. The Skool Hub 👉 https://www.skoo/li/go/theskoolhub 💡 ~$8/month → More premium positioning + active community ⚠️ What actually works (important) Posting your link once = ❌ nothing happens What works instead: 👉 Be active 👉 Comment on other posts 👉 Bring value first 👉 Show personality People don’t join links.

Hi @Gwynne Conlyn, welcome to the ABC Community. Thank you for joining and looking forward to hear more from you.

Hi, I’m Rob. I have acommunity as well. I focus on turning AI into something useful, not just something interesting. Right now I’m working on automations, chatbots, and simple systems that help people save time and get real results. Excited to connect, share ideas, and build with others here.