Hour 2 I was juggling Kajabi, Notion, Zapier, ClickFunnels, Facebook groups, random AI tools, and Skool. It worked on paper, but it felt like running twelve mini businesses at once. My notifications were at 99+, my brain was fried, and it was starting to affect school, family, and health. So I decided to treat it like a systems problem instead of a willpower problem. I shut off most of the tools and built one Skool-centered operating system with: • Skoot as the CRM brain • Automations for admin and follow-up • AI clones to handle repetitive content and support • A simple money frame so revenue actually went somewhere That system is what became the Skoolyard VIP Control Room. For Black Friday I am opening it to a small group at a price far lower than what clients have paid to have pieces of this built. Comment “WEEKEND” if you want the story and the bundle breakdown.

When a new student opens your course, what’s the very first thing they notice? Surprisingly, it’s not your content, it's clarity. Whether they realize it or not, they’re scanning for structure: - What am I going to learn? - What will I be able to do by the end? - Is this going to help me or waste my time? And if your course doesn’t answer those questions up front, their motivation starts to dip before they even hit “play.” Why it matters: Courses with clear, measurable learning objectives do three things better than most: 1. Keep students engaged because they know what they’re working toward.  2. Reduce overwhelm because there’s a roadmap, not a maze.  3. Drive referrals because confident, successful students share. If you want your course to sell itself, your students need to feel the progress, and that starts with knowing exactly what they’re learning and why it matters. What to do next: Take 10 minutes today to review your course. Could a brand-new student open a module and say, “I know exactly what I’ll be able to do after this”? If not, that’s your opportunity. You don’t need to overhaul your course. Just start by making your objectives visible, simple, and action-based. (Bonus: this also helps with testimonials later.) And if you'd like expert help and guidance every step of the way so that you can save yourself the headache and heartache of trying to figure it out yourself, I'd love for you to join me inside the "Your Best Course" Build Lab - the most supportive place on the internet for online course creators. (And, yes, I put that dash in there myself! 😉)

Happy Holidays, and.... it's Friend Friday!!!! That means that IN THE COMMENTS BELOW, you get to shout out ONE group that has provided value to you or that you think others would benefit from. Yep, you heard that right, this week, I want you to pick the #1 group that has made a difference in your life or in the life of someone you know. But don't just drop a link, give us some context. Let us know what it's amazing, how it has helped you, or what type of person it's meant for. Then tag the person or send them a DM to let them know that you mentioned them here! You'll make their weeking - I promise. 😊 Unfortunately, shoutouts that are posted in the main feed will be deleted. Have a great holiday season, and don’t forget that it’s okay to focus on your IRL loved ones during this special time. We’ll all still be here when you get back! 😊

The very first day I had the idea for this community, I thought that I would make it possible for people to purchase a pinned post. Then, I started running the community and became a pin hog and felt like I couldn't give up the premium real estate. I wanted everyone who was new to see the Start Here post, and I wanted everyone in the community to see important notifications and hashtag days. But more and more people have been asking for the ability to get their posts pinned to the top for a certain length of time. I also want to keep some of the pinned posts because I think they are important for setting the tone of the community and keeping you apprised of important information, but if I could open up one pinned post spot, what would it be worth to you to have that spot for 48 hours (if anything)? Just to be clear - you would write the post and I would pin it. It would not be coming directly from me. Also please note that if you give a masterclass in the community (as a premium member), I will create my own post promoting your masterclass. Please vote and then share your comments below:

I’m Jack. I run Skoolyard. In my first 60 days, I closed $60k+ through my community using the Yard Party Method. Now I’m running a free 5-day Skool workshop called the Christmas Super Bowl Sprint. It starts tonight and runs Saturday through Wednesday. Who this is for Creators and Skool owners who want their community to monetize fast without living in notification chaos. What we are doing Day 1: Shares over impressions. We build a simple lead system live so you can copy it. End of Day 1: @Andrew Jules (Skool builder + live stream operator) teaches how to go live the easy way, and how one live turns into weeks of clips that bring leads. Day 2: Dinka teaches lifestyle and business alignment (astrology, human design, Gene Keys) so your Skool fits your actual life. Days 3 to 5: We install the systems that help Skools monetize faster, and do it ethically inside the Skool ecosystem. Expert mini-sessions I have 3 open expert slots for Days 3 to 5. Free exposure. 15 minutes. No BS If you have a real system that helps Skools monetize fast, comment below AND DM me with this format: Topic you can teach in 15 minutes: Who it helps (Beginner, Builder, Scaler): Your proof (numbers or receipts): Your best tip in one sentence: Link to your Skool: Schedule (for people who care) Premium+ block: 6:30 PM EST Main session: 7:30 PM EST Every day Saturday through Wednesday Join and check in here: https://www.skool.com/play/sprint-check-in?p=d201513d If you join, comment “in” so I can reply and make sure you find the right starting point fast. for the screenshot* my 60k was spread out across many payouts so this is the most recent screenshot