With a few hours left in 2025, we are unbelievably close to our goal for the year. It is always amazing to me how even a quietly shared goal can become a reality. I'm not really a woo woo person, but what is it about randomly choosing Dec 31 as the date to reach 1000 that made it suddenly possible? If I had chosen Dec 1, would it have happened then, or would it just have been an unmet goal? I wonder... As we move into 2026 and start thinking about goals for January, Q1, and the next calendar year, I'd love to hear how you are approaching your goals for your business and how you choose to set "realistic" goals. I once had a coach tell me that she only makes "input" goals and not "output" goals as inputs are the only things she controls. I usually make both types of goals, but I loved the idea for focusing on what is in my control. If it feels aligned and you are moved to do so, I'd love to have your help in ringing in 2026 with our fellow 999 members. And if you haven't seen the pinned post about the challenge for the next few weeks which includes any referrals made today, check out the top of the page! Wishing you all the best in the new year, and I can't wait to play an active and supportive role in helping you all reach your Skool goals in 2026. 😊

As we close out 2025 and gear up for an even stronger 2026, let’s talk about one of the smartest ways to fill your Skool group with high-intent members: using Pinterest to drive targeted traffic straight to your Skool About page. Pinterest is a powerhouse for community builders like us — it’s visual, search-driven, and built for long-term results. Here are the top benefits that make it such a great fit for promoting your Skool community: 1️⃣. Evergreen traffic that keeps delivering: Pins have incredible staying power. Create valuable, timeless content (like “How to Build a Thriving Online Community in 2026,” “Top Benefits of Joining a Paid Membership Group,” or “What to Expect in a Supportive Skool Community”) and link it directly to your About page. These Pins can continue sending fresh visitors for months — even years — building steady, passive growth without constant reposting. 2️⃣. Simple & fast A/B testing for designs and messaging: Pinterest makes experimentation effortless. Upload 3–5 variations of the same Pin (different colors, headlines, images, CTAs like “Join Our Community Today” vs. “Discover Your New Home for Growth”), pin them to relevant boards, and watch Analytics show what resonates most. Tweak winners quickly — new text overlays, fresh photos, or adjusted keywords — and scale the best performers. Low effort, high insights! 3️⃣. High-intent audience actively searching for communities & solutions: Pinterest users are in discovery mode — planning, learning, and seeking communities that solve real problems (growth, accountability, networking, skill-building). When they search terms like “best online communities for entrepreneurs,” “paid membership groups,” or “Skool community examples,” your optimized Pins appear and drive motivated visitors who are ready to join. 4️⃣. Passive, compounding growth with minimal daily maintenance: Once your Pin strategy is rolling (consistent pinning + keyword-rich descriptions), traffic compounds over time. Evergreen Pins keep working in the background while you focus on nurturing your members inside Skool. Many creators see Pinterest become a top traffic source that runs semi-passively, freeing up time for community engagement and content creation.