5 Retention Strategies to win the 2025 Skool Games

Jan 9 (edited) • 💬 Chat

The Skool Games is now a 3-month challenge where retention decides the winners. Communities are now forced to figure out the retention game.

Don't worry too long though.

Here's five proven strategies I used, that helped my client increase their LTV by 22% in just 30 days after 5 months of decline (P.S: he's now top 3 on a niche leaderboard) 😮‍💨

1. Add Actionable Tasks

If members only consume content without applying it, they’ll churn. Include action tasks with lessons to give members tangible steps to implement what they’ve learned.

Pro Tip: Make tasks balanced—not too easy or hard—to encourage consistent participation and better results.

2. Use Time-Based Gamification

Skip level unlocks, which lead to shallow participation. Instead, use time-based unlocks to release content monthly. This keeps members engaged and excited to stay.

3. Onboarding Calls Build Trust

Personalized onboarding calls is key to setting the tone for long-term engagement.

Options:

• Small Communities: Offer 1:1 calls.

• Larger Communities: Host group calls with 5-10 members.

4. Incentives to Save Canceling Members

Reach out to canceling members 2-3 days before they leave and offer an incentive to stay.

Examples:

1. Exclusive Events like group coaching.

2. Gifts like premium resources.

3. Services like Personalized 1:1 Loom Audits.

5. Feedback From Canceling Members