We did a big study of all Skool groups to see if there were any ACTIONS that increased people's likelihood of success on the platform.
And it turns out, there's one big one.
And the best part...it takes less than 90 seconds.
And I don't know about you, if I could double my likelihood of success by doing 90 seconds of work...I would stop everything I'm doing...and...DO IT.
It's so easy, the only thing easier is...not doing it.
But then, you'd stay where you're at - and that would suck. So...onwards.
...DRUM ROLL PLEASE...
THE ONE THING THAT CAN 2X YOUR SUCCESS WITH SKOOL:
🔥 INVITE 3 PEOPLE TO YOUR GROUP 🔥
(keep reading for explanation of mechanics below)
NOTE - it works the same whether they are free or paid. (It turns out, we looked at both, and the number matters more than whether they paid or not)
By doing that one action alone, it transforms your Skool page into a GROUP.
You can't have a group without 3 or more people.
0 adds = you. lonely. sad.
+1 = one new invite. also alone and sad.
+2 = two people. now they can have a conversation.
+3 = three people. now they have a group. and they can belong.
Which makes sense...groups that are...well...groups...succeed...because...they're GROUPS.
So...stop what you're doing. And invite 3-5 people into your group.
Put a post in that just says "introduce yourself" that way you have something inside. You can edit it later.
You can put "under construction" in your description, cover image, etc.
Action. Action. Action.
The data doesn't lie. Invite three people and you'll feel way more accountable to them.
Where to invite them from:
1) Invite people from your cell phone contacts. (you have like 300 people, pick 3-5)
2) DM people who follow you (you only need 3)
3) Email
4) Call people on the phone (i know, old skool)
5) Make a post letting people know.
In an attempt to make it as easy as humanly for you, here's where you'll find people to reach out to:
- Your phone contacts. If you have an iPhone, you may find your contacts here: https://www.icloud.com/contacts/. If you have an Android, you may find your contacts here: https://contacts.google.com/. Either way, pull out your phone, go to the Contacts app, and there you'll find hundreds of warm leads! You can either call them or text them.
2. Your Facebook friends. You should find them here: https://www.facebook.com/friends/list. Just send them a quick message or voice note.
3. Everyone who follows you on Instagram. You should find them here: https://www.instagram.com/YOURHANDLE/followers/. Copy and paste that URL, and change "YOURHANDLE" to your Instagram handle.
4. Everyone who follows you on Twitter. You should find them here: https://x.com/YOURHANDLE/followers. Copy and paste that URL, and change "YOURHANDLE" to your X handle.
5. Your Linkedin connections. You should find them all here: https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/
6. Everyone you've ever emailed. If you use Gmail you should find them here: https://contacts.google.com/other.
PRO TIP: As well as people who follow you, you can also reach out to anyone who has liked or commented on any of your social posts.
Dont be afraid of sending it early. Dont wait until its perfect (it never will be). That's newbie shit. JUST LITERALLY COPY THE LINK AND F*ING SEND IT.
AND - if you don't know what to say - start with something like:
"I'm making this awesome group. I don't know what it's about yet. But im going to be charging for it soon. Im inviting the first few members in free for life as "founding members". If you want in, just reply and I'll send you the link. I'm gonna be stuffing with loads of free stuff. But since it's new and ugly right now, you get it free."
Actually do this. Like now. Like...NOW NOW.
PS - every single business i've ever started - I START when it's ugly and new. And i just invite people. because you wont learn anything about your audience until you TALK TO THEM. So...get the conversation started...INVITE THEM.
PPS - Anybody who gets 3 people in their group PAID OR FREE from using that strategy, just screenshot it and put it below here and ill send you a HEART. (not a human heart...that would be weird).
3...that's it...3. GO.