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Skool Stories

Skool Stories

Matthew Thompson 102 Episodes Sep 27, 2026

Skool Stories features interviews with individuals who have built full-time incomes on the Skool platform, sharing their journeys and strategies for success. Each episode focuses on practical advice and real-life experiences from creators and entrepreneurs. The podcast aims to inspire listeners to pursue their passions and achieve financial independence.

Episodes

How Skool Ended Burnout for a 5M-Sub YouTuber
How Skool Ended Burnout for a 5M-Sub YouTuber Sep 27, 2026 00:18:59 Check out Marty's Skool: https://www.skool.com/sketchclubwithmrty
"Skool makes business feel like a video game"
"Skool makes business feel like a video game" Sep 10, 2026 00:10:57 Dan Harrison and Charley Tichenor are in a race to see who will hit $100k/month on Skool first. In this episode, they talk about:- Why the leaderboard is so motivating- The power of friendly competition- #1 piece of advice for anyone new to SkoolCheck it out!
How a Crochet Skool used Growth Boost to go Viral
How a Crochet Skool used Growth Boost to go Viral Jul 25, 2026 00:21:32 Lizzie Townsend has got 79 new customers in the last 7-days thanks to Growth Boost.As a result, her community ended up on Trending, she set a new MRR record, and her boss asked why her phone was making so many "ka-ching noises" at work 😂In this pop-up interview, we chat about:Why constantly changing her About Page kept her stuckHow "copying what works" led to her big breakthrou
How has Skool changed your life?
How has Skool changed your life? Jul 9, 2026 00:06:37 Start your own Skool: http://tinyurl.com/skool-games
From flipping hot dogs to $150k/month on Skool
From flipping hot dogs to $150k/month on Skool Jun 28, 2026 00:33:30 7 years ago, @Samuel G was selling hot dogs on the streets of LA.Now, just a few minutes ago, he became the highest earner of the last ever Skool Games.In this episode we talk about:How one shift in his messaging changed everythingThe unique live-streaming strategy that turbo-charged his trafficAnd why giving his members a coloring-book slashed churnCheck it out!
How Evan Built The First Viral Skool Community
How Evan Built The First Viral Skool Community Jun 25, 2026 00:19:13 Over the last 7-days, Skool's new GROWTH BOOST feature has sent over 10,000 people to Evan Shawn's About Page.As a result, he got 100+ new paying members and hit the first page of Discovery. In this pop-up episode, Evan shares exactly how he optimized his brand-new, 3-week-old community for Growth Boost — and how you can too.Topics covered:Coming up with a viral community ideaDesigning a c
How Jesse built a $24k/month Voiceover Skool
How Jesse built a $24k/month Voiceover Skool Jun 18, 2026 00:27:25 Jesse's Skool: https://www.skool.com/@jesse-carroll-5319Jesse Carroll is a voice actor and Skool Games Winner.His niche is helping people land their first voiceover gig. In this episode, we talk about:- How he arrived at his current pricing model (using tiers)- The retention mistake that cost him thousands of dollars - And why turning a course into a community changed his lifeCheck it out!
How Gillian built a $19k/month "Raw Vegan" Skool
How Gillian built a $19k/month "Raw Vegan" Skool May 28, 2026 00:24:39 ​ ⁨Gillian Berry⁩ is a vegan content creator and Skool Games Winner.Her niche is helping people live healthier lives by eating raw food. In this episode, we talk about:- How live-streaming accidentally became her #1 growth strategy- Why community owners shouldn't pretend to be perfect- And what it's like hosting in-person meetups at her house 🙊Check it out!
How Mike Makes $15K/month Teaching Guitar on Skool
How Mike Makes $15K/month Teaching Guitar on Skool May 15, 2026 00:32:53 Grateful Mike is a guitar teacher and Skool Games Winner.His niche is helping "Dead Heads" (fans of the band The Grateful Dead) play their favorite songs. In this episode, we talk about:The power of going all-in on your passionConnecting your community to existing subculturesAnd why "the riches are in the niches"Check it out.
She makes $30k/month helping mom's organize their photos
She makes $30k/month helping mom's organize their photos Apr 30, 2026 00:31:05 Megan O'Hare is a photographer, mom and Skool Games Winner from Nebraska. In this episode, we talk about:Why selling static courses didn't work for herThe power of live-launching (webinars-for-moms 🤣)And how deeply caring for your customers makes business more funCheck it out!
How Pat makes $25k/month with his Kettlebell Skool
How Pat makes $25k/month with his Kettlebell Skool Apr 9, 2026 00:30:21 Pat Damiano is a kettlebell nerd and x2 Skool Games Winner from New York.We caught up with him in LA to find out:How he turbo-charged traffic to his About Page using Lord Of The RingsThe biggest discovery he's made to reduce churn (6-week cycles)And why shifting away from personalization created a stronger community cultureCheck it out.P.S. Yes, there is a Gandalf sword in the episode.
How a Local Guitar Teacher won The Skool Games
How a Local Guitar Teacher won The Skool Games Mar 26, 2026 00:23:14 Dave Donoghue is a guitar teacher from Ireland who won the Skool Games using some super unique LOCAL strategies like:- Putting up posters in his local village- Offering a giveaway to his contacts on WhatsApp- And talking to people in real life 😂In this episode he also talks a lot about the importance of:- Getting super specific on who you serve- Finding "Skool friends" to walk the journe

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