Building a Paid Community on Skool: My 3-Month Review & Insights


Hi Reader,

If you’re a course creator, coach, or community builder, chances are you’ve come across Skool. A growing platform designed to bring education and community under one roof. In 2025, Skool has continued to gain traction as an all-in-one solution for hosting content, managing members, and building recurring revenue. But what are my thoughts on the platform after spending 3 month building a community on Skool?

After personally using Skool (for three months) to run a self-publishing community, I wanted to share my experience and help you decide whether it’s the right platform for you. While I eventually paused my community and focussed on building my brand using Thinkific, the lessons I learned and the potential I saw left the door open for a future return.

I spent 3 months running a paid Skool community—testing the features, pricing, and earning potential firsthand.

👉 Was it worth the time?
👉 What worked… and what didn’t?
👉 Would I use it again in 2025?

If you’re curious about building a recurring income stream or creating a hub for your audience, this post breaks it all down, with real numbers and honest lessons.

Read the full Skool community platform review here:
🔗 https://www.globalselfpublishing.com/post/skool-community-platform-review

There is also a YouTube video embedded in the blog, linked to my Skool Review, so you can watch it if you prefer.

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All the best,

Romney

Founder - Global Self-Publishing

www.globalselfpublishing.com

Global Self-Publishing

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