Building Community First: Behind the Scenes of a Thriving Skool Platform with Daniel Faust

Thinking about building a community on Skool? Want to know if it's the right platform for your business? This episode gives you an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to build and grow a community-based business.Daniel Faust, founder of Military Marriage Warriors on Skool, joins me to share his journey from nearly divorcing after seven years of marriage to building a thriving multi-faceted community business. His story is proof that our biggest struggles often become our greatest missions.Daniel introduces us to his "MESS" method—dealing with Mental, Emotional, Social, Sexual, and Spiritual challenges—and explains how this holistic approach shaped his entire business model. But here's where it gets really valuable for online business builders: Daniel breaks down exactly how he structures his community across four distinct "lanes" (prayer room, bedroom, living room, and boardroom), essentially creating four complementary businesses that feed into each other.In this episode, you'll learn:The truth about Skool's pricing tiers and when to upgrade (spoiler: start small!)Why building your audience should come BEFORE building your productHow to niche down without limiting your growth potentialThe difference between platforms like Shopify vs. Amazon, and Skool vs. custom membershipsDaniel's strategy of doing six lives daily across multiple platforms to build his audienceHow to lane your content so people know exactly where to startThe power of "crowdsource wisdom" in product developmentDaniel gets refreshingly honest about his failures too—like running a digital TV company that competed with YouTube (spoiler: don't do that). His insights on starting with established platforms, stewarding small before going big, and staying humble enough to learn and pivot are gold for anyone building an online business.Whether you're considering Skool, already building a community, or just trying to figure out where to start, this conversation will help you make smarter decisions about your platform, your audience, and your growth strategy.Connect with Daniel: https://linktr.ee/warhero2superheroJoin the free Facebook Community! Connect, Learn, Grow, Build https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunityBiz in a Box CRM is the ultimate all-in-one solution designed to simplify and scale your business. Imagine managing every aspect of your operations — from smart contact segmentation and automated follow-ups to call and text functionality, calendar booking, funnels, websites, and even social media scheduling — all from one intuitive platform. No more juggling multiple tools or paying for endless subscriptions. With built-in AI employee support, Biz in a Box CRM doesn’t just organize your business, it actively helps you run it. It’s like having a full-time team behind the scenes, so you can focus on growth, impact, and freedom.Book your demo: https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm