All right, so are you ready to dive into something
that could like actually maybe change
your bank account balance?
Ooh.
And possibly even your life?
We're gonna talk about making serious money online.
Okay.
Like enough to finally upgrade from those ramen noodles
to like, I don't know, at least gourmet ramen noodles.
Ambitious goals.
Right.
But hey, a good bowl of ramen can be motivating.
Exactly. Yeah.
So the past to those gourmet noodles
might just be through building a thriving online community.
Interesting.
We're gonna dissect this YouTube video by Ben Analyst
and he breaks down how to make potentially 20 grand a month
using school.
Wow.
It's an online community platform
and this thing called School Games.
School Games, okay.
The contest meets community growth.
And it's all orchestrated by like the business guru,
Alex Hormozzi.
So turning your community building into a game.
Right.
Sounds interesting.
It's like leveling up your business,
but with real world rewards.
I like-
What exactly IS School?
Ben Analyst describes it as like this one stop shop
for online communities you can teach,
you can connect with your members.
And most importantly, you can monetize everything
all in one platform.
The key here it sounds like is that it's not just about
posting content and hoping for the best.
Right.
Yeah.
It's about cultivating a sense of belonging,
a place where people feel valued
and want to actively participate.
That's what drives true engagement.
And that's where the genius of School Games comes in.
Okay.
Imagine competing with other school users
to grow your paid membership base.
You're climbing the leaderboard for a chance to win prizes.
Oh, I see.
So it taps into our innate competitive spirit
that drive to achieve and be recognized.
Exactly.
Turning business growth into a sport.
And even if you don't end up on the podium,
you're still gaining valuable knowledge
from the School Games experience.
Yeah.
You got monthly workshops, insights from Alex Hormozzi
himself.
Think of it as earning XP for your business,
even if you don't snag the gold medal.
I like it.
But before we get ahead of ourselves,
let's break down Ben Analyst's five steps
to potentially reaching that 20k a month goal.
All right.
Starting with the foundation of it all,
building an engaged community.
The foundation.
He emphasizes the word engaged for a reason.
OK.
It's not just about having a bunch of people in your group.
It's about having people who are active, invested,
and contributing to the community.
Absolutely.
A group of passive bystanders won't get you very far.
It's about fostering that vibrant interactive environment
where people feel like they're part of something special.
That's where the magic happens.
So how do you build this community that practically vibrates
with engagement?
Right.
Ben Analyst drawing on Alex Hormozzi's wisdom.
He breaks it down into three key components.
All right.
I'm right.
First, you got to find your niche.
And the tighter the better.
The tighter the better.
He uses the example of a fitness coach
who focuses specifically on helping new moms regain
their pre-baby bodies.
OK.
It's targeted.
It's in demand.
And it's a clear value proposition.
I like that example.
It's not just fitness coach.
It's laser focused.
Exactly.
That specificity helps you attract the right audience
and build a community with shared goals and interests.
Exactly.
Next, you need to provide consistent value.
Make exclusive content.
Q&A sessions live.
Calls challenges.
Anything that gives your members a reason
to stick around and keep coming back for more.
It's all about delivering on that initial promise.
Right.
Demonstrating that you're invested in their success
and providing them with tangible benefits
for being a part of your community.
And finally, you've got to engage constantly.
School has all sorts of built-in gamification features
like points, levels, and leaderboards
that can help you keep those interactions flowing.
It's about turning community participation
into something fun and rewarding.
I see how that ties into the whole school games concept.
Right.
It's about creating a culture of engagement,
not just within your community, but within the broader school
ecosystem as well.
Now, having this thriving community is great,
but we all know money talks, especially when you're
trying to upgrade to Gourmet Ramen.
Right, money talks.
So how do we turn this engaged community
into cold hard cash?
Yeah.
How do we?
That's where step two comes in.
OK, step two.
Monetizing with memberships.
He's all about that recurring revenue.
Oh, recurring revenue.
That beautiful, predictable income
that keeps your business humming along.
OK.
And memberships are the perfect way to do that.
OK.
Ben Analyst actually dives into a few different monetization
models in the video.
Multiple options.
I'm all yours.
He starts with the classic free-to-paid approach.
Classic.
You build up a free community.
You establish your expertise and value, and then down the line.
OK.
You transition it to a paid model.
Gotcha.
Maybe grandfathering in those early supporters who
were there from the beginning.
It's a smart strategy, building that trust first
before asking for a financial commitment.
It shows you're not just about the money.
You genuinely care about building a valuable community.
Exactly.
And for those who are feeling extra confident
in their offerings, there's always
the option to launch directly as a paid community.
OK.
So you're going straight for it.
But, and this is a big BUT.
Big BUT.
You need a seriously strong value proposition right out
of the gate.
That's crucial.
You have to convince people that what you're offering
is worth their hard earned cash from day one.
No room for wishy-washy promises.
You've got to deliver the goods.
Deliver the goods.
Now, another option Ben Analyst throws out there
is the tiered membership model.
OK.
Different levels of access, different benefits,
different price points.
It's all about catering to a wider range of needs and budgets
within your community.
That makes a lot of sense.
Not everyone needs or can afford the VIP experience, right?
Right.
But even those entry level members
can still feel like they're part of something special.
Exactly.
It's like building a multi-level community mansion
with something for everyone.
I like it.
Now, I don't know about you, but just thinking
about that steady stream of membership income
makes me want to treat myself to a slightly fancier, instant
ramen.
Maybe with an egg this time.
Well, hold on to that egg for a second,
because step three might just be the key to unlocking
that gourmet ramen lifestyle.
It's all about leveraging the power of challenges.
Challenges, huh?
Sounds like something out of a reality TV show.
But for entrepreneurs.
Think of it this way.
Ben Analyst highlights how challenges
provide that structure and accountability
that so many of us crave.
It's like having a personal trainer for your business goals.
And let's be honest, we all love a little bit of competition,
right?
Yeah.
Challenges life.
Tap into that competitive spirit,
pushing us to achieve more than we thought possible.
Exactly.
And it's not just about individual growth.
It's about fostering a sense of community
as everyone works towards a common goal.
Plus, and this is where things get interesting for our bank
accounts, challenges can be monetized.
OK.
You can charge for participation, offer premium support,
or create upsell opportunities, all while building
that sense of camaraderie and achievement
within your community.
It's a win-win for everyone involved.
Right.
And the best part, challenges can be tailored
to any new share industry.
Whether you're helping people launch their own businesses,
lose weight, write a novel, or finally declutter their homes,
there's a challenge format that can work.
So we've got our engaged community.
We've got our membership revenue rolling in.
We're crushing challenges left and right.
OK.
But what if we want to take things to the next level?
It's level, OK.
What if we're ready to trade in those ramen packets
for a Michelin star dining experience?
Ah, aiming for the culinary stars.
Right.
Well, in that case, Ben Analyst Step 4
is calling your name, offering high ticket services.
High ticket services.
That sounds fancy.
Like private jet fancy.
Think of it as packaging your expertise
into a premium transformative experience.
OK.
It's about delivering results, not just information.
So instead of just sharing tips and tricks in your community,
you're offering a more personalized in-depth service
that helps people achieve their goals faster
and more effectively.
Exactly.
Ben Analyst uses the example of a digital marketing expert
who offers a $5,000 group coaching program
to help business owners scale their marketing efforts.
Wow.
It's a high investment, high return proposition.
Now I know what you're thinking.
What am I thinking?
Who would pay that much?
But remember, you've already established yourself
as an expert in your community.
You've built trust.
You've demonstrated value.
And now you're offering a premium service
that caters to those who are serious about taking their business
or their life to the next level.
It's about recognizing that your knowledge and experience
are valuable and there are people out there
willing to invest in that value.
And the best part?
You could potentially hit that $20K a month goal
with just a handful of high paying clients.
Imagine that.
Finally ditching the instant ramen
and having a personal chef whip up gourmet meals every day.
OK, maybe that's a bit over the top, but you get the idea.
I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.
But before we all book reservations
at the fanciest restaurant in town,
let's not forget about step five, the one that
brings us back to the game.
Using leaderboards and gamification
to keep those engagement levels sky high.
Back to the game, huh?
So it's not just about the prizes and the competition.
It's about integrating that game-like experience
into the entire community.
Exactly.
Ben Analyst really emphasizes the power
of schools built in gamification features.
Leaderboards, points, badges, levels, all those little things
that trigger our reward centers and make us
want to keep coming back for more.
It's like turning your community into a virtual playground
where people are learning, growing,
and having fun at the same time.
And remember those insights from Alex Hermosi
we talked about earlier?
Yes.
He's a firm believer in the motivating power
of competition and rewards.
It's human nature we all want to win to be recognized,
to see our progress reflected in a tangible way.
And the beauty of it is the more engaged your community is,
the more likely they are to invest in what you offer,
whether it's memberships, challenges,
high ticket services, or anything else you dream up.
It creates a virtuous cycle.
Engagement drives revenue.
Revenue allows you to invest more in your community,
and the cycle continues.
It's a win-win for everyone involved.
It all sounds so exciting, almost too good to be true.
But before we get ahead of ourselves,
let's hear what Ben Analyst has to say
in his concluding thoughts.
Maybe he can sprinkle in a dose of reality
to balance out all this optimism.
OK, so we've explored those five steps.
And I mean, it all sounds pretty enticing.
Yeah.
But is it really possible to make 20k a month using
school and school games?
Right.
Or are we setting ourselves up for, you know,
like a ramen flavored disappointment?
Well, it's a valid question.
And Ben Analyst doesn't shy away from it
in his concluding remarks.
OK.
He emphasizes that while the potential is certainly there,
it's not like a guaranteed pass to riches.
No but rich quick schemes here, folks.
Right.
You've got to put in the work just like any other business
venture.
Exactly.
School and school games provide the tools and the guidance.
But ultimately, your success depends
on, you know, your niche, your expertise, your dedication,
and of course, your marketing skills.
It's like having a state-of-the-art kitchen,
but you still need to know how to cook.
Right.
You can't just throw a bunch of ingredients together
and expect a Michelin star meal.
Exactly.
And Ben Analyst stresses that school
is designed to be simple and effective.
OK.
You don't need to be a tech whiz or a marketing guru
to get started.
So you're saying even if we're currently
feeling more like a ramen noodle novice?
Right.
Then a gourmet chef in the business world,
school can help us level up those skills?
Precisely.
And don't underestimate the power of those monthly school
games contests.
Yeah.
They keep you motivated, accountable, and constantly
learning from the best.
It's like having a personal trainer and a supportive team
cheering you on every step of the way.
And speaking of support, Ben Analyst really
highlights the community aspect of school games.
Oh, the community aspect.
It's not just about competition.
It's about connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs who
are all on this journey together.
So it's like a mastermind group.
Right.
Meets a support group with a healthy dose
of gamified motivation thrown in.
I like it.
So for our listeners out there who are ready to take the plunge
and dive into the world of school and school games,
what's the first step?
What is the first step?
You know where I'm going with this.
Head over to the link in the description.
Of course.
That magical portal will transport you directly
to the school website where you can explore the platform,
check out pricing, and even sign up for a free trial.
It's like a free taste test before you
commit to the full ramen buffet.
I like that.
And while you're exploring, think about your niche.
Remember the tighter the better.
Titer the better.
What specific problem are you solving?
Right.
What unique value can you offer to a targeted audience?
Think about it this way.
If you're trying to build a community around everything,
you're essentially trying to please everyone.
Right.
And as the old saying goes, trying to please everyone
pleases no one.
Wise words.
Focus on your strengths, your passions, your expertise.
What knowledge do you have that others are eager to learn?
Once you've got that niche nail down,
it's time to start building that community.
All right.
How do we do that?
Create engaging content, host live events,
spark discussions, and don't forget those gamification
features to keep things fun and interactive.
And most importantly, don't be afraid to monetize your efforts.
Right.
Explore those membership options,
create irresistible high ticket offers,
and find creative ways to generate revenue
while providing exceptional value to your members.
Remember, building a thriving online community
is a marathon, not a sprint.
It takes time, dedication, and a willingness
to constantly learn and adapt.
But as Ben Analyst's video demonstrates,
the potential rewards can be significant,
both financially and personally.
So for those of you out there who
are dreaming of building a business that fuels your passions
and allows you to finally ditch those instant ramen noodles,
take that first step, click that link in the description,
explore the world of school and school games.
And who knows, maybe we'll see you on that leaderboard
someday.
And even if you don't hit that 20K a month mark right away,
remember, the journey itself is incredibly valuable.
You'll be building a community, sharing your knowledge,
and making a real impact on the lives of others.
And who knows?
Maybe those gourmet ramen noodles will taste even sweeter,
knowing you build a successful business from the ground up.
Until next time, keep learning, keep growing,
and keep diving deep.