CommunitiesBenchmark2026-03

Skool Profitability Math: 50 Members @ $49 = $2.4k MRR | 200 @ $97 = $19.4k MRR

TheBomb® / Cody New

Results

$2,450/month at $49

50 members

$19,400/month at $97

200 members

$48,500/month at $97

500 members

Key tactics

Start with a realistic first-100-members plan
Price high enough that member count stays manageable
Expect to hire a community manager only after significant scale

Summary

Clear unit-economics breakdown for Skool communities in early 2026. Shows how modest member counts at sensible price points already produce strong, high-margin recurring revenue with limited time investment.

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