Sam Ovens was inspired to create Skool based on several key factors:
1. Desire for a more interactive learning experience: Sam wanted to create a more engaging and social way to learn online, moving away from the isolated experience of traditional online courses[1].
2. Frustration with existing tools: As an entrepreneur and course creator himself, Sam was frustrated with having to use multiple separate tools to run an online community and deliver courses[2].
3. Vision for community-centric learning: He envisioned a platform that would combine course delivery with active community engagement, allowing students to interact, ask questions, and learn collaboratively[1].
4. Market observations: Sam noticed that the market seemed to reward marketing efforts more than product quality. He wanted to create a platform where success was based on having the best product rather than just the best marketing[5].
5. Craftsmanship and product focus: Sam was inspired to build something that embodied a sense of craftsmanship and focused on creating a high-quality product[5].
6. Ambition for scale: Sam had a vision of creating a platform that could potentially reach 1 billion users, which influenced his approach to designing Skool as a versatile community platform[5].
These inspirations led Sam Ovens to create Skool as an all-in-one platform that combines elements of social media, learning management systems, and community-building tools to create a more engaging and effective online learning environment.
Citations:
[1] https://www.skool.com/community/the-story-of-skool-a-new-era-in-online-learning
[2] https://samuelearp.com/blog/skool-review/
[3] https://www.skool.com/community/how-to-turn-your-passion-into-a-1m-business-sam-ovens-interview
[4] https://smartbrandmarketing.com/sam-ovens-skool-review/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5x0OKLdGzg
[6] https://www.skool.com/community/podcast-interview-with-skool-ceo-sam-ovens
[7] https://codingoblin.com/sam-ovens-the-brains-behind-skool/