Thread by @dklineii

Don't waste $1,000's of dollars on a cohort based course.

Use these 13 tactics to get the most from your investment 🧵

1/ Find a buddy

Best version: sign up with a friend or partner for brainstorming & mutual accountability

Back up plan: review profiles and make fast friends with those that share common interests

Role models: @MrJacobEspi & @rolanddaher showed me how this is done

2/ Show up early

In my first CBC, a deep convo was always underway when I dialed in.

Yesterday I dialed in 15 mins early and got 10 solo minutes with @aaditsh and @brandonthezhang - their generosity in those 10 min alone were worth the full cost.
maven.com/brandonaadit/m…

3/ Support the community

Positive sum: you win, I win

Ask yourself: is it really off brand to see be seen as a full-throated supporter of new voices?

Role model: @BernardoNFaro does this with every👋single👋tweet

4/ Curate a Twitter List

While most courses have Discord channels or WhatsApp lists, you can help people isolate your cohort easily with a Twitter List.

Bonus, anyone who didn't get in early will engage you.

Role model: @ThePupOfWallSt

Example: twitter.com/i/lists/145770…

5/ Share your notes

The convos are often fast & furious.

Sure you can go back to the recordings, but notes capturing those highlights are much higher leverage.

Share and feel the love.

Role model: @PatrickHerbert0 put on a masterclass during @GrowthTactics Summit last week

6/ Connect people

You're there to learn a new topic, so you don't feel you have much to share. I get that.

But you do know other people. Play matchmaker from your network. Or even better within the class.

Role model: @CarynTan29 made a 10 intros before class even started🤯

7/ Connect communities

Take @MavenHQ: there are the 100's of entrepreneurs, instructors, & alumni in the broader community. Find them.

Even better: Intro an adjacent community.

Role models: @therealjohntan exposed us @dickiebush's #ship30for30 & @DanesaGlez to #tweet100

8/ Ask & answer

Your time together is limited. But everyone raised their hand to be there.

Ask your questions - you'll be shocked how many people engage.

Answer others - hoarding does not work in these communities.

Instead, 1+1=3.

Need inspiration?

https://twitter.com/wnrstweets/status/1283143258143518720

9/ Share cool resources

- Better Saas tool to manage twitter?
- Great podcast that's on topic?
- Inspirational quote?

Role model: @MurtazaBambot already getting us jumpstarted Day 1

10/ Shape the next cohort's experience

When they ask (or even if they don't) provide feedback to the instructor.

80% of the value is the on-going community.

And like all communities, it's the sum of what everyone puts into it.

Role Model:@JesseFriedland shaped discord for MM2

11/ Show up

Be present
Camera on
Use the chat
Test your tech setup
Make space in your day
Bring the energy and vibe

Role model: me (I hope, as it's a principle we hold dearly in our family)

https://twitter.com/dklineii/status/1445748963236216832

12/ Seriously, show up. Live.

We all have commitments. But you made a big investment.

Don't miss the chance to ask questions, engage with others, shape the community.

You don't lack time, you lack prioritization.

If you can't? Watch YouTube.

Role model: @austinschless 100%🔥

13/ Show gratitude

Your instructors, classmates & community all took time from an infinite list of options to support you.

Appreciate them. Thank them. Support them back.

Roel model: @SahilBloom (showed me the power of "I appreciate YOU")

Next cohort:
maven.com/demandcurve/au…

If these tactics can help others have more impact in their communities or get more from their education, please share first tweet 👇

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