Build a Community
Your Members
Actually Love.
From strategy and structure to full technical implementation — I work hands-on with you to plan, build, launch, and grow your community the right way.
I combine deep community strategy with real technical expertise. You get a partner who can think through the vision with you and get into the platform and build it.
You Know You Need a Community. You're Not Sure How to Build One.
Most community builders hit the same walls. The vision is clear — the path isn't.
You're planning a community but feel overwhelmed by all the moving parts
You're not sure how to structure your spaces, tiers, and curriculum
You need real-time help integrating Circle or HighLevel with your existing tech
You've launched but onboarding, engagement, or retention isn't where you want it
You want someone who can think strategically AND get in the platform and build
You don't need to figure this out alone — or piece it together from YouTube tutorials.
I've built Convology+ on Circle myself. I run it, manage it, and grow it every single day. When I help you build your community, you're getting someone who lives this — not just someone who knows the theory.
I Help You at Every Stage
Whether you're starting from scratch, mid-build, or post-launch, I meet you where you are.
Plan & Design
Before we touch the platform, we get clear on your community structure, member journey, tiers, pricing, and content strategy. No guessing, no wasted setup time.
Build & Configure
We get into the platform together. I can take the controls when it's faster — setting up spaces, workflows, automations, onboarding sequences, and integrations.
Launch & Onboard
Launch day isn't the end — it's the beginning. We set up your onboarding flows, welcome sequences, and automations so new members feel at home from minute one.
Grow & Optimize
Already launched? I help you fix retention, improve engagement, add new tiers, integrate tools you've been putting off, and build the community into a real asset.
I Specialize in Circle — and I Use It Every Day
I run Convology+ on Circle. I'm in the platform daily managing members, creating content, and optimizing the experience. I bring that real-world experience to your build.
Space Architecture
Designing the right space structure for your community's goals — info spaces, course spaces, event spaces, gated tiers, and member-only areas.
Integrations & Workflows
Connecting Circle to your checkout (ThriveCart, SureCart), CRM (HighLevel, FluentCRM), and email so everything works automatically.
Course & Content Setup
Building your course library inside Circle — modules, lessons, access tiers, and drip schedules that keep members engaged and progressing.
Engagement & Retention
Onboarding sequences, notification strategies, gamification, and event cadences that turn new members into long-term community advocates.
👋 Welcome to the community! Start in the 'Start Here' space — your welcome module is ready. If you get stuck on anything, post it here and I'll help.
Whatever Stage You're At, I Can Help
No need to be fully prepared. Show up with your current state, your questions, or your tech problems and we'll work through them together.
Just an Idea
You have a community concept but nothing built yet. We'll work through the strategy, platform selection, structure, and a clear plan before you spend a dollar on tech.
Mid-Build
You've started but got stuck — spaces set up wrong, integrations not working, or you're not sure what to build next. We diagnose and fix it together.
Ready to Launch
Your community is mostly built but you want to make sure the launch goes smoothly — onboarding is right, automations are firing, and the member experience is solid.
Already Live
You launched but engagement is flat, retention is struggling, or you want to add new tiers, courses, or integrations. Let's figure out what's holding it back.
Integration Issues
You need Circle or HighLevel talking to your checkout, CRM, or email platform. I can work through the technical setup with you in real time.
Curriculum & Content
You need help structuring your course content, designing the learning journey, or setting up your course spaces inside your community platform.
Deep Expertise. Real-World Experience.
I specialize in the platforms that actually work for community builders.
Circle
The best dedicated community platform available for creators, coaches, and course builders. Purpose-built for community — not bolted on. I run Convology+ on Circle and recommend it to nearly everyone.
- ✓Purpose-built community experience — members love it
- ✓Native courses, events, live streams, and chat
- ✓Flexible membership tiers and access control
- ✓Clean integrations with your existing tech stack
- ✓Easiest to manage as a community owner
HighLevel
HighLevel's community and membership features are growing fast. If you're already on HighLevel for your CRM and marketing automation, building your community there can simplify your stack significantly.
- ✓Built into your existing HighLevel setup
- ✓Native automation and CRM integration
- ✓Courses and membership areas included
- ✓Good fit for agencies running client communities
- ✓One platform for community, CRM, and marketing
Real People. Real Communities.
Hear from entrepreneurs who have built and launched their communities.
Thank you Doug for stepping me into the unknown when I came in your world as a 'complete tech stack mess.' I love how simple my tech stack is and finally feel I'm not spending all my time working on the tech. I have a sense of peace with you as my secret weapon.
When you work with Doug, you don't just get the basics. He goes above and beyond in every aspect to make sure that you are always proud to display the work being done. He is very pro-active in getting tasks accomplished and you can count on him to tell it like it is 100% of the time.
I really enjoyed working with you this morning. I saw a couple of your YouTube videos and said 'this guy gets it and it's really simple the way he explains things.' I feel like I got every bit of my dollar and more with our sessions. Keep up the good work.
Choose the Option That's Right for You
All sessions take place over Zoom. Recordings and any whiteboarding are yours to keep.
Credits don't expire — book when it works for you.
Single Session
1 × 60-minute coaching call
Perfect for troubleshooting a specific issue, answering targeted questions, or making quick progress on your community build.
- ✓60 minutes of hands-on help
- ✓Use for planning, building, or fixing
- ✓Screen share & live implementation
- ✓Recording yours to keep
Good for quick questions & fixes
3-Call Bundle
3 × 60-minute coaching calls
Get more time to work together. Perfect for planning, building, and getting your tech stack set up properly before you launch.
- ✓3 × 60-minute sessions
- ✓Use credits anytime — no expiration
- ✓Ideal time for a standard launch
- ✓Save $75 vs single sessions
Best for launch prep
5-Call Bundle
5 × 60-minute coaching calls
The most time for comprehensive support. Perfect if you want to work with me to set up your entire community end-to-end from planning to launch.
- ✓5 × 60-minute sessions
- ✓Use credits anytime — no expiration
- ✓Ideal time for an end-to-end build
- ✓Save $150 vs single sessions
Best for full community builds
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be hands-on work, or is it just direction?
I love going hands-on with your community platform and tech stack. In many cases we get more done when I'm at the controls. If you prefer I can guide you click-by-click, but that's significantly slower. Most clients prefer hands-on — we just get more done.
What community platforms do you work with?
I specialize in Circle (my primary recommendation) and HighLevel communities and memberships. Circle is what I run Convology+ on and what I recommend to most clients.
Do I need to have the tools already set up?
No. If you want to do more than plan and strategize, you'll need a community platform — but we can get you started on a free trial during our first session. I recommend Circle's 14-day free trial or HighLevel's 30-day trial.
Is this a subscription?
No — these are one-time purchases. Call credits never expire, so you can book when it's convenient for you. There's no ongoing commitment.
What if I need help after my community launches?
Simply book another session. Many clients work with me weeks, months, and even years after their initial launch — adding new features, fixing issues, or growing into new tiers and integrations.
What if I'm not sure how many calls I need?
Start with a single session if you're not sure. We'll assess your situation together and I'll give you an honest recommendation. If you know you want a full community build, the 5-call bundle is what I recommend for start-to-finish builds.
Still have questions? Email Doug directly →
Let's Build a Community Worth Joining.
You bring the vision. I bring the strategy, the technical expertise, and the hands-on support to make it real. From first concept to thriving community — let's do it together.