Community Building

Build a community your members actually love.

I work with you as a strategist, a builder, and a coach — from first concept through launch and beyond. You get someone who can think through the vision with you and get in the platform and build it.

I specialize in
Circle HighLevel Skool ThriveCart Academy
Community Build — Sunrise Wellness Co.
60% to launch
Strategy & Platform
Complete
Spaces & Structure
Complete
Course Content
Complete
Integrations
In Progress
Launch & Onboard
In Progress
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Grow & Optimize
Upcoming
3 of 6 phases complete·2 integrations active·Launch in 2 weeks

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
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You don't need to figure out your community alone. I've built hundreds of communities and run my own community + membership now for 6 years. I know what it takes, and I can guide you every step of the way.

Doug Lundberg
Founder, Convology
Doug Lundberg

Start to finish support.

Whether you're starting from scratch, mid-build, or post-launch, I meet you where you are.

01
Plan & Design

Get clear before you build. Before we touch the platform, we define your community structure, member journey, tiers, pricing, and content strategy. No guessing, no wasted setup time.

02
Build & Configure

Get in the platform together. I can take the controls when it's faster — setting up spaces, workflows, automations, onboarding sequences, and integrations live in your account.

03
Launch & Onboard

Launch right from day one. Launch day is the beginning, not the end. We set up onboarding flows, welcome sequences, and automations so new members feel at home from minute one.

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Grow & Optimize

Keep improving after launch. Fix retention, improve engagement, add new tiers, integrate tools you've been putting off, and build the community into a real long-term asset.

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.

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Just an Idea

You have a 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Curriculum & Content

You need help structuring your course content, designing the learning journey, or setting up your course spaces inside your community platform.

My platform of choice

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. When I help you build your community, you're getting someone who lives this — not just someone who knows the theory.

  • Space architecture — designing the right structure for your community's goals
  • Integrations — connecting Circle to your checkout, CRM, and email
  • Course and content setup — modules, lessons, access tiers, drip schedules
  • Engagement and retention — onboarding, workflows, and notification strategy
Book a Circle Session →
Circle · Community Platform
Active
Email
Member email + broadcasts
Workflows
Event-triggered automations
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Access Groups
Membership tiers & content gating
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Paywalls
Paid spaces & locked content
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Events
Live events & recordings
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External Integrations
CRM, checkout tools, email platforms, and more — wired into your full stack

Deep expertise. Real-world experience.

I specialize in the platforms that actually work for community builders.

My Primary Recommendation
Circle

The best dedicated community platform 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
Great If You're Already on HighLevel
HighLevel

If you're already running your CRM, marketing, and automations in HighLevel, building your community there can make a lot of sense. It keeps your stack consolidated and everything talks to each other natively.

  • Built into your existing HighLevel setup
  • Native automation and CRM integration
  • Courses and membership areas included
  • One platform for community, CRM, and marketing
  • Growing fast — community features keep improving
Best for Discoverability
Skool

Skool is a strong community-first platform worth serious consideration — especially if discoverability and audience growth matter to you. The right fit depends on what else you're running, and that's where I can help you decide.

  • Community-first platform — built around engagement
  • Supports courses and live events natively
  • By far the best discoverability of any platform
  • Clean, simple member experience
  • Great fit if audience growth is a core goal
Best for ThriveCart Users
ThriveCart Academy

ThriveCart's all-in-one course and community platform — an add-on to your existing ThriveCart account. It's priced well below standalone community platforms, so if ThriveCart is already your checkout tool, Academy is worth serious consideration before you add a separate subscription.

  • Add-on to ThriveCart — priced significantly lower than standalone platforms
  • Course delivery with modules, lessons, and drip content
  • Community spaces and discussion alongside course content
  • Purchase-triggered enrollment direct from your ThriveCart checkouts
  • Best fit when ThriveCart is already your checkout platform

Not sure which platform fits your situation? Book a session — helping you make the right call before you build is exactly what I do.

What people say about working with me.

★★★★★

"Convology+ has been kind of like a secret weapon for me — helping me deliver real value to my clients through streamlined tech and systems. I can't recommend Doug and the community enough to anyone who needs help with the tech side of their business."

★★★★★

"Thank you Doug for stepping me into the unknown when I came in your world as a complete tech stack mess duct taping things together. 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."

★★★★★

"Getting a membership to Convology was one of the best value investments I have made in my business so far. Doug's no BS, technology agnostic approach is genuine and he's hands down one of the best technology trainers I've seen online."

★★★★★

"The best teacher I've found, by quite some distance. Super smart yet humble and approachable, Doug will get you unstuck no matter where you are in your journey."

★★★★★

"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. You can count on him to tell it like it is 100% of the time."

★★★★★

"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."

★★★★★

"The weekly Q&As and bi-weekly business mastermind calls have been great for the growth of my business. The money I spent on Convology+ has been worth its weight in gold and then some!"

★★★★★

"This membership is a breath of fresh air. Doug's constant commitment to answering every question is outstanding. I feel I definitely didn't pay you enough for this level of support. Genuine people and genuine advice."

★★★★★

"Launching the academy, thanks to all the resources from Convology, has given me the confidence that I can make this work. You already know how much this community means to me."

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
Single Call
$225
1 × 60-minute coaching call
  • 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

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Full Build
5-Call Bundle
$975
5 × 60-minute coaching calls
  • 5 × 60-minute sessions
  • Use credits anytime — no expiration
  • Ideal for end-to-end community builds
  • Save $150 vs single sessions

Best for full community builds

Get the 5-Call Bundle →

Not sure how many calls you need? Start with one — I'll give you an honest recommendation after our first session.

Common 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), HighLevel, Skool, and ThriveCart Academy. Circle is what I run Convology+ on and what I recommend to most clients. HighLevel is a strong fit if you're already running your CRM and marketing there. Skool is worth serious consideration if audience discoverability is a core goal. ThriveCart Academy is the right choice if ThriveCart is already your checkout platform and you want everything in one account. Choosing the right platform is something I help clients figure out before they build.

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 as starting points.

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.

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.