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Etsy Mentor and The Directory On Skool are tied at 5.0/5 in this head-to-head comparison. Etsy Mentor has 4 member reviews and The Directory On Skool has 11. Members of Etsy Mentor talk most about community support; for The Directory On Skool it's networking & connections. 100% of Etsy Mentor reviewers would recommend it, vs 100% for The Directory On Skool. All ratings come from real member reviews. The full breakdown below should help you decide.
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Etsy Mentor
The Directory On SkoolThe Directory On Skool comes out ahead on ratings, review count, or recommendation rate. That said, Etsy Mentor might still be the better pick depending on what you're after. The review themes above break down what each one does well.
The Best Skool Community
I would highly recommend Etsy Mentor to anyone who is looking to level up their POD journey. George is highly knowledgeable AND accessible. He understands the dynamics of an Etsy/Shopify store and how to market it to the right demographics. He is a no BS, straightforward kind of mentor, which is helpful for those of us who don't have time to weed through the all the fluff. The community is also amazing. It is one big family who help each other succeed. There are no big egos in the group, and everyone is extremely supportive of each other. All successes are celebrated and when someone has a difficult day or is struggling, the group is there to lift them up. If you are looking to join a skool community, this is the one..
Kelly Bernier-Smith · Jan 10, 2026
Best Skool Community For Etsy Sellers and More
I would highly recommend Etsy Mentor on Skool for anyone wanting to be successful on Etsy (or any online seller's platform, for that matter). George is 100% real and honest (sometimes brutally honest!) with you and gives everything he can to help me succeed. There are over 36 hours of training videos within the course, all designed to tackle every aspect of running an online shop (digital, POD, and handmade). Working with George and being a part of this supportive community has changed my life. And that's just it- its not just George alone... It's the active community, too. We hold one another accountable, celebrate wins together, support one another when times are rough, help answer questions by sharing experiences- you name it, this community has been there for me 100%. You won't find a better community on Skool, as far as I'm concerned.
mikellane · Jan 10, 2026
Highly Recommended for New Etsy Store Owners
I joined George’s Skool community after watching him on YouTube for quite a while, and his content was easily the most helpful I found compared to other POD and Etsy podcasts. George is very responsive and active in the community every day, which makes a huge difference. The group is full of like-minded sellers who are serious about growing their POD Etsy stores. I was just winging it when I first opened my store, but wiith everybody's guidance and the excellent teaching materials, I'm getting my Etsy store streamlined, and hopefully more profitable. I’m really glad I joined.
Linda Leduc · Jan 10, 2026
The owner/leader of this community is personally welcoming and extremely...
The owner/leader of this community is personally welcoming and extremely responsive. This community’s has a large amount of members and Heather still makes sure to make your experience inside feel unique. The structure of the community is genius! Incredibly easy to navigate, and engage in. I first entered this space as a buyer/looker. When I was ready to transition to being community owner myself I knew exactly where to find guidance and advice. Everyone inside here is so honest and helpful. When I was ready I upgraded to the extremely affordable premium plan and it has given my community the exposure it needed. If you are looking for a supportive community that offers affordable visibility options for your community or business, this is the one for you!! Come join us and become part of a large networking family.
Jennifer Rassbach · May 21, 2026
They provide a lot of positive energy and absolutely love the people who are...
They provide a lot of positive energy and absolutely love the people who are there.
Cynthia Wrench · May 7, 2026
Love that we can promote and learn about amazing people.
Love that we can promote and learn about amazing people. Heather is the real deal! And this community is the bomb!
Karin Crawford · Apr 23, 2026
Both have a ProveWorth Score of 5.0. It's a toss-up on paper. Read the member reviews above to see which one fits what you're looking for.
Etsy Mentor is $-1/monthly and The Directory On Skool is free. The Directory On Skool is free, so there's nothing to lose by trying it first.
Etsy Mentor is rated 5.0/5 across 4 reviews, with members praising community support. The Directory On Skool is rated 5.0/5 across 11 reviews, with members highlighting networking & connections.
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