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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 5 member reviews and The Directory On Skool has 15. 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 amount of knowledge George McConnell has is outstanding and he shares it...
The amount of knowledge George McConnell has is outstanding and he shares it with his group. He truly cares about our success.
Chris Davidson · Jun 2, 2026
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
Engaging, Supportive, and so darn Helpful
Heather runs one of the most engaging communities I’ve found. The information and resources she creates for business owners are sharp, practical, and genuinely useful. I’m sure almost anyone could find something inside her community that helps them get ahead. But what matters most is that Heather actually commits herself to helping people get seen and increase their visibility. She showed me so much kindness and offered help wherever she could while I prepared for one of her Premium Spotlight events. And before I’d even finished setting everything up, I was already looking forward to scheduling my next one.♥︎ Highly recommend Heather, her community, and the Premium Spotlight experience.
Alli Gatlin · Jul 29, 2026
The Directory on Skool is both a fun and warm place to promote your Skool...
The Directory on Skool is both a fun and warm place to promote your Skool community! Others who are here are helpful and informative. Being able to leave a link would be fabulous too!
Lynne Vella · Jul 8, 2026
What you put in you truly get back.
What you put in you truly get back. It seems like everyone authentically gets involved and it seems to be ever growing. I keep approaching this community as someone learning as opposed to someone teaching (and/or educating) but as I level up in this space, I'm starting to get a tad more comfortable with being myself here. Thank you, Heather, for what you are doing with this community and platform! 💚💚💚
Kenneth (Kenny) Daniels · Jun 22, 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 5 reviews, with members praising community support. The Directory On Skool is rated 5.0/5 across 15 reviews, with members highlighting networking & connections.
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