⏱️ It's taken me 2 years but I finally got started...


Hi Reader

Setting up MemberVault finally made it to the top of my to do list.

It’s been a long time coming…

Like 2 years+.

I bought the lifetime plan back then because it was my favorite platform to be a student in.

But for a number of reasons including:

Moving 4 times,

Unexpected deadlines for other programs I was in,

Migrating my email from Flodesk to Kit (because of the direct integration),

Starting a website update and not feeling it about halfway through,

Finally getting inspiration and getting clear on the design direction I wanted to move forward with,

Finally redoing and finishing my website update,

Having my oldest decide to go to public high school,

Homeschooling my 1st, 5th, and 7th graders,

Solo parenting for 8 months because my husband took a new job out of state one month after my daughter started public school for the first time (only 2.5 weeks to go and yes I am counting down the days),

Finishing my VIP Certification,

Creating and filming my first guest speaker video,

Figuring out how to integrate MemberVault and Kit always got put on the back burner until this last week.

There was a deadline for the Boss Mom’s Virtual Retreat I’m speaking at and I sent links to them for a new freebie that goes along with the talk I’m giving, plus a link to my first low ticket digital project.

Coincidentally, MemberVault started hosting a new workshop last Wednesday.

I was focused on getting it set up and I’m so excited it’s coming together.

Last night I started updating one of my existing freebies.

It took about 2 hours to copy and reformat everything in Canva.

It took me just over an hour to set up everything in MemberVault and Kit.

Did I mention I was excited!

I have a few more existing freebies to update in between packing boxes this week but I wanted to give you a sneak peek:

If you’d like to test it out here’s the link:
sisusiteshop.mvsite.app

The first three products are the new ones and the bottom two still need updating.

I’d love any feedback or help catching those pesky typos that always seem to elude me.

Please just reply to this email.

I'd be so grateful.

Also, if you’d like to see my talk here’s the link to join the retreat:
bossmom.com/retreat

My talk is all about why to include your children in your business and ideas on how to raise up the next generation of entrepreneurs.

If you’re interested in MemberVault or need a little extra push/help to get it set up here’s a link to learn more and buy the Binge and Buy Workshop.

Today’s live workshop is at 1pm PT/ 4pm ET/9pm UK all about using gamified surveys to sell your offer (replay available).

Here’s my affiliate link if you want to just learn more about MemberVault.

That’s it for today, I going to get back to packing and updating freebies!

Cheers,

When you are ready here’s three ways we can help:

  1. FREE Website Prep Checklist: This checklist will help you learn all the things you need to get started on your first or next website.
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Brenda Thorpe
Founder + Designer
Sisu Site Shop
sisusiteshop.com
brenda@sisusiteshop.com

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Sisu Site Shop

Hi! I'm Brenda. I'm the founder and designer of Sisu Site Shop a boutique brand, web, and course design studio where we help build calm and mission driven entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. I'm a homeschooling mom of 4 with a passion for reading and hospitality. I'm also wife to an amazing executive chef and reliant on Jesus for grace along the way. Follow our journey with our sometimes daily email where I share business, homeschool, and life insights plus quick tech tips.

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