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Entrepreneur Tools by Juli James

💔 I broke up with Adobe! AKA: Making Strategic Tool Choices for Your Creative Business

Published 5 months ago • 2 min read

Hey there Reader,

I’m embarking on something a bit different and I’m inviting you along for the ride. I’m stepping into new territories with tech and methods, sharing my real-time experiences – the successes, the learnings, and everything in between.

A Little Experiment: Loom + Castmagic

In a twist, I decided to draft this newsletter edition via video using Loom and then try out Castmagic for transcription + their AI Newsletter feature. It’s an experiment in efficiency and a new way of connecting with you. I’ll talk more about the results next week (teaser: I might be on to something with my workflow).

A (Not That) Tough Goodbye to Canva and Adobe

During my annual tech stack review, I realized I was spending over $450 a year on two creative tools (Canva and Adobe) while I have a lifetime subscription to another that offers similar features to Canva (Baseline.is). I had a longstanding relationship with Adobe Creative Suite, but it was time to reassess. Despite the nostalgia and the 'what-ifs,' it's very clear that Adobe does not fit into my current business framework or financial plan. And, I don't use it! While I do use Canva more, I can do what I need to do in Baseline without a recurring cost. So, I decided to take the money I’m spending on tools that are not moving my business forward and invest that in upgrading my subscription with a tool that is - MemberVault.

All In With MemberVault: A Strategic Move

MemberVault is more than just a platform; it’s a space for creating and managing online offers, including things like digital downloads and courses. It’s where I am consolidating my resources – from toolkits to templates and services – into one user-friendly portal. I already use this tool and had a great deal on my subscription but with the money I’m not spending on Adobe and Canva, I am able to take advantage of an upgrade to MemberVault that expands the resources available to me. It’s not only about the tool itself but very much about the supportive community and extremely useful resources that come with this upgrade.

Explore MemberVault with Me

As it happens, MemberVault is running their own experiment right now. They’re testing out a 60-day free trial, no credit card required. Like I said, I’ve been using MemberVault, and their community and customer service can’t be beaten, so if you want a place to create, sell, and deliver your offers, I highly recommend it! It’s an experiment that might just reshape your approach. Get in on the extended trial experiment here: MemberVault.co​

What's On Your Mind With Your Tools?

I love diving into new tools and strategies, and I’m more than happy to share these adventures with you. Got questions about MV or thinking about your tech strategy for the upcoming year? Hit reply. Let’s exchange ideas, questions, and maybe even discover new tools together. Your journey is as exciting to me as my own.

Can’t wait to hear from you!

Cheers,

Juli

P.S.: Have you done a tech stack review recently OR ever??? Make sure you are spending your money on apps and tools that are helping you to MAKE MORE MONEY. Click here to get access to the FREE Tech Inventory Toolkit which will help you with your tech tools review (AND you can check out what a MemberVault product looks like while you're at it!).

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Entrepreneur Tools by Juli James

Creative tools and templates to streamline your business.

Hello, I'm Juli James, an educator, entrepreneur, and small business coach. With a background in educational technology, entrepreneurship, and my role at Stoke Coworking, I bring practical, hands-on experience to my work. I specialize in leveraging tools like Airtable, MemberVault, Convertkit, and Notion to simplify the entrepreneurial journey. My focus is on offering actionable tips and user-friendly tools to enhance your productivity and business growth, minus the tech overwhelm. Are you ready to transform the way you manage your business with smart, time-saving tools? Let's explore together how we can make your entrepreneurial journey more efficient and rewarding.

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