Have you ever poured your heart into a system, set everything up perfectly, and waited for the magic to happen… only to be met with crickets? That was me with Thinkific. For months, I built my courses on Thinkific. I customized what I could, crafted free previews, set up email sequences, and watched as people eagerly started the sign-up process… and then stopped. Over and over again, I saw people get so close to enrolling that it was painful. They’d click through the preview, enter their info, hover over the “enroll” button — and then disappear.

No matter how many tweaks I made, I just couldn’t convert.

Barriers to Conversion Were Everywhere

Thinkific has its strengths, but for my audience — busy content creators and business owners who are constantly multitasking — the sign-up process was clunky. Too many steps. Too many chances to bail.

I don’t need fancy; I need frictionless.

When I moved my courses over to Stan Store, I barely lifted a finger, and within days, people were not just clicking — they were purchasing. My income started flowing again almost immediately. I didn’t have to overhaul everything. I just needed to remove the obstacles between curiosity and checkout.

Outdated Customization Options

One of the biggest frustrations I had with Thinkific was the landing page design. If you’ve ever used it, you know what I mean: a handful of templates, minimal flexibility, and design options that felt like going back to the stone ages.

I build my websites on Showit. I use Flodesk for email. I run two blogs. I’m comfortable in tech — and yet, Thinkific’s customization tools made me feel boxed in.

I wanted beautiful, on-brand sales pages that reflected the energy of my courses. Instead, I was fighting with their rigid layouts just to get something passable. With Stan Store, everything is drag-and-drop, mobile-optimized, and built to sell.

The Price Difference Was a No-Brainer

Let’s talk cost:

• Thinkific: $99/month
• Stan Store: $29.99/month, or $300/year with their current deal featuring Gary Vee (yes — THE Gary Vee).

When I looked at the numbers, the math spoke for itself. For less than one-third of the cost, I’m getting a tool that actually converts and fits into my ecosystem seamlessly.

Everything Is All in One Place

Here’s another unexpected perk: Stan Store integrates everything under one roof. My freebies, my courses, my tripwire offers, my email list growth — it’s all connected. No more bouncing between multiple dashboards trying to stitch together funnels with duct tape and prayer.

Stan keeps it simple, and simplicity sells.

A Teachable Moment: Pivot When You Need To

I didn’t leave Thinkific because it’s a “bad” platform. It works beautifully for some creators. But for me, at this stage of my business, it wasn’t the right fit — and that’s an important lesson to share.

Sometimes the systems you set up with the best intentions just don’t work the way you envisioned. That doesn’t mean you failed. It doesn’t mean the idea was wrong. It might just mean you need to reroute and refocus.

There’s no shame in pivoting. In fact, sometimes that small shift can unlock the momentum you’ve been waiting for.

My Door’s Open

If you’re feeling stuck with a platform that isn’t performing, I get it. I’ve been there. You’re not alone — and you’re not “behind.”

This move to Stan Store wasn’t a defeat. It was a decision to build smarter, not harder. And honestly? It’s one of the best moves I’ve made for Rachel Kemper Courses.

You’ve got this. And if you need help building your funnel, your Pinterest strategy, or a clear plan that gets you there faster—I’ve got all the resources for you on RachelKemperCourses.

Meet you back here tomorrow.

xo,

𝓡𝓪𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓵

P.S. Want to see it all for yourself?

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