Stu McLaren Reviews

What people who have learned from him actually say

Stu McLaren teaches entrepreneurs how to launch, grow, and scale membership sites. He is the co-founder of Membership.io, which powers thousands of online courses and membership sites, author of Predictable Profits, and runs multiple membership businesses of his own.

He teaches through multiple programs:

Every review below was shared by someone who has learned from him. Wording is unchanged.

Stu McLaren Reviews

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Over 140 new members in six months

Being passionate about my craft is very different than understanding how to run the business behind it. In 2020, I jumped in with both feet and I created a membership. From that moment, it was the hardest work of my life, because while a membership sounded really good, I also did not know what I was doing. Lots of bad advice, lots of wasted money. Later I struggled. And then I found Stu. Stu walked me through exactly how a membership should look, exactly what I should be doing. Since it's been actually less than six months at this point, I have gained over 140 new members.

Registered dietitian and weight loss coach, owner of Perfect Fit Nutrition.

— Constance S.

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You showed us that what we do matters

One moment from the TME experience that I remember that really stuck with me was when you got teary-eyed and really emotional about a friend who'd passed away, and that he might not have known how much he mattered to you. And you showed us that what we do matters, and sometimes it's hard to know that when you're teaching online and you might not get all of the live feedback you'd like. I know that what I do affects people in a positive way... Now, of course, I'd always love to have more members and I'm continually working on that.

— Christine E.

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Set the bar for everything I do

Another perspective from an alumnus. Everything that TME Team lets out into the world is of superb quality. As a matter of fact, it is Stu and his team who have set the bar for me in regards to everything that I do. And they have set it high. The free resources that they offer are truly valuable, timely and relevant, actionable, and always deliver on the promise. Their paid content is this times 100. And then some. In the course of the past 5 years I've invested in many high ticket programs and although many of them were great, it is Stu and his team that have wowed me the most. If you are serious about creating a profitable membership, this is hands down the best place to be and the best people to learn from in the world. Plus, as I've mentioned, it teaches you so much more than "just" starting or growing a membership based business. It teaches you how to show up, deliver, serve, surprise, and wow your people. That's exactly what I have experienced and I am thrilled for every single person that jumps in.

— Kasia R.

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We gave ourselves permission to learn together

Technology was the biggest hurdle—for both me and my customers. I wasn't just learning new systems myself, I was guiding an audience who often felt intimidated by technology to step into an online space with confidence. Instead of trying to have everything perfectly figured out from the start, I gave myself—and my students—permission to learn together. During the first round, students had three months to decide if they wanted to stay, and those three months became a shared learning experience. We worked through the technology step-by-step, asked questions, made adjustments, and supported one another along the way. The best part, those who stayed from round one were now built in teachers for round two and are currently helping the next group when they get stuck.

— Sookie O.

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Six years in and still learning

Stu loves to keep things super simple. You can't go wrong with TME. Plus, the way they run their course is like nothing else you've seen before. It truly is an "experience" that you can learn a ton from. This is my 6th year going through it and each year I learn so many ideas just by observing how it's run.

— Mike I.

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Ten founding members in four days

SO much has transpired since Stu's workshop on Thursday! This all happened in 4 days! Got clear on who my membership was for. Set an intention of how many members. Joined two accountability groups & attended two zooms on Saturday from people in this group & gained several new friends. Went live to tell my audience about what I was launching. Sent an email inviting my email list to my zoom. Hosted a zoom for details about it & Q&A. Twelve women attended & so far 10 are founding members. Launching TODAY!!! I have been wanting to create a membership for YEARS!!

— Joy

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Launching to a list of 150,000

So I'm a Tech expert. My team and I build digital courses, monthly memberships, podcast and YouTube channels. I have a high ticket client with a large following and a big email list. She hired me to build her monthly membership for teachers/educators along with some other tech projects. She approached me a little while back wanting to partner on a project and then BOOM!! Here comes Stu with this training. My lightbulb went off, I called my client back up and long story short.......we'll be launching our new membership to a list of 150,000+ people.

— Ma R.

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74 new members, total now 171

We closed on 74 new members in Launch Swipes! Woohoo! Taking our total to 171. This is the first promo we've done since I did our FML, too busy raising investment and running everyone else's launches as Stu knows. This was pretty unexpected because this business has become my evening and weekend job as my launch software business is my main focus. Hardly sent many emails, and they were pretty average too, but I think the offer was really good so made a lot of sense for our audience.

— Laura

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Welcomed 266 new members in one launch

We just wrapped up our 2nd launch and welcomed 266 members. Projected earnings means that we now have a 6 figure art business! I'm still in disbelief at how quickly this happened. It's not even a year yet as we did our FML in June last year. Thank you Stu and all the TME Team. Finding you in April last year was an answer to prayers.

— Ruth A.

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Jump in with both feet, it works

I took Stu's course in 2021 when I launched my membership - 2,600 members and about to turn over 1M - if you are in any doubt about joining let me tell you - jump in with both feet - it works!!!

— Bonny S.

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100% retention after one year

Yep, been through Stu's program and 100% retention after 1 year

— Lisa N.

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Started a new journey at 71

Without your caring help, guidance and proven expertise, I couldn't even begin to have started this new journey in my life at age 71. I am just blown away that a company as large as this cares so much about their clients and the success of their clients. That just does not happen in this day and age!

— Anna S.

List grew by 600 to nearly 1,000

I have created a community well-being change guide as my lead magnet based on stu's model and have set it up to run as an evergreen lead opt-In using Facebook ads... it is working really well and my subscriber list has grown by 600 so I have nearly 1000 people now on my list the cost per lead is about $.60c but has gone up slightly to 70c recently. I've only currently been using one style of creative given that it has been working well.

— Renee K.

Launched, then landed my dream job

Proof of what's possible; I did TME, launched my first membership, landed a dream job as a result, and now getting back into my own business again and relaunching a new and upgraded version of a membership to serve creatives at this new level. Stu and TME is the real deal, and I am very much looking forward to the 2023 version, connecting with everyone.

— Sofie M.

200 subscribers grew to over 1,000

I've been listening to Stu McLaren say you need to celebrate where you've been and what you've accomplished. When I look back at what has happened to my membership over the last year, I'm just in awe of its awesomeness. One year ago I had about 200 subscribers....today over 1000.

— Sarah

Don't need my fancy platform after all

Stu has actually inspired me to stop my platform right now - I should be able to do this for less... I have over thought the membership - I have a great one on one consulting program but I don't need my fancy platform to do the membership I want!

— Liz D.

My etiquette trainer society went international

I started a society for certified etiquette trainers because of you Stu, truly thankful! The society is now International!

— Nancy H.

11 founding members, beat my goal of 10

Founding Member launched last Monday, 2 signed up before and I've had 9 more and today it closes! Thank you to Stu for his encouragement and his wisdom about FOLLOWUP. I sent an emaill M/W/F/M/W seems like a lot but I also targeted different emails depending if they opened the email or clicked on the links. I also did a few text followups of people I knew would want to get in on it. I am SO excited for the 11 and the day isn't over yet! I had a goal for 10! Initially I had thought I wanted to have everything ready to go before I even launched, so I am grateful for Stu's workshops! I am launching my product on Searchie in June and cannot wait for that launch!

— Melody W.

Worth every penny, more than once

I have taken TME (formally Tribe) more than once, it's worth every penny. Even if you don't do "all the things" it's worthwhile. Stu has such a big heart and he is truly talented. What's amazing is I have this poster from a live I did at a business boutique event.. It's been with me for thousands of miles I've moved and it's a little beat up... but it's on my wall for me to remember and it's one of my favorite pieces in my house

— River L.

One day at a time, still going

One day at a time. I cut back on 2 of my gigs. However, I have had a big fear of Instagram and speaking on video for my content. I quickly got over speaking to the video, but still have a block with Instagram. I still need more one-on-one help. I will keep searching out for it. Stu's team has been very motivating, fun, and encouraging. I appreciate that!

— Karen M.

Never considered a membership until this workshop

Stu and the team, thank you so much for today. It's really good content, well worth staying up for (UK time). I got knotted in my head over the last few weeks, overwhelmed as I am a bit of a perfectionist... and I never thought of doing membership. So this is really helpful, and gives me a really good idea of how I could move forward.

— Charlie

Launching my founding member offer this week

I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and am preparing to launch a membership site for students (mostly other RDNs) who have taken my digital course about IBD nutrition. My plan is to follow Stu's steps for a founding member launch this week.

— Colleen W.

Took 10 pages of notes, first time

First time viewer and I am hooked! Your presentation was so powerful! I must have taken 10 pages of notes! I cannot wait for the next one! Thank you sooooo much!

— Tiff

First founding member payment landed today

I got my FIRST FOUNDING MEMBER annual fee in my PayPal today Thank you, Stu.. you have no idea how much you're upgrading my vision/mission in just ONE WEEK!!!

— Laura F.

Delivered before it was even built

YES!!! I listened to Stu and delivered before I had built what I'd told people was coming. The members helped me shape it up right!! THIS IS GREAT ADVICE!!!

— MaryCollin

TME helped me hone my group

I started my group and watching Stu and doing TME made me hone it into something that was more effective for my members

— Pastor E.

Art membership grew from zero to 1500

Stu took me from 0 to over 1500 members in my monthly art membership. He's the real deal.

— Stu D.

A space for collaboration and growth

Thank you, Stu McLaren, for creating Predictable Profits — a space where collaboration leads to unstoppable growth!

— Brenda

Truly loved Stu's energy and passion

What an excellent part one of the membership workshop today!! I truly love Stu's energy and passion for helping us.

— Lona

Can't wait for the VIP session

Hi Stu McLaren, thank you for an epic Workshop last night! Can't wait for the first VIP session tonight!

— Stephanie

Founding member launch was easy and effective

I did a Founding Member Launch based on Stu's advice and it was so easy and effective!

— Zora

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The Recurring Revenue Workshop is Stu McLaren's free 3-day live workshop, and it is where most of the people on this page started. It runs live starting November 2. Registration closes when it goes live.

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