Recording at Kit Studios in Chicago: Business as a digital nomad behind the scenes

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I have been traveling without a home base for most of this year, which means recording content can get… interesting.

One day I might have a quiet corner with good light, and the next I might be in a capsule hotel, a coffee shop or a co-working space with people walking behind me. It is not always predictable.

A few months ago, Kit (formerly ConvertKit) announced the opening of their new creator studio in Chicago just when I happened to be passing through a few days later. Since a monthly allotment of studio time is included in the Creator Plan I already pay for, I squeezed in a two hour session before catching my cross-country train!

My experience recording at Kit Studios in Chicago

I didn’t have a set idea for recording, so I ended up reading the video script for an online summit I will be presenting at in January, and the space made such a huge difference!

Natural light, professional audio, a clean background, and fancy equipment I did not have to lug around. It let me create something polished even though I have been living out of my suitcase for months.

I already was loving Kit’s focus on creators with features like the Creator Network (I get a steady stream of qualified referrals from it) and the ability to host products in Kit on my Creator Profile, I think more creators should know these extra resources exist!

There were multiple rooms available to reserve, but I was the only one using one when I visited. If you want to batch podcast episodes or film high quality video without owning all the gear, this is a very overlooked perk!

Kit’s Black Friday deal is 60% off the Creator Plan (usually starts at $39/month for up to 1000 subscribers), you can sign up for the deal here with my affiliate link. The deal expires December 2nd (then the link will redirect) and you can see more detail on the deal and the plan at the bottom of this post.

Kit is what I have been using to run my weekly newsletter and automations, and the Kit Studios access has turned out to be yet another surprising bonus. I will definitely book more time when I can!

If you are building a newsletter, developing a presentation, or creating content while traveling, I think you’ll love Kit. I am always open to chatting about tech tools and workflow or to bounce around ideas, feel free to reach out or leave a comment below! (I also posted about this over on LinkedIn.)

I honestly started to love email marketing ever since starting my newsletter on Kit!

What makes Kit different

Kit isn’t just another email tool. It’s built specifically for creators who mean business. People like us who have multiple revenue streams, real audiences, and businesses we want to scale without scaling our workload.

Here’s what the Creator Monthly Plan gives you:

Unlimited automations that work while you create

Set up sequences that welcome new subscribers, share your best content, and sell your products automatically. Your business keeps growing even when you’re not at your desk.

Real relationships that drive growth

Recommendations help you grow your list 2× faster by partnering with other creators. Show up in their sign-up flows so their subscribers could become yours too. Growth through trusted referrals, not ads.

All your tools in one place

The Kit App Store connects the tools you already use: Shopify, Thinkific, Canva, and dozens more. Stop switching between platforms and bring everything together in one hub that actually works.

Know what your audience wants

Use polls to ask subscribers directly what they’re interested in. Then automatically segment them based on their responses so you can deliver content they’ll actually engage with.

The exclusive deal

Kit is offering 60% off for 3 months on their Creator Monthly Plan. But here’s what makes this special: this deal is exclusive to my readers. You won’t find it on Kit’s site.

Here’s what that means in real savings:

• Up to 1,000 subscribers: $15.60/month (normally $39) = $70.20 in savings over 3 months
• Up to 5,000 subscribers: $35.60/month (normally $89) = $160.20 in savings over 3 months
• Up to 20,000 subscribers: $75.60/month (normally $189) = $340.20 in savings over 3 months

Why now

This is Kit’s biggest discount of the year, and it expires December 2nd.

If you’re serious about scaling your creator business in 2025, having the right systems in place isn’t optional. It’s how you move from constant hustle to sustainable growth.

You didn’t start this business to stay overwhelmed. You started it to do meaningful work, reach more people with your expertise, and build something valuable.

Kit helps you do exactly that, without the burnout.

Get 60% off through my affiliate link before December 2nd