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The Bremerton Letterpress Co.

Founded 2012 – My Garage, Word of Mouth Opened 2015 – Pacific Avenue, Downtown Bremerton

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How to Pivot? First, look for problems to solve:

• Problem #1 – I have inventory to move
• Problem #2 – Customers are looking for a

way to support me

• Bonus: Problem #3 – Social Isolation

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Solution:

• Shift in Mindset
• What if… I could solve all 3 problems?!
• How are these problems connected?

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>> CONNECTING << PEOPLE THROUGH PRINT

• I have inventory (GREETING CARDS)
• that can connect people (SUPPORTERS)
• in a safe way during a pandemic

(COVID-19 friendly) . = Greeting Card Subscription Service !!!!!!

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The Bremerton Letterpress Co. | www.pivot.com/brempress |

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Patreon

• Creators who post regularly online, so they

can receive funding directly from their fans, or patrons, on a regular basis or per work of art. (Patreon.com)

• 8% goes to Patreon. They handle charging

credit cards. (More support available with 12% plan. And for 5% you get the bare bones version.)

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Patron Benefits

• Patrons choose a Tier to join
• Each Tier has different combinations of

Benefits

• Benefits can be one time, monthly, etc.

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The Bremerton Letterpress Co. | www.pivot.com/brempress |

www.etsy.com/shop/bremertonletterpress

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The Bremerton Letterpress Co. | www.pivot.com/brempress |

www.etsy.com/shop/bremertonletterpress

Traditional Patreon Benefits

• Exclusive Access – Podcasters
• Early Releases – Musicians
• Sneak Peaks– Fine artists
• Merch – Illustrators
• Credits – Film Makers
• Behind-the-Scenes – Photographers

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The Bremerton Letterpress Co. | www.pivot.com/brempress |

www.etsy.com/shop/bremertonletterpress

Still learning

• Is it worth it?
• How to integrate without making more

work

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The Bremerton Letterpress Co. | www.pivot.com/brempress |

www.etsy.com/shop/bremertonletterpress

Online is Must

• Getting online is CRUCIAL for a business

to survive, even as a brick-and-mortar

• Getting online makes your business more

SUSTAINABLE in the long run

• Getting online gets your local business in

front of GLOBAL customers

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The Bremerton Letterpress Co. | www.pivot.com/brempress |

www.etsy.com/shop/bremertonletterpress

Thank you!

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The Bremerton Letterpress Co. | www.pivot.com/brempress |

www.etsy.com/shop/bremertonletterpress

Marit Bockelie The Bremerton Letterpress Co. marit@bremertonletterpress.com (360) 830-6233

Remember to send snail mail to someone today!