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Sam Vander Wielen

264. How to Grow Your Email List (Series #2)

NOV 10, 202533 MIN
On Your Terms®

264. How to Grow Your Email List (Series #2)

NOV 10, 202533 MIN

Description

You’ve been told that the only way to grow your email list is with freebies, PDFs, and opt-ins galore—but what if there was an easier (and honestly, more effective) way?

In Part 2 of my How to Grow Your Email List series, I’m spilling the details on my Easy Email Strategy—a super simple way to get the right people (aka future customers, not freebie collectors) on your list without creating a single freebie.If you’ve ever felt frustrated with the traditional “freebie → nurture sequence → maybe they’ll stick around” method, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. You’ll learn how to make your actual newsletter the thing people want to sign up for—and how to position it so it grows your list on autopilot.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

  • Why traditional freebie funnels often attract the wrong people
  • How to flip the script and make your newsletter the value
  • The two steps in my Easy Email Strategy: design + promotion
  • How to create a newsletter people are genuinely excited to receive
  • Real-world examples of how this strategy simplifies your marketing

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

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