POPULARITY
Categories
In this episode of the Email Empire Podcast, Allison Hardy is breaking down the buyer type who is this close to buying, but has one specific question standing between them and the “Buy Now” button.Meet the Invitational Buyer. The Buyer Type who needs explicit permission to hit 'Reply' and ask what's really on their mind. And yes, this email may feel almost too simple to work, but Allison shares why it can open the exact conversations that lead to more sales.TAKEAWAYSThe Invitational Buyer is often already interested, already reading, and already considering your offer, they just need one specific concern answered before they feel ready to buy.A simple “hit 'Reply' and ask me your question” email can create powerful sales conversations because it gives people permission to ask what they may otherwise keep to themselves.Not every objection is big, obvious, or FAQ-worthy. Sometimes the thing stopping someone from buying is highly specific to their business, schedule, capacity, tech, or circumstances.When you answer someone's question personally and specifically, you create trust, and that kind of trust can make the next step feel much easier for the buyer.Allison shares how this exact type of email was directly responsible for over $80,000 in sales in her business in 2025, proving that simple does not mean ineffective.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL: Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources.If today's episode made you realize that your Email Pitch Sequence needs to help your Invitation Buyers ask the question that's been holding them back, Pitch Perfect will help you write that email (+ the 6 other emails for your other 6 buyer types!). Click here to learn more and enter code EMAILEMPIRE at checkout to snag $10 off your purchase.Download The $80,000 Email Template by clicking here.Did you miss the episode about the first buyer type, the No Frills Buyer? You can listen in here.Or how about the episode that talks about the Details Buyer? You can listen in here.Or maybe the episode about the Skeptical Buyer? You can listen in here.Or how about the episode abou the Relational Buyer? You can listen in here.CONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on InstagramDID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE?If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review. Music by: www.bensound.comLicense code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NRArtist: : Benjamin Tissot
You're showing up. You're networking. You're posting. But the leads aren't converting the way they should.Here's what's missing — and it's simpler than you think.Only 9% of people are ready to buy at any given moment. The other 81%? They need nurturing. And email is how you do it — consistently, personally, and without relying on an algorithm.Your email list is an asset you own. No platform can take it away.If you've been sitting on a list you haven't touched — or you've been thinking about starting — this one's for you.
Est-ce qu'en vous promenant sur un site vous vous êtes déjà dit : "mais comment ils font? C'est à moi qu'ils parlent, c'est pour moi que ce produit est fait". Bingo, ils ont juste très bien travaillé leur persona, et pas de doute, leur persona vous ressemble. Dans cet épisode je vais vous expliquer exactement pourquoi travailler son persona c'est la première chose à faire, et la chose la plus essentielle à la réussite de votre business.Et si vous voulez creuser vraiment le sujet, je vous recommande la formation Stratégie Persona (je vous la recommande parce que c'est la mienne hein).---------------Pour travailler avec moi vous pouvez :> Suivre une de mes formationsStratégie Persona : Comprenez vos clientsStratégie Emailing : Faites décoller votre base emailsStratégie Indépendante : Communiquez en ligne (liste d'attente)> Réserver une heure de conseils personnalisés> Devenir partenaire du Podcast du Marketing---------------
You've seen the templates. The step-by-step formulas. The "just be consistent" advice that makes you want to throw your laptop across the room. And maybe you've started strong, followed the ideal system... and then completely fallen off. Not because you lack discipline. Because the system was never built for your real life. In this episode, I flip the usual email marketing conversation and ask a different question: instead of "what's the best strategy?", what if you started with "what's realistic for me?" You'll learn: Why building your email marketing around an idealised version of yourself is what's setting you up to fail How to work with your natural style (starter or finisher, batch creator or inspiration-driven) instead of constantly fighting against it How to factor in your real season of life and create a minimum plan that actually gets used The non-negotiables that still need to happen (and how to make peace with them without overcomplicating things) Most email marketing advice hands you a swipe file and says "copy this." But when something stops working or life changes, you're stuck, because you never understood the why behind it. This episode is about understanding those principles so you can build a version that fits your brain, your business, and your life. A system you use beats any perfect system sitting in draft mode. Every time. Want to see more of what I get up to when I’m not podcasting? Hang out with me on Instagram @yaelkeon Get the Free Mini Training: Beyond Words Join Engaging Emails 1-1 Consulting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
AL #002 We've all seen the massive sales pages many high-level entrepreneurs swear by. But if you're a beginner, putting something like that together can be daunting enough to stop you from taking action altogether. So, do you really need all that to sell your first products? Instead, what's the shortest sales page you can get away with? And also, how much is too much copy? Join me, Liz Wilcox, for this second session of AskLiz to find out! Today, I'm breaking down the exact scenarios when minimal sales pages can work wonders for you. I'll also explain why and when you'll want to put in the extra effort and write more copy to uplevel your conversions. From getting the job done in under four hundred words to brushing up against short-story territory, I've got you covered! So listen in and let me know what you're dealing with at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox to have your questions answered in an upcoming episode. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al002.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Should you outsource your boutique's email marketing—or keep it in-house? Many retailers feel stuck between two expensive options: paying an agency every month to handle everything or trying to figure it all out themselves without a solid strategy. The truth is, the best answer might be somewhere in the middle. Cassidy, owner and creative director of Simply Lynn's Creative, shares a smarter approach that helps boutique retailers build a profitable email marketing strategy without becoming dependent on an agency forever. You'll learn: Why both fully outsourced and DIY email marketing can become expensive The foundational Klaviyo flows every boutique should have How customer segmentation increases engagement and sales Why personalized, brand-specific email campaigns outperform mass blasts Join The Boutique Hub Cassidy & Simply Lynn's Creative: Website: simplylynnscreative.com Social Media: @simply.lynns.creative Freebies: Klaviyo Email Starter Kit The 4 Sections Every Boutique Shopify Homepage Needs
How would your medspa's growth change if your emails consistently built trust and actually drove bookings instead of just announcing the occasional promo?Today, Andrea and Taleesa are talking about the importance of email marketing for esthetic practices and why you need to be sending consistent, strategic email campaigns that drive action and encourage client retention. Listen to this episode to learn practical tactics around email structure, design and topics so your emails actually get opened and lead to bookings.If you enjoyed this episode please share, rate and review it! Also mentioned in today's episode: Why email marketing matters for your medspa 3:40Biggest email marketing mistakes med spas are making 11:44Simple, strategic email structure and planning process 16:34Design, deliverability, scheduling, and when to send more emails 23:47Links:Work with us:https://smithandcrawford.com/dfyLink to book a demo call with us: https://portal.smithandcrawford.com/public/appointment-scheduler/61d5c7d8713ec2457d84ce7a/scheduleEstie Social Suite:https://smithandcrawford.com/aesthetically-social-suiteShow transcripts: https://smithandcrawford.com/notesEmail us: hello@smithandcrawford.comJoin our newsletter: https://smithandcrawford.com/newsletterhttps://calendly.com/smithandcrawford/30-min-strategy-session?back=1&month=2024-10https://calendly.com/smithandcrawford/aesthetically-discovery-call?back=1&month=2024-08https://smithandcrawford.com/
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
#933 I'm noticing a dangerous pattern for entrepreneurs, and AI is making things much worse! You see, there's nothing wrong with the traditional scaling advice of removing yourself as a bottleneck in your business. But there's also an automation and hiring trap destroying brands left and right! Over the years, I've seen and fallen for the dark side of delegating everything. That's why you should join me for this session to learn about common pitfalls to avoid as you begin to scale! I'll share the duties you should definitely automate or delegate as soon as possible. But more importantly, I'll walk you through my Human Scale Matrix to uncover the tasks your business thrives on. You should never hand these over to anyone else, so tune in to get this vital framework! Don't miss this episode because scaling isn't about removing yourself from your business. It's about removing yourself from the right parts of your business while doubling down on the parts that only you can do! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session933.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts sitze ich mit Tobi, Geschäftsführer und Vertriebsverantwortlichen bei uns, im Auto auf dem Weg zu einem Shooting. Tobi hat in den letzten Jahren tausende Erstgespräche mit Shopbetreibern geführt, quer durch alle Branchen und Umsatzgrößen. Was er immer wieder sieht: nicht fehlendes Wissen ist das Problem, sondern fehlender Fokus. Wir sprechen darüber, warum so viele Shops stagnieren obwohl Content, Produkt und Community stimmen, warum endlose To-Do-Listen und neue Ideen der schnellste Weg zu gar nichts sind, und was passiert wenn man sechs Monate wartet bis der Shop "perfekt" ist, während der Mitbewerber einfach loslegt. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________
Shopify Masters | The ecommerce business and marketing podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs
Sean Reyes noticed that every shock absorber looks identical from the outside—and none of the automotive brands detail what's actually inside. So he built ShockSurplus, an education-first automotive parts company that turned that information gap into a bootstrapped, eight-figure business. For more on Shock Surplus and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
Not everyone on your email list is ready to buy because you listed the modules, bonuses, and deadline. Some of your buyers need to understand you first. They want to know why you do what you do, what has shaped your approach, and whether they trust the person behind the offer. In this episode, Allison breaks down the Relational Buyer and shows you how to write an origin story sales email that creates connection and moves people toward buying. Because your story matters—but only when it clearly connects back to the offer you're selling.TAKEAWAYSThe Relational Buyer is asking more than, “Is this offer right for me?” They also want to know if they trust you, understand your perspective, and feel safe learning from you.A strong origin story email is not the same thing as a casual “about me” email. It should explain why you care about solving this problem and how that connects directly to your offer.Your story does not need to be dramatic, deeply vulnerable, or trauma-filled to be effective. It simply needs to be relevant to the problem your offer solves.The most persuasive stories help your reader understand your lens, your beliefs, and the reason your approach is different.Don't make your reader connect the dots on their own. After sharing your story, clearly explain why it matters and why it led you to create the offer you're inviting them into.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL: Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources.If today's episode made you realize that your Email Pitch Sequence needs to help your Relational Buyers know and understand more about what makes you tick, Pitch Perfect will help you write that email (+ the 6 other emails for your other 6 buyer types!). Click here to learn more and enter code EMAILEMPIRE at checkout to snag $10 off your purchase.Did you miss the episode about the first buyer type, the No Frills Buyer? You can listen in here.Or how about the episode that talks about the Details Buyer? You can listen in here.Or maybe the episode about the Skeptical Buyer? You can listen in here.CONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on InstagramDID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE?If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review. Music by: www.bensound.comLicense code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NRArtist: : Benjamin Tissot
Comment fait-on pour travailler seul ? Solopreneur. ça a des avantages mais ça a aussi pas mal de contraintes. Et notamment deux contraintes évidentes : le temps et l'argent. Dans cet épisode, je vous donne mes astuces pour développer un business avec peu de temps et peu de moyens.Points principaux :- Les réseaux sociaux servent principalement à la visibilité, pas aux ventes directes.- Le contenu long format renforce la crédibilité et attire du trafic.- Les newsletters favorisent la proximité et la confiance avec votre audience.- Les événements en ligne augmentent l'engagement direct et la conversion.- Les outils d'automatisation permettent de gagner du temps et de simplifier les processus.- L'intelligence artificielle peut considérablement améliorer la productivité des travailleurs solos.- Une gestion efficace du temps est essentielle pour réussir.- Prendre des pauses et du temps personnel est vital pour éviter l'épuisement.---------------Pour travailler avec moi vous pouvez :> Suivre une de mes formationsStratégie Persona : Comprenez vos clientsStratégie Emailing : Faites décoller votre base emailsStratégie Indépendante : Communiquez en ligne (liste d'attente)> Réserver une heure de conseils personnalisés> Devenir partenaire du Podcast du Marketing---------------
Diese Podcast Folge ist ein Masterclass Deep Dive in modernes CRM & E Mail Marketing – ohne Bullshit, ohne Vanity KPIs, dafür mit echten Wachstumshebeln. Jakob Gerzen (More Conversions GmbH) zeigt Mario Jung (OMT GmbH) und uns klar, warum E Mail der profitabelste und gleichzeitig am meisten unterschätzte Kanal ist – und wie Du ihn endlich so nutzt, dass Deine Brand wirklich skaliert. Die wichtigsten KPIs – und warum fast alle falsch messen: Umsatz aus dem E Mail Tool ist eine Vanity Metrik. Worauf es wirklich ankommt: • Customer Lifetime Value (30/60/90 Tage) • Deckungsbeitrag pro Kund:in • Wie schnell wird ein Neukunde zum Bestandskunden? • Retention Rate pro Kohorte Der größte Denkfehler im CRM Marken überschätzen Attribution und unterschätzen Top of Mind Effekte. • Kund:innen sehen Ads, Influencer, Social, E Mails – alles gleichzeitig. • E Mail ist der einzige Kanal, den Du wirklich besitzt. • E Mail Signale verbessern sogar Deine Meta Performance (CPMs sinken, Conversion steigt). Reaktivierung & Deliverability – die unterschätzte Wissenschaft Viele Brands zerstören ihre Zustellbarkeit, weil sie falsch reaktivieren. • Inaktive Segmente immer mit aktiven mischen, um Öffnungsraten stabil zu halten. • Deutsche Provider wie GMX, Web.de, Freenet haben eigene Algorithmen – Inbox Testing ist Pflicht. Frequency: Du sendest zu wenig – nicht zu viel Die Angst, Kund:innen zu nerven, ist ein Relikt aus 2010. Der wichtigste Flow überhaupt: Post Purchase Warum? • Kund:innen nutzen Produkte oft falsch → kein Effekt → kein Wiederkauf. • Post Purchase Onboarding steigert CLV massiv. • Education + Social Proof + Routinen = Wiederkäufe. Segmentierung: Weniger ist mehr Hyper Segmentierung ist ein Mythos.
Diese Podcast Folge ist ein Masterclass Deep Dive in modernes CRM & E Mail Marketing – ohne Bullshit, ohne Vanity KPIs, dafür mit echten Wachstumshebeln. Jakob Gerzen (More Conversions GmbH) zeigt Mario Jung (OMT GmbH) und uns klar, warum E Mail der profitabelste und gleichzeitig am meisten unterschätzte Kanal ist – und wie Du ihn endlich so nutzt, dass Deine Brand wirklich skaliert. Die wichtigsten KPIs – und warum fast alle falsch messen: Umsatz aus dem E Mail Tool ist eine Vanity Metrik. Worauf es wirklich ankommt: • Customer Lifetime Value (30/60/90 Tage) • Deckungsbeitrag pro Kund:in • Wie schnell wird ein Neukunde zum Bestandskunden? • Retention Rate pro Kohorte Der größte Denkfehler im CRM Marken überschätzen Attribution und unterschätzen Top of Mind Effekte. • Kund:innen sehen Ads, Influencer, Social, E Mails – alles gleichzeitig. • E Mail ist der einzige Kanal, den Du wirklich besitzt. • E Mail Signale verbessern sogar Deine Meta Performance (CPMs sinken, Conversion steigt). Reaktivierung & Deliverability – die unterschätzte Wissenschaft Viele Brands zerstören ihre Zustellbarkeit, weil sie falsch reaktivieren. • Inaktive Segmente immer mit aktiven mischen, um Öffnungsraten stabil zu halten. • Deutsche Provider wie GMX, Web.de, Freenet haben eigene Algorithmen – Inbox Testing ist Pflicht. Frequency: Du sendest zu wenig – nicht zu viel Die Angst, Kund:innen zu nerven, ist ein Relikt aus 2010. Der wichtigste Flow überhaupt: Post Purchase Warum? • Kund:innen nutzen Produkte oft falsch → kein Effekt → kein Wiederkauf. • Post Purchase Onboarding steigert CLV massiv. • Education + Social Proof + Routinen = Wiederkäufe. Segmentierung: Weniger ist mehr Hyper Segmentierung ist ein Mythos.
The call to action is the last thing someone reads before they click - or don't. And for something that important, it gets surprisingly little strategic thought in most email programs. What I see instead is one of two extremes. Either the CTA is completely ignored - "Shop Now" slapped on every button, same wording across every email, no thought given to whether it's actually doing its job. Or it's wildly overthought - someone spent 20 minutes trying to make the button sound clever and ended up with copy that nobody instantly understands. Both are a problem. And the fix is simpler than most brands expect, because simple almost always wins with CTAs. The brands that obsess over making their buttons sound unique are often the ones leaving clicks on the table every single day. The other thing worth talking about is structure - because a CTA doesn't live in isolation. It lives inside an email, often alongside other buttons and links, and how those compete or support each other changes everything about whether anyone clicks at all. In this episode, I walk through what actually makes a CTA work, the formula that produces clear and compelling button text almost every time, and how to think about CTA hierarchy so your emails stop pulling people in five directions at once. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: Why the CTA is the most overthought and under-strategized part of most email programs The simple verb + noun formula that produces strong CTAs almost every time Why "Shop Now" has survived decades of email marketing - and what that tells you about clarity The most common CTA mistake brands make and how it kills clicks before anyone even reads the button What happens when an email has five different CTAs - and why nobody clicks any of them Why every email needs one primary goal, and how to structure everything else around it How to repeat a CTA throughout an email without it feeling repetitive or overwhelming First person vs. second person CTAs - when it works and when it just feels like a conversion tactic Why a CTA that's hard to write is almost always a sign that the email itself needs more work first If your button text feels hard to write, stop trying to fix the button. Go back and clarify the email - and the CTA will almost write itself. Work with Joy Joya: https://joyjoya.com
In dieser Folge des Onlineshop Geflüster Podcasts sprechen wir über einen der häufigsten blinden Flecke von Gründern: Du bist oft so tief in deiner eigenen Brand drin, dass du den Wald vor lauter Bäumen nicht mehr siehst und dir alles komplett logisch erscheint. Dadurch wird die Kommunikation im Shop und in den Werbeanzeigen aber häufig viel zu komplex für Nutzer, die auf Social Media extrem beschäftigt sind und nur eine winzige Aufmerksamkeitsspanne haben. Ich stelle dir heute den „Tante-Erna-Test“ vor. Finde heraus, warum du komplexe Sachverhalte extrem simpel herunterbrechen musst und wie dir ein gezielter Blick von außen dabei hilft, deine Besucher in wenigen Sekunden richtig abzuholen. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! Dein Berend. __________ Mache den ersten Schritt und buche dir eine kostenlose SHOPANALYSE: https://www.berend-heins.de/termin __________
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
AL #001 Can you still niche down to build an audience and find success in 2026? Instead of trying to find the riches in the niches, aren't you better off going broad nowadays? Debates on this topic are getting heated in the online business space. Right now, it's tried-and-true advice versus generalists hoping to hit it out of the park with a compelling enough offer. So what's the right move for your brand? I'm your host and SPI Community Director, Liz Wilcox, and we're tackling this question in this very first episode of AskLiz! We're launching these bite-sized sessions to help you on your journey in entrepreneurship, lifestyle design, personal development, and everything in between. Today's niching down question is the perfect place to start. Please tune in because clarity beats cleverness every time, and this makes all the difference if you're growing a brand from scratch! And if you'd like your question answered, let me know what you're dealing with at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al001.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Warum dein Newsletter auch 2026 noch dein wichtigstes Buchmarketing-Tool ist In dieser Episode spreche ich über das Thema Newsletter und E-Mail-Marketing für Autorinnen und Autoren. Ich führe aus, warum ein eigener Newsletter auch im Jahr 2026 ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug für alle Schreibenden bleibt, wie du Abonnent:innen gewinnst und welche technischen Tools sinnvoll sind. Auf dich warten praxisnahe Tipps, ein Überblick über verschiedene Wege, mit Leserinnen und Lesern in Kontakt zu bleiben und Vorschläge wie du deinen Newsletter spannend und gewinnbringend gestaltest. Egal, ob du gerade erst mit dem Thema startest oder schon Erfahrungen gesammelt hast – in dieser Folge findest du wertvolle Anregungen, wie du mit deinem eigenen Newsletter als Autor oder Autorin langfristig erfolgreich sein kannst. Hier die wichtigsten Aspekte, die ich in dieser Folge anspreche: 1. Einführung in das Thema Newsletter-Marketing für Autor:innen Vorstellung des Themas und Verweis auf einen vertiefenden Artikel https://mission-bestseller.com/newsletter-marketing-fuer-autoren-und-autorinnen-aufbau-nutzen-fallstricke/ Überblick über Inhalte und Zielsetzung der Folge 2. Bedeutung von E-Mail-Marketing für Autor:innen Relevanz des Newsletters 2026 und darüber hinaus Ziele: Leser:innen erreichen und Buchverkäufe unterstützen Vergleich der Kommunikationswege: Offline, Social Media, Newsletter 3. Vor- und Nachteile von Offline- und Social-Media-Kontakten Möglichkeiten über Buchmessen, Lesungen und lokale Netzwerke Social Media: Vorprogrammieren, Unverbindlichkeit, besonders für Introvertierte vorteilhaft Nachteile von Social Media: Eigentum der Kontakte bei den Plattformen ([Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.]) Gefahr von Kontosperrungen Organische Reichweite sinkt ständig 4. Vorteile des eigenen Newsletters Kontrolle und Eigentum über die eigenen Kontakte Direktkontakt zu Interessierten Wichtigkeit von Double Opt-in auch bei Offline-Kontakten Datenminimierung (nur Vorname und E-Mail) 5. Aufbau und Nutzen von E-Mail-Listen Möglichkeiten zur Sammlung von Adressen Nutzen der Liste bei Buchveröffentlichungen Beispielhafte Quoten (10% Kaufquote als realistisch) Motivation, einfach zu starten, egal wie viele Adressen vorhanden sind 6. Newsletter als Produkt: Nutzen und Anreize für Abonnent:innen Newsletter als zu bewerbendes Produkt verstehen Emotionale und praktische Argumente für den Mehrwert Spezielle Anreize: Bonuskapitel, Zusatzgeschichten, Materialien (Lesezeichen, Karten, Übungsblätter, Bilder) Notwendigkeit zur DSGVO-konformen Anmeldung Abgrenzung zu alten „Tauschgeschäften" ohne echte Einwilligung 7. Technische Grundlagen: Die eigene Autor:innen-Webseite Zweck der eigenen Webseite: Integration von Anmeldeformularen und Bereitstellung von Materialien Baukastensysteme oder WordPress als Grundlage Aspekte von Investition und Amortisation 8. Optimale Struktur einer Autor:innen-Webseite Wichtige Seiten: Startseite, Über-mich, Bücher, Datenschutzerklärung Empfehlung: Eigene Verkaufs-/Infoseite nur für den Newsletter Angebotsgestaltung: Darstellung der Newsletter-Inhalte und Werbegeschenke 9. Inhaltliche Gestaltung des Newsletters Inhalte: Alltagsschilderungen, Recherchereisen, Buchempfehlungen, Fortschrittsberichte Ziel: Beziehung zu Leser:innen halten, auch wenn zwischen Veröffentlichungen längere Pausen liegen Nutzen für regelmäßige Sichtbarkeit 10. Versandfrequenz und Umgang mit Feedback Kein starres Dogma zur Versandfrequenz (zwischen 2 und 4 Wochen empfohlen) Achten auf Feedback der Leser:innen und Anpassung der Häufigkeit Erwartungen an Rückmeldungen realistisch halten (meist Konsum, weniger direkte Reaktionen) 11. Technische Umsetzung: Auswahl der Newsletter-Software Notwendigkeit professioneller Tools (bei mehr als ca. 30 Kontakten) Empfohlene Anbieter: GetResponse (EU-Server, Datenschutz), Erwähnung von Active Campaign & ConvertKit (USA, zu komplex), Clicktip (deutschsprachig, teuer, zu umfangreich) Relevante Features: Adressorganisation, automatisierter Versand, Segmentierung 12. Anwendungsmöglichkeiten und Zielsetzung des Newsletters Direktvertrieb der Bücher über abgestufte Versandaktionen Langfristige Beziehungspflege als gleichwertiges Ziel neben dem Verkauf Aufbau eines „fernfreundschaftlichen" Kontaktnetzwerks 13. Abschluss und Handlungsaufruf Einladung, mit dem Newsletter zu beginnen oder die eigene Strategie zu optimieren Hinweis auf ein 7-Tage-Programm im Blogartikel für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene https://mission-bestseller.com/newsletter-marketing-fuer-autoren-und-autorinnen-aufbau-nutzen-fallstricke/ Aufforderung zu Rückmeldungen und Austausch per E-Mail oder Kommentar # Newsletter und E-Mail-Marketing für Autor:innen: Deine Community, deine Regeln Newsletter und E-Mail-Marketing sind für dich als Autor:in wichtiger denn je. Vielleicht schiebst du das Thema schon länger vor dir her, vielleicht hast du schon einen Newsletter, nutzt ihn aber noch nicht voll aus – oder du bist ganz neu dabei und möchtest wissen, wie du starten sollst. In dieser Podcastfolge erfährst du von mir, warum gerade jetzt ein eigener Newsletter das beste Mittel ist, um mit deinen Leser:innen in Kontakt zu treten und zu bleiben. ## Warum solltest du als Autor:in einen Newsletter haben? Zuerst einmal: Deine Leser:innen wollen von dir hören! Sie wollen wissen, wann dein nächstes Buch erscheint, ob es gerade eine coole Aktion gibt oder einfach ein bisserln mehr über dich und deine Buchwelt erfahren. Aber warum reicht nicht einfach Social Media? 1. Du hast die Kontrolle über deine Kontakte: Bei Facebook, Instagram & Co. gehören die Daten alle der Plattform. Accounts können ohne Vorwarnung gesperrt werden, die Reichweite deiner Beiträge ist begrenzt und abhängig vom Algorithmus. Selbst in Gruppen sehen viele die Beiträge nicht, wenn sie nicht täglich aktiv sind. 2. Nachhaltige Beziehungen aufbauen: Bei einem eigenen Newsletter entscheidest du, wann und was du verschickst – und erreichst die Lesenden direkt. Die E-Mail-Adressen gehören dir, und niemand kann dir den Zugang dazu wegnehmen. Offline-Events, Lesungen und Buchmessen sind wichtig, aber sie bieten keine langfristige Möglichkeit, den Kontakt zu halten. Deshalb ist der Newsletter das wertvollste Werkzeug für dich als Autor:in. ## Wie gewinnst du Newsletter-Abonnent:innen? Die wenigsten Menschen tragen sich »einfach so« für deinen Newsletter ein. Ich empfehle deshalb, deinen Newsletter wie ein Produkt zu behandeln, das du »verkaufst« – und das bedeutet, du musst überzeugende Argumente liefern, warum sich jemand eintragen soll. Am besten funktioniert das mit einem Gratis-Mehrwert: - Bonuskapitel - Exklusive Kurzgeschichte (z. B. zu einer beliebten Nebenfigur) - Leseproben, Lesezeichen, Kartenmaterial oder Illustrationen als Download - Im Sachbuchbereich: Checklisten, Arbeitsblätter oder ergänzende Materialien Wichtig: Frag möglichst wenige Daten ab – Vorname und E-Mail-Adresse reichen. Je niedriger die Hürde, desto eher werden sich Menschen eintragen. Technischer Hinweis: Aufgrund der Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO) brauchst du Double Opt-in: Die Leute müssen ihre Anmeldung aktiv bestätigen. ## Die richtige Basis: Deine Autor:innen-Webseite Neben dem Newsletter brauchst du eine eigene Website. Hier kannst du das Anmeldeformular einbinden und z. B. auch deine Gratis-Extras zum Download bereitstellen. Ob du dafür WordPress, Jimdo oder ein anderes Baukastensystem nutzt, bleibt dir überlassen. Mein Tipp: Lege zusätzlich zu Startseite, Über-mich, Bücherseite und Datenschutzerklärung eine eigene Newsletter-Verkaufsseite an. Dort erklärst du genau, was deine Abonnent:innen erwartet, was sie bekommen und wie oft du schreibst. Das steigert die Eintragungen deutlich, weil Interessierte hier gezielt angesprochen werden. ## Was gehört in deinen Newsletter? Natürlich ist der wichtigste Anlass der nächste Buchlaunch oder eine Preisaktion. Doch echte Beziehungen entstehen darüber hinaus. Einige Ideen für den Inhalt: - Einblicke in deinen Schreibprozess oder Alltag - Berichte von Recherchereisen oder aus deiner Umgebung - Empfehlungen von befreundeten Autor:innen - »Making-of« zum nächsten Buch, Updates zum Fortschritt - Geschichten hinter den Kulissen und Inspirationen Du musst nicht befürchten, dass du zu viel von dir preisgibst: Die meisten Leser:innen finden es spannend, ein bisschen mehr über den Menschen hinter den Büchern zu erfahren. ## Wie oft solltest du schreiben? Ein zu häufiger Versand schreckt ab – aber zu selten ist auch nicht optimal, sonst vergessen deine Abonnent:innen dich. Ich empfehle einen Rhythmus von alle zwei bis vier Wochen. Das ist genug, um präsent zu bleiben, aber nicht aufdringlich. Natürlich kannst du auch nach Feedback fragen und die Rückmeldungen berücksichtigen. ## Welche Tools eignen sich? Für kleinere Newsletter-Listen reicht es am Anfang, wenn du bei etwa 20–30 Leuten noch manuell mailst – aber sobald deine E-Mail-Liste wächst und du DSGVO-konform arbeiten willst, ist eine Newsletter-Software nötig. Meine Empfehlungen: - GetResponse: datenschutzkonform, preislich fair, einfacher Einstieg - Brevo ebenfalls beliebt im deutschsprachigen Raum - Finger weg von zu teuren oder komplizierten US-Anbietern (datenschutzrechtlich schwierig, unnötig komplex für unsere Zwecke) Wichtig sind: automatische Anmeldebestätigungen (Double Opt-In), einfaches Versand- und Listentool und die Möglichkeit, Willkommensmails bzw. kleine »Freebies« zu verschicken. ##Nutze den direkten Draht zu deinen Fans! Mit einem eigenen Newsletter baust du dir eine treue Leserschaft auf, die wirklich an dir und deinen Büchern interessiert ist. Nutze die Chance, Beziehungen zu pflegen, tolle Inhalte zu teilen und vor allem deine Veröffentlichungen erfolgreich zu begleiten. Trends kommen und gehen – aber deine eigene Community bleibt dir erhalten. Wenn du noch keinen Newsletter hast, fang heute an. Und wenn du schon einen hast, prüfe, wo du ihn noch besser gestalten kannst, um mehr Freude – und mehr Verkäufe – herauszuholen. Ran an die Tasten! Hier die Links, die ich im Podcast anspreche, und weiterführende Informationen, Tipps und Erfahrungsberichte rund um Bücher, eBooks und deinen Erfolg: Hier kannst du meinen ausführlichen Blogartikel zu diesem Thema nachlesen: https://mission-bestseller.com/newsletter-marketing-fuer-autoren-und-autorinnen-aufbau-nutzen-fallstricke/ Und wenn du trotz alledem wie ich weiterhin über Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) veröffentlichst, dann brauchst du diesen Kurs, um deinem Buch mehr Sichtbarkeit zu verschaffen: https://mission-bestseller.com/keywords Hier kommst du zum Mission Bestseller Schreib-Bootcamp: https://mission-bestseller.com/bootcamp Hier findest du alles rund ums Selfpublishing: https://mission-bestseller.com Einige der Links auf dieser Seite sind Affiliate-Links und ich erhalte eine Provision, wenn du über sie kaufst, die sich nicht auf deinen Kaufpreis auswirkt.
Envoyez-moi un message.
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
#932 In a world of AI, ads, and algorithms, word-of-mouth marketing is the ultimate tool to wield on your path to success. So, how do you get your audience to share and recommend your stuff? Listen in on this session because, if you do a few key things right, word-of-mouth growth will follow. Actually, that's crucial. Your job isn't to game the system and trick people into clicking the share button. But if you focus on the five content principles I discuss today, you'll unlock the best free marketing there is! Don't underestimate this! For instance, you'll hear how I can trace more than $100,000 in sales back to a single SPI Community member recommending my products. Word-of-mouth is also behind the biggest successes I've had with Deep Pocket Monster on YouTube and my Card Party live event. So join me for this essential episode to leverage the most trusted and targeted form of marketing! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session932.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you're building an online business and struggling to make more sales, there may be a goldmine sitting right in front of you. Most people spend all their time chasing more followers, more views, and more leads. But what if the real money isn't in getting more people? What if it's in talking to the people you already have?That is the big lesson from this email marketing masterclass. After working with more than 9,000 paying clients, sending millions of emails, and helping with launches worth millions of dollars, the speaker shares one powerful truth: email marketing is still one of the fastest ways to grow a business.And the best part? It doesn't need fancy technology or complicated systems. It just needs simple emails sent the right way.Useful Episode ResourcesFREE list of the top 10 books to improve your email marketingIf you want to write better emails, come up with better content, and move your readers to click and buy, here's how. We put together this list of our Top 10 most highly recommended books that will improve all areas of your email marketing (including some underground treasures that we happened upon, which have been game-changing for us). Grab your FREE list here.Join our FREE Facebook groupIf you want to chat about how you can maximise the value of your email list and make more money from every subscriber, we can help! We know your business is different, so come and hang out in our FREE Facebook group, the Email Marketing Show Community for Course Creators and Coaches. We share a lot of training and resources, and you can talk about what you're up to.Try ResponseSuite for $1This week's episode is sponsored by ResponseSuite.com, the survey quiz and application form tool that we created specifically for small businesses like you to integrate with your marketing systems to segment your subscribers and make more sales. Try it out for 14 days for just $1.Join The Email Hero BlueprintWant more? Let's say you're a course creator, membership site owner, coach, author, or expert and want to learn about the ethical psychology-based email marketing that turns 60-80% more of your newsletter subscribers into customers (within 60 days). If that's you, then The Email Hero Blueprint is for you.This is hands down the most predictable, plug-and-play way to double your earnings per email subscriber. It allows you to generate a consistent sales flow without launching another product, service, or offer. Best news yet? You won't have to rely on copywriting, slimy persuasion, NLP, or ‘better' subject lines.Subscribe and review The Email Marketing Show podcastThanks so much for tuning into the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode (all about the psychology of marketing and the 9 things we use in all our email campaigns) and love the show, we'd really appreciate you subscribing and leaving us a review of the show on your favourite podcast player.Not only does it let us know you're out there listening, but your feedback helps us to keep creating the most useful episodes so more awesome people like you can discover the podcast.And please do tell us! If you don't spend time on email marketing, what do you really fill your working days with? We'd love to know!
In this episode, Allison is continuing the 7 Buyer Types Series with one of the most common buyer types sitting on your email list right now, the Skeptical Buyer. This person isn't difficult or impossible to sell to, they've just been burned before, and they're reading your emails with a little side-eye.In this episode, you'll learn why your biggest, flashiest client wins might actually make skeptical buyers trust you less, and what to share instead. Allison breaks down how normal, grounded client stories can lower the wall, build belief, and help your next buyer finally think, “Okay… this could actually work for me.”TAKEAWAYSSkeptical buyers are not cynical buyers, they are people who have been disappointed by overhyped promises, under-delivered offers, and vague success stories before.When you lead with your biggest client win too early, a skeptical buyer may write it off as an exception instead of seeing it as proof that your offer can work for them.Grounded, “normal” client stories can be more persuasive because they help your audience see the realistic path from where they are now to what is possible.Your skeptical buyer needs context, transparency, and specificity, not louder claims, more exclamation points, or another shiny screenshot.Instead of simply dropping a testimonial like a receipt, use client stories to connect the dots between the problem, the shift, the strategy, and the result.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL: Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources.If today's episode made you realize your Email Pitch Sequence needs to help your Skeptical Buyers see themselves in your offer, Pitch Perfect will help you write it (and the 6 other emails for your other 6 buyer types). Click here to learn more and enter code EMAILEMPIRE at checkout to snag $10 off your purchase.Did you miss the episode about the first buyer type, the No Frills Buyer? You can listen in here.Or how about the episode that talks about the Details Buyer? You can listen in here.CONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on InstagramDID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE?If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review. Music by: www.bensound.comLicense code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NRArtist: : Benjamin Tissot
93% des consommateurs lisent les avis en ligne avant de faire un achat, et ça va même plus loin : 84% des consommateurs font plus confiance aux avis en ligne qu'aux recommandations personnelles (Brightlocal).Il est plus que temps de travailler vos témoignages clients : mode d'emploi.---------------
You've seen the ads. Fill-in-the-blank templates for every week of the year. Swipe files with "my exact welcome sequence, word for word." Custom GPTs that write your emails for you. The shortcut economy promises you can bypass the hard part of email marketing if you just have the right resource. But a shortcut only works when you know where you're going. You'll learn: Why the shortcut economy keeps most people moving faster in the wrong direction Why swipe files aren't useless, but why reaching for them first is the long way around The three real email marketing shortcuts that do the work once and keep paying you back The appeal of a shortcut is real. When you're juggling client work, family, and everything in between, the idea that one template or one prompt could just get it done is attractive. And that's exactly what the shortcut economy is built on: the promise that you can skip the part where you have to think. But the thinking is the part that makes it work. The three shortcuts in this episode aren't about skipping that. They're about doing the thinking once, properly, so you never have to do it from scratch again. You stop starting over every time you sit down to write an email. You stop second-guessing whether your design is actually showing up in people's inboxes. You stop missing the moment when a new subscriber is most ready to hear from you. The work you put in once keeps going without you. That's what a real shortcut looks like. Want to see more of what I get up to when I’m not podcasting? Hang out with me on Instagram @yaelkeon Get the Free Mini Training: Beyond Words Join Engaging Emails 1-1 Consulting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Popups have a reputation. We've all landed on a site, barely had a second to look around, and been hit with a full-screen form asking for an email address before we even know what the brand sells. That's not a popup problem - that's a strategy problem. A well-timed, well-designed popup is one of the most effective list growth tools an ecommerce brand has. Avoiding them because you don't want to seem pushy doesn't make your site feel more premium - it just means fewer people are entering your email ecosystem every single day. But here's the question I want to ask if you already have one: when did you last actually look at it? Not glance at it - actually open it, put your email in, read through every step, and ask whether it's doing what you'd want it to do for a first-time visitor? For most brands, the honest answer is whenever I first set it up - which might have been a year ago, two years ago, or longer. The details in a popup matter a lot more than most brands realize. And there's one part of it that almost everyone overlooks entirely. In this episode, I walk through the three parts of a popup worth auditing: the trigger, the suppression settings, and the success step - including one counterintuitive recommendation about your discount code that might genuinely surprise you. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: Why popups get a bad reputation - and why avoiding them is costing you subscribers The difference between a time delay and scroll trigger, and how to decide which makes sense for your site The 80% rule for setting popup timing based on your actual session data Why where your traffic is coming from should influence when your popup fires Two suppression settings worth checking right now - and why showing a popup to existing subscribers is a bad look What the success step is and why it's the most underlooked part of any popup setup Why putting your discount code on the success step is actually working against you What that first open and first click really means for your deliverability - and how your popup can set that up right A popup that's been running untouched for two years isn't a set-it-and-forget-it win. It's just a decision nobody's revisited. Work with Joy Joya: https://joyjoya.com
When was the last time you actually followed up with a lead—not just added it to a to-do list, but sent the right message at the right time? In this episode of the Podfather Podcast, we sit down with Ely Delaney, the "People Whisperer" and author of the newly released book, The Follow-Up Code. With 17 years of experience building automated systems that nurture relationships while you sleep, Ely reveals why most email marketing fails and how to fix it. We discuss the "Bushido Code" of business, the power of being an "invite-only" podcaster, and the incredible story of a lead that turned into a client 10 years after the first meeting. If you want to stop treating your customers like ATMs and start building a "castle" of loyal fans, this episode is your blueprint. Timestamps Timestamp Topic Description 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Ely Delaney 1:12 Honoring the New Book: The Follow-Up Code hits the charts 2:36 Ely's Podcasting Journey: From Internet TV in 2010 to 300+ guest appearances 3:30 Launching the Meekle People Show on his 50th birthday 4:10 Podcasting as a Networking Tool: Building relationships vs. just marketing 5:34 The Evolution of a Host: Lessons learned from Driving Your Marketing 7:03 The "Invite-Only" Strategy: Why Ely doesn't take random guests 9:22 The Truth About Email: Why it's not dead, but your strategy might be 10:45 The Bushido Code: Applying Samurai virtues (Integrity, Respect, Kindness) to business 11:37 The Value Ratio: How to provide content without being "pitchy" 13:40 Selfless Advice: Why recommending things that don't make you money builds trust 15:04 Book Recommendation: The Go-Giver by Bob Berg and the power of social karma 27:51 The "Follow-Up Fix": Moving away from PDFs to 5-day educational email courses 30:46 The Ultimate Follow-Up System: Creating 12-15 months of evergreen automation 31:58 The 10-Year Lead: How a 2010 connection became a 2020 client 33:40 The Merge Field Trap: Why you should stop using "Hey [First Name]" 35:56 Writing to One Person: The psychology of intimate communication 38:05 "Get Them in the Castle": Why you must own your list in a world of rented platforms 60:24 Where to Find Ely: FollowUpFix.com and the Meekle People Show 60:50 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
#931 There is an audience out there that only you can reach and impact. These are the superfans who'll pop up and resonate with your message when you share your authentic self! That's why building trust and deep relationships is the most rewarding aspect of our work, as creators! So listen in on today's episode to hear SPI Community Director Liz Wilcox and me reminisce about some of our most powerful superfan moments! From chance encounters to small interactions that mean everything, this session will help you see your audience in a new light. But this perspective shift is especially important if you're just starting out. As a beginner or small creator, you're uniquely positioned to make the most of the connections you're fostering if you follow our Superfans System! Tune in to hear more about that, along with the story behind Liz's NSYNC fandom and the time I almost lost my audience over a bad partnership. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session931.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This month on OUTdrive, President and CEO Megan Hartman covers three timely marketing topics impacting how brands show up and connect with their audiences: Google just announced its biggest change to search in 25 years, and it affects how every business gets found online. Email remains one of the strongest marketing channels you can build, and AI is starting to change what it takes to stand out in the inbox. With the World Cup coming to Kansas City, there's a clear lesson in why showing up locally and personally is what wins. Find more insights through our articles, podcast episodes and case studies at ecallis.com.
Email doesn't have to feel like a blank Google Doc staring into your soul.In this episode, Allison chats with Liz Wilcox, the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, about how to write emails that actually get opened, read, replied to, and yes, even clicked on.Liz breaks down why your emails don't need to be overproduced or packed with “value” to work, and why the best email content often starts with real-life moments, simple conversations, and a little personality. Because the goal isn't just to close a sale, it's to open a conversation.TAKEAWAYS:Your emails don't need to be complicated to be effective. Liz shares how showing you're invested, becoming relatable, and staying top of mind can help your subscribers actually care about what you send.The “Email Staircase” framework helps you move people from follower, to friend, to customer by building trust through personality, vision, and values.Being relatable doesn't mean everyone has to love the exact same things you do. When you share specific pieces of your personality, your audience can connect with the feeling behind them.Replies are not a distraction from your business, they can be a money-making activity. Conversations in the inbox give you real market research, better sales copy, and clearer insight into what your audience actually needs.If your subscribers stay “friends” but never become customers, you may not be selling enough. Liz gives a refreshing reframe on selling more often without making it weird.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL: Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources.Get access to the singular email (and a fill-in-the-blank template) that was directly responsible for selling over $80,000 worth of courses, memberships, and digital products in 2025 by clicking here.Snag Liz's Welcome Sequence TemplatesVisit Liz on her websiteCONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on InstagramDID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE?If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review. Music by: www.bensound.comLicense code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NRArtist: : Benjamin Tissot
In today's episode, we'll dive into a fascinating twist on the e-commerce journey — what happens when you buy back the very brand you once sold. Ben will share the lessons, emotions, and strategic insights behind exiting — and then re-entering — your own business. Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Ben Leonard's entrepreneurial journey with Beast Gear, from initial investment to seven-figure exit.Challenges faced after selling Beast Gear to Thrasio, including mismanagement and loss of brand identity.Importance of effective inventory management and the consequences of overleveraging.The significance of building a genuine consumer brand beyond basic Amazon tactics.The role of intellectual property protection and the impact of neglecting it.Insights on the operational difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on e-commerce.Strategies for diversifying sales channels and avoiding dependency on a single platform.The importance of quality in products and overall business operations.Marketing strategies for brand awareness, including the use of influencers and social media.Lessons learned from reacquiring and reviving a brand in a competitive market.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley speaks with entrepreneur Ben Leonard, who built Beast Gear into a seven-figure brand before selling it to aggregator Thrasio. Then buying it back after mismanagement caused revenue to collapse. Ben reveals how Thrasio abandoned the brand-building strategies that drove Beast Gear's success, mishandled inventory, and neglected intellectual property protection. He shares lessons on diversifying beyond Amazon, maintaining product quality, and building genuine customer communities. Ben also discusses his new dad-focused baby carrier brand, Tuco, and offers actionable advice on scaling e-commerce businesses sustainably.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Build a brand, not just an Amazon listing Engage customers off-Amazon (TikTok, email, events) and create a loyal community—not just traffic.Treat inventory like risk, not just growth Forecast per SKU, avoid over-ordering, and ensure sell-through within ~6 months to prevent cash flow disasters.Diversify early and protect your moat Expand beyond Amazon (Shopify + social channels) and actively enforce IP to protect your brand from copycats.Timestamps:00:00:34 Introduction to the EpisodeThe host introduces the guest, Ben Leonard, and the topic: buying back his brand after selling it to an aggregator.00:02:14 The Brand's Decline Under New OwnershipBen confirms his brand crashed after he sold it to the aggregator Thrasio due to mismanagement and operational failures.00:05:41 The "Magic" Thrasio IgnoredBen explains his original success came from building a true brand with customer relationships, which the new owners dismantled.00:09:27 The Financial FalloutBen reveals the brand's revenue plummeted from $6 million to about half a million dollars under Thrasio's ownership.00:13:13 Three Key Mistakes by the AggregatorThe host summarizes Thrasio's critical errors: inventory mismanagement, ignoring off-Amazon branding, and failing to protect intellectual property.00:19:51 Why You Must Diversify Beyond AmazonBen stresses the need for Amazon sellers to act like real brands and diversify channels to build a sustainable business.00:22:23 The Revival Playbook for Beast GearBen outlines his bootstrapped strategy to revive the brand, focusing on TikTok Shop and rebuilding community goodwill on a budget.00:27:08 Launching a New Brand: TucoThe conversation shifts to Ben's new venture, Tuco, a baby carrier startup designed specifically for dads.00:32:22 When to Implement Brand Awareness StrategiesBen and Josh discuss when a brand should start investing in top-of-funnel marketing and diversifying beyond its primary channel.00:37:40 Three Actionable Takeaways for Brand OwnersThe host summarizes key lessons: diversify with solid processes, avoid inventory leverage, and work with creators for brand awareness.00:42:13 Ben's Final Three QuestionsBen shares his most influential book (The E-Myth), favorite AI tool (Claude), and an e-commerce professional to follow.00:45:51 How to Connect with BenBen shares the best places for listeners to find him online, primarily LinkedIn and his personal email address.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites"Shopify": "00:03:03""Amazon": "00:03:03""TikTok": "00:09:54""YouTube": "00:19:51""TikTok Shop": "00:23:10""Meta Ads": "00:24:07""WordPress": "00:35:58""Email Marketing": "00:36:33""Claude (AI Tool)": "00:43:03""LinkedIn": "00:45:09""Ecomm Breakthrough Website": "00:46:24"Books"Quit Stalling and Build Your Own Brand by Ben Leonard": "00:01:01""Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller": "00:21:31""The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber": "00:42:25"Videos"Brand Rescue Mission": "00:08:17""Escaping the Amazon Goldfish Bowl": "00:19:51"Podcasts"Operators Podcast": "00:09:54"Other Mentions"Forbes": "00:01:01""Peregrine Commerce": "00:25:41""Sean Cowie": "00:44:09"Episode Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If ...
Episode Summary In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson chats with Tracy Brinkmann, founder of Success at Last!, LLC, podcaster, entrepreneur, and email marketing strategist. Tracy shares his journey through personal setbacks, entrepreneurship, mindset shifts, and building a business around helping local businesses grow through email marketing and modern AI-powered tools. The conversation dives into overcoming imposter syndrome, learning from rock bottom moments, why mindset matters for entrepreneurs escaping the cubicle life, and how AI is opening new opportunities for small business owners to compete with larger agencies. Tracy also shares practical strategies for local business outreach, self-care routines, journaling, and why relationship-based business still wins. Who is Tracy Brinkmann? Tracy Brinkmann is the founder and owner of Success at Last!, LLC. He helps local businesses with email campaigns, marketing strategies, and audience growth while also hosting multiple podcasts focused on entrepreneurship, mindset, AI, and business growth. A former military family kid, Tracy combines personal development, entrepreneurial experience, and modern technology to help entrepreneurs and small business owners create more opportunities and build businesses around freedom and flexibility. Connect with Tracy Brinkmann: Website: https://darkhorseentrepreneur.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.brinkmann/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TracyBrinkmann Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DarkHorseSchooling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkHorseEntrepreneur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybrinkmann/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracybrinkmann/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@darkhorseentrepreneur Dark Horse Schooling: https://darkhorseschooling.com/ Your Success DNA: https://YourSuccessDNA.com Host Contact Details: Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:51 Journaling for Success 02:25 Imposter Syndrome Lessons 06:39 Rock Bottom and Resilience 09:22 Mindset Shift to Entrepreneurship 10:41 Buy Local Trust Shift 14:17 Pitching Value with AI 20:40 Self Care and Daily Routines 27:23 AI in Education and Community 32:33 Email Marketing Offer 35:38 Favorite Rock Star Finale 39:24 Closing Thanks and Outro
#358 | Ben Wallis (Customer Lifecycle Manager, Quo), Jaina Mistry (Director of Brand and Content Marketing, Knak), Kremi Mestanova (B2B Content and Growth Strategist, Kremi Marketing), and Tyler Cook (Head of Email Marketing, Hypermedia Marketing) join Dave for an Exit Five live session on what's actually working in email right now. Ben shows how Quo built a Spotify Wrapped-style year-in-review campaign with fully personalized GIFs and real usage data for every customer. Jaina makes the case for why B2B newsletters are one of the most slept-on trust-building channels in marketing, and breaks down the operating model that makes it sustainable. Tyler Cook shares his five-step AI-powered newsjacking system that goes from trend to sent email in under an hour, including a real example that got a 67% open rate. And Kremi walks through how she restructured email programs for two very different B2B brands and cut unsubscribe rates by 20% while lifting click-through rates by 40%.Timestamps(00:00) - - Intro (06:53) - - Ben Wallis: personalized year-in-review email campaign for every customer (17:22) - - Jaina Mistry: why B2B newsletters are the most slept-on trust channel (30:25) - - The operating model that makes publishing 52 newsletters a year sustainable (30:45) - - Tyler Cook: the AI-powered newsjacking system that goes from trend to sent in under an hour (42:27) - - Kremi Mestanova: restructuring email programs for two very different B2B brands (51:45) - - Live Q&A Join 50,0000 people who get Dave's Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterLearn more about Exit Five's private marketing community: https://www.exitfive.com/***Brought to you by:Optimizely - A no-code AI platform where autonomous agents execute marketing work across webpages, email, SEO, and campaigns. Learn how to deploy agents on your marketing team at Agents in the Mix. Learn more at optimizely.com/exitfive. Vector - A contact-level ads platform that lets you build audiences from actual people on your site, clicking your ads, and checking out your competitors. Learn more at vector.co, and get their new MCP server by clicking here. Customer.io - An AI powered customer engagement platform that help marketers turn first-party data into engaging customer experiences across email, SMS, and push. Learn more at customer.io/exitfive.Join us in Stowe, Vermont for Drive 2026 - three days away from your desk to learn what's working in B2B marketing from the people who are actually doing it. Grab your ticket at exitfive.com/drive.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more
Si on en veut plus c'est qu'on n'arrive PAS à en avoir plus. Alors pour qu'est-ce qui nous freine? Qu'est-ce qui nous empêche d'aller chercher l'étape d'après? Qu'est-ce qu'il faudrait changer pour avoir de la croissance?C'est ce que je vous propose de décortiquer dans l'épisode d'aujourd'hui avec mon invité Matis Cauver.>> Téléchargez le
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
#930 At this point, many business owners think passive income is a myth. Here's the thing, though. While automating your revenue is usually the last step in the process, you'll never get there if you chase trends and start from scratch every time! But what if you could follow a clear roadmap to stay focused on what works? What if you had the right information at the right time to lock in and win? What if you could finally go from idea to income without getting sidetracked? That's where the new Superfans System within our SPI Community comes in! With this new learning experience, we've cracked the code on helping you build a business without getting overwhelmed or distracted! No more confusion about your next step. No more wasting time and attention on strategies that don't work. So listen in on today's episode because I'm chatting with Liz Wilcox, our amazing new Community Director, to walk you through these resources! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session930.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Did you like this episode? Dislike it?
Today, Jill shares four practical tweaks she's been making to her email marketing strategy to adapt to shorter attention spans and busier inboxes: keeping emails shorter overall (especially promotional ones), limiting paragraphs to no more than three lines, using more direct language with less backstory and context, and including a clear call to action in every email to "train the click." While longer, story-driven emails still have a place, the majority of emails, particularly those driving people to opt-in or sales pages, should be short, punchy, and to the point. Get on the Waitlist for Strategy Lab: https://jillfitfree.com/strategy-lab-wait-list/ Catch the replay for Low Ticket Revolution! https://www.jillfitprograms.com/Low-Ticket-Revolution Get on the waitlist for FBA: https://jillfitfree.com/fba-waitlist/ Jill is a fitness professional and business coach who effectively made the transition from training clients in person and having no time to build anything else to training clients online and actually being more successful. Today, Jill helps other coaches to do the same. Connect with me! Instagram: @jillfit | @fitbizu Facebook: @jillfit Website: jillfit.com
On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Jayde Laws, founder of Mailzy, one of the fastest growing names in the email marketing world.Jayde has helped generate more than $500 million in revenue for brands and has worked with companies like Magic Mind, helping businesses scale through smarter email marketing, customer retention, and high converting campaigns.In this conversation, Jayde shares how she got started, the wins and failures that shaped her journey, why email marketing is still one of the most powerful tools in business today, and how artificial intelligence is changing the marketing landscape.She also gives practical tips and insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, creators, and marketers looking to grow their audience, increase sales, and build stronger customer relationships.If you are building a business online, this is an episode you do not want to miss.Check her out here: https://www.mailzy.com/
Shopify Masters | The ecommerce business and marketing podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs
Kevin and Jin Chon cut open a pillow, found carpet padding inside, and spent 13 years fixing it. They built Coop Sleep Goods into a nearly nine-figure brand by spending more on materials, staying focused on one product, and trusting that a better pillow would market itself. For more on Coop Sleep Goods and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
JFDI with The Two Lauras | For Freelance Social Media Managers
You probably already know how important email marketing is for social media freelancers, but if you're still not doing it (or doing enough of it), this episode is for you.In this episode, we're chatting about:- The unspoken difference between email and social media (and why they play completely different roles for freelancers)- Why email is actually so much easier than social content (seriously)- What people unsubscribing is telling you and why it's a good thing.- How to know what to actually write about in your emailsJoin the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
If your emails aren't getting opened, the problem might not be your content. It might be your subject lines.In this episode, Kendra breaks down why most coaches write subject lines that sound safe, predictable, and instantly ignorable… and how that's quietly killing their email engagement. She explains the psychology behind curiosity-driven subject lines, why trying to sound “professional” often backfires, and how to write emails people actually want to click on.Kendra also shares practical examples of subject lines that work, the biggest mistakes coaches make with email marketing, and why your emails should feel more like a conversation than a corporate newsletter. If your open rates are low or your list feels dead, this episode will completely change the way you approach email marketing.In This Episode:The open rate benchmarks you should be hitting (hint: 30%+ for weekly emails, 50%+ for freebie delivery)Boring subject lines vs. compelling ones (and why yours are probably the first one)The 5 types of subject lines i rotate through every single week... curiosity, story tease, organic, personalized, and authority (with real examples of each)The subject line don'ts that are tanking your open rates right now (all caps, too many emojis, title case, vague filler)How to A/B split test your subject lines so you always get two chances at a good open rateThe resend-to-unopens trick that can take your 30% open rate to 40% with almost zero effortWhy preview text matters (and how to use it as a second subject line)The AI hack i use with Claude to find hidden patterns in my subject lines (this one alone is worth the listen) Referenced episodes:Episode 325 — Email Deliverability (tech setup, DMARC, DNS records, domain verification)Ep. 225: Email Nurture Sequences: Get My Template!Tools & platforms mentioned:FG FunnelsClaude (for subject line analysis)ChatGPT (for subject line analysis)The Weather Network app (for studying clickbait article titles) Enroll in Health Coach Accelerator:Apply for HCA: https://kendraperry.net/apply Leave the podcast a 5-star review: https://ratethispodcast.com/wealthy
In part two of this seven-part buyer type series, Allison is breaking down the Details Buyer — aka the email subscriber who needs more information before they feel safe making a decision. And before you roll your eyes at the idea of writing an FAQ email, this episode will show you why a strategic FAQ email is not just a boring list of questions and answers. You'll learn how to go beyond surface-level logistics and uncover the deeper objections hiding underneath, so your sales emails can create confidence, reduce risk, and help the right buyers say yes.TAKEAWAYSThe Details Buyer isn't trying to be difficult, they're trying to make a smart, informed decision before investing (no matter how big or small of a purchase).More details can create safety for this buyer type, which means your FAQ email has a bigger job than simply answering logistical questions.A strong FAQ email answers the question being asked while also addressing the deeper hesitation or objection underneath it.Surface-level answers give information, but strategic answers reduce risk and help the buyer picture how your offer will actually fit into their life or business.When your Email Pitch Sequence only speaks to one type of buyer, you may be leaving sales on the table, which is why each email should speak to a specific decision-making style.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL: Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources.If today's episode made you realize your Email Pitch Sequence needs an email that not only answers questions, but also simultaneously debunks objections, Pitch Perfect will help you write it (and the 6 other emails for your other 6 buyer types). Click here to learn more and enter code EMAILEMPIRE at checkout to snag $10 off your purchase.Did you miss the episode about the first buyer type, the No Frills Buyer? You can listen in here.CONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on InstagramDID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE?If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review. Music by: www.bensound.comLicense code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NRArtist: : Benjamin Tissot
Tous les mots ne se valent pas. Certains mots vous permettent de vendre. Ce sont les mots magiques.Dans cet épisode mon invité Selim Niederhoffer nous en révèle trois et nous explique comment les utiliser pour maximiser nos résultats.Vous pouvez retrouver Sélim sur LinkedIn et acheter son livre Les Mots Magiques, c'est une pépite pour tous les créateurs de contenu.---------------Pour travailler avec moi vous pouvez :> Suivre une de mes formationsStratégie Persona : Comprenez vos clientsStratégie Emailing : Faites décoller votre base emailsStratégie Indépendante : Communiquez en ligne (liste d'attente)> Réserver une heure de conseils personnalisés> Devenir partenaire du Podcast du Marketing---------------
If you've been growing your email list but aren't sure how to turn subscribers into paying clients, this episode walks you through exactly what to do next. We're diving into the power of a welcome sequence: what it is, why it matters, and how it helps you build trust and convert leads without feeling salesy. You'll learn what to include, how to structure it, and how to keep it simple and strategic. By the end, you'll have a clear plan to turn new subscribers into warm, ready-to-buy clients.Show Notes (also known as “Where to read a quick summary of what we talked about here and get links I mentioned.”) are over at Stormlily.com/216 (LINK)✨ FREE Beginner's Guide to Email Marketing for Horse Businesses → Stormlily.com/emailguide ✨ FREE The Equine Entrepreneur's Roadmap to Grow a Sustainable Business Without Burning Out → Stormlily.com/map
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
#929 If you understand the shift happening online right now, you have a massive advantage over anyone still playing by the old rules! This is important because 2026 is way different. In fact, many of the strategies I used to rely on have fully stopped working this year. It feels like a complete restart! Don't worry, though. The new opportunities we have more than make up for the lost revenue many entrepreneurs are seeing! I'll break it all down for you. I'll share the step-by-step plan to adapt to the new standards and accelerate your growth. For context, I'll take you back to the early days of blogging. That's when I learned the key truths of building an audience and brand online. We'll then uncover the new strategies that apply to everything from short-form videos and social networks as search engines to modern community building and updated email marketing. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session929.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Are you pushing off your email marketing? Maybe you think you only need to email your list a few times a year, when you're offering mini-sessions. In today's episode, I'm sharing what photographers get wrong when it comes to email marketing. The Shoot It Straight Podcast is brought to you by Sabrina Gebhardt, photographer and educator. Join us each week as we discuss what it's like to be a female creative entrepreneur while balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. If you're trying to find balance in this exciting place you're in, yet willing to talk about the hard stuff too, Shoot It Straight Podcast is here to share practical and tangible takeaways to help you shoot it straight. This episode is brought to you by Root To Rise, a high-touch mastermind for established female photographers ready to lead their business, not just run it. Over the six-month experience, you'll gain clarity on your vision and offers, build sustainable systems, and get to know the most supportive community of women. The program also includes lessons with incredible industry experts, weekly calls, and ongoing accountability. Sign up today to join the waitlist. Review the Show Notes:The numbers prove the value of email marketing (3:11)The shift in your strategy (4:56)Emailing only when you're selling (6:19)Selling to the same list over and over (9:17)“I don't have anything to say outside of my business” (10:16)Email does not have to be salesy or formal (13:32)Email is a relationship tool (15:32)Mentioned In This Episode: Root To Rise Mastermind: sabrinagebhardt.com/mastermind-waitlistEpisode 193: Why Your Mini Sessions Aren't Selling Out Anymore (It's Not Your Pricing Or Your Photos): sabrinagebhardt.com/podcast/193-why-your-mini-sessions-arent-selling-out-anymore-its-not-your-pricing-or-your-photosConnect with Sabrina:Website: sabrinagebhardt.comInstagram: instagram.com/xo.sabrinagebhardtTikTok: tiktok.com/@xo.sabrinagebhardt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Not every buyer on your email list needs a long, emotional sales journey before they're ready to say yes. Some people have already been paying attention, already trust your point of view, and honestly…they just want the link. In this episode, Allison kicks off a brand-new seven-part series on the different buyer types that exist in your audience, starting with the No Frills Buyer: the person who wants the facts, the next step, and zero unnecessary fluff.TAKEAWAYS:The No Frills Buyer is not careless with their money; they're often already warmed up, already aware of the problem, and ready to take action quickly.This buyer type is highly motivated by time, which means they want to know how fast they can get started, how long the offer is available, and whether it will save them time or create more work.Over-explaining in your sales emails can actually work against you with No Frills Buyers because it makes the buying decision feel harder than it needs to be.No Frills Buyers are usually scanners, so your email needs to make the offer, outcome, timeline, and link incredibly easy to find.A short, direct sales email only works when your nurture content has already done its job, so don't skip the relationship-building that happens before the invitation to buy comes.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL: Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources.If today's episode made you realize your Email Pitch Sequence needs a clear, direct email for the buyer who's already ready to say yes, Pitch Perfect will help you write it (and the 6 other emails for your other 6 buyer types). Click here to learn more and enter code EMAILEMPIRE at checkout to snag $10 off your purchase.CONNECT WITH ALLISON:Follow Allison on InstagramDID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE?If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review. Music by: www.bensound.comLicense code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NRArtist: : Benjamin Tissot
Text the Wedding Planning HotlineYour Instagram followers don't owe you anything. Your email list does.In this week's episode of The Planner's Edit, Desirée Adams goes deep on the marketing channel most wedding planners underuse: email. This is a Deep Dive episode inside the May Marketing & Content Creation issue, and it's built for planners who are ready to build an email list that books.If you've been treating email as an afterthought, this episode will change how you think about it.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeFind the Full Shownotes HereWork with Desiree for business coaching and mentorship
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
#928 Why are creators suddenly challenging massive corporations? There's a big shift happening, and none of the old-school gatekeepers can stop it. Here's the best part, though. It's all powered by superfans! Join me for today's episode because, as you'll learn, the sky's the limit on what you can build if you focus on serving your core following. One example I look at today is YouTuber Markiplier's feature film, Iron Lung. Independently produced and distributed without traditional Hollywood involvement, the movie earned over $50 million at the box office! If you're not inspired yet, you will be once you learn that it was Markplier's superfans who made this huge success possible. They rallied together, contacted their local theaters, and pushed for Iron Lung to be shown. So listen in on this session because I'll share the blueprint you can apply to start small and build up your creator empire! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session928.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
#927 In a world of infinite content, storytelling is a superpower and the number one way to stand out. As entrepreneurs and creators, sharing stories that move people, build trust, and convert should be a vital component of our success strategy. If you don't believe you can pull blockbusters from your day-to-day life or don't see yourself as a natural storyteller, this episode is for you! Listen in because I'll walk you through the exact five-step method I use to turn everyday events into captivating brand-building narratives. I'll also teach you how to spot potential stories as they're happening to you in real time. All this to help you mine your firsts, your failures, and your emotions for content that connects with your audience and builds superfans! Tune in to today's session to start building your story bank and become irreplaceable! This applies to creators at every level, so don't miss out on next-level results! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session927.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.