Feeling like you’re constantly repeating yourself when promoting your services? Worried about fatiguing your subscribers with endless sales pitches? This episode is here to help you break that cycle with a simple, strategic way to invite clients to work with you—without the overwhelm or feeling salesy. I’m sharing my go-to approach that I use quarterly (or whenever I need a boost in bookings) to open up client spots with ease. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Why you don’t need to...

The best way to increase your email marketing sales is not just about adding more emails or more automations. Instead the secret is to increase the relevance of your emails and your offers to your subscribers. It makes sense right? The more relevant an offer or the email content is to me, the more likely I will read it and take action on it. The challenge of course, is how do you do this when you have a list of subscribers who fit a whole range of scenarios. This is one of the untapped...

When it comes to email marketing, working with ecommerce businesses is one of my favourite things to do as it is remarkable how just a few small changes can have such a big impact on the bottom line. And in this episode you’ll see exactly how this is possible. I’m joined by the prolific founder of The Salty Fox and my wonderful long term client, Hangatu Wyld where we talk all things ecommerce marketing including: Why Hangatu believes email marketing is essential to her business growth Why...

It’s no secret that bundles are becoming an increasingly popular strategy for growing your email list, but are they right for your business? I’m diving into the ins and outs of bundle events, why they can be so effective, and how to get the most out of this collaborative approach to list growth. You’ve probably seen bundles floating around or perhaps you’ve even participated in one – either way, this episode will give you the lowdown on how to make bundles work for you. Inside, I’m...

It’s the time of year when list building should be a big focus. We're at the start of September, which means things are ramping up. As we transition out of winter sports here in Australia or you are emerging from summer holidays in the northern hemisphere, we are beginning to get stuck back into work. Then add Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas, plus a busy launch season, growing your list should be a top priority. Yet many business owners skip this important strategy or leave it to...

Feeling stuck with your email marketing? Whether it's tech troubles, not knowing what to send, time constraints, or mindset issues, these hurdles can halt your progress. In this episode, I break down the four most common sticking points and share practical solutions to help you move forward. You’ll Learn: Why tech doesn’t need to be the enemy How to find the time to prioritise your email marketing, even with a busy schedule The mindset shifts you need to embrace to confidently and...

The process of planning and creating automations can be incredibly daunting for some. Not only are the tech and integrations to worry about. But you need to write a tonne of emails as well. Or you may find you have started with the best of intentions but as your business has grown and you have added more and more automations it’s become overwhelming and you aren’t exactly sure who is getting what anymore. So to simplify things, I’m sharing 10 of favourite tips to help you speed up the...

Wanting to increase the numbers and types of emails you are sending but are concerned about the number of emails your subscribers may get? A preferences centre might just be the solution you need! In this episode, I’m breaking down how a preferences centre can help transform your email strategy and keep your subscribers happy. You’ll learn: How a preferences centre customises the subscriber experience Why it’s a crucial alternative to unsubscribing The different types of preferences you...

It’s the end of financial year here in Australia and the time we all step back to look at the key numbers in our businesses. And your email marketing numbers should definitely be included in your analysis. No, I’m not talking about your opens, clicks, unsubscribes and bounces here. Instead we want to know exactly how much revenue email marketing has contributed to your bottom line and (even cooler) how we can use these numbers to create predictions about what you will earn next year. ...

In the last 2 years since my last behind the scenes episode, a lot has changed in my business and therefore the way I have used email marketing has too. Now with dozens of different offers with The Email Marketing Superstore, selling more frequently is crucial to my business growth. But, of course, I don’t want to be sending a mass sales email every day. But just because I don’t have any campaigns running, it doesn’t mean that I don’t sell everyday. Inside this episode, I lift the curtain...

“Selling is a Service” That’s all well and good to say but when it comes to crunch time during that promotion or sale, simply repeating that statement to yourself is not going to cut it. It’s kind of like saying willpower is the way to develop habits - simply just not enough. The question then comes up - what can I do when I am feeling those selling mindset wobbles? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 practical ways you can combat those nasty sales thoughts and feel confident in sending those...

Let’s take a little step back and look at the big picture of email marketing and how to get started. Even if you do have some of your email marketing setup please don’t disregard this episode, as you may find you have missed a crucial step. Or perhaps you’ve done the first 5 but are missing out on the true potential of email marketing by stopping where you have. Email marketing is definitely one of those things that you can be working on forever. It is never done. There are always new...

Getting those first email subscribers can be daunting. Not only do you have that worry about why would anyone sign up to my email list but you also have some tech setup to deal with. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: How to create a compelling reason for someone to sign up to your list (even if you don’t have a lead magnet) Where and how to add forms on your website The biggest mistakes to avoid After listening, you’ll feel much more confident in inviting your audience to your...

ANNOUNCEMENT - The new FREE course Get Started with Email Marketing is here. With almost 2 hours of video trainings, divided into bite sized chunks you’ll be ready to take action today. Understand what email marketing really is (Hint: It isn’t just newsletters) Get the 8 steps to implementing your email marketing strategy Have your burning questions answered through the ever-expanding FAQs section. Things like “When’s the best time to send an email?” and “How do I know if I’m doing any...

Email newsletters are dead. And, no, I that doesn’t mean I am burning my business to the ground. Because email marketing does not equal email newsletters. Email newsletters were the way people were using email marketing 20 years ago. A few things have changed since then… No one would have expected social media not to have changed in the last 5 minutes, yet somehow they get stuck in the mindset of how email was way back when. It has changed. And the potential is ridiculous. In this...

Don’t think you are a good writer? Then this podcast episode is for you! The truth is anyone can be a good writer. It just takes time, practice and a little guidance. The good news? Email is the perfect place to practice your writing as it isn’t so “public”. It is with your trusted audience so you can use this space to get better and better. So please don’t let the misconception that you “are not a good writer” stop you from sending emails. But to help you out, I’m here to offer some of...

Want a quick tip that with save you your sanity when using your email marketing software? Listen in! I see it all the time. Someone starts with a shiny new email marketing software and at the beginning it’s clean and easy. You have only one or two forms, lists or groups and a couple of automations. But then you add another lead magnet. Or you want to send different emails to different groups. Or you want to add this extra automation. Or you want to add some preferences like allowing...

Yes, we all want “pretty” emails. But what is more important - having your subscribers be able to engage with the email easily and take the action you want them to take or pretty? No brainer that it’s option A as the purpose of email marketing is to communicate something important with your leads, clients and customers. So we need to think of this first and foremost. But what you need to know is that there is more to email design than what meets the eye (literally and figuratively). Inside...

Here we are - 100 episodes and almost 3 years into The Easy Email Marketing podcast! Reaching this milestone has given me a moment to pause and reflect on my business journey so far and I felt really led to speak on some of the lessons I have learnt along the way. Inside this episode I discuss: My business journey so far and the mistakes I have made along the way How my ADHD diagnosis changed everything Why being constantly told “it’s just around the corner” or “you have so much potential”...

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you will have heard something about Google and Yahoo’s Email Authentication Changes which came into effect this month (Feb 2024). This has sent the internet in a frenzy with people going into panic over what needs to happen. And some creators really haven’t helped with this. Well first I’m here to reassure you that if you haven’t got it sorted out yet that you are not going to get put into Google or Yahoo spam jail yet. But it is important so I’m...

Overwhelmed by the idea of creating content for your business? Then listen in! In this episode I am joined by Jenny De Lacy of Talking Digital who is known for her content expertise which is why she was the perfect person to bring on board to help you breakthrough some of your content blocks. Inside this episode we discuss: How we overestimate what our audience knows and doesn’t know Why just brainstorming a list of 52 ideas isn’t an effective strategy How to simplify your content process...

Stop wishing & hoping that whatever email list size you have will result in magically achieving your sales goals this year. Because it’s not magic. It’s actually just maths. In this episode, I’m sharing with you how to calculate exactly how many subscribers you need to reach your big, hairy, audacious goals this year. And your realistic ones here. You’ll learn how to calculate your email subscriber value and then use this to set new list growth goals. Once you have mastered this...

Happy new year and welcome to another year of the Easy Email Marketing podcast. Hopefully you have already identified email marketing as one of your core business strategies that you continue to pay attention to each and every year - not just as a once off. But this doesn’t mean that you don’t have a lot of things you want to achieve this year. So how can you improve your email marketing without feeling like you need to dedicate all your time to it? Well in this episode I reveal all by...

As we are barrelling into Christmas, school holidays and trying to get everything wrapped up while still battling school concerts, Christmas parties and the last minute shopping, you may be dreaming of that moment when you can finally put your feet up with a glass of wine and take a breathe. But what about your business? How can you take that time off while still showing up for your subscribers, customers and clients? And, even better, how can you still continue to get sales? Of course my...