How to Get Your First 1,000 Email Subscribers

By Jennie Lyon / April 16, 2024

Email marketing is a powerful tool in your marketing arsenal. It connects directly with your audience, nurtures relationships, drives sales, and boosts revenue. Now, the million-dollar question is, how do you get your first 1,000 email subscribers? To fully harness the power and benefits of email marketing, one must first focus on building a solid and engaged email list. Understanding the importance of starting on the right foot when building an email list can significantly impact the success of your email marketing campaigns.  This article will discuss the key strategies and tips for acquiring your first 1,000 email subscribers and…

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7 Fantastic & Affordable Online Marketing Strategies For Small Business Owners

By Jennie Lyon / April 9, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, small businesses must harness a wealth of resources to navigate the ever-evolving realm of online marketing strategies. When executed with precision and foresight, online marketing can be a powerful tool for attracting new customers and expanding your business. Today, I’m offering insights and practical strategies to elevate your online presence affordably and effectively. Content Overview Why Online Marketing Matters for Small BusinessesEstablish Your Online BrandingOptimize Your WebsiteMobile ResponsivenessSEO OptimizationUtilize Social MediaInvest in Email MarketingCollaborate with Other BusinessesUse Google My BusinessCreate High Quality ContentThis Week’s Homework  Why Online Marketing Matters for Small Businesses Online marketing has…

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TikTok Ban? It’s Time To Build An Email List

By Jennie Lyon / March 19, 2024
TikTok Ban? It's Time To Build An Email List

The pending TikTok ban has caused quite a stir among small business owners who have relied heavily on the platform to build their businesses.  With the potential loss of a significant marketing channel, it has become even more critical for small business owners to diversify their marketing strategies and explore other options.  One such option is email marketing, which has been a reliable and effective way to reach customers for decades. Businesses can maintain direct customer communication and drive sales by building a solid email list and developing engaging email campaigns.  Additionally, email marketing can be personalized and tailored to…

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How to Grow Your Email List in 30-Minutes Per Day + Freebies

By Jennie Lyon / March 5, 2024
How to Grow Your Email List in 30-Minutes Per Day + Freebies

From the moment I started my business, I’ve been focused on email growth. Studies have shown that for every $1 you spend on email marketing, the average ROI (return on investment) is around $42. My email list is at 30k with great subscriber engagement! If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times – you want to constantly grow your email list in the background! Being a business owner is a lot of work, and the quicker you can grow your subscriber list, the better! A healthy email list is the lifeblood of your business!  I broke this…

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Steps To Automate Your Email Marketing & Why It’s So Important!

By Jennie Lyon / December 12, 2023
How to Automate Your Email Marketing & Why It's So Important

Life is busy, even busier if you’re a small business owner! One of the first steps to having a successful online business is having a robust email list full of raving fans and paying customers. If you’re like me, finding time to stay on top of your email marketing can feel very time intensive and overwhelming! What’s a small business owner to do? Automate your email marketing, of course!  When you automate your email marketing, you not only save time but, more importantly, you boost engagement with your ICA (ideal client avatar), nurture those relationships by building the know, like,…

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How To 10x Your Email List This Year Using Social Media

By Jennie Lyon / February 21, 2023
How To 10x Your Email List This Year Using Social Media

Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to reach and engage with your target audience. You need a solid email list, and social media can be a powerful tool if you’re looking to increase your list. In this episode, I’ll show you how to 10x your email list using exclusive strategies and expert tips to attract and retain more subscribers.  Blog Overview:  Grow Your Subscribers  What first comes to mind when you have to reach someone? Your phone, right? And then, you commonly reach out directly or via social media. Why? That’s because it’s the easiest and fastest…

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How to Super-Charge Your Email List By Offering a Fantastic Lead Magnet!

By Jennie Lyon / June 29, 2021
JLVAS - Lead Magnet

When you see a “sign up for my newsletter” on a website, do you click “Yes?” I would put money on your answer being “No, of course not!” And I understand why. We are conditioned to HATE email. Every time you check your email, you likely have dozens of messages sitting in your inbox telling you that “Won a free cruise” or “Your Outlook Email is About to Be Cancelled!” Spam has ruined email, plain and simple. So, why on earth would anyone want to give their email out to a random website?  With all of that in mind, when…

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How To Create 5 Core Lead Magnets that Convert

By Jennie Lyon / July 21, 2020
How to Create a Core Lead Magnet that Converts

How large is your email list? Are you using a lead magnet to help it grow? Your email list is one of the most powerful resources you can have as a small business owner. More powerful than social media, more powerful than any other digital marketing effort! I tell my clients over and over again, you should always be growing your list in the background! You might be thinking well, that is easier said than done. How do I ensure that my email list is growing every single day? With a fantastic lead magnet! You know that free download that…

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Client Onboarding Automation is the Key to Business Success!

By Jennie Lyon / July 30, 2019

For some small businesses, getting a new client is “Good news, bad news” time. The good news is that you have a new client! The bad news is that if you don’t have an automated onboarding system, it can be a massive headache.  There is the first consultation, the follow-ups, sending/signing the contract, convincing them of the importance of filling out their client information form, invoices, scheduling your kick off call, learning their habits and preferences… It’s a ton of work! Of course, you can make things go much smoother by streamlining your entire client onboarding sequence. And a big…

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Top 5 Ways to Build Up Your Small Business’ Email List

By Jennie Lyon / June 19, 2018
JLVAS-top 5 ways to build up your small business' email list

Do you have an email list of your customers on your computer? Most companies do, but few companies properly take advantage of them. There is a reason why every single lottery, freebie, or giveaway asks for your email, and it isn’t actually to get in contact with you if you win. They want your information. The more emails they have, the more people they can potentially contact. Your company should be utilizing this exact same model of gathering emails and informations of potential and current clients. Developing your email list is not only a fantastic email marketing tool, but also…

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