How To Start and Grow Your Email List in 7 Days with Dr. Sapphire

How To Start and Grow Your Email List in 7 Days with Dr. Sapphire

If you have been sitting on the idea of starting your email list or you have a list gathering dust and no idea where to begin, this episode is your starting gun. In this solo episode, Dr. Sapphire breaks down her exact 7-day step-by-step plan to go from zero to a fully set-up, ready-to-grow email list. No fluff, no overwhelm, just one clear action per day so that by the end of the week, your email marketing is live. INSIDE THIS EPISODE 1. Why so many people are stuck before they even send their first email 2. Things to have in mind before starting email marketing. 3. What is domain authentication and domain email? 4. The importance of knowing Email Marketing laws and policies in different regions. 5. How to navigate writing your Welcome Email Sequence. 6. How to solve problems you may have with automations. 7. How to leverage relationships for partnership and collaboration. 8. The platforms Dr. Sapphire recommends and how to choose the right one for your season 9. How she added 600+ subscribers in one month using partnerships and collaborations 10. Offers Dr. Sapphire giving to make Email Marketing easier. RESOURCES VIP: Launch Your List in 7 Days: https://sapphirelearninghub.github.io/doneinaweek/ Email Marketing Starter Pack: https://nova-bulb-71c.notion.site/The-Email-Marketing-Starter-Pack-Regular-32c82d96ad288060ace6f177e36b410c?source=copy_link Start, grow & monetise your list in 90 days: The Email Marketing Starter Pack [Plus] The Episode Dr. Sapphire recommended( The Sales Focus Welcome sequence); https://emailmarketingexperiment.captivate.fm/episode/46-the-sales-focused-welcome-sequence-turn-new-subscribers-into-buyers-with-prerna-malik EPISODE TIMELINE ⏱️ [01:13] – Why is everyone asking the same question: how do I start email marketing? [03:30] – Introducing the 7-day email list launch plan [06:24] – Day 1: Domain authentication, integrations, and importing your list [07:40]: – An important thing for people who already have an Email list for Day 1. [08:27] – Day 2: Setting up your email service provider [12:53] – Day 3: Creating your branded email template [15:02] – Day 4: Writing your welcome sequence [18:31] – Day 5: Setting up your welcome automation [20:22] – What to do when having difficulties setting up automations. [21:10] – Day 6: Building your opt-in page or pop-up form [25:22] – Day 7: Your list launch plan — the 3 Bs of list building [28:50] – How Dr. Sapphire got 200+ subscribers from one partnership pitch [33:44] – How to choose the right email marketing platform for your season [38:53] – Platform recommendations: Mailerlite, Flodesk, Kit, Email Octopus and more [41:53] – How Dr. Sapphire can help you set up and grow your list Connect with Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sapphire_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayebanoabenwari/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dr.sapphire_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/sapphirelearninghub/ Website: https://sapphirelearninghub.com/

#52: The Lead Magnet Strategy Getting 83% Opt-In Rates (And How to Build One) with Daniel Daines-Hutt

In this episode, Daniel Daines-Hutt, head of content at Zero to Mastery and founder of AMycontent.com shares the lead magnet strategy that accidentally changed his business forever. From missing 30,000 opt-ins on a viral blog post to building a system that converts 83 out of every 100 readers into email subscribers, Daniel breaks down the Hyper-Specific Offer (HSO) and gives you the exact AI prompts and framework to build one yourself. If you have been struggling to grow your email list without paid ads or a massive following, this episode is going to completely shift how you think about lead magnets. INSIDE THIS EPISODE 1. How Daniel stumbled into email marketing by setting up a clothing company overnight to stay in New Zealand 2. The viral article that got 50,000 views in 14 days and the email mistake that still haunts him 3. What a Hyper-Specific Offer (HSO) is and why it converts up to 83% of readers into subscribers 4. Why most lead magnets fail and the one thing that makes HSOs different 5. How to create blog content even if you are not a writer 6. The SEO tip that helps you rank fast without months of waiting 7. Why shorter lead magnets almost always convert better than bigger ones 8. Why the “next logical step” matters more than content length 9. How AI helps create nurture sequences faster 10. A simple way to turn customer conversations into content GUEST RESOURCES Guest: Daniel Daines-Hutt Head of Content at zerotomastery.io Website: http://www.ampmycontent.com/ Guide from episode: ampmycontent.com/blog/how-to-grow-your-email-list Want to be a better user of AI? Check out this course he recommends 👇 https://zerotomastery.io/courses/prompt-engineering-bootcamp/ EPISODE TIMELINE ⏱️ [02:49] – Daniel's background: from overnight clothing company to head of content at Zero to Mastery [07:20] – Open Rates Confession: missing 30,000 opt-ins from a viral blog post [09:27] – What role email marketing plays in his business today [10:58] – Introducing the Hyper-Specific Offer (HSO) and how it gets 83% opt-in rates [12:44] – Why the HSO works: the next logical step principle explained [14:43] – How to use one HSO per article and why reusing them kills conversions [17:25] – What happens after someone opts in: the AI-powered email sequence [20:55] – How to repurpose old content to start getting opt-ins immediately [28:06] – How to write blog content naturally even if you are not a writer [33:07] – SEO tip: why low-competition keywords beat high-volume ones every time [36:14] – Why a clickable image converts better than an embedded opt-in form [39:01] – Rapid fire: long vs short emails, buttons vs hyperlinks, favorite metric to track [40:57] – Email marketing myth Daniel wants to bust Business Links Email Summer Sale: What's your plan for summer this year? How do you plan to keep momentum, build your email community while still hosting friends for BBQ and more? Answer: Your Email Summer Plan Get it here: https://nova-bulb-71c.notion.site/Email-Summer-Sale-33682d96ad28802f9723ce3c4e3e85c1 Want to break into email marketing and not sure where to start? Dear Baby Email Marketer, I feel you. Here's the A-Z roadmap that helped me and can help you. It's beginner-friendly and comes with support. Use the code to "Podcastlistner" to enjoy a discount when you check out here: nestuge.com/briefcase Connect with Us https://www.instagram.com/dr.sapphire_/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayebanoabenwari/ https://www.threads.com/@dr.sapphire_ https://www.linkedin.com/school/sapphirelearninghub/ https://sapphirelearninghub.com/

#51: The Triple C Method I Use to Get Clients Consistently on LinkedIn with Victoria Onyeje

In this episode, Victoria Onyeje shares the exact inbound strategy she uses to consistently attract clients without relying on constant pitching or endless discovery calls. From landing her first client through a mix of Upwork and LinkedIn to building a steady pipeline of inbound leads, she breaks down her Triple C method,Content, Connections, and Conversations including how freelancers can use it to turn visibility into real paying clients. If you’ve been posting without results or struggling to convert conversations into clients, this episode will show you what’s missing. 📌 Inside This Episode 1. Creating content that speaks to buyers (not just peers) 2. How to build the right connections using LinkedIn filters 3. Starting conversations that lead to clients (without being pushy) 4. Handling rejection, LinkedIn limits & follow-ups 5. Building and maintaining a strong client pipeline Guest Resources Guest: Victoria Onyeje LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaonyeje/ Join the 6 weeks Client Acquisition Challenge: 30 days, 30 client acquisition strategies Each day we'd hold your hand to implement one strategy so you land your first or next guest Instead of doing it alone, join us in the VIP + experience 6 weeks of focused client acquisition implementation In the next 30 days, will you have implemented all these strategies on your own? Or will you want me to hold your hand so you get paid? Click here to join👇 sapphirelearninghub.com/6weekscac Get the replay here👇 nestuge.com/replayticket ⏱️ Episode Timeline [03:11] – Copywriting journey and background [4:27] – A milestone she has had in her journey [5:29] – First client via Upwork + LinkedIn strategy [7:40] – Triple C Method: Content, Connections, Conversations [10:26] – LinkedIn profile optimization (what to include) [11:26] – Content strategy: attract clients, not freelancers [12:14] – Building targeted connections using filters [14:12] – Starting conversations that convert (DM strategy) [16:24] – Challenges: LinkedIn limits & rejection mindset [18:57] – Methods that help with conversations with clients [24:21] – How to position your bio for conversions [28:56] – Follow-up strategy (3–6 times effectively) [30:43] – Building & maintaining a full client pipeline [34:02] – Posting consistency & content frequency Guest Bio PharmDr. Victoria Onyeje, is a Pharmacist, with nearly 5 years of experience as a Copywriter and Launch Strategist. She has written copy for over 105+ brands across multiple industries and about 10 countries, including 6 to 9-figure businesses, and has operated behind the scenes on wildly successful launches and campaigns. Together with her husband, she co-founded Salvic Pharmacy & Stores and Digital Growth Ventures Limited. She has also trained many emerging writers and freelancers on copywriting and positioning themselves for global opportunities, and she hosts the WhiteCoat Entrepreneurs Podcast, where she interviews medical and healthcare professionals building wealth and freedom beyond traditional careers. Victoria has been featured on stages, podcasts, and platforms such as The Marketer Show, CopyUp, Copywriting.org, The Flourish Federation, Young and Earning, etc. Outside of work, Victoria is happily married to her husband, Salvation Onyeje, with whom she shares the joy of raising two boys.

#50: Why You Struggle to be Consistent with Sending Emails and How to Fix it with Kay Peacey

In this episode, Kay Peacey breaks down what most business owners get wrong about email marketing—and what actually works today. From a real-life email mistake that was sent to 8,000 people (instead of 20 😭) to building a simple “content vault” system that removes the stress of consistency, this conversation is packed with honest insights and practical strategies. If email marketing has ever felt overwhelming, confusing, or just hard to keep up with, this episode will completely shift how you see it. INSIDE THIS EPISODE 1. How Kay Peacey got into email marketing (from math teacher to consultant) 2. The biggest email mistake she made and what it taught her 3. Why consistency feels so hard (and how to fix it) 4. The “Content Vault” system for stress-free email marketing 5. Why open rates don’t matter as much as you think 6. The future of email marketing in an AI-heavy world 7. How to build real human connection through email GUEST RESOURCES Guest: Kay Peacey Website: https://slickbusiness.co/begin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-peacey/ Link to Community: https://slickbusiness.co/group EPISODE TIMELINE ⏱️ [06:30] – Kay’s background & mission in email marketing [07:43] – How she got started with automation & consulting [12:12] – Open Rates confession: Her biggest email marketing mistake [16:25] – Why email consistency feels emotionally hard [24:00] – The “Content Vault” system explained [27:42] – Weekly content planning & strategy [32:57] – Step-by-step content workflow [38:20] – Capturing ideas quickly & simple content creation [43:30] – Why open rates are unreliable [44:27] – Metrics that actually matter (replies & actions [48:31] – The email marketing myths she busted [53:57] – AI’s impact on email marketing [01:01:19] – Why consistency is non-negotiable

#49: Inside Our Q1 Email Strategy: Data, Growth and Lessons Learnt (Q1 Email Marketing Report) with Dr. Sapphire

What really worked in Q1 email marketing and what didn’t? In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our email strategy, breaking down real data, performance insights, and the exact lessons shaping our next moves. Inside The Episode 1. Q1 email performance breakdown: subscribers, opens, clicks & campaigns 2. The ANCO framework: attract, nurture, convert, optimize explained 3. How International Women’s Day campaign drove the highest subscriber growth 4. Email strategies that boosted open rates and engagement 5. Why list cleaning improved performance and deliverability 6. Best-performing subject lines and content types revealed 7. Key lessons and experiments shaping Q2 email strategy Episode Timeline [01:13] – Introduction to Q1 email marketing report [02:01] – Email goals: building community & getting client [02:22] – Tools used + new MailerLite features [03:43] – Q1 data overview: subscribers, emails sent, open rates [04:47] – January performance: campaigns, open & click rates [05:20] – February performance: engagement trends & improvements [05:37] – March performance: highest engagement & growth [06:06] – Attract phase: campaigns that drove subscriber growth [08:08] – Nurture phase: emails that increased engagement [14:06] – List cleaning and its impact on performance [14:20] – Best-performing emails and subject lines [17:17] – Key challenges and missed opportunities [24:18] – Q2 strategy: experiments, improvements & next steps [25:00] – Bonus: Automations revamping and sending Emails intentionally Found value in this episode? Share it with a fellow entrepreneur who wants to master email marketing, and don’t forget to leave a review — your support helps us reach more business owners! 💛 Important Links Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayebanoabenwari/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sapphire_/ Courses: https://sapphirelearninghub.nestuge.com/ Services: https://sapphirelearninghub.com/services/ Gift 👇: Download These 12 Emails Free: https://sapphirelearninghub.com/services/