🎧 New episode! Why Your Email List Isn't Converting


All sales should be as easy as shooting a quick email to your people...

But it turns out there's actually strategy involved!

I just released a new podcast episode breaking down
why email lists don’t convert (and what to fix).

Here’s the short version:

When we first start out, we're focused on getting subscribers…

but often we don't take time to build a clear path
from subscriber → to buyer.

So the list just sits there.

Or you send emails…
but you don't get any response.

And your list starts to feel more like a burdon than an asset.

After years of success with email marketing, I want to help you fix that!

In this episode, I walk through:

  • the simple mistake I see over and over
  • why more subscribers won’t fix it
  • and the 3-part system that actually works

🎧 You can listen here:
#118 - Why Your Email List Isn't Converting

And reminder!

If you’re having this problem (or you never even tried) and you're ready to actually fix this,

I’m teaching a live workshop TONIGHT where I’ll help you
set up a simple email system step-by-step.

You can join here:
REGISTER (it's free and I hate spam!)

→ Tuesday at 7pm ET OR
→ Wednesday at 10am ET

If you've held off on starting your list due to a lack of confidence that it will work, or if you're trying but your list isn’t converting yet, this will help you fix it.

See you there!

😍 Deborah

PS. 2026 stats are 36-to-1 ROI for email. Yes, still the most cost-effective and easiest way to convert. What are you waiting for?

LISTEN NOW:

EP. #118 - Why Your Email List Isn’t Converting (And the Simple Fix Most People Miss)

Deborah C. Smith, Business Coach, Marketing Strategist & Podcast Host

Hi, I'm Deborah, your go-to business coach for bespoke offer creation and simple technical solutions. I've been helping coaches, consultants and service providers monetize their expertise and and scale their online business operations for over a decade. In 2007, I built NYC's first ever mobile juice bar and grew that into a 7-figure citywide wellness and catering company. Our success was rooted in smart systems, strong relationships and understanding the power of sharing your story. I offer coaching as well as hands on technical support to move your business project from idea to income in a short amount of time. My work is for soloprenerus with a few years in business who are ready to invest in operations that align with their soul and easily scale. Please check out my podcast and join my list for weekly marketing tips and exclusive event invites!

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