The Email Growth Show | Email Marketing Tips for Women Coaches, Course Creators & Online Business Owners

<p>Are you frustrated with the endless grind of marketing your online business on social media and seeing minimal results for your efforts? Do you wish you could grow your email list in a way that feels good to you - and actually works - so you can start to make reliable revenue? Imagine having a business that’s not only easy and fun but also aligns with your life, allowing you to be the mother - and woman - you want to be…<br /><br />Welcome to The Email Growth Show - the podcast for ambitious female business owners who want to build an online business in integrity and alignment with their life - and they want to see results fast. <br /><br />Long gone are the days of putting a freebie on your website & waiting 5 years to build a large, engaged email list. Who wants to wait that long? Certainly not me - and that’s why we do things differently around here. <br /><br />Through valuable & honest conversations we dive deep into relationship-based strategies to help you grow your email list WITHOUT relying on social media or paid ads. Get ready to discover alternative options you didn't even know existed, to help you grow your email list and make money in a way that feels aligned with your values and vision.<br /><br />I’m your host, Kylie Kelly, a visibility and email marketing strategist, who’s passionate about ditching the social media hustle and doing things differently. Why? Because as a solopreneur & mum of two little boys, my time is limited and I need to make sure that I implement strategies that actually move the needle in my business. <br /><br />In the last 2 years, I’ve grown my own email list from zero to almost 10,000 subscribers through the very same strategies I teach here: summits, bundles, freebie swaps, podcast guesting and so much more! Now, I can send an email and make sales - and that’s what I want for you too. Together, we’ll uncover the secrets to building an email list full of your ideal clients that will drive your growth & success faster than you thought was possible. If you’re a coach, course creator, or online business owner looking to grow your email list & elevate your email marketing, this podcast is for you. <br /><br />You'll find answers to questions like:<br />- How can I grow my email list without social media?<br />- What should I send to my email list every week?<br />- How do I build trust with my email subscribers?<br />- How can I monetize my email list effectively?<br />- How do I write engaging email subject lines that boost open rates?<br />- How do I find potential partners to collaborate with?<br /><br />Tune in for actionable email marketing tips and simple strategies to grow your online business without getting frustrated or burnt out. With a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews, you will walk away feeling empowered, inspired and equipped with practical steps to build a thriving email list and make social media optional.<br /><br />Ready to ditch the overwhelm and start to actually grow that email list - and have fun at the same time? Hit play on the latest episode, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts  and share with a fellow entrepreneur! Oh and don’t forget to grab my must-have collaborations guide to get you started right away! <br /><br />🔗 Your  - <br />https://kyliekelly.com/guide</p>

How To Declutter Your Digital Space as a Business Owner with Tracey Hoth [Ep216]

Today I’m joined by professional organizer and life coach Tracy Hoth who helps people reclaim calm and clarity in their home, business, and digital world. With more than 16 years of organizing experience, Tracy applies her signature 5-step framework to everything from messy downloads to overloaded calendars - and she believes organization is about creating space to do your best work, not just making things look pretty. If you’re sick of cluttered files, chaotic Canva accounts, endl...

09-25
22:58

How to Be Seen by the Right People (& Turn Visibility Into Clients) [Ep 215]

Are you hustling to get visible… but still not booking the clients you actually want? In this episode, I’m breaking down why visibility alone doesn’t work and what to do instead so your efforts actually lead to conversions. From the biggest mistakes I see women making, to the three visibility audit questions I walk my clients through, to how to position your freebie or quiz so it naturally connects to your paid offers… this is a practical, no-BS guide to turning visibility into revenue. What ...

09-19
09:35

Trapped by Social Media? How to Grow Your Business Without Posting Every Day [Ep 214]

Do you ever feel like your entire business lives or dies by your last Instagram post? Like the algorithm is your moody business partner who never pulls their weight? Here’s the truth: you don’t have to post every single day to grow. In fact, the more you chase visibility on rented land, the more your business stays stuck. In this episode, I’m calling out the social media trap in 2025, why the old playbook is broken, and what actually works if you want a business that lasts. What You’ll Learn ...

09-11
14:35

How People Are Really Buying in 2025 (And Why Charging What You’re Worth Isn’t Enough) [Ep 213]

Still hanging onto the advice to “just charge what you’re worth”? Here’s the truth: in 2025, buyers don’t care what you’re worth if they don’t trust you’ll deliver. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why “charge what you’re worth” falls flat in today’s marketThe 3 things buyers actually look for before they investA real client story that proves clarity beats confidence every timeIf you’ve been raising your prices but still hearing crickets - this one’s for you. Ready to grow your audience wi...

09-04
09:29

How to Replace ALL Your Marketing With A Single Story with Kris Jones [Ep 212]

Today I’m joined by messaging expert and storytelling strategist Kris Jones, who shares how one powerful narrative - rooted in timeless storytelling structure - can transform your brand, boost your confidence, and radically increase conversions. Kris believes you don’t need 17 different stories or a flashy founder origin tale to attract aligned clients. You just need one clear, compelling story that positions your client as the hero and you as their trusted guide. What You’ll Learn in This Ep...

08-28
21:54

5 Shifts I'm Making to Scale Without Social Media in Q4 [Ep 211]

In this episode, I’m walking you through the 5 strategic shifts I’m making to scale without relying on social media in Q4 - and how you can do the same. We’re talking visibility that stacks, offers that don’t need reinventing, and the biggest Q4 traps I’ve seen (and fallen into myself). You’ll also get a taste of what we’ll be mapping out together at The Empire Expansion Event next month - my free two-day planning experience for six-figure women building their empires off social. So if ...

08-21
10:48

3 Ways to Monetise Your Email List That Aren’t Selling Your Own Offers [Ep 210]

Want to get an email in front of my audience? Click here for the details of my sponsored email spots → Think you need 50,000 subscribers before you can make money from your email list? Nope. Not even close. Whether you’ve got a few hundred subscribers or a few thousand, you can absolutely start charging for access to your audience right now - without selling your soul or spamming your list. In this episode, I’m covering: How I structure my own sponsored email offers (and what I charge)The “wi...

08-14
08:04

How I Got 135 Leads in 30 Days From One Quiz - Without Paid Ads [Ep 209]

Take the quiz I mention in this episode: What Visibility Strategy Matches Your Business Personality? Want to build your own quiz? Start your free trial with Try Interact - affiliate link! In this episode, I’m sharing why quiz funnels aren’t dead - you might just be doing them wrong. I'm diving into the exact strategy I used to create a quiz that brought in 135 leads in 30 days with an 86% conversion rate (without a single ad). I’m walking you through what worked, what I’d change, and how to ...

08-07
09:09

What 4 Days of Silence Taught Me About Business, Burnout & My Body [Ep 208]

In this episode, I’m sharing what really happened when I unplugged from my life, my clients, my business - and even my own voice - for four days of complete silence. No phone. No talking. No reading. Just me, my nervous system, and a whole lot of uncomfortable stillness. If you’ve been holding it all together with duct tape and to-do lists, or wondering why your strategy suddenly feels heavy or hollow, this episode is your gentle - but potent - permission slip to pause. To stop performing pro...

07-31
16:10

How to Use Simple Surveys to Finally Understand Your Ideal Client (& Sell More) with Nadine Nethery [Ep 207]

If you’ve ever launched something you knew your ideal client wanted - only to hear crickets, this episode is for you. I’m joined by customer experience strategist Nadine Nethery, who’s here to share how one simple survey can completely change the way you sell. We’re talking about the exact questions to ask, how to get honest answers, and why this is the secret to writing copy that makes your audience feel like you’re reading their mind. If you’re ready to stop guessing what your audience want...

07-24
27:03

Why Your Audience Isn’t Growing (And What to Do Instead) [Ep 206]

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on exactly why your email list might not be growing - even though you’re doing all the things. You’re collaborating, creating content, showing up on stories… and still hearing crickets? I promise, it’s not you but it is time to ditch outdated tactics and recalibrate what growth looks like in 2025. We’re in a different digital world now. Reels are saturated, trust is low, and your dream clients can spot a templated “value-packed” freebie from a mil...

07-17
13:37

How I'm Planning Q3 Without Burnout (and Still Growing My Email List) [Ep 205]

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on exactly how I’m planning Q3 inside my business - and spoiler alert: I’m not launching anything new. Instead, I’m focusing on doing fewer things, better. Because just because you can do more… doesn’t mean you should. After a big season of visibility (Inside the Inbox, turning 40, and launching a quiz funnel), I’m intentionally shifting gears. This quarter is all about conversion, consolidation, and rest - without taking my foot off the gas entir...

07-10
15:25

Fix Your Freebie: The Psychology of Lead Magnets That Convert with Jillian Leslie [Ep 204]

If you’ve ever created a freebie and wondered why no one’s signing up - this episode is your answer. I’m joined by OG blogger, tech founder, and host of the Blogger Genius podcast, Jillian Leslie, and we’re diving deep into the psychology behind lead magnets that actually convert. We unpack the 6 buying triggers that make people sign up (and buy), how to stop creating “nice to have” PDFs and start building must have offers, and what to do when your freebie just isn’t working. Whether your ema...

07-04
33:01

How I Personally Nurture New Subscribers & How You Can Too! [Ep 203]

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually matters after a big list growth moment - whether it’s a summit, bundle, podcast feature, or your own launch. Because here’s the truth: List growth isn’t the problem. It’s what you do next that matters. So if you’ve just had a wave of new subscribers join your world, this episode will walk you through the exact nurture strategy I use to turn fresh leads into warm, ready-to-buy humans. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The biggest ...

06-27
13:01

What If Pausing Isn’t Quitting... & Why It Might Be the Most Strategic Move You Can Make [Ep 202]

Today I’m peeling back the curtain on something we don’t talk about enough in online business... What if the answer isn’t to try harder… but to pause? If your last launch flopped, your content feels heavy, or you’ve been whispering “maybe I’m just not cut out for this” - this one’s for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why we don’t talk enough about the in-between seasons of business (& how they impact your mindset)What I learned from a client who swapped urgency for a Pause Plan - ...

06-20
08:48

How Allison Hardy Grew Her Email List from 4K to 10K Without Ads or Social [Ep 201]

In this episode, I’m joined by email marketing queen Allison Hardy for a behind-the-scenes look at how she grew her email list from 4,000 to over 10,000 subscribers - all by leaning into bundles, using my Bundle Like A Boss dashboard, and getting support inside The Email Growth Club. No ads. No burnout. No social media hamster wheel. Just one smart strategy, executed consistently - with massive results. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Allison ditched expensive ads for high-converting b...

06-12
16:51

What I Know For Sure After 200 Episodes - Email, Visibility & Building a Business That Actually Lasts [Ep 200]

This week marks a massive milestone - 200 episodes of The Email Growth Show 🎉 And I couldn’t let it pass without sitting down to reflect, rewind, and share what I wish I’d known back at episode one. From the lessons I learned the hard way to the advice I now give my clients inside The Email Growth Club and Headliner Mastermind - this one’s honest, unfiltered, and full of clarity for wherever you are in your business journey. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why "more content" is not the ans...

06-06
09:20

3 SEO Traffic Secrets Every Entrepreneur Needs to Grow Their Email List with Britt Reber [Ep 199]

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by SEO strategist and agency owner Britt Reber to uncover why SEO still deserves a seat at your marketing table - especially if you’re building your business without dancing on reels or throwing cash at ads. Britt breaks down her 3-part traffic system that’s helping online business owners show up on Google (without needing to spend 10+ hours a week geeking out over keywords). We’re talking simplified SEO, visibility that compounds, and the one tech tweak you...

05-30
20:24

How I’d Build My Email List From Scratch in 2025 - Without Social Media or Ads [Ep 198]

This week I’m walking you through exactly how I’d grow my email list from scratch in 2025 - no social media, no paid ads, no burnout. This is a step-by-step breakdown of what I’d ignore completely, what I’d focus on instead and the exact moves I’d make to build a powerful, engaged list from zero. Spoiler: it’s not about doing more - it’s about doing what actually works. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why most “visibility hacks” are just busywork (and what I’d stop doing today)The 3 strate...

05-22
13:40

You’re Not Lazy - You’re Just Building a Business That Doesn’t Fit [Ep197]

In this week’s mini episode, I’m throwing some loving truth your way: you’re not inconsistent, unmotivated, or broken - your business just might not be designed to fit you. Because here’s the thing: burnout doesn’t always come from doing too much. Sometimes it comes from doing too much of the wrong stuff - the “shoulds,” the noise, the strategies that look good on paper but feel like crap in practice. If you’ve been tired, stuck, or spiraling in self-doubt… this one’s for you. What You’ll Lea...

05-20
06:11

Tara Doridy

There's so much to learn when you're just starting a business. I listen to podcasts like this one and articles to keep my business growing. And I'm stuck on how to build a strong email list. Thought it was easier, to be honest. I've been reading up on how to create a professional email list that truly represents a brand, and https://flowium.com/blog/professional-email-address/ has been very helpful for that. Every little tip counts when you're working on development.

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