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After someone downloads your lead magnet, you cannot just cross your fingers and eyes and toes, and *hope* they magically decide to buy. In this episode, Allison breaks down exactly what to send next so your Nurture Sequence actually leads somewhere instead of becoming a random pile of “nice to have” emails. You’ll hear how to guide subscribers step by step, build real buyer readiness, and make your offer feel like the natural next move.  TAKEAWAYS: Your Nurture Sequence should bridge the gap between the lead magnet and the pitch, not leave subscribers hanging with content that feels good but goes nowhere.Each email should solve one pain point while naturally revealing the next one, so your audience keeps moving forward instead of stalling out.The Nurture Sequence is where you sell people on the ideas, methodology, and transformation behind your program before you ever ask them to buy.Simple, actionable content like templates or quick wins helps subscribers experience your process, trust your expertise, and start seeing results before they become clientsLINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Get access to the singular email (and a fill-in-the-blank template) that was directly responsible for selling over $80,000 worth of courses, memberships, and digital products in 2025 by clicking here. Watch the recordings of the Funnel Fix Sessions! Over the course of 3 sessions, Allison will help you to dig into your existing email funnel, understand where why it's not producing sales of your course or membership like it should be, and exactly what to fix to increase sales. Click here to get accesss. Haven't listened to Session 1 yet? Do that first! Click here to listen. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

If your email list is growing but your sales aren’t, your lead magnet might be the problem. And unfortunately, no amount of “better emails” will fix it. In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot when you’re attracting the wrong people (even if your opt-in is wildly popular) to your email funnel, and what to do instead to bring in buyers, not just subscribers. Because the truth is, your email funnel doesn’t sell when the wrong people are in it. TAKEAWAYS: Your email funnel isn’t broken, your lead magnet might be. If the wrong subscribers are entering into your email funnel, even the most strategic emails won’t sell.The size of the “gap” matters more than you think. The bigger the leap between where your subscriber is and where they need to be to buy, the harder it is to convert them into paying clients.More leads does not equal more sales. A viral or high-performing lead magnet can still attract completely unqualified subscribers to your email funnel.The best lead magnets are rooted in subscriber readiness. You need to meet people where they are and guide them to the next logical step, not overwhelm them.Your most powerful lead magnet is probably already inside your paid program. Pull out the piece that gets the biggest results and turn it into your entry point.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Get access to the singular email (and a fill-in-the-blank template) that was directly responsible for selling over $80,000 worth of courses, memberships, and digital products in 2025 by clicking here. Watch the recordings of the Funnel Fix Sessions! Over the course of 3 sessions, Allison will help you to dig into your existing email funnel, understand where why it's not producing sales of your course or membership like it should be, and exactly what to fix to increase sales. Click here to get accesss. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

What if your email funnel didn’t just tell your audience what you do, but actually pulled them into an experience they didn’t want to leave? In this Empire Exclusive episode, you’re getting a behind-the-scenes look at how Kristin Lawton turned her brand into an interactive, cocktail-inspired journey that gets people clicking (and buying). If your emails feel a little forgettable right now, this conversation will help you to see that your email funnel might not be broken, you just haven’t made it fun enough to engage with.  TAKEAWAYS: Your brand isn’t just your visuals, it’s every single touchpoint someone experiences, and your marketing should amplify that, not carry the entire weight.If you want people to buy from your emails, you have to train them to click first, and that means building interaction into your email funnel before ever pitching an offer.A “choose-your-own-adventure” style email funnel creates engagement by putting your subscriber in the driver’s seat, making your emails feel personal, immersive, and actually fun.Complex email funnels don’t require complicated tech—but they do require thoughtful mapping, small automations, and intentional tagging to create a customized experience.When your email funnel showcases your full ecosystem, you create awareness that leads to consistent, “out-of-nowhere” sales (aka the best kind). LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Take Kristin's What's Your Signature Brand Marketing Style Quiz to see her choose-your-own-adventure email funnel in action!  Follow Kristin on Instagram and send her a DM saying you listened to her interview If your email funnel is running but not bringing in consistent sales, a VIP Week is where we fix the strategy, write the emails, and get it working. Learn more by clicking here. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

If you’ve been side-eyeing your email funnel wondering why it’s not selling, this episode is your reality check (and your fix!). Allison is calling out the sneaky mistakes that make smart entrepreneurs think “email just doesn’t work", when really, their email funnel hasn’t even been given a fair shot. This episode shares simple shifts that you can make, that turn things around fast. Because your funnel isn’t broken, but it might be underperforming in ways you can absolutely fix. TAKEAWAYS: You’re not emailing enough, and that’s making you forgettable, not “less salesy.” Consistency builds trust, familiarity, and that all-important habit of opening and clicking your emails.Your email funnel might just need more volume. Without at least 100 people going through it, you don’t have enough data to make smart decisions rooted in certainty.Guessing is not strategy. Your funnel's data is literally telling you what’s wrong, you just have to look at open rates, clicks, and drop-off points before rewriting everything.The problem might not even be your emails. There are other things, outside of the email funnel, that contribute to low sales.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Get access to the singular email (and a fill-in-the-blank template) that was directly responsible for selling over $80,000 worth of courses, memberships, and digital products in 2025 by clicking here. Join the Funnel Fix Sessions! Over the course of 3 days, Allison will help you to dig into your existing email funnel, understand where why it's not producing sales like it should be, and exactly what to fix to increase sales. Click here to snag a seat. As mentioned in the episode, if you want to learn more about video inside Nurture Sequences, listen to episode 468. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

Is your email funnel truly "strategic"? In this Email Empire episode, Allison breaks down the difference between a random string of automated emails and a truly strategic email funnel that actually converts email subscribers into paying clients.  Because the truth is, most “Welcome Sequences” aren’t doing the job they should be doing. Listen in and you’ll learn how to build an email funnel that intentionally moves people from downloading your lead magnet to confidently saying yes to your offer. TAKEAWAYS: A true email funnel has one clear purpose: to close the gap between where your email subscriber is now and where they need to be to confidently buy your offer. Every email should move them one step closer to that decision.What most entrepreneurs call a “Welcome Sequence” should actually function as a Nurture Sequence that shifts beliefs, deepens understanding of the real problem, and positions you as the person who can help solve it.A strategic email funnel maps out the role of every email, from clarifying the problem to challenging current approaches to introducing your unique method. Nothing is random or filler.Your Email Pitch Sequence should speak to multiple buyer types, because people make purchasing decisions for different reasons. When you only send one or two sales emails, you’re likely only reaching a fraction of your potential buyers.The difference between email subscribers who disappear and email subscribers who become clients often comes down to one thing: whether your email funnel was intentionally designed to lead them toward a decision.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Get access to the singular email (and a fill-in-the-blank template) that was directly responsible for selling over $80,000 worth of courses, memberships, and digital products in 2025 by clicking here. VIP Week is my high-touch, done-for-you service where I audit your lead magnet, map your Nurture and Pitch Sequence, and write the emails that turn your email subscribers into excited buyers. Snag one of the 12 VIP Week spots available in 2026 by clicking here. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

If you’re wondering why your email subscribers read your emails but don’t actually click on anything, this episode might hit a little close to home (in the best way!). Allison breaks down why email clicks aren’t just a metric, they’re a behavior you need to train. Because if the first time you ask your audience to click is when you’re asking them to buy, you’re already behind. In this Email Empire episode, you’ll learn how to intentionally build a culture of clicking inside your email funnel so sales feel like the natural next step, not a big leap. TAKEAWAYS: Clicking isn’t just a performance metric, it’s a trust signal. Every time a subscriber clicks, they’re showing that they believe what you’re sharing is worth their time and attention.The first opportunity to train click behavior starts immediately on your lead magnet's thank you page. A strategic tripwire offer can introduce your audience to taking action right away by buying from you.Delivering your lead magnet through email (not just on the thank-you page) creates an early habit of opening and clicking in your emails.A strategic Email Nurture Sequence should send readers somewhere intentionally (like short face-to-camera videos on your website) to deepen trust and build engagement.When you consistently invite small clicks before your pitch sequence, buying becomes a continuation of an existing behavior instead of a brand-new ask.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Listen to episode 469, The Real Metric That Drives Email Sales, and episode 471, How to Improve Your Email Click Through Rate, to learn more about email click through rates. Want to learn how to strategically set up a tripwire on your lead magnet's thank you page? Check out Tripwires That Sell! If your emails are getting opened but not clicked, VIP Week is where we fix the strategy behind that, and fast! Snag one of the 12 VIP Week spots available in 2026 by clicking here. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

If your click through rate could use some love, this Email Empire Podcast episode will show you exactly what to do to bring that number up! Join Allison as she breaks down one of the most underutilized (and high-converting) sections of your emails, and why your clicks might be low simply because you’re not asking for them clearly or strategically enough.  TAKEAWAYS: Most people scroll straight to the PS before reading anything else, which means that space is prime real estate, not an afterthought. If your most important link isn’t there, you’re missing easy clicks.If your click-through rate is low, it’s likely not because your audience “isn’t interested”, it’s because you’re not strategically positioning your calls to action throughout the email.Diagnosing low clicks isn’t just about tweaking subject lines. It could be a lead magnet issue, nurture misalignment, weak offer positioning, or unclear calls to action.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Listen to episode 469, The Real Metric That Drives Email Sales, to learn more about email click through rates. Want to learn how to strategically set up your P.S. for clicks? Check out Profitable P.S.'s!  If your emails are getting opened but not clicked, VIP Week is where we fix the strategy behind that, and fast! Snag one of the 12 VIP Week spots available in 2026 by clicking here. Know you need email marketing support, but not sure what offer works best for you? Fill out this form, and Allison will be back in your inbox with a few options that fit you, your business, and your budget best. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

Ever feel like you’re stuck on the content treadmill, endlessly creating content, only to feed the social media algorithm. In this Empire Exclusive episode, Jana Osofsky reveals her Capsule Blog System: A high-converting, blog strategy that fuels her entire email marketing engine. In her interview, Jana walks you through how she turns 12–20 evergreen blog posts into repeatable, repurposable gold, and how her system fuels her email to guide subscribers toward sales, without treating nurture and sales like they're two entirely separate things. TAKEAWAYS: Evergreen blog content is the foundation of Jana’s email marketing strategy and she reuses it weekly to build trust and drive sales.Jana doesn't silo nurture and sales emails. Every email can do both, when written with intention.Jana sends 2–3 emails per week from her capsule blog library and isn’t afraid to email a lot during a launch (think: 8+ per day!).Specificity sells. Jana writes highly targeted emails to answer objections and speak directly to her audience’s pain points, often in series that are closely sent out one after another.Jana chalks her email success up to knowing what season of business you're in and aligning your CTAs to move your subscribers in that direction.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Sign up for Jana's High Level Hits email series Snag 1 of only 12 VIP Weeks in 2026. VIP Week is a high-touch, Monday–Monday intensive where we build your email funnel the right way — with strategy first, and sales baked in from the start.  Know you need email marketing support, but not sure what offer works best for you? Fill out this form, and Allison will be back in your inbox with a few options that fit you, your business, and your budget best. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

You’ve been obsessing over your email open rates, but they’re not the metric that actually makes you money. In this episode, Allison Hardy breaks down why your click rate is the real MVP of your email funnel, and how to improve it without rewriting every email you’ve ever sent. If your list isn’t clicking, they’re not buying...and that’s a problem you can’t afford to ignore.  TAKEAWAYS: Clicks—not opens—are what drive sales and signal positive engagement to email providers like Gmail.If you’re not training your email list to click early and often, asking them to click to buy later will fall flat.The PS section is prime real estate, don’t let it go to waste without a clickable link.Placing your link multiple times (including near the top) boosts the chances your reader will actually take action.How you invite the click matters just as much as where it goes—clarity, variety, and benefit-focused language are key.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Want to learn more about creating a culture of clicking in your email funnel? Listen to episode #468. Want to learn how to strategically set up your P.S. for clicks? Check out Profitable P.S.'s!  If your emails are getting opened but not clicked, VIP Week is where we fix the strategy behind that, and fast! Snag one of the 12 VIP Week spots available in 2026 by clicking here. Know you need email marketing support, but not sure what offer works best for you? Fill out this form, and Allison will be back in your inbox with a few options that fit you, your business, and your budget best. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

You know you're supposed to nurture your leads, but are you doing it in a way that actually builds trust fast?  In this Email Empire episode, Allison shares a high-converting (but often overlooked) strategy for making your Email Nurture Sequence feel more personal, more effective, and more like content your people actually want to consume...video! She breaks down the why and the how, so you can start using short, strategic videos to make real connections (without needing perfect lighting or a fancy camera).  TAKEAWAYS: Video accelerates trust by letting leads experience your voice, energy, and personality, something copy alone can’t always doEmbedding short (under 2-minute) videos in your nurture sequence helps you feel familiar before your pitch ever happensVideo fits right into your audience's habits, they're already used to consuming video content dailyVideo clicks train your leads to engage with your emails, so when you do pitch, clicking feels natural (+ expected)Pro tools like Descript can streamline the video process, especially its AI Eye Contact feature and captioning toolLINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Want to learn more about Email Nurture Sequences? Listen to episode #467. Ready to stop duct-taping your email funnel together? Snag one of the 12 VIP Week spots available in 2026 by clicking here. Know you need email marketing support, but not sure what offer works best for you? Fill out this form, and Allison will be back in your inbox with a few options that fit you, your business, and your budget best. Try out Descript, my favorite tool for face to camera video! Use this link and get 50% off for the first two months. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

You’ve got a lead magnet that people are downloading, but then...crickets? Let’s fix that! In this Email Empire episode Allison Hardy breaks down the real MVP of your email funnel: the nurture sequence. It’s not about fluff or filler, it’s about helping your email subscriber see their problem differently so they’re primed to buy before you ever pitch. If you’ve ever felt like your email funnel isn’t selling the way it should, this episode is your behind-the-scenes look at what’s missing, and how to fix it. TAKEAWAYS: A nurture sequence isn’t just a warm welcome, it’s a strategic series of emails designed to shift your lead’s mindset and get them ready to buy.Unlike a welcome sequence, your nurture sequence focuses on your subscriber’s pain points, assumptions, and logical next steps, not on you.The goal isn’t to sell immediately, but to reveal new layers of their problem so your offer becomes the clear solution.Allison shares two concrete examples (including her own $80K email template funnel) to show how well-crafted nurture sequences do the heavy lifting before the pitch even hits.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Snag 1 of only 12 VIP Weeks available in 2026. If your nurture sequence feels unclear, or you’re not sure what to say, what comes next, or how your emails are supposed to work together, this is exactly what we solve during a VIP Week. Click here to learn more. Know you need email marketing support, but not sure what offer works best for you? Fill out this form, and Allison will be back in your inbox with a few options that fit you, your business, and your budget best. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

What if AI could help you write better emails without making you sound like a robot?  In this Empire Exclusive episode, Allison Hardy chats with AI expert Kinsey Soderberg about how to use AI tools (like ChatGPT) in a way that actually amplifies your authenticity, without sacrificing your voice. Kinsey breaks down the exact ways she uses AI to boost email engagement, open rates, and connection with her audience, all while keeping things human-first, creative, and actually fun! If you're even a little AI-curious, but you don’t want to lose the human-ness in your emails, this episode’s going to blow your mind (and possibly overhaul your inbox strategy). TAKEAWAYS: You don’t have to choose between using AI and sounding like yourself. Kinsey shares how her “human-first” approach ensures every email reflects your voice, not ChatGPT’s.Kinsey’s “Quick Grab Prompts” are fun, swipeable prompts that she uses in her emails that skyrocket engagement and get your email list excited to hear from you.Kinsey reveals her sneaky-smart “Scrolly Box” trick for delivering long prompts without cluttering up your emails, and how ChatGPT helped her build it.Discover why “Catch the Latest” sections might just outshine the classic PS (!) and how short, punchy CTAs are outperforming wordy end-of-email pleas.Kinsey gives tactical tips to ditch the dreaded em-dash, beat the cliches, and make ChatGPT sound more you than you might on your own.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Hang out with Kinsey on Instagram Visit Kinsey on her website Want to learn how to host a Bundle that grows your email list with qualified buyers? Snag a spot in the upcoming Bundles That Don't Suck Masterclass. Snag 1 of only 12 VIP Days in 2026. Email subscribers nurtured with strategic emails spend 47% more than non-nurtured leads, which means you need an email funnel that does more than sit pretty. Let Allison build your entire email nurture and pitch sequence in just one day, packed with personality-driven, sales-focused emails designed to sell. Your email funnel will become your best-selling salesperson, on autopilot. Click here to claim your VIP Day before all 12 spots are gone! Know you need email marketing support, but not sure what offer works best for you? Fill out this form, and Allison will be back in your inbox with a few options that fit you, your business, and your budget best. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Email marketing would work…if I just had more people on my email list,” this episode is going to flip that belief on its head. Allison Hardy breaks down why a massive email list isn’t the secret to more sales, and why focusing on intentional growth matters way more than just watching your numbers go up. She shares her favorite email list-building strategy and explains how it can bring in the right people (the ones who actually buy) without burning you out in the process. TAKEAWAYS: A small email list isn't the problem, unintentional list growth is. Quality always beats quantity when it comes to building a profitable email list.Hosting Bundles is more than a lead genration strategy, it’s a way to control who joins your email list and why they’re the right fit for your offer.A successful Bundle follows three rules: (1) the topic filters your audience, (2) the contributors are aligned and strategic, and (3) the Bundle is the start of the journey, not the finish line.The Next Step Bundle brought in 1,193 new email subscribers and $3.5K in direct revenue, but the real win was the post-Bundle email funnel that consistently sellsLINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Want to learn how to host a Bundle that grows your email list with qualified buyers? Snag a spot in the upcoming Bundles That Don't Suck Masterclass. Snag 1 of only 12 VIP Days in 2026. Email subscribers nurtured with strategic emails spend 47% more than non-nurtured leads, which means you need an email funnel that does more than sit pretty. Let Allison build your entire email nurture and pitch sequence in just one day, packed with personality-driven, sales-focused emails designed to sell. Your email funnel will become your best-selling salesperson, on autopilot. Click here to claim your VIP Day before all 12 spots are gone! Know you need email marketing support, but not sure what offer works best for you? Fill out this form, and Allison will be back in your inbox with a few options that fit you, your business, and your budget best. CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

What if the tiny waitlist you're overlooking could outsell your massive email list? In this de-brief episode, Allison pulls back the curtain on her recent Black Friday launch, where 78% of sales came from just 106 people on a waitlist, not her full 11,000 subscriber list. Allison breaks down how qualified, pre-sold email subscribers did the heavy lifting before the cart even opened, and why that’s the real secret to conversions. TAKEAWAYS: A strong waitlist strategy can dramatically outperform a large, unqualified email list. Allison’s 106-person waitlist converted at 17%.Your sales emails don't need to do the convincing when the decision is already made during the waitlist phase.Timing and positioning beat urgency and pressure, every single time.The most important sales work happens before anyone ever clicks a “buy” button.Selling to fewer, more qualified people often creates more predictable and profitable results.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Want to watch the full waitlist strategy de-brief? Click here to access it. Want smarter emails without starting from scratch? The Email Marketing Trend Report is your no-fluff, $7/month guide to what’s actually working in real email funnels right now. Each month, you’ll get a bite-sized PDF delivered to your inbox with simple tweaks that help your emails sell more—without rewriting everything from the ground up. Snag your subscription right here. Snag 1 of only 12 VIP Days in 2026. Email subscribers nurtured with strategic emails spend 47% more than non-nurtured leads, which means you need an email funnel that does more than sit pretty. Let Allison build your entire email nurture and pitch sequence in just one day, packed with personality-driven, sales-focused emails designed to sell. Your email funnel will become your best-selling salesperson, on autopilot. Click here to claim your VIP Day before all 12 spots are gone! Know you need email marketing support, but not sure what offer works best for you? Fill out this form, and Allison will be back in your inbox with a few options that fit you, your business, and your budget best. CONNECT WITH ALLISON:  Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

Most email funnels are a hot mess of confusing automations, mismatched lead magnets, and pitch sequences that try to teach instead of sell. In this kickoff episode of the Email Empire Podcast, Allison Hardy is pulling back the curtain on exactly what makes an email funnel consistently sell, without relying on a single trending sound or Instagram Story. If you’ve ever wondered why your emaill funnel isn’t selling (or where to even begin building one), in this episode you’ll learn the three things that actually create sales in your email funnel, and the three things you’ve probably been told matter, but absolutely don’t. TAKEAWAYS: If your email funnel isn’t selling, the problem started before the pitch, and most likely, with your lead magnet.Your email nurture sequence isn’t fluff, it’s the most powerful sales tool in your entire email funnel when done right.Selling starts with safety. When your subscribers feel seen and supported, they’re far more likely to buy.Your email pitch sequence must speak to all 7 buyer types in your audience, and not a single one of them needs more education.If you want your email funnel to stop collecting dust and start making sales, it’s all about intentional structure, not last-minute copywriting.LINKS YOU MIGHT FIND HELPFUL:  Check out the blog post that accompanies this podcast episode for more details and resources. Snag 1 of only 12 VIP Days in 2026. Email subscribers nurtured with strategic emails spend 47% more than non-nurtured leads, which means you need an email funnel that does more than sit pretty. Let Allison build your entire email nurture and pitch sequence in just one day, packed with personality-driven, sales-focused emails designed to sell. Your email funnel will become your best-selling salesperson, on autopilot. Click here to claim your VIP Day before all 12 spots are gone! Know you need email marketing support, but not sure what offer works best for you? Fill out this form, and Allison will be back in your inbox with a few options that fit you, your business, and your budget best. CONNECT WITH ALLISON:  Follow Allison on Instagram DID YOU HAVE AN 'AH-HA MOMENT' WHILE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE? If you are ready to take action from listening to this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and help us reach new audiences by giving the podcast a rating and a review.  Music by: www.bensound.com License code: 8G1GJZZDCLKGU9NR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot