The REAL Reason You Need an Email Mailing List

One day, while talking to a friend over coffee, I was trying to explain the significance of having an email list. She was considering starting a side hustle and I wanted to get across the main systems needed to create one in today’s competitive (and seemingly oversaturated) online world.

So I explained the importance of creating an affordable intro product.

She got that concept right away.

Next, I talked about setting up a segue service that both provides value and a more dynamic pricing model.

Nailed that explanation (if I do say so myself).

I then began to discuss the importance of setting up an email list and how to build one using content upgrades and opt-in freebies.

Crickets. Blank stare. *Looks to side and inhales breath*

Then she began to ask...

5 Lessons Learned from Launching My First Book

I remember graduating college and thinking that I’d never have to work so hard again in my life.

I believed that everything I did in college was to prove myself, and thus things would be easier once I officially entered “adult life”.

As I’m sure you’ve already figured out for yourself by now, LIFE DOES NOT WORK LIKE THAT. Especially if you own, or plan to start, your own business. If you’re ambitious and a natural hard worker (which I’m sure you are since you’re reading this post), this is our fate: Get inspired. Work hard. Deliver. Repeat.

Now that the initial book launch is officially over, I’ve been reflecting on what worked well and what didn’t. So today I’m sharing my top 5 lessons learned from the launch of my first book, The DIY Side Hustle Starter Guide.

Now sit back, relax, take some notes, and let’s dive in…