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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2025 · 11 MIN

178: Opt-ins, Freebies, and Lists, Oh My!

from Coach Business · host Caryn Gillen

"You don't own the socials. You serve at the pleasure of the platforms, and they could take it all away tomorrow, without any explanation, if they wanted to." Having an opt-in or a freebie AND a newsletter list is essential. When you encounter people (online or in person), you want to be able to say, "I've thought about you, and I've created something that makes your life easier. Here it is." This is one way we stay top of mind and people can find or refer you when they want/need to. Create the thing that helps your people and keep sharing it! *The only person who's going to be excited about your business (especially in the beginning) is you. Want to do this together? Creating an opt-in or a freebie is our theme for February in my membership group for coaches on their way to consistent 5K months. Learn more here >> caryngillen.com/comfortable-in-business ----- ** If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that subscribe button, like, and/or leave a comment. I appreciate each and every one! ** Prefer video (with closed captioning)? Head to YouTube: https://youtu.be/qRvPTfxGS-o ----- To learn more about me, Caryn Gillen, and the work that I do with high-integrity coaches and remarkable humans… Sign up for my weekly newsletter (https://caryngillen.activehosted.com/f/25) Connect with me on social (I’m @caryngillen in all the places) Or grab this free resource I made just for you! >> 5 Ways to Make Coaching Your Marketing: https://caryngillen.lpages.co/5ways/ You can also get strategic about bringing in more money with the ⁠How To Get More Clients Intensive⁠: https://caryngillen.com/intensive/ If you think I’m the coach for you, you’re probably right! Message me to connect and we can figure out together where you fit.

"You don't own the socials. You serve at the pleasure of the platforms, and they could take it all away tomorrow, without any explanation, if they wanted to." Having an opt-in or a freebie AND a newsletter list is essential. When you encounter people (online or in person), you want to be able to say, "I've thought about you, and I've created something that makes your life easier. Here it is." This is one way we stay top of mind and people can find or refer you when they want/need to. Create the thing that helps your people and keep sharing it! *The only person who's going to be excited about your business (especially in the beginning) is you. Want to do this together? Creating an opt-in or a freebie is our theme for February in my membership group for coaches on their way to consistent 5K months. Learn more here >> caryngillen.com/comfortable-in-business ----- ** If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that subscribe button, like, and/or leave a comment. I appreciate each and every one! ** Prefer video (with closed captioning)? Head to YouTube: https://youtu.be/qRvPTfxGS-o ----- To learn more about me, Caryn Gillen, and the work that I do with high-integrity coaches and remarkable humans… Sign up for my weekly newsletter (https://caryngillen.activehosted.com/f/25) Connect with me on social (I’m @caryngillen in all the places) Or grab this free resource I made just for you! >> 5 Ways to Make Coaching Your Marketing: https://caryngillen.lpages.co/5ways/ You can also get strategic about bringing in more money with the ⁠How To Get More Clients Intensive⁠: https://caryngillen.com/intensive/ If you think I’m the coach for you, you’re probably right! Message me to connect and we can figure out together where you fit.

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