304: How To Build An Email List Alongside Your Online Course

Today’s session features a coaching call about how to build an email list simultaneously with an online course. You’ve probably heard that social media is the best option for building an email list, but is it? There are pros and cons to consider. Join us as we discuss this topic that is relevant to many people. I hope it’s helpful for you!Our Featured Guest for today’s coaching call:Tami Zak, AMFTTami Zak was part of our first beta group for Online Course School last fall. Her practice is based in northern California, but she works virtually with clients from all over the state. To broaden her reach and the help she wants to offer couples, Tami launched her podcast, Marriage Breakdown, in 2021. Tami now faces the dilemma of developing her email list along with her online course, and she is overwhelmed with where and how to begin. You are invited to listen to the coaching call with Tami and Melvin!Affinity Couples CounselingMarriage Breakdown podcastYou’ll Learn:Tami’s online course idea to further develop her podcast topics and help couples communicate betterWhy an email list is important alongside an online courseWhy depending on social media alone to build a loyal following is not altogether sufficientHow Tami feels overwhelmed and intimidated about where to start and where to spend money to build an email listMelvin’s tip #1: “There isn’t one solution to building an email list, but it’s more about what aligns with your creative energy.”How to focus on building “your island” in the social media “ocean”How Tami uses her lead magnet on her podcast and website to help build her email list–and she’s ready to dive into social media to some degreeMelvin’s tip #2: “Think of offering your lead magnet as the beginning of a layering process to go from podcast, website, and then on to social media.”Why it’s overwhelming to dive into content creation and send out a newsletterMelvin’s tip #3: “Don’t feel obligated to send out too many newsletters; even once a month is OK when getting started. You can change things up at any time. “Why it’s important to be consistent at whatever stage of development you are inMelvin’s tip #4: “Think of how you can batch content with short tip videos to include in your newsletter.”Options in using podcast content for quotes, tips, etc. to use in a newsletter and on social mediaWhy Tami feels that her next steps will be around leveraging her content in a newsletterMentioned in this episode:Try Alma!Building and managing the practice you truly want can feel overwhelming. That’s why Alma is here—to help you create not just any practice, but your private practice. With Alma, you’ll get the tools and resources you need to navigate insurance with ease, connect with referrals that are the right fit for your style, and streamline those time-consuming administrative tasks. That means less time buried in the details and more time focused on delivering exceptional care to your clients. You support your clients. Alma supports you. Learn more at sellingthecouch.com/alma and get 2 months FREE—an exclusive offer for STC listeners.Sign up for the new online course workshop of a small launch to a $300K course at https://sellingthecouch.com/onlinecourseworkshopSign up for the new online course workshop of a small launch to a $300K course at https://sellingthecouch.com/onlinecourseworkshop