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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 21 MIN

60: Why Your Email List Isn't Growing + My 4-Step Visibility Fix

from The Creative Bodega | Content Marketing and Instagram Growth for Solopreneurs · host Em Connors

Your Instagram is getting engagement, you're showing up consistently, but your email list? Crickets. If you've been wondering why your freebie isn't converting or why nobody seems to care about your newsletter, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the real reason your email list isn't growing from Instagram—and spoiler alert: it's probably not what you think. You'll learn exactly how often to promote your list (without being annoying), how to bridge the gap between your content and your email signup, and why your newsletter might be the quietest (and most underused) part of your business right now.*Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE.Things I cover inside this episode:Why helpful content doesn't automatically equal strategic content—and how to make your posts actually move people onto your listThe exact question I ask myself before every post to create a clear next step for my audienceHow to promote your newsletter or freebie every single week without sounding like a broken recordWhy your freebie might be too vague, too random, or completely disconnected from your offers (and how to fix it)How to sell the experience of being on your email list—not just the signup linkResources & Links mentioned in the episode:My Content Pillar Episode (Episode 12) - where I walk you through the exact exercise that helped me get crystal clear on what I want to be known forMy Content Trifecta Episode (Episode 16) - how I start with one podcast episode and repurpose it into my newsletter, Instagram posts, and stories5 Steps to Starting Your Email List (free resource) - perfect if you don't have a list yet or you're collecting emails but not nurturing themStart and Grow Your Email List (live program waitlist) - my signature email program for building an email list that actually convertsConnect with me:🫶🏼 Follow me on Instagram for daily insights🫶🏼 Join my 321 Create Newsletter for weekly content tips 🫶🏼 Check out The Content Coven MembershipBe sure to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" so you never miss an episode! 

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