EMAIL ENGAGEMENT SUMMIT: Sandra De Freitas- training your list to open your emails now with AMAs

Episode Overview Check out how to make email easy and fun with our exclusive offer: listgadget.com/summit Don't forget--just for signing up for this event, you get access to over 100 free deals + discounts to grow your business! Check out our coupon book here (and steal the idea for your own if you like: https://canva.link/z54sljb9e1t4nox Hey party people! In this episode, Liz Wilcox sits down with the fabulous Sandra to spill the tea on increasing email engagement, without making things weird or spammy. If you've ever felt like you're shouting into a void with your email list, Sandra is here to rescue you with one super personable strategy: the impromptu "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session, dropped right into her subscribers' inboxes. Forget webinars and sleazy funnels—this one's all about building real connections and making your list actually look forward to your messages. Plus, there's talk about hockey, tech, and keeping it as chill as possible. Episode Highlights The Inbox AMA Hack Sandra describes how she triggered a surge in replies (and actual conversations!) by sending an AMA invite timed to when she literally had the house to herself. Giving people a tight window and club-house vibes made subscribers eager to respond and spill their burning questions 00:00:57. Keeping it Real, Not Salesy Instead of using the AMA to wedge in a hard pitch, Sandra went "no strings attached," which led to deeper connections even with folks who didn't buy right then. And hey, turns out some people just wanted to know about her wardrobe! Keeping it fun and judgment-free made the whole thing way less awkward 00:03:01. 5-Star Audience Experience Tips From setting time windows and clear expectations, to quick replies and prompts so people know it's okay to be casual and ask even the "weird" stuff, Sandra drops her step-by-step playbook so you can totally copy her process and get more out of your email list 00:04:44. Links / Resources Get the lowdown on Sandra's email vibes and join her list: https://go.engagedgroups.com/engagementlab/ Check out Sandra's email here: https://engagedgroups.kit.com/posts/ask-me-anything-tonight-just-hit-reply The handy-dandy email tool Liz Wilcox swears by: List Gadget https://canva.link/z54sljb9e1t4nox – Check out our coupon book here. Key Takeaway If you want your email list to actually engage with you, give them a reason to reply that feels real. A spontaneous AMA, well-timed, low-pressure, and focused on their needs, not just your sales goals, can create actual conversations, boost your open rates, and help you learn what your subscribers really care about. Keep it human, keep it fun, and don't be afraid to try new things, your list will love you for it. Transcripts can be found here.