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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 25 MIN

The most overlooked email funnel in online courses

from Master The Inbox · host Monica Badiu

What actually happens after someone buys your course?Not what your platform promises. Not what you hope happens, but what really happens once the payment goes through and the initial excitement fades.In this episode of Master the Inbox, we zoom in on one of the most overlooked — and most powerful — parts of selling online courses: the post-purchase email experience.Most course creators stop communicating after a single welcome email. This episode explains why that’s a costly mistake — and how thoughtful post-purchase emails can reduce refunds, improve engagement, build trust, and increase lifetime value over time.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why “access granted” is not the end of the selling conversationHow post-purchase emails shape buyer confidence and reduce remorseWhat consumer behavior tells us about motivation after a purchaseHow to use post-purchase flows for segmentation and customer insightThe real role post-purchase emails play in retention and repeat salesWe’ll also break down:What should actually be inside a post-purchase email flowHow to support buyers even if they never finish the courseWhy this matters even more if you offer guarantees or low-ticket productsIf you sell online courses and your post-purchase experience currently ends with a login email and silence, this episode will change how you think about customer experience — and selling — entirely.For more info about post purchase funnels check this article.Hi. And welcome.My name is Monica Badiu. I am a marketing consultant turned conversion copywriter and copy coach. I help online course creators and info product businesses sell more through persuasive, non-spammy, no fluff copywriting. I teach about copywriting, digital marketing, and conversion strategies tested in my businesses and with my clients. Other links: Get to know more about Monica Badiu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicabadiu Visit Monica’s website: https://www.monicabadiu.com Listen more Master the Inbox episodes: https://www.monicabadiu.com/master-the-inbox-podcast/ Get your Black Friday resources: https://www.monicabadiu.com/black-friday-resources/ Read Monica’s blogs: https://www.monicabadiu.com/blog Get your freebies: https://www.monicabadiu.com/freebie Get help with your copywriting by scheduling a free discovery call: https://www.monicabadiu.com/contact Learn more about running successful email promos:...

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