How to Build and Grow Your Email List in 7 Steps (2025 Guide)

Legacy Building Mamas

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of starting an email list or wondered if it’s worth all the effort? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, I pull back the curtain on my email marketing journey—from the frustrating mistakes and late-night hustle to the small but meaningful wins that kept me motivated. Whether you’re new to email marketing or looking to grow your list, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you succeed.

You’ll learn:

• Why building an audience comes before creating a lead magnet.
• Why email marketing is crucial and a powerful tool for your business growth.
• The 7 essential steps to create, promote, and grow your email list authentically.
• The real, unfiltered story behind building a list and launching campaigns.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to email marketing and the misconceptions sold by “quick-fix” marketing courses.

03:05 My First Lead Magnet Fail

7:00 The Hustle to Build an Audience: Why your audience is your biggest asset—and how I started building mine through Facebook groups.

10:50 The 7 Steps to Email Marketing Success: Step-by-step breakdown: from creating lead magnets to launching your email campaign.

14:15 The Importance of providing Value first to build Trust, Credibility and patience in building relationships with your Audience

17:00 Hard Truths & Lessons Learned: Why consistency and promotion matter more than passive strategies.

20:00 Introducing the Indoctrination email sequence

22:45 Celebrating Success and Achievements from having an email list

25:30 The Next Steps for you to take Action!

If you’ve been putting off email marketing or feel stuck, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to get started today!

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