904: Start Your Email List Here: High-Converting Opt-In Ideas That Actually Work

The Goal Digger Podcast

Jenna Kutcher | Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy & Marketing

Business, Marketing

4.8 • 12.3K Ratings

🗓️ 13 August 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

What if I told you that one simple piece of helpful content could totally change how people find you, connect with you, and eventually buy from you? In this episode, we’re getting really practical about email list building, and I’m sharing the exact steps to create a lead magnet; AKA: the simple, helpful entry point that not only grows your email list but actually attracts the right people into your business! I know email marketing can feel like a lot, but here’s the truth: your email list is one of the most valuable assets you can build. And creating your first (or next) opt-in doesn’t have to be hard. So today, I’m walking you through what to consider before you create a lead magnet, the different types of freebies that actually work, and how to start attracting the people who are most aligned with what you offer. And if you’re thinking, “This sounds great, but how do I actually set it all up?” then don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. We’re covering a LOT today, but if you want to go even deeper, I created a totally free mini-course that walks you through the entire process, step by step. Jump into the mini course right now at https://listbuildchallenge.com! Goal Digger Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ Goal Digger Show Notes: https://jennakutcherblog.com/email-list-opt-in-ideas-that-convert Thanks to our Goal Digger Sponsors: Sign up for your $1/month Shopify trial period at http://shopify.com/goaldigger. Find a co-host today at http://airbnb.com/host. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at http://greenlight.com/goaldigger! Save 30% on Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security at https://bitdefender.com/goaldigger and keep your business protected. Get 20% off our $25.00 Working Genius assessment at https://workinggenius.com with promo code GOALDIGGER. Reach the right professionals with LinkedIn Ads, used by over a billion professionals worldwide. Get your $100 credit at https://www.linkedin.com/goal!

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