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“One thing at a time to build your email list”

Andrew Wilson

“The quickest way to do many things is to do one thing at a time.” - Christopher Westra

You might think that the best way to get things done is to multitask and work on many things simultaneously. But by juggling too many tasks, you’re well on your way to feeling overwhelmed and eventually burning out. This doesn’t do your business any good at all.



When you focus on working on just one thing at a time, you’re able to think deeper and be more creative, which results in a better-finished product. Use Starbucks as an example: they started with just one thing, coffee. They could focus on their one thing, and they grew an entire empire because of it.


If you want an email list full of subscribers, you need to focus on one thing: building your email list. When you invest your energy into your email list, you can convert subscribers into paying customers and build relationships with customers you may not have met any other way.

 

Prioritise, Prioritise, Prioritise

Before spending time on trendy marketing tactics, make growing your email subscriber list your top priority. Whether launching a new business or looking to grow your current one, a high-quality, relevant email list will help you achieve your goals. 


This might feel impossible when you have a massive list of high-priority tasks in your business. Still, with email marketing, you’ll put automated systems in place to attract potential clients consistently.

 

Get the Results You Desire

You can’t expect your business to grow if you aren’t taking advantage of email marketing. Think strategically about where you want your business to go and plan for that.


Start by identifying who your ideal customer is. Create an enticing free offer, and use that free offer to get people to join your email list. Seize the opportunity to market directly to your potential customers by creating and growing your email list. This is one surefire way to grow your business.

 

The Magic of Doing One Thing

When you focus solely on growing your email list, you are putting processes in place that will bring tremendous results for your business over time.


The beauty of email marketing is that it takes the same amount of time to create and send one email as it does to send 500 emails. It doesn’t take a lot of time to create your first series of emails. Email marketing has been proven to work time and time again, so invest the time needed to build a solid list.


Automating the process will save time, reach a larger audience, and build relationships with your subscribers.

 

How Are You Going to Make Growing Your Email List a Priority?

Avoid getting caught up in trying too many things at once. Focus solely on building your email list for now. Email marketing is an excellent way to stand out to your audience when you’re starting a business or trying to grow an existing one. Your subscribers are eager to receive your emails, and over time they will begin to see you as an expert in your field. Put time and energy into growing your list, and it will reap endless benefits for your business.


First Digital Studio can help you automate your email marketing, write engaging emails for you, and build your list with a range of digital marketing tactics.

Learn more about email marketing

About Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson is a Digital Marketing Strategist and CEO of First Digital Studio Ltd, based in Bicester and Banbury, Oxfordshire. Andrew has 20+ years of experience in ROI-driven digital marketing and web design for small businesses. Also a keen networker in Bicester and Oxfordshire, he's a community leader. His diverse roles, from Aston University to freelancing, underline his adaptability and results focus. Off-duty, he enjoys a cuppa or walks with his dogs.


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