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Your guide to building an engaged email list that generates consistent leads
Everybody tells coaches to start blogging. Write about your expertise, they say. Share your knowledge. Get found on Google. But with TikTok taking over, LinkedIn posts gaining huge reach, and podcasts pulling in millions of listeners, you might wonder if blogging is worth your time in 2025 and beyond.
Many coaches are turning away from blogging, choosing to focus on short-form content and video instead. Before committing hours of your week to writing blog posts, it makes sense to question if this old school marketing tactic still works – or if your time would be better spent elsewhere.
Social media keeps you visible, but email newsletters turn visibility into real client relationships. Each subscriber represents someone who’s actively chosen to hear from you – making your list a powerful asset for growing your coaching business.
Social platforms control who sees your content. Algorithms change, reach drops, and building a business on borrowed land gets riskier each year. Your email list belongs to you alone. These direct connections with interested prospects stay strong regardless of platform changes or social media trends.
Send an email today, and you’ll reach most of your subscribers. Post on social media, and you might reach 5% of your followers. This direct line to interested prospects makes email marketing uniquely valuable for coaches who want predictable ways to attract clients.
Email marketing brings exceptional ROI because sending emails costs nothing beyond your email service provider. Each person on your list has shown interest in your work by subscribing. When you make an offer, you’re talking to a warm audience who knows and trusts your expertise.
Numbers back this up. Email marketing averages a ~$40 return for every $1 spent. Compare this to paid ads or sponsored posts, where costs keep rising while results often drop. Your email list becomes a reliable source of qualified leads without ongoing ad spend.
Newsletters let you stay top of mind with hundreds or thousands of potential clients simultaneously. Each email builds familiarity and trust, sharing your ideas and showcasing your coaching approach. This consistent presence keeps you in consideration when someone needs your help.
Regular emails also create meaningful connections without demanding constant personal outreach. Your ideas, stories, and insights reach people when they’re ready to engage, building relationships that feel personal even at scale.
A healthy email list gives you control over your income. Need more clients? Send an email about your coaching spots opening up. Launching a new program? Your subscribers hear about it first. This predictable way to generate interest makes business planning much easier.
Your list also helps fill last-minute cancellations or launch new offerings quickly. Instead of hoping the right person sees your social post, you can reach interested prospects directly with your opportunity.
Building an email list takes time, but specific strategies speed up growth and engagement. Focus on these proven approaches to create a newsletter that consistently brings you quality leads and clients.
Start with a compelling reason to subscribe. Generic offers like “weekly tips” or “free updates” won’t cut it anymore. Place AI-powered lead magnet like Coachvox on key website pages – giving visitors 24/7 access to your expertise in exchange for their email address. This type of high-value lead magnet attracts serious prospects.
Create multiple entry points to your list. Add subscription options to your most popular blog posts. Place sign-up forms on your service pages. Include a newsletter invitation in your email signature. Check your website analytics to spot high-traffic pages, then optimize these for list building.
Your thank you page matters too. Once someone subscribes, show them what to expect. Share your best content immediately. Point them toward your social profiles. The first hour after someone joins your list often determines whether they’ll stay engaged long-term.
Pick a schedule you can maintain. Weekly emails work well for most coaches, but consistency matters more than frequency. Your subscribers should know when to expect your emails – this builds anticipation and increases open rates.
Choose a specific day and rough time for sending. Tuesday through Thursday mornings often see higher engagement rates. Test different times with your audience to find your sweet spot. Once you find what works, stick to it.
Match your writing schedule to your sending schedule. Block time in your calendar for writing emails, just like you schedule client calls. Having a regular writing slot helps maintain quality and prevents last-minute rushing.
Convert web visitors into leads
If you’re spending time growing your email list and writing compelling newsletters, what’s next? If you’re directing people to your website, are they going to convert? Check out these tips to convert more traffic from your coaching site.
Short form social posts can grab attention, but blogs give you space to showcase your full coaching approach. When someone spends 10 minutes reading your detailed guide on overcoming imposter syndrome or scaling their business, they get a real taste of how you think and teach.
Share stories from your coaching practice, breaking down the exact steps you used to help clients succeed. Write about challenges you’ve faced and overcome. This vulnerability and detail builds trust with readers in ways that short-form content never can, and some people still prefer consuming written content.
Add clear calls to action at the end of each post, giving engaged readers a natural next step to working with you.
Your subject line decides whether anyone reads your carefully crafted email. Spend as much time on your subject line as you do on the email content. Test different approaches – questions, statements, curiosity gaps – to see what resonates with your audience.
Keep subject lines short and specific. Avoid clickbait tactics that damage trust. “Three ways to scale your practice” beats “You won’t believe what happened next…” Your subscribers signed up for expertise, not entertainment.
Add urgency naturally when appropriate. “Last call for February spots” creates real urgency. “Don’t miss out!” feels manipulative and tired. Use power words that spark emotion without crossing into hype territory.
Write emails that respect your reader’s time. Open with a hook that pulls them in – a relevant story, a compelling question, or a thought-provoking statement. Keep paragraphs short, typically 2-3 sentences. Add white space to make scanning easy.
Break longer emails into clear sections with subheadings. Share one main idea per email rather than cramming in multiple topics. Link to your blog or resources for readers who want to dive deeper. Remember that many people read emails on phones – structure your content accordingly.
End each email with a clear next step. This might be booking a call, reading a related article, or simply replying with thoughts. Make these calls to action natural extensions of your content rather than awkward sales pitches tacked on at the end.
The majority of your emails should provide value, build trust, and share insights. No more than 20% should be promotional content. This ratio keeps subscribers engaged while giving you room to make offers.
When selling through email, focus on the transformation you provide. Share specific client success stories. Break down your unique approach. Help readers see exactly how working with you would change their situation. Use frameworks like Problem-Agitation-Solution (PAS) to structure your sales messages.
If you’re promoting a new product or launch, use a series of emails rather than trying to pack all your messaging into one. that means sending a problem-oriented first email, followed by the agitation. These messages will show how much you understand your audience’s situation. The next email presents your solution as the natural next step. Add genuine scarcity – like limited coaching spots or early-bird pricing – to encourage a decision.
Take your email game to the next level
Email newsletters are a must-use tool in a coach’s arsenal, but they’re only one form of email marketing. Another is an email nurture sequence. These are automated email series sent to new subscribers (after they’ve downloaded a lead magnet or spoken to your AI), specifically designed to move them along your sales funnel. Check out the linked articles!
Track metrics that impact your bottom line. Open rates show if your subject lines work. Click rates reveal which topics interest your audience most. Unsubscribe rates highlight potential problems with content or frequency.
Set up tracking for key actions like consultation bookings or program inquiries. Know which emails drive real business results. Use this data to refine your approach, doubling down on what works and adjusting what doesn’t.
Monitor trends over time rather than obsessing over individual email performance. Look for patterns in engagement. Which types of subject lines consistently perform well? What content sparks the most replies? When do your promotional emails convert best? Use these insights to guide your newsletter strategy.
Your mailing list is a powerful asset. The larger it is, the more valuable. The fresher it is, the more likely people are to engage. So invest in growing that list with a compelling lead magnet.
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Your email list becomes more valuable every week you maintain it. Start building this asset for your coaching business now, even if you begin small. Focus on attracting the right subscribers rather than chasing pure numbers.
Pick one lead magnet to offer this week. Set up a simple welcome sequence. Choose one day to send your newsletter consistently. Small steps compound into significant results when you stick with them.
The most successful coaches often point to their email list as a key driver of business growth. They made building that list a priority early on. The coaches struggling to find clients usually say they wish they’d started their newsletter sooner.
Think of your newsletter as a direct line to people who want to hear from you. These connections, nurtured properly, turn into clients, referrals, and opportunities. The time to start is now.
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