*SALES EMAIL SUMMIT* Cassidy Tuttle – making yourself and a non-profit some extra dough
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
Release Date: 08/21/2025
friday affirmations: black friday sales
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
Black Friday is coming—and it’s time to get hyped! In this special affirmation-style episode, Liz helps you shift your mindset, shake off the guilt around selling, and step confidently into one of the biggest sales opportunities of the year. Whether you’re nervous about emailing your list more than usual or just need a boost of excitement, these affirmations will help you show up with energy, purpose, and permission to sell. Episode Highlights Why Black Friday deserves your excitement and energy The mindset shift from “I’m spamming” to “It’s my responsibility to sell” ...
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why funnels don’t work the way they used to
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
Funnels used to feel like magic—you’d write a few emails, automate the sequence, and boom, sales. But times (and subscribers) have changed. In this episode, Liz shares why the “set it and forget it” model doesn’t cut it anymore, what to do instead, and how to actually make funnels work for you—not against you. Episode Highlights Why Liz turned off her own funnel and focused on weekly newsletters instead The importance of knowing your audience and why your list is always evolving How “set it and forget it” funnels can make your business feel cold and outdated Why live...
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addressing the AI elephant in the room
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
In this thoughtful and transparent episode, Liz Wilcox — the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing — tackles the question everyone’s asking: how should small business owners use AI in their email marketing? Liz shares her honest experience experimenting with ChatGPT, why she believes AI shouldn’t replace your writing, and how to use it wisely — as a support tool, not a substitute for your voice. Episode Highlights Liz’s honest confession: she doesn’t use AI daily — her assistant Patricia uses it occasionally to write podcast descriptions or brainstorm topics. The story behind...
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writing emails that sell
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
Hey, friend! Liz Wilcox here (or, your friendly podcast note-taker for today), and this episode of The Email Sound Booth is a banger! We’re breaking down the real-deal secrets to writing sales emails that actually sell—and keep your subscribers hooked and clicking like wild. If you’ve ever worried about being “salesy” or just want to actually get your products moving, this episode is your new bestie. Shoutout to Connie for the inspo! Episode Highlights The real reason just pumping out sales emails isn’t enough—plus, what you actually need to build relationships that...
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get the maximum results from your email list by doing these four things!
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
Hey hey! It's Liz Wilcox and you're tuning in to The Email Sound Booth, Episode 166. If you’re anything like me (a card-carrying member of Procrastinators Anonymous), sometimes recording episodes feels like a full-on workout. But today I got tired of my own B.S. and hit record before my daughter got home. Because accountability, am I right? 💁♀️ This episode is a shout-out to my inbox BFF, Suz Brick (linked in the show notes, because she's awesome!). She kept asking a killer question: How do you actually make the MOST out of your existing email list? We’re talking:...
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friday affirmations: entrepreneurship got you feeling overwhelmed?
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
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infusing voice into email
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
After a five-month hiatus, Liz Wilcox — the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing — is back and diving into one of her most-requested topics: how to infuse your voice into your email marketing. Inspired by a question from listener Alyssa, a tarot reader and astrologer, Liz breaks down the simple (but not easy) process of developing a recognizable, confident voice in your emails — one that makes readers feel like they know you. Episode Highlights Liz’s reminder that mastering your voice takes a crazy amount of practice — just like getting comfortable on camera or behind a microphone. ...
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*SALES EMAIL SUMMIT* Lizzy Goddard –using audience feedback to make bank in affiliate commissions
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
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*SALES EMAIL SUMMIT* Melquea Smith– finding my first founding members
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
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*SALES EMAIL SUMMIT* Andréa Jones – getting personal to connect with your audience
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
Welcome back to the Sales Email Summit, fam! I'm Liz Wilcox (your email hype queen) and I'm joined by Andréa Jones, a marketing maven who’s all about keeping things simpler & smarter for busy folks like us. In this episode, Andrea spills the details on her most lucrative sales email from the past year, how a “Mama Olympics” moment sparked real results, and why imperfect action > endless tweaking. Plus, get the lowdown on a simple subject line that cracked open a ripple effect of sales and buzz. If you ever felt cringe about selling via email, this chat will have you ready to hit...
info_outlineWhat’s up, party people! Liz Wilcox here and we are back with another fuel-up-your-motivation episode of Sales Email Summit. This round, we’re hanging with Cassidy Tuttle of Succulents & Sunshine aka, the queen of teaching even plant serial killers how to keep succulents alive (no grow light, no problem). Cassidy shares the story behind her most interesting sales email of the year: a heartfelt, charitable collab for Mental Health Awareness Month featuring adorable “Snappy Pots” and all the good vibes. She dishes on what worked, what she’d do differently, and drops solid gold lessons on making your sales emails hit people right in the feels. If you ever wondered how to blend giving back, selling, and authentic connection, this ep is basically your playbook.
Episode Highlights
Purposeful Partnerships That Sell & Serve
Cassidy teamed up with a sister brand and nonprofit to launch a limited succulent bundle where every sale supported free therapy for adults. The bundle wasn’t just cute—it had a cause.
Storytelling Beats Stuff
Cassidy realized that while a good cause and a cute product combo are cool, weaving in your own story can supercharge connection and sales sometimes. Less features, more feelings, y’all!
It’s OK to be Real (and a Little Vulnerable)
The magic sauce? Cassidy’s honesty about her own mental health journey made her audience feel seen—and herself, a little nervous! She learned that even more authenticity could’ve been an even bigger win.
Key Takeaways
Features get eyes, but stories can open wallets (and hearts). If you want your sales emails to actually make sales and maybe, do some real-world good focus on sharing the meaning behind your offer and why you care. Get vulnerable, share the messy bits, and don’t be afraid to let your mission shine through. People want to buy from people who genuinely give a dang. Growth, goodness, and green thumbs await. Catch ya on the flip! 🌱💚
Links & Resources
Try ListGadget over at listgadget.com (Sponsor love! Make your email list fancy with polls, leaderboards, and all the things.)
Grab Cassidy's cheat sheet to learn how to tell if your succulent needs water (or not) and how to better care for it.
Grab the Steal These Sales Emails Pack: Get templates straight from the summit—including Cassidy’s charity email, ready to copy, paste, and make it rain for a cause!