*SALES EMAIL SUMMIT* Melquea Smith– finding my first founding members
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audience and why your list is always evolving How “set it and forget it” funnels can make your business feel cold and outdated Why live...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
Hey, y’all! Liz here, and oh boy, if you’ve been drowning in perfectionism or totally overthinking your business moves lately (🙋♀️ guilty as charged), this episode is so for you. Carve out five minutes, grab your favorite coffee (or let's be real, a glass of something bubbly if it’s been THAT week), and settle in. This one's designed to get you hyped for your weekend, feeling confident and totally refreshed about your business. Episode Highlights Affirmations Galore: Liz walks us through a lineup of Friday affirmations straight from her own entrepreneur...
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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
Alright, friends, welcome to another episode of the Sales Email Summit! We're joined by email-marketing brainiac Elizabeth Goddard aka Lizzy (but definitely NOT Liz) co-piloting this email geek-out session. In this episode, Lizzy breaks down the most interesting and *cha-ching!* lucrative sales email she’s sent in the past year. And spoiler: It’s not even for her own offer. We’re talking affiliate sales, magic subject lines, and proof that sometimes, flying by the seat of your pants TOTALLY works. If you want the real tea on what makes a sales email both profitable AND genuinely useful...
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*SALES EMAIL SUMMIT* Melquea Smith– finding my first founding members
The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
What’s up, Inbox Innovators?! This week on the Sales Email Summit, we chat with the radiant Melquea Smith, a children’s book illustrator on a mission to center black and brown kiddos in her clip art. From giggle-inducing subject lines to peeling back the curtain on a scrappy, real-life launch, this convo is for anyone who’s ever tried to sell something before it felt “ready.” (Hint: Done is always better than perfect, especially when you show up as YOU.) We talk creative launches, building “in public,” and leaning all the way into authenticity (even using that “eye-lips-eye”...
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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, Inbox Innovators?! This week on the Sales Email Summit, we chat with the radiant Melquea Smith, a children’s book illustrator on a mission to center black and brown kiddos in her clip art. From giggle-inducing subject lines to peeling back the curtain on a scrappy, real-life launch, this convo is for anyone who’s ever tried to sell something before it felt “ready.” (Hint: Done is always better than perfect, especially when you show up as YOU.) We talk creative launches, building “in public,” and leaning all the way into authenticity (even using that “eye-lips-eye” emoji combo in a subject line). Melquea gets super real about her journey: new membership, no fancy name, just raw impact and a big heart. Ready to get inspired to hit send on your next imperfect sales email? You're in the right place.
Episode Highlights
Subject Line Experimentation = Fun & Effective
Malkia dishes about her “For Your Eyes Only 👀👄👀” email, showing how letting personality shine can reignite your list—even if you can’t tie every sale to one email. (Liz, for the record, is totally stealing that subject line. #Trendsetter)
Founding Members without Perfection
Even without a slick name or shiny graphics, Malkia brought in SEVEN (!) founding members for her clip art membership. No shame in being scrappy—just serve real needs and be honest with your people.
The Power of Building with Your Audience
Instead of going all sage-on-the-stage, Malkia took calls with new members, learned what they craved, and let clarity emerge as she created. Selling isn’t just about money—it’s about communication and community (and, you know, learning nonstop as you go).
Key Takeaways
Don’t wait for perfection before you start selling or showing up for your email list. Your personality (even if it’s just “excessive” emoji use) and willingness to learn out loud will open more doors than a hyper-polished plan ever will. Listen to your people, let the process get messy, and just… hit SEND. Your future self will thank you 🥲
Links & Resources
Sponsor shoutout to List Gadget! Turn your email newsletters into interactive growth machines with polls, leaderboards, and more.
Get 3 free Illustrations from Melquea to use in your business today!
Grab the Steal These Sales Emails template pack- all the summit emails turned into templates you can swipe, tweak, and send for sales (including Melquea’s!):