Podcast Summary: Episode - "3 Reasons I'm Hosting Ask Me Anything April"
Podcast Information:
- Title: The Email Sound Booth with Liz Wilcox
- Host/Author: Liz Wilcox
- Description: For online businesses that need to remix their email marketing efforts, and finally build an email list that makes them money and feels good to do it.
- Episode: 3 Reasons I'm Hosting Ask Me Anything April
- Release Date: April 8, 2025
Introduction to Ask Me Anything April
In Episode 117 of The Email Sound Booth, Liz Wilcox introduces her upcoming initiative, Ask Me Anything April. Scheduled throughout April 2025, Liz will host live sessions every Wednesday at 1 PM Eastern Time on YouTube, excluding the third Wednesday. These sessions are designed to engage her community directly, addressing various topics each week.
Notable Quote:
"Three reasons I'm hosting Ask Me Anything April."
— Liz Wilcox [00:00]
Structure and Themes of AMA April
Liz outlines the thematic structure of the AMA series, ensuring comprehensive coverage of key areas relevant to her audience:
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Week 1: List Building
- Focus on strategies to grow email lists.
- "We already did list building. It was two hours of questioning about list building." [00:50]
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Week 2: Email Marketing
- General questions pertaining to all aspects of email marketing.
- "Second week we are doing email marketing. Any general questions about email at all?" [01:10]
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Week 3: Memberships
- Insights into growing and managing memberships.
- "Third week we're going to talk about memberships, how I've grown my membership." [01:30]
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Week 4: Podcasting, YouTube, and Content Creation
- Discussing content strategies across various platforms.
- "Fourth week we'll talk about podcasting, YouTube and content creation." [01:50]
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Week 5: General Ask Me Anything
- An open forum for any questions, including personal inquiries.
- "Fifth week of April... it's going to be an open mic type of thing." [02:10]
Reason 1: Reconnecting with the Community
Liz expresses her deep desire to reconnect with her community, which she feels has waned over time. She draws parallels to her personal experiences, including her time on the TV show Survivor, which left her feeling emotionally and physically drained. This disconnection has impacted the growth rate of her email marketing membership.
Notable Quotes:
"I feel disconnected lately... I miss interacting with my community. I love interacting with my community." [02:50]
"The membership grew so fast... because I was connecting and interacting with the community." [03:10]
Reason 2: Demonstrating Commitment and Service to All
Liz aims to showcase her unwavering commitment and high level of service to both current members and potential newcomers. By hosting free AMA sessions, she wants non-members to experience her dedication firsthand, encouraging them to join her $9/month Email Marketing Membership (EMM).
Notable Quotes:
"I want to show people that aren't in email marketing membership... the level of service, the level of commitment, the level that I bring to the table." [04:00]
"I want to show up and show out for my people." [04:20]
Reason 3: Addressing Repeated Questions Publicly
Liz highlights the recurring nature of questions she receives, which often go unanswered due to their repetitive nature. By creating a public forum, she aims to address these common queries, making the information accessible to everyone and alleviating the burden of answering similar questions repeatedly.
Notable Quotes:
"I get hundreds of questions every single month... same questions over and over." [05:00]
"Putting them in a public forum in case you have the same questions, but you are just not asking them." [05:20]
Membership Benefits and Replay Access
While the AMA sessions are free and open to all, Liz ensures that those who might miss the live sessions can access the replays within 48 hours through the Email Marketing Membership. This approach balances accessibility with incentivizing membership, allowing continuous learning and engagement.
Notable Quotes:
"The replay will be available again for 48 hours and then Patricia's putting them inside email marketing membership." [06:00]
"You can just join for nine bucks if you miss the window there." [06:20]
Conclusion and Call to Action
Liz concludes the episode with an enthusiastic invitation to her listeners to participate in Ask Me Anything April. She reiterates her excitement about the upcoming sessions and encourages both members and non-members to engage, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from her expertise.
Notable Quotes:
"I really, really can't wait... ask me anything." [07:00]
"You are awesome. Get inside the membership. If that feels good to you, it's nine bucks a month... I'll see you at the Ask Me Anything Wednesday at 1:00." [07:30]
Final Thoughts:
In this episode, Liz Wilcox effectively communicates her motivations for hosting Ask Me Anything April, emphasizing community connection, service commitment, and the desire to address frequently asked questions openly. This initiative not only fosters deeper engagement with her audience but also serves as a gateway for potential members to experience the value of her Email Marketing Membership.
Join the Conversation:
- Live Sessions: Every Wednesday at 1 PM Eastern on YouTube.
- Membership: Access replays and exclusive content at LizWilcox.com for $9/month.
- Follow Liz Wilcox: Stay updated with her latest insights and offerings by subscribing to her podcast and joining her community.