In this episode of the Boss Lady Social Podcast, I’m breaking down the exact strategy I’d use to get my next (or first) 500 email subscribers this month… and how to actually make money from your list while you grow it.

Because here’s the truth:

It’s not about having a big list… it’s about having an aligned one.

And email marketing is still the highest ROI channel in your business, hands down.

This episode is your email marketing strategy that actually works in 2026, whether you’re starting from zero or trying to turn your list into consistent income.

Inside this episode, I’m walking you through:

•  how to create lead magnets people actually want 
•  why most freebies don’t convert (and how to fix it) 
•  how to turn subscribers into paying clients 
•  the biggest mistake people make with their email list 
•  how to automate your entire funnel (so it runs without you) 
•  and the Threads strategy I’m using right now to grow FAST 

If you’ve been wondering how to grow your list, this is your step-by-step breakdown of 7 steps to grow your email list fast (beginner to 500 subscribers), without needing a huge audience.

If you’re relying only on Instagram or social media to grow your business…

Then you’re building on borrowed land.

This episode will help you start building something you actually own.

💌 Come hang out with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneydavini

⚙️ My favorite all-in-one email + funnel platform (the one I use): https://systeme.io/tr/2/161/13037202941/39837047/325064870c0df859c5aa03e153ba9edce39989e17

If this episode helped you, don’t forget to:
⭐ leave a review
📲 share it with a friend
📸 tag me on Instagram @courtneydavini so I can see you’re listening

Here’s to your next 500 email subscribers… and actually getting paid from your list 💸

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I recorded this after a day that didn’t go how I hoped it would… emotionally, personally, all of it. And instead of skipping this week, I decided to hit record anyway.

Because here’s the truth no one talks about enough:

You don’t need a perfect life to build a profitable business.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the real-life lessons that come up when you’re:

•  dealing with hard seasons 
•  navigating life while trying to grow something 
•  and figuring out how to keep showing up when you don’t feel your best 

We talk about:

•  honoring the season you’re in (even when it sucks) 
•  why slowing down might actually be the strategy 
•  how to show up when life feels heavy 
•  the truth about “overnight success” 
•  boundaries, burnout, and building something sustainable 
•  why doing it for love will always outperform doing it for money 
•  and why you cannot build a business in isolation 

This isn’t a “10 steps to make more money” episode.

This is the episode you listen to when you need to remember: you’re still allowed to build something beautiful… even when life feels messy.

If this one hits, come tell me on Instagram → @courtneydavini

And if you haven’t yet, leaving a review helps this podcast reach more women who need it.

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Here’s the truth most people are not saying:

•  You don’t need more content 
•  You need more conversations 

In this episode of Boss Lady Social, I break down how to get clients faster without posting more content, especially if you are a busy mom, service provider, or online business owner who is burnt out from constantly showing up online.

If I had to start my business over from scratch, no audience, no email list, no followers, I would not start with content.

I would start with conversations.

And in this episode, I walk you through exactly what that looks like in real life, and how you can start doing it this week.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

•  How to get clients faster without relying on social media growth 
•  Why posting more content is not the answer to low sales 
•  The real reason your content is not converting 
•  A 7-step networking strategy that actually leads to paying clients 
•  How to clearly explain what you do so people can refer you 
•  Why conversations convert faster than content 
•  How to turn everyday interactions into business opportunities 
•  The follow-up strategy most entrepreneurs skip, and how it costs them sales 
•  How to build trust faster through offline and real-life connection 

This episode is for you if:

•  You are a mom in business who feels overwhelmed by content creation 
•  You are posting consistently but not seeing sales 
•  You do not want to be on your phone all day 
•  You want real ROI marketing strategies, not “post more” advice 
•  You want to get clients faster without burning out 

The big takeaway:

You are not one viral post away from consistent income.

You are one conversation away from your next client.

Your homework:

•  Talk to 3 new people this week 
•  Get at least 1 contact (Instagram is the easiest) 
•  Follow up with at least 1 person 

No pitching required. Focus on connection.

Connection builds trust.
 Trust leads to sales.

Want help getting clients faster?

If your messaging is not converting, I can help.

I offer:

•  1:1 messaging audits 
•  Conversion strategy sessions 
•  Ongoing marketing support 

Send me a DM on Instagram (@courtneydavini) to learn more.

If you enjoyed this episode:

•  Follow or subscribe so you do not miss future episodes 
•  Leave a review (especially on Apple Podcasts) 
•  Share this with someone who is tired of content burnout 

My goal is simple:

To help more women make more money with smarter, simpler marketing.

And this is one of the fastest ways to do it.

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This episode is going to hit.

In this episode of Boss Lady Social, Courtney Sjoberg Davini breaks down 5 content creation mistakes that are quietly killing your online business sales, and what to do instead.

These are the things most people don’t realize they’re doing… but they’re the exact reason your content isn’t converting.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why using AI the wrong way is making your content sound like everyone else 
• How to get out of a content rut (without forcing yourself to “be creative”) 
• Why talking your content out loud will change everything 
• The hidden downside of following people in your niche 
• Why repeating your message is the key to building trust and making sales 
• How niching down one more level can unlock way more clarity and conversions 

🔥 The truth most people won’t tell you:

You don’t need more content.
You don’t need better hooks.
You don’t need to be more consistent.

You need to fix the way you’re thinking about content and sales.

Because in today’s trust economy, people aren’t buying from the most polished… they’re buying from the most clear, consistent, and real.

⚖️ My Go-To Online Business Attorney

Quick shoutout to my biz bestie and attorney, Natalie Puglisi.

If you’re running an online business and don’t have your contracts, legal protection, or backend set up properly… this is your sign.

She’s been in my corner for years, and she’s the person I trust when it comes to:

•  Contracts 
•  Client agreements 
•  Protecting your business 
•  And making sure you’re actually covered as you grow 

Here is her website, Hey Contract, I highly recommend having someone like her in your world.

🎯 If this is you…

•  “I feel like I’m posting but nothing is converting” 
•  “My content looks good but it’s not making money” 
•  “I don’t know what to say anymore” 
•  “I feel stuck / burnt out / in a rut” 

Then this episode is for you.

💬 Loved this episode?

If this gave you an “OH SH*T” moment:

•  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 
•  Share it with a friend 
•  Or send it to someone who’s stuck in a content rut 

It helps more women build businesses that actually make money 💸

Connect with me:

Instagram: @courtneydavini

If you want help turning your content into actual sales, my DMs are always open.

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In this episode of Boss Lady Social, Courtney Sjoberg Davini breaks down the most common email marketing mistakes she sees as a fractional CMO working with online business owners, coaches, and creatives.

Email marketing is NOT dead, but most people are using it wrong.

From inconsistent email schedules to poor subject lines to relying too heavily on social media, these mistakes are quietly killing your conversions.

The good news? Most of them are simple fixes that can dramatically increase your sales.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

•  Why email marketing still has the highest ROI in 2026 
•  The real difference between Instagram reach vs email reach 
•  How often you should actually be emailing your list 
•  Why only emailing during sales is hurting your business 
•  How many emails you should send during a launch 
•  Why cleaning your email list improves deliverability 
•  How segmentation and tagging increase conversions 
•  Why talking to “everyone” is lowering your engagement 
•  How to understand your email metrics (open rates, clicks, etc.) 
•  Why tracking your emails with UTM links matters 
•  How to write better subject lines that get opened 
•  Why plain text emails outperform overly designed emails 
•  How to use social media to grow your email list (not replace it) 

Resources & Links:

👉 Start building your email system here: https://bit.ly/4maO90M

👉 Follow Courtney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneydavini

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Because here’s the truth:

👉 You don’t need to post more

👉 You need a marketing system

In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually turns content into sales, and why so many entrepreneurs are stuck in “posting mode” instead of building something that converts.

We’re talking about:

• why posting alone doesn’t make you money
• the difference between content and strategy
• what a simple marketing system actually looks like
• how to start turning attention into leads and sales

If you’ve been showing up, doing everything “right,” and still not seeing results… you’re not crazy. You’re just missing the system behind it.

And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

🎧 Start here, then binge the rest:

Episode 3 → Why Posting on Social Media is NOT a Marketing Strategy

Episode 2 → Why Your Online Business Still Isn’t Making Real Money

Episode 1 → Where the Hell I’ve Been for Two Years

If this episode hit for you, come hang out with me on Instagram where I share more strategy, real talk, and behind-the-scenes of building a profitable online business:

👉 www.instagram.com/courtneydavini

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If you think posting more on Instagram, creating more Reels, or chasing more followers will automatically grow your business… this episode might change the way you look at marketing forever.

In this episode of Boss Lady Social, Courtney Davini explains why posting on social media is not actually a marketing strategy, and why so many entrepreneurs are stuck in what she calls “posting mode.”

Posting is only one small piece of a much bigger puzzle.

Real marketing strategy includes things like funnels, landing pages, email lists, trust building, and systems that turn attention into actual revenue.

Courtney shares the moment this lesson clicked for her while building The Hashtag Files, when she stopped just posting content and started using a free webinar to build trust with her audience. That shift helped her grow from $500/month to $10,000/month in just four months, and she never dipped below $10k/month for four years.

You’ll also learn why today’s trust economy means people need far more connection before buying, and why relying only on social media can slow your growth.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why posting content is not the same as having a marketing strategy
• The difference between a posting schedule and a real marketing plan
• Why we’re now living in a trust economy and what that means for online businesses
• Why people now need 27–40+ trust touchpoints before buying
• The real role social media should play in your marketing strategy
• Why building an email list, podcast, or long-form content builds trust faster
• How to create valuable freebies that naturally lead to sales
• Why focusing on one core offer for 6–12 months can transform your business

If you feel like you're constantly posting but your business still isn’t making the money you want, this episode will help you understand why.

Because posting creates attention…

But strategy creates revenue.

Connect with Courtney

Follow Courtney on social media:
Instagram, Threads, TikTok: @CourtneyDavini

Subscribe to Boss Lady Social and tune in every Tuesday for episodes about building profitable online businesses, creating marketing systems, and designing a business that supports your life.

Topics Covered in This Episode

online business strategy
social media marketing strategy
building trust online
email marketing for entrepreneurs
how to grow an online business
marketing systems for online business
trust economy marketing
make money with a small audience

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If you’ve ever laid in bed at night wondering…

“Should I just go get a real job?”

This episode is for you.

So many entrepreneurs, especially women and moms building online businesses, are working constantly. They’re posting on social media, trying new strategies, launching offers, and doing all the things.

But the money still isn’t where they want it to be.

In this episode, Courtney Davini breaks down one of the biggest reasons online businesses struggle to scale:

Most people don’t actually have a marketing plan.

They have a posting schedule.

Courtney shares what she sees happening behind the scenes with clients, why constantly pivoting can stall your growth, and how today’s trust economy has completely changed how people buy online.

She also explains why building trust now takes 27–40+ touchpoints, why social media alone is not a strategy, and how focusing on one clear system helped her turn a $35 product into a million-dollar business.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why posting on social media is not the same as having a marketing strategy
• The difference between working in your business and working on your business
• Why pivoting too quickly can confuse your audience and kill momentum
• How comparison to other entrepreneurs can sabotage your progress
• What a trust economy means for online businesses today
• Why building trust now takes 30–40+ touchpoints before someone buys
• The marketing system that helped scale The Hashtag Files to a million-dollar business
• Two key questions to ask if your business isn’t making the money you want

If you feel like you’re working really hard but your online business still isn’t making real money, this episode will help you understand what might actually be missing.

Because chances are…

You don’t need a new idea.

You need a real marketing system.

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If this episode resonated with you, make sure to subscribe to Boss Lady Social so you don’t miss upcoming episodes about building profitable online businesses, marketing systems, and creating a business that supports your life.

You can also connect with Courtney on Instagram:

www.instagram.com/courtneydavini

Topics covered in this episode:

online business strategy
marketing plan vs posting schedule
how to scale an online business
building trust online
entrepreneur marketing systems
make money with a small audience

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Two years ago I basically disappeared from the internet.

No new podcast episodes.
No big content pushes.
No constant marketing.

And if you knew my business before that, you probably wondered what the hell happened.

In this first episode of the Boss Lady Social Podcast relaunch, I’m sharing the real story behind why I stepped away from the online business world, what changed when I became a mom, and why I’m coming back now with a completely different perspective on building a business.

Because here’s the truth most people don’t say out loud:

Growing followers and posting content does not automatically build a profitable business.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why I stepped away from the internet for two years
• Why social media is NOT the business
• What actually makes an online business profitable
• Why I’m bringing this podcast back

If you’re an ambitious woman or mom building an online business and you feel like you’re doing everything but your business still isn’t scaling, this podcast is for you.

This show is about building a business that gives you time freedom, money freedom, and control over your life, not one that burns you out.

Welcome back to Boss Lady Social.

Let’s get into it.

P.S. let's be friends on Instagram www.instagram.com/courtneydavini 

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