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How I’d Build My Email List From Scratch in 2025 - Without Social Media or Ads [Ep 198]

Kylie Kelly | Visibility Coach & Audience Growth Strategist Episode 198

This week I’m walking you through exactly how I’d grow my email list from scratch in 2025 - no social media, no paid ads, no burnout.

This is a step-by-step breakdown of what I’d ignore completely, what I’d focus on instead and the exact moves I’d make to build a powerful, engaged list from zero.

Spoiler: it’s not about doing more - it’s about doing what actually works.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why most “visibility hacks” are just busywork (and what I’d stop doing today)
  • The 3 strategic moves I’d focus on if I were starting from scratch
  • How to position a lead magnet that actually leads to paid offers
  • Why bundles, podcast guesting, and freebie swaps still work in 2025
  • The email approach I’d use to build connection from Day 1
  • How to build momentum without burning out

If you’ve been wondering how to grow without going viral, this is the strategy roadmap you’ve been craving!

Mentioned in the Episode:

Ep 182 – “The #1 Thing Your Lead Magnet Needs To Do (But Most Don’t)”
Ep 113 – “Harnessing the Power of Bundles - Why They Accelerate Your Email List Growth
Ep 151 – “How to Host Your Own Bundle”

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