Feeling the summer slowdown in your business? You're not alone — but you don’t have to panic post or chase quick wins. In this solo episode, Rachel shares how she helps life-first business owners create sustainable, sales-driven strategies using email as the heart of their marketing ecosystem.

You’ll learn how to pivot with purpose (not panic), what it really means to humanize your marketing, and why putting your email list at the center of your strategy is the smartest way to create consistent income — even when your audience is quiet.

✨ In this episode:

• Why “panic posting” isn’t the move (and what to do instead)
• The email-first marketing shifts that keep sales flowing in slow seasons
• How to use automation and segmentation to deepen trust, not just increase clicks
• What to post on social (and why it’s not your full funnel anymore)
• The secret to building an aligned email list that actually converts

If you're craving sustainable systems and soulful strategy this summer, this episode is your go-to.

In this episode, we cover:

• 00:44 Why email is more powerful than ever in slow seasons
• 02:26 How to build trust through thoughtful, intentional marketing
• 04:43 The truth about using your email list vs. social media
• 06:39 How to stop treating your email list like a checkbox
• 08:19 Why human-first marketing is outperforming urgency tactics

Links and resources mentioned:

• Aligned Leads Formula: https://gal-agency.com/aligned

Meet Your Hosts

Jessica Walther is the founder and CEO of The Launch Collaborative and Sustainable Success Systems. As a launch strategist and systems consultant, Jess is dedicated to helping solo business owners and small-but-mighty teams build businesses that deliver both peace and profit. She specializes in creating sustainable growth strategies that align with her clients' values and lifestyles.

Rachel Lopez is the founder and CEO of Gal Marketing Agency, a boutique email marketing and strategy firm. With over a decade of experience, Rachel helps heart-driven entrepreneurs craft intentional marketing strategies that attract, nurture, and convert leads sustainably. Her human-first approach ensures that marketing efforts feel authentic and effective .

Together, Jess and Rachel blend systems, storytelling, and soulful strategy to help you grow a business that's deeply aligned with your life—not just your revenue goals.

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