What’s up, Email Fam?! Liz Wilcox here, and today we’re spilling the tea on THE most underrated powerhouse for growing your email list: your network. That’s right—the people you know are your not-so-secret weapon, and I’m breaking down exactly why relationships are the hack you’ve been looking for. If you want that email list to grow with less hustle and way more ease, this one’s for you.

 Episode Highlights:

• The Magic of Instant Trust Transfer Borrow credibility from your biz besties! When someone shares you with their audience, you get instant trust points. (Think freebie swaps, JV webinars, and all that jazz.)

• Warm Leads On Tap Ditch cold pitching—networking gives you warm leads who are already looking for what you offer. Collaborate to connect with problem-aware folks who want your solutions.

• Opportunities You Can’t Google The best gigs come through connections, not search engines. From speaking spots to top-secret bundles and referral goldmines—your network unlocks them all.

• Faster Growth, Less Effort Forget grinding 24/7—one DM or collab can get you way further than hours of ads and endless Reels. Real talk!

• Momentum That Compounds Relationships are like email list investing—collab once, and it can keep paying off for literal years. More visibility, brand buzz, and surprise opportunities await (trust me).

• Special Announcement Heads up! We’ve got a List Building Challenge focused on networking and collabs coming up June 2-4, 2025. Mark your calendars, fam.

Remember, your network isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s THE move for next-level, sustainable email list growth. Keep meeting new people, collabing, and doing YOU. Don’t forget to check the show notes for details on the upcoming challenge, and as always: you’re awesome. See ya next episode, friend!

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