Is your email list growing at a snail’s pace (or not at all)? If so, I can almost guarantee you’re making at least one of these four mistakes. And even worse? These mistakes are probably costing you more than just subscribers—they're costing you customers.

I’ve built an engaged email list of over 47,000 subscribers who reply to my emails, buy my products, and even refer my newsletter to others in their industry. And in today’s episode, I’m sharing exactly what’s stopping your email list from growing—plus how to fix it.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• Why no one is downloading your freebie (and how to create one that people actually want)
• How to find simple, low-effort email list growth opportunities that don’t involve PDFs, webinars, or complicated downloads
• The BIGGEST mistake I see when it comes to promoting your freebie (hint: you’re probably not talking about it enough)
• How to tap into referrals and share-ability to bring in more of the right subscribers with way less effort

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

• Pre-order my book, When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy: A Practical No-BS Guide to Successful Online Entrepreneurship
• The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Email List
• Join my weekly newsletter, Sam’s Sidebar
• How I Grew My Email List to 47K+ Subscribers

CONNECT:

• Sam on Instagram
• Sam on Facebook
• On Your Terms® on Instagram

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Can you believe quarter one is already over? If you’re like me, the first three months of the year flew by in a blur. But before we sprint into Q2, let’s take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect. Because if you want the next three months to be more productive, joyful, and successful, you need to know what worked—and what didn’t.

In this episode, I’m sharing the exact process I use in my multi-seven-figure online business to reflect on the past quarter and plan for the next one. Whether you’re celebrating big wins, wondering what happened to that one goal (whoops), or realizing you need a major shift, this episode will help you take stock, gain clarity, and set yourself up for success. Plus, I’ll walk you through how to use my free annual planning guide to make this process even easier!

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• How to properly reflect on the last quarter so you can make smarter decisions moving forward
• The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when planning their next quarter
• Why understanding the mechanism behind what worked (and what didn’t) is crucial for business growth
• The key questions you should ask yourself to assess your goals, progress, and overall business well-being
• A simple framework to set your Q2 goals (and actually achieve them)

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

• Pre-order my book, When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy: A Practical No-BS Guide to Successful Online Entrepreneurship
• Grab my Free Annual Planning Guide
• Watch this episode on YouTube

CONNECT:

• Sam on Instagram
• Sam on Facebook
• On Your Terms® on Instagram

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If working harder was the secret to success, every burned-out entrepreneur would be rolling in cash. But we both know that’s not how business works. If you feel like you're constantly grinding, spinning your wheels, and still not seeing the growth you want, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the biggest myths about hustle culture, why working more doesn’t equal more success, and what actually moves the needle in your business (without burning you out).

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• Why more work doesn’t always mean more success (and what actually does)
• The three biggest problems that come from overworking without a real strategy
• A smarter way to grow your business that doesn’t lead to burnout
• Why “toilet content” is keeping you stuck—and what to do instead
• The one content strategy that helped me scale my business while working less

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

RESOURCES:

• Pre-order my book, When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy: A Practical No-BS Guide to Successful Online Entrepreneurship
• Listen to Why Hitting Your Goals Won’t Make You Happy (But What Actually Will) [Happy Trap Series #1]
• Listen to The Business Advice That’s Keeping You Stuck (And What Actually Works) [Happy Trap Series #2]
• Listen to Why More Followers Won’t Fix Your Business—But This Will [Happy Trap Series #3]
• Join the Free Legal Workshop to learn how to get your business legally protected today!

CONNECT:

• Sam on Instagram
• Sam on Facebook
• On Your Terms® on Instagram

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