Something Borrowed, Something New
The equivalent of renting Prada and owning it.
In 2025, your personal brand is one of the most valuable assets you own. But here’s the thing: owning your brand means owning your audience. That’s where I come in. Today, I’m going to help you launch or scale your personal brand with easy-to-follow, tactical strategies that work. Let’s get started.
1️⃣ The Difference Between Borrowed vs. Owned Audiences
Borrowed Audience:
This is your following on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn.
You don’t control it. Algorithm updates, account bans, or platform changes can wipe out years of work overnight.
Owned Audience:
This is your email list. You control it.
No middleman. No algorithm. Just direct access to people who care about what you offer.
🪩 "The average email open rate is 20–30%, while organic reach on social platforms can be as low as 5%. Which one would you bet on?"
2️⃣ Why Building an Email List Is a Non-Negotiable
Control: Your list, your rules. No algorithms deciding who sees your message.
Consistency: You reach your audience directly in their inbox—where they actually spend time.
Conversions: Email marketing consistently outperforms social media in ROI.
3️⃣ How to Build Your Email List (Fast)
Step 1: Create Irresistible Lead Magnets
A lead magnet is a free resource your audience wants, in exchange for their email. Some examples:
"5 Proven Strategies to 5X Your Productivity (PDF)"
“The 7-Step Blueprint to Launching a Profitable Side Hustle”
"10 Tools Every Marketer Needs to Scale"
Step 2: Set Up Funnels
Funnels automate the process of turning casual viewers into loyal subscribers:
Capture Attention: Share the lead magnet link everywhere—social bios, posts, ads, and stories.
Landing Page: Use a clean, compelling page to explain the lead magnet and collect emails.
Automate Follow-Ups: Set up email sequences to nurture subscribers, deliver value, and promote your offers.
Step 3: Drive Traffic to Your Lead Magnet
Post educational content on social media with a clear CTA to download the lead magnet.
Run targeted ads to your landing page.
Collaborate with influencers to share your resource.
4️⃣ Real-Life Example: The Funnel in Action
Here’s how it looks in practice:
You create a free “Side Hustle Starter Kit” for content creators.
A TikTok video showcasing the kit goes viral, with a CTA: “Download the free kit—link in bio.”
Visitors click the link, land on a page, and sign up with their email.
Your email sequence delivers the kit, followed by 3 emails sharing additional tips, and eventually a pitch for your paid course or coaching.
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Let’s get you noticed,
Emma 🪩🍒