Email Marketing Made Simple – with Louise McGuill
Email marketing might just be the most powerful tool you’re not using properly.
In this episode, I’m joined by email strategist and inbox relationship builder Louise McGuill to explore how email can work hand-in-hand with LinkedIn to grow your business, build trust, and turn subscribers into superfans. If you’ve ever stared at a blank email draft thinking, “What do I even say?” – this one’s for you.
We dive into:
Why you need email alongside your social media strategy
How to write emails that people actually look forward to opening
The truth about newsletters (and why they’re not what you think)
What to send, how often to send it, and how not to annoy your list
What makes a great lead magnet—and why it must lead somewhere
The mindset shift that helps you embrace email without feeling “salesy”
Guest Introduction Louise McGuill – Email marketing specialist helping business owners simplify and humanise their email strategy. Louise supports clients with list growth, automations, and turning inbox conversations into meaningful business growth.
Key Discussion Points
The importance of owning your audience vs. relying on algorithms
How to create a regular email habit (even if you’ve got a tiny list)
What makes people actually open your emails
How frequency impacts visibility (hint: monthly isn’t enough)
Automations, lead magnets, landing pages—explained simply
Why sales messages don’t have to feel icky
Key Takeaways
Email isn’t about tech—it’s about trust
You don’t need a big list to get started
A strong lead magnet should solve a specific problem and lead to a paid offer
Aim for at least one email a week—12 emails a year won’t move the needle
Add subtle sales nudges to most emails (think PS, not pressure)
Emotion-led storytelling connects more than polished perfection
Guest Name: Louise McGuill
Email: louise@louisemcopy.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-mcguill-word-tamer/
Lead Magnet: 6 Steps to Email Success – https://subscribepage.io/hcIFmT
About Louise: Louise McGuill is an email copywriter, trainer, and teacher on a mission to simplify emails, lead magnets, and automations for small service-based business owners. With a background in education spanning 17 years—from class teacher to senior assistant head—Louise brings a natural gift for helping others grow in confidence and clarity.
She supports business owners who feel overwhelmed by email marketing by breaking it down into doable, effective steps. Her signature 12-week hybrid programme takes clients from email uncertainty to having:
A lead magnet that attracts and retains attention
An automation sequence that builds connection and drives action
A strong understanding of their ideal client
Louise's approach is all about removing the stress and confusion from email marketing and helping hardworking entrepreneurs build real relationships, rapport, and leads—on autopilot.
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