Writing Emails that Make People Want to Buy | Privy

Written by Lauren Hall
Over the years, Ryan Lee has created a handful of ecommerce businesses that have generated seven figures a month in revenue.
In that time, he has absolutely mastered email.
While most brands focus entirely on the product, Ryan’s main goal is to make business more personal by building a connection that goes way beyond just the product.
I mean, just look at his latest email…
Not your average email from a brand, right?
So we asked for email submissions and Ryan gave some really actionable feedback any brand can use to make more money with email.
On this episode, you’ll learn:
- The shift you have to make to get better at copywriting.
- The power of getting personal with your messaging
- Why you need to think of yourself as a superhero when you’re writing emails.
- How to double your email revenue.
What to listen for:
- [3:59] What makes a good email?
- [6:05] Email #1 feedback.
- [8:01] Why you need to be careful about the number of CTAs in your emails.
- [11:07] Why you shouldn’t be using generic photos.
- [15:24] Email #2 feedback.
- [18:57] How to send emails that make sense to both your superfans and newer folks.
- [28:55] Email #3 feedback.
- [29:40] The benefits of using short, choppy copy.
- [34:41] Email #4 feedback.
- [37:23] Email #5 feedback.
- [40:35] Email #6 feedback.
- [43:34] How to pique people’s interest with a subject line.
- [45:16] How to sell a nonessential item in the middle of a pandemic.
- [47:03] How to write an email for your new subscribers.
- [48:49] How often Ryan sends emails to his customers.
Writen by Lauren Hall

Lauren is a Brand Marketing Associate at Privy. She's the brains behind all things content. When she's offline, she's obsessing over her Bernedoodle pup, Monster, and plotting ways to being a full-time Vermonter ASAP.
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