Wat I Learned from Saying “No” to a $100 Course (Even Though It Was a Good One)

Hi Reader,
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This week, I signed up for a lead magnet. (I don’t even remember what it was. Sound familiar?)

But the follow-up email caught my eye:
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➡️ A promise to improve your email nurture sequence for podcast listeners — and increase conversion from audience to clients.

I thought, Yes! That’s exactly what I need.
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Until I saw the format:

📹 16 video lessons.

My immediate reaction? I don’t have time for this.

Now, I get it. Good strategy takes time and energy. And this course was only $100 — a small price compared to hiring an agency.

But I’m in that awkward middle:
❌ Too small to hire an agency
❌ Too busy to binge-watch content

So despite being intrigued… I said No.​
And then I unsubscribed.

Was I the wrong client? Or was it the wrong delivery?

Maybe I’m not who he’s trying to attract.
Maybe his ideal client has more time than I do. And that’s totally fine.

But…
✨ What if I was the exact right client?​
✨ What if the offer was a small monthly membership instead — one challenge a month for podcasters to improve their email marketing?

If he did that, I would be interested again.

It reminded me of something I often coach on:

💡 If your ideal clients aren’t buying, it might not be your promise that needs fixing — it might be the way you’re delivering it.

Reflection Prompt for You:​
Where might your clients be saying no — not because they’re not interested, but because your offer doesn’t fit their bandwidth?
Or considering the economic instability right now — it doesn’t fit their budget.

📔 Consider:

  • Could your offer be broken into bite-sized wins?
  • Is your client navigating a season where less is more?

You don’t have to overhaul everything. But small shifts in delivery can make a big difference in impact.

Thanks for being part of this journey with me.
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Let’s keep building offers that respect our people’s time, energy, and insight.

In solidarity,
​Gail
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P.S.
This email isn’t directly about my upcoming Social Media in 30-minutes workshop, but I will show this technique of how to run with an idea and quickly make social media posts and a newsletter article. Sign up here to join live or get the recording. It’s a sliding scale of $10 for a subsidized rate to $40 for community supporters.

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