Hey there, solopreneur!

Is your email list growth moving at a snail's pace?

You're pouring your heart and soul into your content, but those subscriber numbers just ain’t converting.

And the few individuals who do join your list? They're about as engaged as a sloth on Xanax.

As you know, email lists are the lifeblood for most online businesses — as it’s where most of the sales and relationship-building takes place.

So there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing the “lifeblood of your business” all clotted up.

But what if I told you about a secret weapon that can have your dream customers flocking to your list in droves?

A tool so effective, it can transform even the coldest leads into avid fans, eagerly awaiting your next emails?

That tool, my friend, is the power of the humble email course.

Today, we're diving deep into the art and science of creating an email course so enticing, your ideal customers will be racing to sign up faster than a pack of hyenas at an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Get ready to uncover:

• The undeniable power of email courses for warming up your audience and setting the stage for substantial sales

• My "5-Day Email Course Creator" prompt that crafts a ready-to-launch course tailored to your niche

• Real-life case studies of how implementing an email course can send your list growth and revenue soaring

Let’s. Dive. In. 🤿

How I Gained 100K Followers in Under 3 Months

As someone who's built a thriving online business from scratch, I know firsthand how game-changing the right strategies can be.

After losing nearly everything in the FTX crypto collapse, I was determined to rebuild stronger than ever.

That's when I discovered the power of AI for content creation.

By leveraging AI tools and frameworks, I was able to:

• Create a week's worth of high-quality content in just 1 hour

• Skyrocket my audience growth to 100K followers in 65 days

• Generate content that authentically resonated with my ideal audience

The results were so transformative that I knew I had to share my strategies with fellow solopreneurs.

And so, The AI Audience Accelerator was born.

>>> Click here to learn how The AI Audience Accelerator can help you kickstart and grow a thriving online business.

Why Email Courses are the Ultimate Strategy for List-Building and Sales

Picture this scenario:

You're scrolling through Twitter (yes, I still call it Twitter over X) when a tweet captures your attention.

It promises to solve that persistent problem that's been plaguing you like a swarm of mosquitoes, and all you have to do is enter your email to access a free 5-day course.

Intrigued, you opt-in.

And over the next few days, you receive a series of emails packed with:

• Valuable insights

• Practical tips

• and a dash of personality that makes you feel like you're chatting with an old friend.

By the time you complete the course, you're not just armed with new knowledge and skills...

You're also completely enamored with the personal brand behind the emails.

You find yourself eagerly anticipating their next message, consuming their content voraciously, and when they finally present an offer?

You're reaching for your wallet faster than a politician reaching for a microphone.

That, my friend, is the allure of email courses.

But here's the real kicker:

Email courses are hands-down the most natural and effective way to funnel your subscribers towards your paid offers.

Think about it:

By the end of your course, your subscribers have experienced a taste of the incredible value you provide.

They've seen firsthand how your expertise can help them solve their problems and achieve their goals.

They're primed and ready for the next logical step: investing in your premium products or services.

Consider a ghostwriter who offers a free email course on "The 5 Secrets to Crafting a Magnetic Personal Brand."

Throughout the course, they share valuable tips and strategies for building a compelling online presence.

They illustrate the importance of storytelling, vulnerability, and consistency in attracting a devoted audience.

And then, in the final email, they extend an enticing invitation:

"If you've found value in this course and want to elevate your personal brand further, I'd be honored to help you share your story with the world. Click here to schedule a call and learn more about my bespoke ghostwriting services, designed to help you build an unforgettable online presence."

See how seamlessly that flows?

The email course provides immense standalone value while also setting the stage for the ghostwriter's premium offer.

Or take a business coach who offers a free email course on "5 Days to Streamline Your Business and Boost Your Bottom Line."

Throughout the course, they share actionable tips for automating repetitive tasks, optimizing processes, and focusing on high-impact activities.

They paint a vivid picture of the time and money subscribers could save by implementing these strategies (enough to finally take that dream vacation to Bora Bora).

And then, in the final email, they make an alluring offer:

"If you're ready to take your business to new heights and finally achieve the freedom and profitability you deserve, I invite you to join my signature 12-week coaching program. Click here to apply and discover how I can help you build a wildly successful business on your terms."

Again, the email course provides tremendous value in its own right while also whetting the subscriber's appetite for the coach's high-ticket offer.

That's the beauty of email courses:

They allow you to build trust, establish your expertise, and prime your audience for your paid offers in a way that feels natural, authentic, and genuinely helpful.

But crafting an email course that pushes all the right buttons is no simple task.

You need to know your audience inside and out, structure your content for maximum impact, and infuse every email with your unique brand voice and personality (don't be afraid to let your quirky side shine).

Fortunately, that's where AI comes to the rescue.

With a touch of creativity and the right prompts, you can generate a ready-to-launch email course in your niche faster than you can say "open rate."

And I'm about to walk you through the process, step by step.

The “5-Day Email Course Creator” Prompt

Feed your course topic into this prompt, and watch AI craft a mouthwatering 5-day email course that will leave your subscribers wanting more (and possibly naming their pets after you):

I want you to help me write a a 5-day email course for [TARGET AUDIENCE] to help them [ACHIEVE DESIRED OUTCOME].

The course topic is: [COURSE TOPIC]

For each of the 5 emails, please provide:

An attention-grabbing, curiosity-inducing subject line that makes people want to open faster than a kid on Christmas morning
A brief outline of the core content and lesson for that day, as well as a brief recap of what was covered the day before (obviously not applicable for Day 1)
3-5 key actionable strategies or techniques that subscribers can implement immediately
A cliffhanger or teaser to build anticipation for the next day's
email

Email 1 should set the stage for and outline each day of the course, generate excitement, and deliver a quick win or valuable insight that makes subscribers feel
like geniuses.

Emails 2-4 should each focus on one crucial strategy, technique, or mindset shift related to the topic, complete with clear examples and step-by-step guidance even a monkey could follow.

Email 5 should tie everything together, summarize the key takeaways, and lay out a clear roadmap for implementation. It should also include a soft pitch for my related paid offer: [PAID OFFER]

Each email should be written in a warm, conversational tone. 

Each email should be around 400-500 words.

Use storytelling, clear analogies, and relatable examples to make the content engaging and memorable.

The final CTA in each email should inspire readers to put the day's lesson into action and build anticipation for the next email in the series.

Never use exclamation points or emojis.

HOW TO USE THE [NAME] PROMPT:

1. Replace [TARGET AUDIENCE] with a specific description of your ideal subscriber, including their role, desires, and pain points.

   • Example: "Overworked solopreneurs struggling to leverage AI in their business."

2. Identify the [DESIRED OUTCOME] your email course will help them achieve.

   • Example: "Save hours per week by automating content creation and skyrocket sales with AI-powered marketing."

3. Input your specific [COURSE TOPIC]. By the way, if you can’t decide on a course topic, you can always ask AI to recommend some email course subjects based on your niche and target audience.

   • Example: "5 prompts to create content 10x faster and better."

4. Replace [PAID OFFER] with your relevant product or service.

   • Example: "The AI Audience Accelerator" — a course on how to leverage AI to grow 10x faster than the competition.”

Based on the example inputs I used above, here’s the output Claude gave me:

Pretty impressive, right?

Now, you might be thinking:

"But I'm not exactly a wordsmith. Won't this take ages to put together?"

Fear not, my friend. The heavy lifting is already done for you.

Once you have your AI-generated course outline, all that remains is to:

1. Flesh out the emails (which you can also delegate to your trusty AI sidekick)

2. Infuse your unique expertise and flair

3. Queue the course up in your email service provider (I like Beehiiv and ConvertKit best).

Before you know it, you'll have a list-building, sales-boosting powerhouse that runs on autopilot.

This edition turned out to be a monster, but hey, more value for you!

Now you've got the recipe to whip up an email course that'll have your subscribers warmed up to your brand and coming back for more like kids to a candy store.

These email courses are my secret sauce — they perfectly funnel my audience from X and LinkedIn onto my email list and upsell them on my paid product offerings.

So I know from firsthand experience it works, and if you use this prompt, it’ll work like a charm for you too :)

Keep diving,

Ole