How I Gained Over 1,000 New Email Subscribers in One Month

As we step into May, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the growth happening behind the scenes — and one thing I’m especially excited about is what’s been happening with my email list.

In April alone, I welcomed over 1,000 new subscribers to my community. 💌

And no, it didn’t happen through flashy ads or nonstop posting. It happened through intentional, sustainable strategies — the same ones I love teaching heart-centered entrepreneurs like you.

Today, I’m pulling back the curtain to show you exactly what worked, and how you can use these strategies too.

Let’s dive in!

4 Main Ways I Gained New Email Subscribers

1. Leveraging Virtual Summits for Massive List Growth

If you’ve been around here for a while, you probably know how much I love hosting virtual summits. They’re one of my favorite ways to build real connections, share valuable knowledge, and (bonus!) grow my email list.

During the 5th annual Introvertpreneur Virtual Summit this April, 630 new subscribers signed up through the event!

Hosting a summit can sound overwhelming at first, but when you have the right systems and support in place, it becomes a powerful and energizing way to grow. If you’re curious about starting your own summit journey, you might love checking out:

• The Power of Virtual Summits and How to Find Speaking Opportunities
• Hosting a Virtual Summit: How to Plan a Profitable Event
• Summit in a Box — my absolute favorite, go-to resource for learning how to host a summit the sustainable, feel-good way.

If summits feel aligned for you, I can tell you from experience: it’s so worth it.

2. Growing Through Collaboration (Bundles, Summits, and Audio Events)

Another 200 subscribers found their way into my community through collaborations — including bundles, collaborative summits, and micro audio events.

Collaborations are such an introvert-friendly way to grow because they’re rooted in real connection. You’re getting introduced to new audiences in a warm, genuine way — no sales pressure needed.

If you’re thinking about diving into collaborations this year, here are a few resources that can help:

• Get Bundle Ready — prep your digital offers for bundles the easy way.
• Small But Mighty Summits — create tiny-but-powerful summits without the stress.
• Micro Audio Summit — a low-energy alternative to traditional summits that’s perfect if you don’t want to be on video!

Whether you’re hosting or participating, collaborations are one of the fastest ways to expand your reach without burning yourself out.

3. Long-Term Organic Growth: SEO, Pinterest, and Affiliates

Beyond events and collabs, a steady stream of new subscribers came from Google search, Pinterest, and affiliate partners.

This is why I’m such a big advocate for organic, evergreen marketing strategies. 📚
When you consistently create value-driven content (like blog posts, freebies, and resources), you’re planting seeds that keep growing for you — long after you hit “publish.”

If you’re ready to double down on organic growth, here are two amazing resources to check out:

• PinPerks — Pinterest can still be a powerhouse for evergreen traffic (without needing to be a designer).
• Blog Magic — my system for turning blog content into consistent audience and email list growth.

It’s all about building assets that work for you in the background — while you focus on what you do best.

4. Systems and Automations to Support Sustainable Growth

One thing that made handling this subscriber growth easy and stress-free? Automations.

From welcoming new subscribers to segmenting them based on their interests, having systems set up ahead of time made a world of difference.

If you’re thinking about setting up or upgrading your own backend workflows, these are absolute must-haves:

• Summit Automations — systems designed specifically for virtual summits.
• Prep for Summit Success — for getting all the behind-the-scenes details ready before your event or collaboration goes live.

Good systems aren’t just for “techy” people — they’re what help you show up fully for your community without feeling overwhelmed.

Final Thoughts: Growth That Feels Good (and Lasts)

The biggest lesson I’ve learned?
You don’t have to hustle endlessly or sacrifice your well-being to grow your email list and business.

With a focus on sustainable strategies, aligned collaborations, and evergreen marketing, you can create growth that feels exciting and fulfilling — not draining.

Whether you’re dreaming about hosting a summit, joining your first bundle, or creating a blog that attracts your ideal clients on autopilot… it’s 100% possible for you.

And I’m cheering for you every step of the way. 💛