Episode Summary: Amy Reid has cracked the reader-relationship code with her subscribers — and you better bet that I dug in when I got her on the Happy Subscribers podcast this week! As a baking recipe blogger, Amy has locked in on what her readers want, engaged with them 1:1 through email replies, and prioritizes email marketing as her favorite way to connect with her audience. (Dawwww! ❤️) In Fall of 2025, Amy didn't just launch a cookbook — she found out how truly engaged (and willing to spend their hard-earned money) her email community is. Her first pre-order email generated 300+ sales in 24 hours… all because she's been nurturing her list long before she asked for the sale (what she calls "the plea" 😂) Amy proves that strong relationships + thoughtful email strategy = real results. Not overnight. Not from a viral reel. But from genuine connection, built over time. Tune in to hear how she does it — and what you can borrow for your own email strategy. In this episode, you'll learn about: How her readers helped her find the vision (and topic) for writing her first cookbook What's in her welcome sequence that connects with new subscribers so deeply, so fast How she organized, assigned recipes, and got feedback from the 300 recipe testers on her email list The heartbreak of doing a cold subscriber clean-up (and whether it's worth it) How Amy's using AI to support her writing — while also keeping email personal by sharing anecdotes with her recipes Check out this episode's blog post   Connect with Amy:Instagram Scottish Bakes Cookbook Join Amy's Newsletter  Episode Resources: Duett Free Resources Join the Duett Newsletter Duett Services: Email Strategy Playbook - A fresh set of eyes and insight into your current email marketing The Duett Debut - Done for you email copywrting & automation setup  Ready, Set, EMAIL - Quick & custom email setup to grow and send your newsletter fast Book a FREE Discovery Call  Instagram @alleagrummert