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Episode 4: The Pre-Launch Waitlist Mistake Most Entrepreneurs Make

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The Pre-Launch Waitlist Mistake Most Entrepreneurs Make 

In this episode, I’m diving into a spicy topic—why I don’t believe in a pre-launch waitlist for most.

A pre-launch waitlist might seem like a smart strategy, but I’ll show you why they often don’t convert the way we expect — and what you can do instead to warm up your buyers before the launch even starts.

Let’s rethink how we’re gathering interest and get strategic about starting conversations that actually lead to sales.

Here’s what you’ll uncover during this episode :

  • Why waitlists often don’t mean buyer intent
  • The psychology of perceived progress (and how it works against you)
  • The big problem with waitlists that most people don’t realize
  • What an interest list can do that a waitlist can’t
  • How one client sold 55% of their program months ahead of launch

Listen now to get the scoop on your revised “waitlist” strategy.


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Hi there! I'm Brenna McGowan.

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Before the Launch is where I say the things I usually reserve for private calls and DMs—because you deserve the real story behind what actually works when it comes to launches. 

I help entrepreneurs (like you) pre-sell offers, warm up buyers, and make selling feel a heck of a lot less stressful. 

This podcast helps you figure out what to say (and when to say it) so your audience is ready to buy before you ever open the cart.

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