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Episode 7: Deciding to Launch After a Summit (Should you do it?)

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Deciding to Launch After a Summit (Should you do it?)

You’ve just wrapped up a summit, challenge, or bundle. Your list is growing. Your energy is high. The big question: Should you launch after a summit?

A friend recently asked me this exact question on Voxer, and I gave her the same answer I give clients: It depends.

Why This Matters

A launch after a summit only makes sense if the offer aligns and your audience is ready. A list-building summit? Great. But is it a conversion event? Maybe not.

Here’s what I want you to ask:

  1. Is your event a conversion or a list-building event?

    Some events are perfect for pitches. Others are better for nurturing relationships and growing your email list.
  2. Is your offer directly aligned?

    If the summit topic is adjacent to your offer your audience might need warming up. But if it’s directly aligned, launch right after a summit might make sense
  3. Do you need a pre-launch runway?

    If you’re selling a higher-ticket program or something that requires education, give people time to process and get curious.
  4. What feels good to you and your audience?

    Strategy isn’t just logic—it’s energy. Choose what feels aligned and sustainable.

If you’ve been wondering if you should launch after a summit, this episode on Before the Launch gives you the clarity to decide.

Want to see how this works in real time? Listen to the full episode and hear how I turned a story about a chilly hike in Yosemite into a warmer connection with my list in one of my pre-launch emails.


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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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