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Episode 33: The New Launch Strategy 2026 Demands: Be in the Room

Brenna McGowan discussing new launch strategy 2026 on the podcast

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Why Being “In the Room” Is the New Launch Strategy to Watch

If you’re planning a launch in 2026, it’s time to rethink your pre-launch strategy—and it starts with one simple but powerful shift:

Get people in the room with you.

Yes, email launches still can work (I’ve done them myself), but after coaching dozens of clients and watching the most successful ones hit their best numbers yet, I’ve noticed a clear trend:

📢 The people showing up live are the ones converting.


Why this matters now more than ever

We’re in a different buyer era. People are more skeptical, more selective, and less likely to convert from a sales page alone. The trust factor has changed—and so should our strategy.

It’s not just about being seen or heard. It’s about being experienced.

When someone gets to hear your tone, see how you think through a problem, or interact with you in real time—even briefly—that connection makes all the difference.

Here’s what’s working:

  • Live webinars or challenges – Even without a perfect script, showing up real and unscripted can drive major results (just ask my friend Gloria!).
  • Open houses – Invite your audience to experience your program space before they commit.

So what does this mean for you?

As you map out your next launch, ask yourself:

How can I let people experience me in real time?

The answer could be your biggest conversion booster this year.

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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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