#009: Why is having a continuously growing email list so important to both your business and your impact as a conservation visual storyteller? This is a really, really important question to be asking right now. Imagine that you're documenting a conservation issue that's near and dear to your heart. And a really time-sensitive problem pops up. Maybe there's a legal decision that's about to take place, or a critically important nonprofit is losing funding. And you know that if you could get 500 signatures on a petition, or 200 people to call their state representatives, or 100 people to donate $5 so that you can get out into the field with your camera to document what's happening ... that it would make a huge difference in turning the tide on your conservation issue.You might have tried putting call-outs like this on social media and gotten nothing but crickets back.Imagine if instead, you could put a call out and people actually saw the message, and took action. That's the power of a well-nurtured email list. And that's why I spend an entire episode walking you through step-by-step how to create, grow, and consistently connect with your email list. Even if you are an amateur photographer, or you’re barely getting started. Even if you’re a pro who primarily does assignment photography. Even if you don’t yet know why on earth you’d use a list or what on earth you’d email about…You absolutely need to be building an email list right now. I've even made you something extra special! Grab your free downloadable starter kit for creating your mailing list. This kit walks you through all the steps I cover in this episode, and is your key to a clear, actionable path for launching your ever so critical email list.JaymiH.com/9 Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at JaymiH.com/9 You'll LearnHow you can use an email list to make a bigger impact with your workThe 6 simple yet essential steps for starting, launching and growing your email listTools for attracting new people to your email listThe secret to batching your planning, writing and scheduling so you never feel like your list is a burdenTips for an engaging welcome email A bunch of ideas and inspiration for what to write to your subscribers Resources & Links MentionedConvertKit: Sign up through this affiliate link to unlock 100 subscribers for free.Never miss an episode by signing up at JaymiH.com/ImpactAre you subscribed to the podcast? If not, I’m excited to invite you to subscribe today. Not only do I unroll new episodes weekly, but I also add in a ton of bonus episodes (which you will likely miss out on if you aren't subscribed! Oh no!)