One of the worst feelings in the online space is hitting publish on a new sales page and hearing crickets. No mad rush of enrollments. No payment notifications. No one buying. Nada. Unfortunately, it happens all the time.  Yes, zero-sale launches are a rite of passage and a “fail-forward” moment for entrepreneurs to get better with their offers and messaging. But we’d like to skip to the good part where launches actually get people buzzing with excitement, grow an email list, and generate a surge of sales. So here’s how digital marketing assistants can help their clients avoid launch cricketville: Plan. No surprise to you, if you’ve listened to the first episode of this Launching Podcast Series, planning is crucial. (Check out #140  I talk about being a Launch Manager. The rest of the series is coming next!) Today’s guest, copywriter and pre-launch strategist, Brenna McGowan is here to help us make a solid, high-converting pre-launch plan. Listen for Brenna’s gems on: How long to plan your launch runway so it works The 3 biggest mistakes online business owners make when launching Why it’s crucial to attract the right, fit & ready buyer Her 4A framework to why prelaunches work so well How virtual digital marketing assistants can help in a client’s prelaunch   You’ll walk away convinced of the power of prelaunch and knowing where to start with your pre-launch content. It’s not easy, but the work will pay off. Listen and learn! Then be sure to download my new freebie Roadmap to Launch Manager: https://emilyreaganpr.com/roadmap    While you’re here hit subscribe so you don’t miss out on the next episode of this Launching Podcast Series. We’ll cover launch promotion, ads, prep-launch strategy and launch debrief.    Sponsored by Braden Drake’s Contract Vault. $30 gets you access to a solid client services agreement and everything you need to know about contracts to protect yourself and look professional.   Links Mentioned in this Show: Behind the Launch — a free mini audio summit with top marketing experts (including me!) will give you the behind-the-scenes of what’s working with launches NOW. Happening Jan 23-27. Brenna’s previous episode #72 Check out one of the quick tips that we used in my prelaunch: this one’s about Canva graphics   Connect with Guest Instagram: @brennamcgowanco  Website: https://brennamcgowan.co/  Her FB group: Behind the Launch Her Freebie: Prelaunch Plan Cheatsheet: https://brennamcgowan.co/    Connect with Emily: Facebook Community: Emily’s Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Instagram: @emilyreaganpr  Facebook: @emilyreaganpr 3 ways we can work together:  Get on the waitlist for the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. My signature course on digital marketing implementation will give you the confidence and teach you HOW to do the work that’s in demand and highly marketable. This is the secret weapon to getting booked out Got the skills but need help getting your digital marketing services business to take off? I’ve got an advanced tight-knit referral and networking community that can help and I would love for you to apply here for the Digital Marketing Workgroup. You’ll get the latest updates and trainings, networking opps and job leads from online business owners who are looking to hire digital marketing implementers and assistants. Looking for a fast way to get your foot in the door with up-to-date skills? Take my 2-hour Quickstart to Facebook Community Management workshop and learn how to help online business owners like course creators and membership site owners manage and engage their community    >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Marketing Tasks & Services