List Growth 101 – Getting Your First 100 Email Subscribers

You’ve probably heard this a hundred times:

“You need an email list.”

And it’s true—your email list is one of the most valuable parts of your business. Unlike social media, it’s yours. It’s direct. It’s where the real sales happen.

But if you’re starting from zero (or close to it), building that list can feel overwhelming. Where do you find subscribers? What do you send them? How do you even ask people to join?

Let’s break it down. This post is all about how to get your first 100 email subscribers—without paid ads, complicated tech, or cringey tactics.