Episode 262

Double Your Income: Email Marketing & AI Strategies for Entrepreneurs With Cat Velverde

Published on: 25th February, 2025

In this dynamic episode of I Date Money, host Lisa Drennon sits down with Cat, founder of Profesh, to dive into the power of organic email marketing in a post-ad world. Discover how you can optimize your existing financials and email lists to scale your business without relying on endless paid ads. Whether you're an online entrepreneur or simply looking to multiply your money, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on leveraging AI, building trust with your audience, and creating sustainable revenue streams.

Key Takeaways

Organic Email Marketing Strategies: Learn how to build and nurture a high-quality email list with engaged, high-ROI contacts rather than chasing numbers.

Leveraging AI for Efficiency: Explore how AI can help craft compelling subject lines, generate creative hook statements, and streamline your content without replacing the human touch.

Wealth Activation in Action: Understand how optimizing your back-end financials in both your business and personal life can lead to exponential income growth.

Scaling Without More Launches: Discover the benefits of focusing on the money you already have versus continually investing in new client acquisition.

Real Talk on Digital Marketing: Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of digital marketing, including handling algorithm changes, Facebook disruptions, and the importance of owning your communication channels.

Guest Spotlight

Cat Valverde is a digital marketing expert with an MBA and over $5 million in direct client revenue. She helps Course creators, SaaS founders, agencies, and eComm brands thrive with pragmatic, cash-focused email marketing strategies, empowering teams and businesses to grow together.

Notable Quotes


“You have to be upfront and stand behind the value you provide—when you own your list, you own your success.”

“If you focus on the 10% of your most engaged audience, you can create tailored solutions that truly drive results.”

Join the Free Webinar: Visit: revamp.com to sign up for Cat’s webinar on mastering email marketing in the new digital era.

Connect with Cat here:

https://www.instagram.com/profeshhhhh/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cat_valverde_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catvalverde and https://www.linkedin.com/company/profeshh/


Episode Timestamps

0:00 – 0:50: Introduction and setting the stage

0:50 – 1:58: Kat introduces herself and her journey into email marketing

1:58 – 3:04: Discussion on the value of a curated, engaged email list

3:04 – 8:37: Deep dive into organic growth and overcoming marketing challenges

8:37 – 12:18: The importance of mindset, authenticity, and owning your list

12:1816:35: Balancing free strategies with monetization

16:3522:58: Navigating digital marketing challenges in an AI-driven world

22:5825:05: Final insights, guest contact info, and actionable takeaways

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