Email marketing still works—but only if you treat it like a growth engine, not an afterthought.
In this episode, John Grimshaw breaks down the exact audit framework Smart Marketer uses inside its agency and mastermind to find revenue opportunities fast. After auditing multiple accounts, John highlights the patterns he sees again and again—and how you can fix them to make email a real profit center.
“Go in and see what's being done day to day. Are you getting forward progress, forward motion?” – John Grimshaw
You’ll learn the four-part framework, why list quality is more important than ever, and how to make your campaigns and flows work together—without gimmicks.
You Will Learn:The 4-part email audit we use with every client
Why 40–60% of your revenue should come from flows
A simple fix to improve deliverability and engagement
The #1 mistake brands make with offer strategy
How to turn campaigns into automations that print money
What to do if your email performance has flatlined
Want an audit like this for your brand? Contact the Smart Marketer Agency
00:45 – John Grimshaw: Why I’m fired up about this episode 01:35 – A shortcut audit for your business (and why it matters) 02:18 – The 4 audit categories: Monetization, Promotions, List Quality, Automation