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In this Expert Session, Paul covers several different list building techniques guaranteed to grow your list. Paul also covers different lead magnet options and engagement strategies to help turn readers into clients.

In this Expert Session, Kody Duncan exposes the overlooked shortcut to building your email list and driving revenue—without the overwhelm of becoming a marketing superstar or spending a fortune on ads.

In this Expert Session, discover Derek’s proven framework for quickly launching, optimizing, and sustaining ad campaigns that can grow your list (and even your list of buyers) on near autopilot.

In this Expert Session, digital strategist and author Tanya Joy Morgan uncovers the #1 misconception fiction authors have about list building—and the powerful shift that transforms your emails into an authentic extension of your writing.

In this Expert Session, John Tighe demystifies custom GPTs and reveals how experts and entrepreneurs can use them as irresistible lead magnets. Discover what custom GPTs really are, why they’re quickly becoming essential tools for list building.

In this Expert Session, Alexa covers how to use virtual summits to build your audience and establish expert positioning. Alexa also covers the best ways to use a summit to build your list, the importance of finding your niche, and the best lead magnets to use for your summit.

In this Expert Session, Shelby covers strategies right now that you can use to increase your audience. Shelby also mentions the social media platforms that work best to give you the best return on investment.

In this Expert Session, Lise covers how to utilize private podcasts to turn cold audiences into subscribers fast. If you want higher open rates, closer connections, and a fun, sustainable way to grow your list, this is the must-see session.

In this Expert Session, bestselling author and founder of StrategyTraining.com, Kris Safarova, reveals her 9-part storytelling framework that fuels her daily emails and keeps her audience loyal and engaged. Discover how to build a real relationship with your list—starting from email #1—and never run out of things to say. If writing to your list feels awkward, inconsistent, or overwhelming, this is the session you didn’t know you needed.

In this Expert Session, Alina Vincent shares the proven framework she’s used to grow a responsive list from scratch using short, high-impact challenges. You’ll learn why these mini-events are still one of the most powerful list-building tools online—and how to design one that attracts your ideal audience and primes them for what’s next. Whether you’re starting from zero or looking to scale faster, this session will give you the step-by-step to do it.

In this Expert Session, Eric exposes the hidden reason most authors struggle to sell books (hint: it’s not about your writing). Discover how he transformed his publishing and coaching business by simplifying tech, mastering lead magnets, and—most importantly—prioritizing true audience building before launch.

In this Expert Session, Marcy covers her keys to successful list building strategies including how to build your list through specific lead magnets, engagement strategies on how to connect with your audience, and leveraging calls to action to turn readers into clients.

Leads Not Likes: Finding an Approach that Works on Social Media for Sustained List Building
In this Expert Session, Jessie covers which social media sites work best to turn followers into subscribers. Jessie also covers how many chat works and the importance of using threads on both Instagram and X. In addition, Jessie covers the only call to action that she uses to build her list on social media.

In this Expert Session, Kevin Sanderson unveils the behind-the-scenes strategies of his Grow Marketing Blueprint—a system refined over dozens of virtual summits. You’ll learn why summits are more than revenue engines: they’re powerful tools for list growth, authentic connection, and partnership-building that most entrepreneurs overlook. Kevin will tease the key tactics for attracting your ideal audience, delivering high-value content without sleazy tactics, and building a business moat others simply can’t cross. Discover the real secret to sustainable online growth from someone who’s quietly done it—and see how you can apply the principles for your own digital success.

In this Expert Session, Ray covers how you can save a fortune and grow your author business with Pubfunnels. Building your author brand can be overwhelming with all the different products and services that you need ranging from a CRM like MailChimp, a scheduling program like Calendly, affiliate management with ThriveCart, a website builder like WordPress or Kajabi, a course management system like Teachable or Thinkific, a lead magnet and optin system like Leadpages, webinar management and virtual summits with Kartra, and AI programs like Chat GPT.
This process can be incredibly overwhelming, complicated to integrate, time intensive and very costly.
What if you could have a program that takes care of all these things for a fraction of the price?

In this Expert Session, Joshua covers how to write emails that sell in an AI world. Joshua also discusses the importance of writing emails to your list in your authentic voice and the pitfalls of having AI write your messages for you.

In this Expert Session, Karen covers how picture book authors can build their email lists. Karen also covers lead magnets examples, strategies to engage readers, and engagement strategies.

In this Expert Session, John Schumacher unveils his AI-powered “fast track” system that empowers coaches, consultants, and service professionals to create their core business assets—offer, sales presentation, and client avatar—in record time. Discover how John’s integrated AI workflow eliminates guesswork, accelerates execution, and helps you launch or optimize your business with confidence. If you want to see how the latest AI tools can transform your approach and results, this is the session to watch.

In this Expert Session, Lise Cartwright unveils her AI Book Buddy—an interactive tool that instantly upgrades any nonfiction book into a hands-on coaching companion. If you’re ready to make your book unforgettable and drive real results, this is the behind-the-scenes look you don’t want to miss.

In this Expert Session discover the “soda to your burger” secret for transforming your book into a true profit engine, learn the three key steps for course creation (including how AI makes it faster and easier than ever), and uncover the real reason perfectionism is killing your launch.

In this Expert Session find out how Ray’s unique formula transformed a 4-hour writing sprint into serious revenue and discover how you can replicate his method to amplify your authority, grow your list, and create clients who are pre-sold before they even call.

In this Expert Session, Ray Brehm reveals how authors and experts can instantly transform their existing books, talks, or content into powerful lead magnets that rapidly grow their email lists.


In this LBS 26 Expert Session, Ray & Paul recap LBS 26, cover next steps, and they have a special announcement for two upcoming live events that will be held over the next two weeks to help in your list building journey.



@ 2026 The List Building Summit is curated by Ray Brehm and Paul Brodie