Out-of-the-box Email Marketing Strategies Using Pest fix as a case studies.
With Rhianna Clavering
In this episode, Dr. Sapphire chats with Rhianna, an experienced B2B email strategist who’s redefining how brands approach email marketing—especially when it comes to abandoned cart sequences, sales conversion strategies, and crafting emails that actually get opened.
Whether you’re a founder, digital marketer, or copywriter looking to elevate your B2B email game, this episode is packed with unexpected strategies and insights you won’t want to miss.
A QUICK TREAT BEFORE THE GOOD STUFF👇
Here's the link to register for Lead Magnet In A Week (July 14th - 20th)
The 7-Day Free Challenge, where you finally create your lead magnet so you can start your email list this year, NOT next!
Link: https://lmiaw.sendpulse.website/
GUEST RESOURCES
👤 Guest: Rhianna Clavering
🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhianna-clavering?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
LISTEN OUT FOR
✅ Her unique approach to writing to-do lists (it’s not what you think!)
✅ Rhianna’s unexpected journey into email and digital marketing
✅ Whether she automated the abandoned cart sequence and how it performed
✅ Her creative angle for writing abandoned cart emails that convert
✅ What she believes is the best time to send emails (and why it’s not one-size-fits-all)
✅ Her honest response to those who believe “email marketing is dead”
ABOUT GUEST
Rhianna Clavering built her marketing career from the ground up through a degree apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with big-picture thinking. Over the past five years, she’s worked across industries like music, luxury events and even pest control, always finding creative ways to drive results and bring bold ideas to life.
For Rhianna, marketing is about more than campaigns and KPIs. It’s about curiosity, momentum and not being afraid to hear the word no. She’s passionate about showing young marketers that you don’t need to wait for permission or follow the textbook route. Some of the biggest wins come from backing yourself, sharing your ideas and being willing to go first.
⏰EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
🎯 Ready to go from stale B2B emails to high-performing, conversation-starting messages? Let’s go!
⏰ 12:33 – Introduction to PestFix: The B2B brand Rhianna worked on.
⏰ 14:11 – The goal behind setting up an abandoned cart sequence and her approach to making it work
⏰ 15:22 – How the abandoned cart system was built and automated for better conversions
⏰ 24:03 – HTML vs. plain text: Which format performed best in her experience?
⏰ 42:04 – Open Rate Confession: A surprising campaign moment that didn’t go as planned
⏰ 46:08 – 3 proven psychological triggers that make people open emails
⏰ 50:03 – Busted: 3 big myths people still believe about email marketing
⏰ 54:44 – Rhianna’s final advice for anyone rethinking their email marketing strategy
CONNECT WITH HOST;
Hi, I’m Dr. Sapphire (Ayebanoa Sapphire Benwari) and I’m always excited to help you start and grow your list with my team. My goal is to help you build community, conversations and conversions all through email marketing.
Work With Me: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mjZ8unuvtyus?
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sapphirelearninghub/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayebanoabenwari/
Online Email Marketing School🎓 -
I believe anyone including you can master email copywriting and marketing and get paid to offer it as a service to local and foreign clients.
In our online school, we use the PIE framework to ensure you get practical implementation and experience. You see confidence and skill comes from doing. And in here’ that’s how we roll.
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sapphirelearninghub
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sapphirelea
rninghub
Store - https://sapphirelearninghub.nestuge.com/
Community -
Hey marketers! Looking for fresh ways to engage your audience? Have you tapped into the hidden gem in your inbox? While TikTok and influencers dazzle, an old-school strategy still shines, building real connections and boosting sales with a personal touch. I’ve been exploring this game-changer for 2025 and wanted to share!
Whether launching a product, tweaking a service, or deepening customer ties, types of email marketing could be your ace. Imagine sending a personalized email—easy to create, full of cheer—sharing brand news, announcements, or offers. It’s perfect for grand openings, service launches, or anniversaries, fitting any business size. Here are 10 standout types:
Welcome Emails: High open rates, like a Starbucks welcome with new blends or offers—a great type of email marketing!
Newsletters: Weekly/bi-weekly updates, e.g., book release teasers, fostering community.
Promotional Emails: Hype sales with “Launch Alert” coupons.
Re-engagement Emails: “We’ve missed you” notes to win back inactive users.
Survey Emails: Gather feedback with “How can we enhance your experience?”
Dedicated Emails: Focus on a “Flash Sale” for quick responses.
Reminder Emails: Nudge about carts with “Hey, finish your cart!”
Transactional Emails: Confirm purchases (e.g., laptop) with case links.
Anniversary Emails: Reward loyalty at milestones.
Seasonal Emails: Holiday promos for Christmas or Black Friday.
Use the 5 T’s: Tease with subject lines, Target with demographics, Teach with value, Test small, and Track success. With 4.2 billion users growing 287% by 2032 (Mailchimp says 95% of marketers trust it), this is hot!
What types of email marketing are you trying in 2025? Share your tips or wins below—I’d love to chat!