BFCM is basically tomorrow in marketing time - that's how it feels, right? The clock's ticking, inboxes are about to explode, and you might be thinking, "Am I even ready for this?" Before panic sets in, take a breath. This episode is your quick hit of clarity before the chaos: a last-minute checklist to steady the nerves and drive more revenue.
🎧 In this episode, I'm giving you a fast, focused, five-part punch list you can check off in a few days - not weeks - to optimize your email, SMS, and site experience before the big weekend hits. Whether you're scrambling or feeling mostly prepared, you'll walk away knowing exactly where to spend your energy for maximum impact.
This episode is part of my ongoing BFCM Prep Series - where we're making sure your holiday marketing is strategic, intentional, and ready to perform. If you still want the full playbook, you can grab my 2025 BFCM Briefing at joyjoya.com/bfcm.
👉 Grab my official 2025 BFCM Briefing: a 15+ page strategic guide serious brands are using to stay ahead of the chaos: https://joyjoya.com/bfcm
💡 In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ The BFCM scheduling steps most brands forget until it's too late
✅ Why form & popup cleanup can drive last-minute signups and sales
✅ How to verify your site + checkout flow to avoid weekend disasters
✅ When to send SMS (and why timing is everything)
✅ The #1 overlooked messaging detail that creates last-minute friction
🪙 In the Gold Mine segment, I'm talking about why "Hope is NOT a marketing strategy." We've all been guilty of crossing our fingers — especially during the holidays. I'm sharing three sneaky ways hope shows up as avoidance, how it sabotages profits, and how to turn it into momentum instead of stagnation.
👉 Ready to stop guessing and start sending with confidence? This episode gives you the quick wins you need right now - so you can step into BFCM prepared instead of panicked.
Dive deeper with the blog post: https://joyjoya.com/blogs/podcast/your-last-minute-black-friday-cyber-monday-checklist