How We Built a Scalable Email Funnel for The Cooperation Company

Empowering a conflict resolution expert with hands-off lead generation and consistent audience growth.

About the Client

Client: The Cooperation Company
Founder: Michael, Certified Mediator
Industry: Conflict Resolution & Professional Development
Location: Washington, USA
Website: cooperationcompany.com

The Cooperation Company is led by Michael, a certified mediator and conflict resolution trainer who works with organizations like the US Bureau of Land Management, Southern Guam Conservation District, and Puget Sound Partnership.

They provide training, consulting, and coaching to help professionals manage conflict in high-stakes, high-pressure, and scientifically complex environments.

💡 Mission

“We help you manage conflict so it does not manage you.”

Michael Fraidenburg
The Challenge Infographics

The Challenge

Michael is publishing powerful and insightful blog content on conflict resolution at cooperationblog.com but wanted a better way to build a direct communication channel with his audience—one that wouldn’t depend on social media algorithms or third-party platforms. 

He wanted to:

  • Capture email addresses of blog readers
  • Build a targeted list he could nurture over time
  • Protect his access to his audience regardless of social media changes

Initially, he considered gating his blog content behind a signup form. But he also wanted to establish authority and deliver value first—without sacrificing reach.

Our Solution:

Authority First, Lead Magnet Second

This gave readers the best of both worlds—access to valuable content and the opportunity to deepen their learning in exchange for their contact info.

Task Management and Planning

Implementation Steps

Visual Strategy

We began by sketching out a clear automation flow chart that mapped the entire journey—from sign-up to email delivery.

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Custom Signup Forms

Two types of signup forms were built:

  1. Blog Page Pop-up Form
    • Positioned discreetly at the bottom right corner of the screen
    • Shown only to engaged readers
  2. Standalone Landing Page
    • Perfect for sharing on LinkedIn, YouTube, or email newsletters
    • Clear headline and benefit-driven copy to drive conversions

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Segmentation

Every new subscriber was automatically tagged for segmentation—allowing Michael to personalize future outreach based on signup source or content preference.

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Automated Workflow

We set up a fully automated workflow inside Acumbamail:

  • New subscriber receives a Welcome Email with a warm, conversational tone
  • Email includes a direct download link to the lead magnet
  • All steps tested end-to-end for a seamless user experience

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We set up a fully automated workflow inside Acumbamail:

  • New subscriber receives a Welcome Email with a warm, conversational tone
  • Email includes a direct download link to the lead magnet
  • All steps tested end-to-end for a seamless user experience

📈 Results

What We Used

  • Acumbamail (for automation and forms)
  • Custom Flow Charts (for planning)
  • Branded Landing Page & Pop-up Forms
  • Multi-media communications between us (email What’s App, video conferencing, video sharing)
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💬 Client Insight

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