How I Collect Emails with a Custom AI Chatbot

I use Beehiiv to collect emails — and it’s honestly the best platform I’ve found for long-term growth.

Email subscribers aren’t just “nice to have.”
They’re the foundation of how I run my business.

Here’s why:

• I recommend products I actually use (with affiliate links)

• I get paid $3.00 USD per click on newsletter ads

• I promote my own courses and consulting services

So every subscriber = potential revenue for years.

And now, I’ve added a custom AI chatbot to help bring even more people onto my list.

The Setup: A Chatbot That Knows My Brand

I built a chatbot with Stammer,
trained it on AI Growth Guys, and gave it a clear job:

Answer questions about what we do —
and if someone’s clearly into AI tools, growth tips, or email marketing,
mention the newsletter.

What It Says (And Why It Works)

Let’s say someone asks:

“What’s a good AI tool for writing emails?”

The bot might say:

“Check out Beehiiv — we use it to send our own newsletter. If you're interested in AI tools and marketing tips, you might like our free AI newsletter.”

It feels natural — like a real suggestion from someone who gets what you’re looking for.
Not a popup. Not a form begging for your email.
Just helpful timing.

Why This Works So Well

The conversation is already happening.

If someone’s chatting with your site, they’re curious and engaged.
That’s the perfect time to offer a helpful link to your newsletter.

You’re not interrupting them.
You’re guiding them to something useful — that also happens to grow your list.

The Tools I Use

• 💬 Stammer — to build and train the chatbot

• 🐝 Beehiiv — to capture emails and monetize my list

It’s a simple combo.
But it runs in the background and brings real results.