Steps
Capture the lead with value
Offer an education-first lead magnet (mini course, guide, training) that solves a specific problem the avatar actually has.
Sequence days 1-7: teach and trust
Days 1-7 of the autoresponder deliver high-value teaching content with no hard sell. Trust is the entire job of week one.
Introduce offers in week two
Once the subscriber has received value, weave in introductory offers — low-friction, low-price entry products that let them upgrade the relationship.
Layer the newsletter cadence
Once the autoresponder sequence ends, fold the subscriber into a periodic newsletter (weekly or biweekly) that mixes teaching, story, and offer.
Move the free line over time
Periodically increase the value of free content to move the 'free line' upward — your free content should rival what most competitors charge for.