In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson shares insights from tests conducted during the recent Guru Conference, a large-scale virtual event focused on email marketing. He discusses strategies that succeeded, those that didn't, and how these findings can be applied to enhance overall marketing efforts.

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Best Moments:

(01:12) Experiment with "earned on demand" content access

(04:39) Testing email reminder frequency for event attendance

(06:40) Working with micro-influencers for event promotion

(09:07) Behind-the-scenes look at Guru Conference activities

(10:31) Creative brainstorming process for event ideas

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In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson welcomes Guy Hanson, Vice President of Customer Engagement at Validity, to discuss email deliverability, best practices, and industry insights.

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Best Moments:

(01:36) Guy's journey into the email marketing industry

(05:27) Difference between email delivery and deliverability

(11:37) The rise of "snooze" email delivery options

(16:57) Best practices for email send times

(22:19) Guy's podcast "Email After Hours" and other resources

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Guest Bio:

Guy Hanson is the Vice President of Customer Engagement at Validity and a recognized email and data industry expert. With a background in digital printing at Xerox, Guy transitioned into email marketing at the turn of the millennium. He spent nearly a decade at Return Path before joining Validity, where he continues to be a thought leader in email deliverability and best practices. Guy hosts the podcast "Email After Hours" and is a frequent speaker and contributor in the email marketing space.

Don't forget to check out Guy's podcast, Email After Hours!

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In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson tackles a series of work-related and ridiculous questions in a rapid-fire format. He provides insights on email marketing best practices and addresses various everyday life queries.

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Best Moments:

(01:41) Best time to send emails

(02:35) Relationship between email frequency and unsubscribes

(03:33) Importance of email open rates

(04:09) Including offers in every email

(04:44) LinkedIn company pages for small businesses

(05:34) On-demand content vs. live webinars

(07:05) Exclusive offer from Marigold email platform

(08:14) Series of rapid-fire everyday life questions

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MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

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In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson discusses the latest developments in marketing, technology, and pop culture. He covers recent updates to iOS 18.1, new features in LinkedIn, and shares some entertainment recommendations.

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Best Moments:

(00:59) Introduction of iOS 18.1 and its implications for marketers

(02:29) Explanation of Apple's new "branded mail" feature

(04:41) Discussion on the importance of being verified on LinkedIn

(06:54) Mention of Crocs releasing pet shoes

(07:36) Entertainment recommendations and TV show updates

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In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray and Jay Schwedelson dive into marketing strategies to drive webinar and event registrations. They share insights on how to create excitement, urgency, and a more engaging virtual event experience.

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Best Moments:

(02:03) Using social media, especially LinkedIn, to drive event registrations

(03:00) Creating FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) for webinars and virtual events

(04:30) Leveraging numbers and social proof to increase registrations

(04:49) Weaving event promotions into different types of communications

(05:36) Exciting potential attendees with content teasers and speaker previews

(06:27) Using mystery and intrigue to attract registrations

(07:25) Incorporating fun, interactive elements into events

(09:20) Adding humanity and icebreakers to improve the event experience

(10:20) Differentiating your event by borrowing ideas from other industries

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MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

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In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson discusses imposter syndrome, the importance of trying new things despite self-doubt, and the problem with receiving advice from inexperienced sources. He also touches on the issue of inauthentic support for small businesses started by friends or acquaintances.

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Best Moments:

(00:54) Imposter syndrome and its impact on business and career

(01:52) Nobody truly knows everything, even successful entrepreneurs

(02:25) Bill Gates' early failure with Traf O Data before Microsoft

(03:56) Steve Ballmer's incorrect prediction about the iPhone's market share

(04:28) The dangers of negative self-talk

(05:13) The importance of trying new things and learning from experience

(06:13) Milton Hershey's initial failure in the candy business

(07:20) The problem with getting advice from inexperienced sources

(09:40) Everyone experiences imposter syndrome to some degree

(11:16) The issue of inauthentic support for friends' business ventures

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MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

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In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson welcomes George B. Thomas, a HubSpot legend and founder of Sidekick Strategies. They discuss George's inspiring life journey, overcoming adversity, and his unique approach to marketing and personal growth.

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Best Moments:

(02:01) George's early life and challenges

(04:28) George's pivotal moment in the military

(06:24) The importance of finding purpose and reason in life

(07:37) George's transformation from bouncer to associate pastor

(10:10) The "mathematics of 1" philosophy

(12:04) Explanation of the superhuman framework

(15:29) George's guilty pleasures and downtime activities

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Guest Bio:

George B. Thomas is a HubSpot expert, founder of Sidekick Strategies, and creator of the superhuman framework. With over a decade of experience teaching HubSpot, George has helped hundreds of people make millions of dollars using the platform. He is passionate about personal growth, team dynamics, and improving company cultures. George's unique life experiences, from living in a log cabin to serving in the military, have shaped his perspective and approach to marketing and personal development.

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MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Check out this free content from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson tackles questions from listeners in an "Ask Us Anything" segment. He provides insights on marketing tactics, discusses annoying but effective strategies, and shares his thoughts on reality TV shows.

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Best Moments:

(01:05) Work-related question from Alex about LinkedIn messaging tactics

(03:44) Effective but annoying tactic of sending meeting invites directly

(05:08) Discussion on curated offers based on activity and their effectiveness

(08:01) Promotion of Marigold email platform and special offer for listeners

(08:54) Ridiculous question about which reality TV show Jay would like to participate in

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MASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!

Marigold is a relationship marketing platform designed to help you acquire new customers and turn them into superfans with their best-in-class loyalty solutions. Don’t take my word for it though, American Airlines, Honeybaked Ham, Title Boxing, and Notre Dame University are also customers!

Regardless of your size, check out Marigold today to get the solution you need to grow your business!

Check out this free content from marigold that Jay has loved digesting, 5 Steps For Selecting The Right Email Marketing Platform.