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With the right amount of background info and a good prompt, an AI tool like ChatGPT or Claude can write you a brilliant podcast description. But does outsourcing this task miss the entire point of the podcast planning process?Is cold email outreach necessary for contacting podcast guests, or is it almost always flagged as spam and ignored?Is paywalled bonus content really worth the extra time and effort?And should you avoid inviting listeners on as guests, or are they an underused source of value?On this episode, we dig into these four aspects of podcasting before deciding whether to cut or keep them.Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host
Movement can change more than your body, sometimes it changes the entire direction of your life. In this episode of Question Everything, Robin Arzón, Vice President of Fitness Programming at Peloton, bestselling author, ultramarathon runner, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast Project Swagger, opens up about leaving behind a successful career in corporate law to build a life centered around movement, reinvention, discipline, and purpose. Robin shares her philosophies on burnout, ambition, motherhood, mental toughness, GLP-1 culture, and learning to live in the uncomfortable space between who you are today… and who you’re becoming next. In this episode, Robin shares: How she went from corporate lawyer to one of the most recognizable faces in fitness at Peloton Why women “should” themselves into burnout The mindset shift that helped her reinvent her life Her philosophy on discipline, motivation, and mental toughness The productivity habits she uses to protect her energy and time Her honest thoughts on GLP-1 medications and modern body image culture Why motherhood made her more ambitious The self-talk techniques that helped build her confidence What endurance training taught her about resilience and mental toughness Why your feelings “aren’t always telling you the truth” Why she intentionally schedules “boredom” into her week The question that helps her overcome imposter syndrome How to create a life that feels expansive instead of performative The wellness trends she thinks are actually worth the hype Make sure to follow Robin on Instagram here and listen to her weekly podcast, Project Swagger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shopify Masters | The ecommerce business and marketing podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs
Krysten Kauder built Candier—a bold, irreverent candle brand with names like “Girl, You Need to Calm the F Down”—into a $14 million business stocked at Target, Whole Foods, and Ulta, and she did it without a PR firm, sales team, or single networking event. For more on Candier and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.
Here's how one person can now run cold email infrastructure that used to require an entire team. Most outbound systems break because there are too many moving parts. You need lead sourcing, email verification, inbox warmup, campaign management, copywriting, optimization, and reporting all happening at once. In this video I show how agents inside a “single brain” system handle most of that work end-to-end while a human stays focused on judgment, strategy, and approvals. I also walk through how we're using OpenClaw, Instantly, Whisper Flow, and recursive scoring systems to rewrite campaigns, manage infrastructure, QA sequences, and launch campaigns in parallel without needing multiple operators. Chapters (00:00) Why cold email used to require a full team (00:32) How the “single brain” system works (01:18) Reviewing Instantly campaign performance (02:09) AI rewriting and scoring email sequences (03:06) Why humans still need to stay in the loop (04:21) Incentives, personalization, and reply rates (05:41) Running multiple campaign workflows in parallel (06:28) Managing lead distribution and infrastructure (07:07) Reviewing campaigns inside Instantly (08:05) Fixing ICP targeting and send settings (09:01) Live feedback and campaign optimization (10:07) Why one person can now operate like a full outbound team (10:49) How companies are building “world brains”
Hey Winner, In this talk, you'll hear from Laura Lopuch on a client acquisition strategy that often gets overlooked—and sometimes misunderstood—cold pitching. Laura brings a really grounded perspective to this topic. Instead of treating cold outreach like a numbers game or something pushy, she breaks down how to approach it with clarity, intention, and respect for the person on the other side. She also walks through real examples so you can see what actually works in practice. If you've been relying on referrals or wondering how to create more consistent opportunities in your business, this episode will help you think about outreach in a simpler, more strategic way. Rooting for you ~ Gabe Listen to hear: The three core elements of a cold email that actually gets responses What real, successful cold emails look like across different scenarios How to approach outreach in a way that feels clear, focused, and respectful Links mentioned in talk: Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/ Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early Laura's website: http://www.lauralopuch.com Free gift: Feel-Good Email Profit Kit https://lauralopuch.co/optin-feel-good-email-profit-kit?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=gabecox&utm_campaign=q22026
Jason Bay gives a cold email masterclass on what actually gets replies in a market where most reps are ignored. Stop pitching your product and start with a specific company problem that creates urgency and shows you did your homework. Use relevant social proof and short, skimmable emails to build trust fast and make it easy to respond Write subject lines that look internal and use simple yes or no or offer-based CTAs instead of asking for time. Run multi-touch, multi-channel sequences with smart follow-ups instead of relying on one email. If you're sending cold emails today, this is the playbook to fix what's not working. These Courses Will Get You to President's Club: ☎️ Cold Call Course: https://bit.ly/4jqQ4w2
Steve cold emailed Jason Paris, the CEO of One New Zealand. He replied in three minutes. In this episode, Seamus and Steve sit down with business coach Di Foster to unpack what landing the biggest naming rights deal in Between Two Beers history actually means for the business, and what it exposes about everything they still haven't figured out.Di doesn't let the celebration last long. With a One NZ contract signed, she turns the lens on the stuff both of them have been avoiding: Steve's got no emergency fund, no real Plan B, and a YOLO attitude to financial planning that works fine until it doesn't. Seamus' catastrophising about $200 oil and backyard bunkers while quietly knowing the business needs reserves. And Di, despite decades of business experience, admits she's never actually felt financially secure either.Thanks to our friends at Odoo for supporting the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#873 What if you could land your first 10 clients without spending a single dollar on ads? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, cold email expert Benny Rubin breaks down exactly how to use cold email to start or grow a business from scratch — no big budget required. To make it actionable, Benny and host Brien Gearin walk through building a real business concept live: a local corporate baseball league. From identifying your targets using free tools like Apollo.io, to crafting emails that don't feel cold at all, to segmenting your audience by job title, Benny reveals why hyper-local outreach is one of the most underrated growth strategies out there. He also shares why cold email works best as a first step — a low-pressure way to test your idea before picking up the phone or knocking on doors — and how sometimes the conversations it sparks lead to even better opportunities than you originally pitched! What we discuss with Benny: + Cold email = digital cold calling + Done right, it doesn't feel cold at all + Start with hyper-local targeting + Use Apollo.io to find contacts for free + Segment your audience by job title + Sequence emails — don't just send once + Always mention your price upfront + Local references build instant trust + Cold email opens doors to unexpected opportunities + Use it as a low-stakes first step before calling or visiting Thank you, Benny! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Senders at Senders.co. Check out Apollo at Apollo.io. Connect with Benny at benny@senders.co. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#874 What if cold email could help you land corporate sponsors, connect with local government, and scale your business — all from your couch in sweats? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Benny Rubin and host Brien Gearin continue building out their live business concept — a local corporate baseball league — and show how cold email can unlock the next layers of growth. Benny breaks down the art of writing effective emails: keep it short if the concept is simple, add length only when complexity demands it, and never repeat yourself. He explains why hyper-local context is often the only "hook" you need, why your subject line should be two or three lowercase words at most, and why using your real name builds the kind of continuity that closes the loop in a prospect's mind. Benny also shares a crucial warning: most cold email advice online is built for companies sending thousands of emails a day — not for local, small-scale outreach — so knowing which advice actually applies to your situation might be the most important thing of all! What we discuss with Benny: + Hyperlocal cold email strategy + Targeting sponsors & local government + Email length: match complexity + Never repeat yourself + Context is your hook + Subject lines: short & lowercase + Use your real name always + Local outreach ≠ mass email advice + Cold email as hypothesis testing + Apollo.io as a free starting tool Thank you, Benny! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Senders at Senders.co. Check out Apollo at Apollo.io. Connect with Benny at benny@senders.co. Watch the video podcast of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cold email reply rates are low for a reason. Fake personalization, overloaded messages, and mismatched asks signal template before the prospect finishes the first line.We broke down exactly what's killing your cold email and how to fix it.Learn the trust signals prospects use to instantly filter you out, and the frameworks that replace guesswork with a repeatable structure that earns replies.You'll Learn:The trust-killing mistakes that get your email deleted in secondsThree cold email frameworks built around relevance, triggers, and impactA pre-send quality checklist to improve clarity, relevance, and your CTAThe Speakers:James Buckley, Matthew Hunt, and Kimberly CollinsIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: Aligned
old outreach emails don't work the way they used to.Most cold email outreach today gets ignored because buyers receive hundreds of messages that all sound the same. The problem isn't outreach itself — it's how cold outreach is being done.In Episode 3 of the How to Get Clients mini-series, Georgia Watson explains what separates effective cold outreach emails from the ones that never get opened or answered.Instead of relying on volume, high-performing sellers use personalization, insight-led messaging, and relevance to start meaningful conversations earlier in the buying journey.In this episode, you'll learn:• why most cold outreach emails fail before the conversation starts• how to structure cold email outreach that gets responses• what buyers actually expect from modern cold outreach• how personalization improves reply rates in cold outreach campaigns• why insight-led messaging performs better than product-led outreach• how to build credibility through cold outreach without sounding pushyIf you work in B2B sales, SaaS, professional services, or revenue leadership, this episode will challenge common sales assumptions and help you build a more effective sales process.⭐ Unlock free resources (templates, frameworks & prompts):https://coachpilot.beehiiv.com/Join the community & access 157+ templates, frameworks and mega AI prompts used by top revenue teams.Watch Full Episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@revenueleadersFollow us:https://www.instagram.com/davidfastuca/
You send a cold email, how long should you wait until you follow up? How much is too much? Too little? And yep, we can't be "too late", so; In this week's episode of The Sales Playbook Podcast we're gonna go there! Click Here for details about our upcoming Cold Email webinar Cold Emails: From Ignored To Replied
There's one type of cold email that decision makers disregard more than any other type and here's the thing; You've probably been sending it all along! On this week's episode of The Sales Playbook Podcast we're going to talk about it and more importantly; I'm going to show you how you can apply an immediate fix! Click Here for details about our upcoming Cold Email webinar Cold Emails: From Ignored To Replied
Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
In this episode, we sit down with Dean Bowen from Patriotic Insurance Group. He shares how he transitioned from blue-collar work into insurance and built a modern prospecting system using cold email, automation, and data. In this episode, he discusses producer development, why selling to friends and family isn't a sustainable strategy, and how younger agents can build credibility and win commercial clients in today's insurance market.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!
Most cold emails fail before the prospect reaches your second line. The message is trying to do too much, the hook is generic, and the ask feels like work.James Buckley and Samantha Novak-Federmeyer broke down how to write cold emails that get read and understood fast. You will learn a simple checklist to run before you hit send, so your message stays clear, relevant, and easy to respond to.Samantha shared flexible frameworks you can reuse across personas and scenarios, plus a practical way to personalize without spending all day researching. You will also see how to build a short sequence where each touch has a job, not just another follow up.You'll Learn:A pre-send checklist to improve clarity, opening lines, proof, and CTAs so your emails get opened and replied toReusable cold email frameworks you can adapt by signal strength and persona without rewriting from scratchA simple 3 to 5 touch sequence plan, including what to change between touches and deliverability guardrails that keep you out of spamThe Speakers:James Buckley and Sam Novak-FedermeyerIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: Aligned
UNLOCK THE 13 SYSTEMS EVERY AGENCY OWNER NEEDS TO REACH 8 FIGURES:https://bit.ly/41Sm05NIn this episode, Jordan Ross sits down with Tim Keen, founder of Modern Agency Sales, to unpack the exact system behind Tim's AI-powered funnel that generated 20,000+ leads on LinkedIn in just 12 months.Tim breaks down the full-stack system he engineered—from scraping LinkedIn profiles to auto-generating personalized lead magnets, high-performing landing pages, cold email sequences, and even 60-day content calendars. This is not theory—it's a blueprint built from code, prompts, and pure inbound/outbound mastery.They dive into the evolution of B2B lead generation, why most agency lead magnets are broken, and how to build funnels that look beautiful, deliver value, and book strategy calls on autopilot. Tim also explains how his own tools connect call transcripts to content pipelines and discusses the cold email infrastructure he's using to achieve 70%+ positive reply rates in 2024.This episode is packed with cutting-edge tactics for:Digital agency owners wanting better inbound and outbound funnelsOperators looking to productize services with AIFounders who hate sales decks but want high-ticket calls booked dailyAnyone building an AI-first client acquisition engine⏱ Podcast Chapters– How Tim Got 20,000+ Leads on LinkedIn– The Blueprint of a Modern AI Sales Funnel– Why Cold Email Still Works (and What to Avoid)– Building Personalized Lead Magnets with Claude– How to Auto-Generate 60 Days of Content– The Tech Stack: Trigger.dev, Superbase, and Beyond– Using Call Transcripts to Drive Content Creation– Building Product-Led Growth into a Service Business– Why Most Lead Magnets Suck (and How to Fix Yours)– What's Next for Tim & Modern Agency SalesTo learn more, visit 8figureagency.coTim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-keen
How To Get EXPONENTIALLY MORE Replies With Your Cold Email & Text Outreach As A Real Estate Agent...Watch the full video replay here: https://youtu.be/T7ilsSmvgIYJosh works with Susan, a founders club member, after she reached out to about 25 investor buyers using a three-step blueprint and received only one reply. He reviews her email and text and explains that small “paper cut” issues can kill response rates, starting with confusing jargon (e.g., “duplex” vs. “two unit”) and the need to define terms so messages are easily understood. He critiques the default subject line and recommends personalizing it with the recipient's name, “off market,” a clear property descriptor, and a specific area/zip code to increase inbox placement and open rates while leaving out overly specific details that reduce curiosity. He discusses carefully choosing words like “turnkey” (and clarifies it may not mean what some recipients assume), focusing on starting conversations rather than fully qualifying buyers, and limiting “I/my” language in favor of “we/our” so the message feels less self-centered and more team-based. He suggests tightening formatting for mobile readability, provides revised example scripts for email and text, and recommends testing the updated message on a small group (e.g., 10 cash buyers) before resending a revised version to the broader active landlord list and reporting back.See how many leads are available in your zip code (and take a FREE test drive) at: https://LeadDeck.AI
Text us your thoughts on the episode or the show!In this episode of Ops Cast, Michael Hartmann sits down with Jacqueline Freedman, CEO and Founder of Monarch Advisory Partners and Global Head of Advisory at The Martech Weekly, to discuss where modern marketing outreach has crossed the line from helpful to harmful.Jacqueline brings experience across B2B and B2C environments and challenges one of the most uncomfortable truths in marketing today: much of what we call cold outreach is still spam, just better branded. The conversation explores how incentive structures drive volume at the expense of trust, why deliverability issues are often symptoms of deeper misalignment, and what leaders need to rethink about how they show up in buyers' inboxes.They also discuss the difference between compliance and consent, how fragmented sending erodes inbox credibility, and why marketers cannot subject-line their way out of systemic problems. Along the way, Jacqueline shares what B2B can learn from B2C about respecting attention, and what B2C can learn from B2B about discipline, governance, and durability.What you will learn: • Why cold email fatigue is an incentive problem, not just a messaging problem • The behaviors that quietly damage deliverability over time • How to know when it is time to bring in specialized deliverability expertise • Why serious tone does not equal credibility in B2B • How to distinguish real thought leadership from polished noise • What responsibility operators have when narrative drifts from realityIf you care about sustainable growth, brand trust, and long-term deliverability, this episode will challenge how you think about outreach and accountability.Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review Ops Cast, and join the conversation at MarketingOps.com.Episode Brought to You By MO Pros The #1 Community for Marketing Operations Professionals We're an official media partner of B2BMX 2026 — the B2B Marketing Exchange — happening March 9-11 at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, CA. It's practitioner-focused with 50+ breakout sessions, keynotes, and hands-on workshops covering AI in B2B, GTM strategy, and advanced ABM. Real networking, real takeaways. And because we're a media partner, you get 20% off an All-Access Pass with code B2BMAOP at checkout. Head to b2bmarketing.exchange to grab your spot. MarketingOps.com is curating the GTM Ops Track at Demand & Expand (May 19-20, San Francisco) - the premier B2B marketing event featuring 600+ practitioners sharing real solutions to real problems. Use code MOPS20 for 20% off tickets, or get 35-50% off as a MarketingOps.com member. Learn more at demandandexpand.com.Support the show
We're doubling down on our YouTube content, so if you want to watch this video instead of listening to it, you can watch it on our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@SuccessionBioAbout SuccessionSuccession helps founders and sales teams close more deals with biotech and pharma. We partner with our clients to run modern lead generation campaigns, up-skill their team through personalized sales training, and build AI workflows using cutting-edge tools and technology.Ready to take your go-to-market to the next level?
Is cold email actually dead, or did the rules just change?Jed Mahrle and Anthony Baltodano broke down what is really happening inside today's inboxes and why cold email now works differently across Gmail and Outlook. While Outlook is more forgiving, Gmail has become stricter and more AI driven, especially with emails that read like template pitches.Anthony will walk through the deliverability foundation sellers need to get right so emails actually land, including what to check, what to stop doing, and how inbox providers are evaluating tone, structure, and intent. You will also learn how to write shorter, more human emails that are easy for buyers and AI filters to understand fast.You will leave with a simple, repeatable cold email system you can run right away. You will know how to protect inbox placement, write clearer emails that earn replies, and track the right signals so you can improve results without burning your domain.You'll Learn:How to write emails that actually land in the inbox in 2026How to set up a modern email infrastructure without overcomplicating itA quick checklist to make sure nothing critical is missed before you sendThe Speakers:Jed Mahrle and Anthony BaltodanoIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: Gong
In this episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Dakota Founder and CEO Gui Costin sits down with Adam Rosen, founder of an email marketing agency that helps startups, unicorns, and large enterprises generate sales through cold email. The conversation offers a practical, experience-driven look at how cold outreach has evolved, and why it remains one of the most effective tools in modern sales when executed correctly.Adam begins by walking through his entrepreneurial origin story, from studying sport management in college to discovering entrepreneurship late in his academic career. That pivot led to his first startup, a college recruiting platform that worked with major global brands. Despite making early mistakes, Adam credits cold email as the single most important driver behind acquiring customers, raising capital, and ultimately exiting the business—experience that later became the foundation for his current company.A major theme of the episode is how dramatically the cold email landscape has changed since the mid-2010s. Adam explains that tactics that once worked, such as sending high volumes of emails from a primary domain, are now actively harmful. Today, success starts with infrastructure: properly set up sending domains, inbox warming, and protecting domain reputation. Without that foundation, even strong copy and targeting won't matter because emails won't reach the inbox.The discussion then shifts to measurement and optimization. Adam cautions against tracking open rates in cold email, noting both deliverability risks and unreliable data. Instead, he emphasizes reply rates as the most meaningful signal of success, since a reply confirms both inbox placement and message resonance. Sudden drops in reply rates, he explains, are often an early warning sign of deliverability issues.Beyond tactics, the episode dives into the psychology of cold outreach. Adam and Gui agree that the biggest barrier to success isn't technology, it's mindset. Cold email doesn't feed the ego and requires resilience in the face of rejection. Adam frames email as nothing more than a tool to connect party A with party B, arguing that professionals who can stomach direct feedback and rejection will consistently outperform those who avoid it.The episode closes with actionable guidance on email construction, from concise, relevant subject lines to short, direct body copy that clearly states purpose, value, proof, and a call to action. The takeaway is clear: when paired with the right infrastructure and mindset, cold email remains one of the most scalable and reliable ways to build pipelines.Tired of chasing outdated leads? Book a demo to see how Dakota Marketplace simplifies your fundraising process with accurate, up-to-date investor data.
Cold email works—if you protect your domain first. Adam Rosen of EOC Works reveals the critical mistake killing most campaigns: sending from your primary business domain. "You're gambling with your entire email reputation," he tells Sales Pop host John Golden. Rosen's fix: Create dedicated domains for outreach. Use companymail.com instead of company.com. Set up multiple inboxes to distribute volume and authenticate everything with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. But infrastructure is just the start. "Cold email connects people who should know each other," Rosen explains. Skip the gimmicks and fake urgency. Research recipients, offer genuine value, and be transparent about who you are and what you want. For startups, his advice is surgical: master one channel before expanding. Let real market feedback—not assumptions—guide your targeting. Combined with authenticity and solid technical setup, cold email remains a powerful sales tool in 2026.
Marc shares the strategy he uses to deal with cold outreach in his inbox, which will save you hundreds of hours every year! What You'll Hear In This Episode: - The main types of cold emails/messages that you get, and Marc's proven system for handling them. - Why engaging with vague small-talkers can haunt your inbox forever … - How to flip cold pitches into revenue instead of just deleting them! - Learning to identify low-value emails that don't deserve replies. The annoying trend that salespeople are currently doing, and why Marc doesn't reply to those people. Avoiding "time vampires" who will drain your energy. A powerful three-step homework assignment to do after this episode! LINKS Book a no-obligation 1:1 strategy call with Marc for your coaching business: http://www.chatwithmarcm.com If you'd like more coaching clients without sending cold messages or spending money on ads, the Natural Born Coach Program is for you. Get the details here! http://www.nbcprogram.com Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com Grow your business with The Coaching Jungle Mastermind! http://www.coachingjunglemastermind.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com
Today on the show, we have Matthew Tharp, CEO of Hunter.io, the all-in-one email outreach platform used by over 4 million people to identify prospects and run cold email campaigns. Previously, Matthew was VP of Worldwide Retention at LogMeIn, where he owned NRR across nine products—giving him a rare masterclass in retention challenges at different stages and scales.In this episode, we uncover why retention isn't a problem you solve when growth stalls—it's DNA you build from day one. Matthew shares the paradox of his career: building a company with 95%+ annual retention that got acquired, versus joining a high-growth PLG business with churn issues that needed solving before scaling further.We explore why over-indexing on either growth or retention creates problems, how to identify the usage patterns that predict churn in the first three weeks, and why every company that tries to fix retention late struggles. The lesson: balance from the beginning beats transformation later.We also discuss how Hunter achieved 3X growth this year by going back to basics—running a rigorous ICP analysis, choosing battles they could win instead of markets where competitors were spending $100M, and layering new customer segments without creating product bloat.Finally, we dig into cold outreach data: why email lists under 100 people dramatically outperform larger ones, why shorter emails force the clarity that drives replies, and how constraints—not scale—are the real performance lever in outbound.As always, I'd love to hear from you. You can email me directly at andrew@churn.fm, and don't forget to follow us on X.Churn FM is sponsored by Vitally, the all-in-one Customer Success Platform.
Cold email isn't dead — but doing it the old way is.In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, we sit down with AJ Cassata, Co-Founder of Revenue Boost, to break down what's actually working in outbound lead generation today. AJ has helped 440+ startups, agencies, and SaaS companies build predictable revenue pipelines without relying on paid ads, social media algorithms, or massive budgets.We dive into:Why cold email still works — and why most people fail at itHow to build the right outbound list (and why tools matter less than strategy)Writing cold emails that stand out in crowded inboxesThe role of AI in personalization, research, and outbound scaleHow to turn cold outreach into a reliable top-of-funnel growth engineIf you're a founder, marketer, consultant, or agency owner looking to generate leads consistently — this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.
Is cold email actually dead in 2026 - or are most people just doing it wrong? Everyone says AI ruined outreach. Everyone says inboxes are flooded. Everyone says cold email doesn't work anymore. But what if the real problem isn't the channel… it's the laziness? If you've written off email as spammy, outdated, or pointless, this episode is going to challenge that assumption hard. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In this episode, Brian Nichols is joined by Adam Rosen, founder of Email Outreach Company, to break down what's actually changed in cold email, how AI is helping and hurting results, and why most businesses quit right before email starts working. From reply rate math to deliverability traps, this conversation pulls the curtain back on the uncomfortable truths about modern outreach - and shows how cold email is still one of the most powerful top-of-funnel engines when done the right way. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!
January is the noisiest month of the year, promo fatigue, flooded inboxes, and a surge of AI-generated fluff that all starts to look the same.If sellers want to stand out in 2026, they need messaging built on clarity, relevance, and real signals… not clever lines or recycled best practices.In the first part of our prospecting masterclass, Brian Lamanna and Florin Tatulea broke down the exact cold email frameworks they're using going into 2026.You'll see real examples, modern structures, and step-by-step messaging systems designed to help you justify why this prospect, why now, personalize efficiently, and build pipeline through smart follow-ups, where most Q1 deals are actually created.You'll Learn:How to reset and simplify your cold email messaging for 2026Modern email frameworks and examples that show what to send and why it worksFollow-up structures that drive most early-Q1 pipeline and turn interest into meetingsThe Speakers:Will Aitken, Brian LaManna and Florin TatuleaIf you want to catch The Daily Sales Show live, join hereFollow Sell Better to get the latest actionable tactics from sales pros at the top of their gameExplore our YouTube ChannelThank you to our sponsors: Gong and Hubspot
We put Evan Greek (Commercial AE at Gong) and Florin Tatulea (Head of Sales Development at Common Room) in a cold email cage match: 10 minutes per round, weird prompts, and you have to write something that would actually get a reply. Jason Bay (CEO at Outbound Squad) judges based on [The Reply Method](https://www.30mpc.com/course/cold-email-course) framework. Evan and Florin show how they use AI in real time to research accounts and draft highly personalized emails in minutes (not hours), then do the human edits for finishing touches. These Courses Will Get You to President's Club
Robin Arzón's leap from lawyer to fitness powerhouse wasn't just a career shift; it was a radical reinvention. After surviving a traumatic hostage situation, she turned to running as a way to heal, reclaim control, and push past limits. What began as a coping mechanism evolved into a mission: to complete ultra-marathons, build a global fitness brand, and inspire others as a lead instructor at Peloton. Even after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, Robin refused to be defined by anything but her unstoppable drive. In this episode, Robin opens up to Ilana about how she transformed trauma into purpose, made a bold leap into fitness, and became a global force in wellness with Peloton. Robin Arzón is a fitness expert, former lawyer, author, and motivational speaker. She is best known as an instructor at Peloton, where she inspires millions with her high-energy cycling and strength classes. In this episode, Ilana and Robin will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:37) Surviving a Hostage Situation (05:47) Discovering Running as a Healing Tool (08:51) From Casual Runs to Ultra-Marathons (11:29) Transitioning from a Law Career to Fitness (13:19) Landing a Job at Peloton with a Cold Email (15:49) Living and Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes (18:34) Juggling a Career, Motherhood, and Life's Demands (21:39) Pushing Past Her Limits at the StriveX Challenge (24:54) Building a Global Brand Through Consistency (28:18) Swagger Society and Upcoming Cookbook (31:47) Learning to Trust Life's Redirections Robin Arzón is a fitness expert, former lawyer, author, and motivational speaker. She is best known for inspiring millions with her high-energy cycling and strength classes as an instructor at Peloton, where she is also the Vice President of Fitness Programming. Robin is also a New York Times bestselling author of Shut Up and Run and Strong Mama, sharing her personal stories and fitness philosophies. She advocates for mental and physical strength, promoting the power of movement and mindset to achieve personal transformation. Connect with Robin: Robin's Website: https://www.robinarzon.com/ Robin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinnyc Resources Mentioned: Robin's Books: Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062445685 Eat to Hustle: 75 High-Protein Plant-Based Recipes (A Cookbook): https://www.amazon.com/dp/031659427X Robin's Journal, Welcome, Hustler: An Empowerment Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1454946342 Leap Academy: LeapCon is the #1 Conference for Reinvention, Leadership & Career — a powerful 3‑day experience designed to help you unlock what's next in your career and life.
דמיינו לכם שיום בהיר אחד כל פעילות האימייל של הארגון נעצרת.אימיילים משירות הלקוחות מפסיקים להגיע ללקוחות, לקוחות מדווחים שהאימיילים האלה מגיעים אליהם אל הספאם.הניוזלטר, שבאופן רגיל היה מקבל אינגייג'מנט מצוין מקבל לפתע נפילה דרסטית באחוזי האינגייג'מנט, אימיילים לאימות דו שלבי (Multi Factor Authentication) לא מגיעים, האימיילים שהמנכ"ל שולח מה-google Workspace שלו מקבלים באנר שהאימייל חשוד כספאם.הארגון מושבת! כל תעבורת האימייל נעצרה כמעט לחלוטין.מברור מהיר הסתבר כי בעקבות לחץ שהופעל על מחלקת ה-Growth (שאחראית על הצמיחה בארגון) לגייס לקוחות חדשים, הם חשבו שזה רעיון טוב להשתמש בשירות כגון ZoomInfo, Lusha, Apollo ואחרים שמספקים רשומות לידים מפולחות, כדי שה-SDRים יפנו ללקוחות בפניות קרות - Cold Email. על הסקאלה שבין צמיחה קצרת מועד לבין עמידה ארוכת טווח בדרישות הרגולציה של ספקיות האימייל הגדולות, מהו המחיר שארגונים משלמים כשתעבורת האימייל סובלת פגיעה כל כך קשה? ואכן, ארגונים משלמים בריבית דריבית על הטעויות והשטויות שהם עושים, כשהם מנסים ליצור צמיחה מהירה באמצעות Cold Email. על אתגרי דיוור בארגונים שעושים Cold Email / Outreach. ---CRM.BUZZ הוא בלוג ופודקאסט בעברית העוסקים באימייל מרקטינג, עבירוּת אימיילים ושיווק.יוצר הפודקאסט והבלוג הוא סלע יפה (Sella Yoffe), מומחה בינ"ל לעבירוּת אימיילים ושיווק באימייל, מסייע למדוורים גלובליים, סטרטאפים, סוכנויות אימייל ומערכות דיוור (ESPs) עם מסירות אימייל, אימות אימייל (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, BIMI), ואסטרטגיית אימייל.קישור אל הבלוג
How do you take a niche SaaS product from zero to $150k MRR in under two years — without venture capital?In this episode of Founder Views, Kosta Panagoulias sits down with Nadav Boaz, co-founder of VoiceDrop, to break down exactly how they scaled fast by combining cold email mastery, SEO execution, and ruthless operational discipline.This isn't theory. Nadav shares what actually worked — and what didn't — across dozens of past businesses before VoiceDrop finally clicked.We cover:How VoiceDrop reached $150k MRR with a lean, remote teamThe exact 3 growth channels they double down on (and why)How cold email is used strategically — not spammySEO tactics that helped them rank #1 and show up in AI searchWhy pre-authorizing trial users increased conversions from 12% → 50%Managing churn in a high-ticket SaaSWhy “usage” matters more than loginsLessons from running (and failing) dozens of businesses before successIf you're a SaaS founder focused on execution, leverage, and real growth, this episode delivers.Chapters / Timestamps00:00 – Why VoiceDrop caught Kosta's attention02:00 – What VoiceDrop does (ringless voicemail explained)04:00 – Team size, remote setup, and founder roles07:00 – Using past businesses as leverage for new SaaS launches10:20 – The 3 growth pillars: SEO, cold email, Google Ads13:30 – SEO execution: keywords, authority, and SOPs with VAs16:00 – Ranking in AI search (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.)18:10 – Cold email infrastructure that actually works22:00 – Targeting, segmentation, and ARPU strategy26:00 – When SEO overtook outbound as the #1 channel27:00 – Boosting trial-to-paid conversion to 50%30:00 – Pre-authorization: filtering tire-kickers32:00 – Human vs product-led conversions36:00 – Using AI inside the product (voice cloning, scripts)39:00 – AI for outbound replies and internal leverage41:30 – Scaling fast without burning out as a founder45:30 – Customer support, tooling, and cost control50:00 – Managing churn in a high-ticket SaaS53:30 – The single metric Nadav watches daily54:20 – Favorite business book & lifestyle choices56:20 – One billboard lesson for SaaS founders
Check out my newsletter at https://TKOPOD.com and join my new community at https://TKOwners.com━Quick update before you dive in. We're shifting our upload schedule from three times a week to two. Instead of Mo-Wed-Fri, we'll now be posting every Tuesday and Friday. With all the new formats we're producing, three a week became tough to keep at the level we want. This new cadence will help us keep the quality high.━I sat down with Will Cannon to break down how cold email really works today. Will has sent over one hundred million cold emails and grew one of his companies to a million dollars ARR almost entirely from it. We talk about how to write short emails that convert, how many follow ups you actually need, how to build a list, and what works right now for getting your first customer fast.Will shares his free playbooks and his socials at IAmWillCannon.comEnjoy! ---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---
AJ Cassata, Founder of Revenue Boost, has cracked the code on how to use email marketing in any niche! And most importantly, WITHOUT being sales so the customer is likely to respond while being excited to talk to you!Learn More: https://revenueboost.net/-----Hosted by Derek VidellLearn How to Run Profitable Facebook Ads Yourself: socialbamboo.com/30 (free call) social bamboo.com/5roas (free course) socialbamboo.com/dwy (paid program) I have DWY and DFY Meta Ads services available. Book a free call to start. Build a Perfectly Trained AI Chatbot: https://pro-bots.ai/trial (free course + 14 day software trial)Instagram | YouTube | SocialBamboo.com
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Collin Stewart is one of my FAVORITE entreprenuers and is back for his second episode with us - talking about how he scaled to $5 million ARR and then shut down the business after losing passion - and how he's rebuilding smarter. He also talks through his view on product market fit and four funnels that helped fuel his growth at Predictable RevenueConnect with Collin here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinstewart/Get Collins New Book - The Terrifying Art of Finding New Customershttps://www.amazon.com/Terrifying-Art-Finding-Customers-Sleep-Deprived/dp/1774586134>>>Did you know we just released a 5 Hour Masterclass on How To Get Your Next 5 Clients with Cold Email? Grab it herehttps://promotion.revenueboost.net/mini-course-group-join-5926Thanks again for listening! Please give us a review - it helps support the show and we LOVE reading your feedback! >>>Want to connect with me? Email - aj@revenueboost.net Facebook – https://m.me/ajcassata1 Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajcassata/ Community members also get a free course on Agency growth and how to land your next 3 Whale clients using only Cold email.
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About this episode (#407): In this episode, Jack and Jeremy break down a bold connection request on LinkedIn that skips the usual small talk and goes straight for the pitch. They debate whether this “go for the kill” approach ever works in cold outreach, and if so, under what conditions. Along the way, they define a framework for when pitching in a connection request might actually make sense and when it's still a terrible idea. Key topics discussed in this episode: Why most people shouldn't pitch in a connection request The rare exceptions where a direct pitch can work The role of curiosity, pain, and timing in message effectiveness What makes a product demo-worthy based on novelty alone Real-world examples of campaigns that broke the rules and won The blurred line between “product-market fit” and compelling messaging When list-building and timing matter more than copy itself This teardown shows that even hard rules in cold outreach have exceptions if your offer hits the right nerve. Jack and Jeremy unpack what it takes to earn a “yes” at first touch and how to craft messages people actually want to reply to. About the hosts: Jack Reamer founded SalesBread.com – the lead generation agency that brings B2B companies 1 lead per day by sending ultra-personalized LinkedIn messages and cold emails. Show listeners can book a free, 15-minute lead generation brainstorm session here: https://salesbread.com/contact/ Jeremy Chatelaine founded QuickMail.com – the most performant cold email platform to get replies, thanks to industry-leading features such as Deliverability AI and Advanced Stats. Start your trial today here: https://quickmail.com
About this episode (#406): In this episode, Jack and Jeremy revisit the question: should AI be trusted to write and send first-line personalization in cold outreach? It's late Q2 2025, and AI tools are smarter than ever. But are they smart enough to handle something as nuanced (and reputation-sensitive) as email intros without human review? The guys go deep on how far the tech has come, what's still risky, and where it might actually make sense in your workflow. Key topics discussed in this episode: Why letting AI send unchecked intro lines is still a risky move How the quality of personalization has improved and where it still breaks Why buyer awareness of AI is making personalization harder, not easier The evolving role of the first line (and why the PS line might be safer) What makes a smart AI prompt and how to reduce hallucination risk Testing AI-generated personalization vs. handcrafted lines When AI might make sense for high-volume outbound vs. niche campaigns This episode is a no-fluff look at what AI can and can't do for outbound personalization in 2025. Jack and Jeremy break down the tradeoffs, the risks, and where smart filters and prompts can actually help without wrecking your reply rates. About the hosts: Jack Reamer founded SalesBread.com – the lead generation agency that brings B2B companies 1 lead per day by sending ultra-personalized LinkedIn messages and cold emails. Show listeners can book a free, 15-minute lead generation brainstorm session here: https://salesbread.com/contact/ Jeremy Chatelaine founded QuickMail.com – the most performant cold email platform to get replies, thanks to industry-leading features such as Deliverability AI and Advanced Stats. Start your trial today here: https://quickmail.com
About this episode (#405): In this episode, Jack and Jeremy run a two-part teardown of real cold outreach messages. They start by analyzing a LinkedIn message that pitches AI agents for lead generation, then break down a clever follow-up email from a SaaS tool the recipient had signed up for months earlier. You'll hear what worked, what didn't, and how to write outreach that actually gets replies, whether your audience is ice cold or just cooling off. Key topics discussed in this episode: Why vague or generic subject lines instantly signal cold outreach - The dangers of pitching without credibility, proof, or a clear ask How to use curiosity properly in cold messages (and when it backfires) Why offering value or reciprocity makes outreach more effective A teardown of a SaaS follow-up email that used a “you never used your free credits” angle The difference between cold, warm, and “lukewarm” outreach (and why lukewarm might be your best audience) How small, specific asks can increase reply rates This episode is a masterclass in cold outreach psychology, whether your leads are brand new or just haven't heard from you in a while. About the hosts: Jack Reamer founded SalesBread.com – the lead generation agency that brings B2B companies 1 lead per day by sending ultra-personalized LinkedIn messages and cold emails. Show listeners can book a free, 15-minute lead generation brainstorm session here: https://salesbread.com/contact/ Jeremy Chatelaine founded QuickMail.com – the most performant cold email platform to get replies, thanks to industry-leading features such as Deliverability AI and Advanced Stats. Start your trial today here: https://quickmail.com
Listen to the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThY-UBFtGK8 What if I told you Mark Cuban has invested over $100 million in companies from complete strangers who just sent him an email? In this Fitness Friday episode, I'm sharing insights from my conversation with Mark Cuban about his unconventional investment approach and the incredible companies built from cold outreach. We discuss how Cuban manages 200+ investments with just 12 team members, why he answers every single email personally, and the remarkable stories behind two of his biggest wins: a $4 billion space company and a revolutionary pharmacy that's disrupting Big Pharma. Mark Cuban is a billionaire entrepreneur, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and star investor on Shark Tank who has built his reputation on being accessible to anyone with a compelling business idea. What we discuss: The $750K Investment That Became Worth "A Whole Lot of Money" at $4B Valuation Why Cuban Reads Every Email and Deletes Most in Under 2 Seconds How He Manages 200 Companies with Only 12 Employees The Cold Email Strategy That Led to Cost Plus Drugs Revolution Behind the Scenes of Shark Tank: Why 75% of His Deals Actually Close The Real Reason Most Shark Tank Entrepreneurs "Ghost" Their Deals How Cuban Turns Alyssa's Cookies Into a $20M Business With Zero Advertising Why He Refuses Meetings But Responds to Strangers' Emails Within Minutes The One Question Every Entrepreneur Must Ask: "Why Didn't I Think of That?" Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. 99designs by Vista: 99designs.com/jen20 – click "Claim my discount" to get $20 off your first design contest. Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off Manna Vitality: Visit mannavitality.com and use code JENNIFER20 for 20% off your order Find more from Mark Cuban: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcuban/ Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements
This interview with Carolina is jam-packed with not just corporate sales strategies, but also actionable tips and resources for how you can up your corporate sales game. Carolina has it mastered… so much so that she no longer takes private / social parties and only works with corporate! I was so motivated to seek out more corporate relationships after this conversation and I think you'll feel the same way. We covered: Niching down and the “risk” How to get started and let it be messy Carolina's secret sauce Conquering self-limiting beliefs Job titles and industries to look for What types of decor her corporate clients are choosing Then Carolina shared her exciting new offer to help us get more corporate - and even government - jobs. Don't miss her mindset tip at the end and how she helped me find a positive affirmation for myself! In the UGlu Hotline, hear why black sand bags are the preferred choice for one of our listeners. Unlock three free bonus episodes! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Presenting sponsor: 17hats (get 50% off your 1st year) Balloon Element thecorporatecashflow.com Ep. 302 - Business credit | Sheila of The Balloon Squad Other sponsors & resources: Havin' A Party Wholesale (save 5% on orders $200+ with code PODCAST) Gemar Stay Booked UGlu by Pro Tapes (save 5% on orders $200+ at Havin' A Party with code PODCAST) DM @thebrightballoon on Instagram to ask a question or leave advice for the UGlu Hotline! Balloon Boss Mastermind & Summit - - - - On the Bright Side (Apple) On the Bright Side (Patreon) 50 Ideas for Email Marketing | Join the Bright Balloon email list @thebrightballoon The Bright Balloon on YouTube
70% of replies happen after email #1. Here's a simple, repeatable multi-channel sequence (email + phone + social) that drives double-digit contact rates without spamming. Jason Bay's KISS (Keep It Simple Sequencing) framework covers 6 calls, 6 emails, and 3 social touches over 3 weeks. Grab the templates and full structure behind a great sequence along with the best ways to follow up after your first email: https://www.30mpc.com/blog/jason-bays-outbound-sequence-template RESOURCES DISCUSSED: Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal Save $50 on any 30MPC course with code “PODCAST” Free Sales Templates, Scripts and Guides
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Cold Email Course Waitlist Grab the Cold Email Template Pack Cold email isn't dead—but your current strategy might be. In this episode, Nick and Jason trade brutal truths from the front lines of outbound to help you write emails that actually get replies.