❤️How I Met My Wife❤️ Regret is Worse Than Failure!⏳ Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 419
Sometimes Jay Schwedelson skips the marketing hacks and just gets real. This time he shares a personal story about nearly missing out on the love of his life and the lesson it left him with: regret is far heavier than failure. It’s raw, funny, and surprisingly relevant if you’ve ever hesitated before taking your shot in business or in life.ㅤBest Moments:(01:09) The biggest turning point in Jay’s life that reshaped how he thinks about work and risk(02:42) The sting of seeing someone you care about happy with someone else(05:16) The bold move at the bar that changed everything(07:45) Why you only need 10 seconds of bravery, not a lifetime of courage(08:32) The torture of living in the land of what ifsㅤCheck out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!Register here: www.GuruConference.comㅤCheck out Jay’s YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay’s TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤMASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma
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GUEST: Why Every Company Needs an Event! w/Tahira Endean Head of Program IMEX | Ep. 418
Not every business thinks it needs an event, but Jay Schwedelson and Tahira Endean make a strong case for why you do. From building trust faster than endless email threads to creating the kinds of moments people actually remember, Tahira shows how events—big or small—drive connection, loyalty, and growth. She also pulls back the curtain on what makes event submissions stand out and why joy should be part of every strategy.ㅤTahira’s book Our KPI is Joy is available on Amazon. Connect with her on LinkedIn.ㅤBest Moments:(03:43) Why 10 minutes at a live meeting can replace 64 emails(05:15) The role of trust in why events matter for any size company(08:30) Designing experiences that the “remembering self” won’t forget(10:15) Why in-person events are the antidote to AI sameness(13:30) How she curates sessions and avoids AI content overload(17:12) The must-dos and never-dos when submitting to speak at eventsㅤCheck out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!Register here: www.GuruConference.comㅤCheck out Jay’s YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay’s TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤMASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma
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What’s Up THIS WEEK: Huge AI Google Update! Email Tactic Surging! 📺 TV Show News!! | Ep. 417
Google just dropped a curveball for anyone using Chrome: you can now type prompts straight into the address bar and get Gemini-powered answers without ever leaving your browser. Jay Schwedelson unpacks why this matters for marketers, why LinkedIn isn’t punishing you for adding links (despite the myths), and the seasonal email trick that quietly spikes open rates. Plus, he can’t resist dropping in some TV takes—from Love Is Blind to the sad end of Outrageous Pumpkins.ㅤBest Moments:(01:00) Chrome’s address bar turns into an AI prompt box with Gemini(01:30) Why Jay thinks Google might win the AI wars(02:30) LinkedIn’s product director says links do not kill reach(04:00) Starting October, “invitation” subject lines boost opens by 24 to 28 percent(06:00) Jay’s fall TV lineup: The Girlfriend, Love Is Blind, and a canceled pumpkin showㅤCheck out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!Register here: www.GuruConference.comㅤCheck out Jay’s YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay’s TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤMASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma
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SPECIAL SERIES ==> Quick Tips for Forms That Convert! <== | BATHROOM Break #74 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That
Parenting mishaps, exploding diapers, and even a surprise bird incident somehow all tie back to smart marketing takeaways in this Bathroom Break collab between Jay Schwedelson and Daniel Murray. From no-scroll forms that skyrocket conversions to why your CTA button text might be killing deals, this one is equal parts messy, funny, and surprisingly useful.ㅤFollow Daniel on LinkedIn and check out The Marketing Millennials podcast for sharp, no-fluff marketing insights. Subscribe to Ari Murray’s newsletter at gotomillions.co for sharp, actionable marketing insights.ㅤBest Moments:(01:00) Daniel’s first baby carrier experience turns into a poop explosion mid-call(02:56) Jay reveals how a no-scroll form boosted conversions by 60 percent(03:35) Daniel explains why two-step forms make capturing emails easier(05:00) Why quantifiable testimonials beat generic praise every time(06:45) The danger of weak offers like “Request a demo” and how to make them action-based(07:12) Why your CTA button text should never just say “Submit”(07:30) Small copy details that build trust, like time estimates and progress bars(12:13) Jay shares his own “bathroom break” moment courtesy of a birdㅤCheck out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!Register here: www.GuruConference.comㅤCheck out Jay’s YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay’s TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤMASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma
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Ask Us ANYTHING: 3 NEW ChatGPT Tricks! + 🫨Should Jay Move to Japan?🫨 | Ep. 415
Sometimes the best insights come from the strangest questions, and this Ask Us Anything proves it. Jay Schwedelson riffs on AI tricks you probably aren’t using but should, why half your “official-sounding” stats might be totally fake, and the one detail that makes your prompts 10x better. And just when it seems like things can’t get weirder, a question about Guam leads to toilets, vending machines, and why Japan might secretly be the best place on Earth.ㅤBest Moments:(01:04) Why half the stats you get from AI might be made up(03:00) The simple phrase that forces AI to stop inferring fake numbers(03:45) How to get ChatGPT to write the perfect prompt for you(05:13) The one trick that keeps AI responses fresh and not a year out of date(07:01) Guam vs San Francisco and the real problem with Scranton, PA(08:45) Why Japanese vending machines, toilets, and portion sizes make life betterㅤCheck out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!Register here: www.GuruConference.comㅤCheck out Jay’s YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay’s TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤMASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma
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