Ask Us ANYTHING: Love is Blind! 😂 Secrets to Nonprofit, Business, & Consumer Marketing! | Ep. 435
Sometimes Jay Schwedelson gets deep about data or strategy—but this time, he’s answering your weirdest, most random questions. From nonprofit marketing tips that actually work to his all-time favorite reality TV obsession (yes, he has strong opinions), this episode swings from helpful to hilarious in the best way.ㅤBest Moments:(01:15) Why first-person CTAs like “Count me in” or “Yes, I want to help” drive higher clicks for nonprofits(03:00) The 75-word rule that separates good emails from ignored ones(05:34) Why showing real human faces—not AI ones—boosts engagement by 38%(05:58) The bold prediction that “humanity will be the algorithm” in 2026(07:45) Jay crowns Love Is Blind Season 9 as the best (and most unhinged) reality TV ever made(08:30) Why he can’t stand true crime—and what that says about us allㅤCheck 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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💀LIQUID DEATH Founder+CEO!💀 GUEST!! Mike Cessario on Secrets to Content, Growth, and Marketing! | Ep. 434
Liquid Death didn’t happen by accident. Mike Cessario went from skateboards and punk bands to building a beverage brand that treats marketing like entertainment, not homework, and he’s brutally honest about what actually moves the needle. With Jay Schwedelson, he breaks down packaging as the real moat, why they tested the brand before the product, and how to stay interesting when AI makes content cheap.ㅤGrab Liquid Death at your local store or online at www.liquiddeath.com, check out their sparkling lineup, and catch Mike at the upcoming Guru Conference for a deeper dive into their marketing playbook.ㅤBest Moments:(02:45) From punk bands and agency life to launching a product so he could finally be the client(05:04) Why water was the wedge - biggest category, boring brands, plastic everywhere, then a portfolio beyond plain water(06:55) Most products are commodities - brand and aesthetics win hearts, not tiny functional differences(08:40) The Facebook fakeout - 3M views and 80k followers before a single can existed, then used to raise money(11:50) Entertainment first and small bets - nothing over 150k, in-house beats a 650k “at cost” bid(13:40) Full-funnel media done right - broad awareness feeding precise mid-funnel and conversion work(16:10) AI as cost saver, not taste maker - youth backlash is real and craft still mattersㅤCheck 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 ==>Forget Content Calendars? Content Systems! <== | BATHROOM Break #78 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That
Even on airplanes, chaos finds Jay Schwedelson and Daniel Murray—but this Bathroom Break isn’t just about travel horror stories. Between speakerphone offenders and oversized dogs, they break down how to actually organize your content so it doesn’t become one big mess. From tagging systems and Notion libraries to “writer’s rooms” that actually work, this one’s packed with simple, real-world ideas to keep your marketing machine humming.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:(01:13) Jay’s nightmare airplane encounter with the loudest guy on speakerphone(03:03) Daniel explains how tagging content and tracking performance makes remixing easy(05:37) Why pain points and headlines belong in your content library, not just campaign names(07:31) The surprising way Daniel’s team keeps newsletters fresh and relevant each week(09:15) Jay’s tip for solo creators—schedule a content-only block on your calendar(10:43) Why you should include people outside your marketing team in brainstorming sessions(11:00) Jay’s plea for airlines to ban “farm animal–sized” dogs from middle seatsㅤCheck 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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How to BEAT 95% of People WITHOUT Being a Genius ⚡ Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 431
Somehow, Jay Schwedelson made accountability sound like a superpower instead of a chore. In this short solo riff, he shares the one mindset shift that’s fueled his entire career—how showing up every single week, no matter how small the action, builds momentum most people never find. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not the smartest person in the room,” this one hits differently.ㅤBest Moments:(01:00) Jay admits to constantly talking himself down—and why that’s actually helped him grow(02:15) The two habits that changed everything: consistency and accountability(03:45) Why “learning by doing” isn’t enough to stay sharp in your career(05:40) How a simple weekly Slack message can transform your growth and visibility(07:08) The real reason Jay’s newsletter made him exponentially better at his job(09:28) Brutal stats that prove most people quit way too soon(10:15) The simple formula to beat 95% of people without being the smartest one in the roomㅤCheck 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 Webinar Success Secrets and REAL Lead Generation! w/CMO FloQast! [Industry Giant Accounting Platform] Ben Schechter!! 📈 Stop Counting Leads, Start Printing Pipeline | Ep. 430
Marketers love shiny objects, but this chat gets real about what moves pipeline right now with Jay Schwedelson and Ben Schechter. CMO FloQast! [Industry Giant Accounting Platform]From why webinars still outperform to how to score webinar engagement the smart way, Ben shares practical plays for B2B teams that feel more consumer savvy. You also get a sanity check on AEO experiments, and a peek at how a not-so-sexy category builds a brand people actually want to follow.ㅤConnect with Ben Schechter on LinkedIn and explore FloQast if you lead or support an accounting team looking to modernize the close and operations.ㅤBest Moments:(01:23) From B2C to B2B - the consumer skills that turbocharge enterprise growth(04:12) Webinars still crush - attendance, engagement, and conversion you can bank on(06:55) Registered vs attended vs engaged - who sales should call first and why(08:52) Stop worshiping lead count - pipeline and dollars beat vanity metrics(11:45) AEO is real but early - balance experiments with core SEO and paid search(15:15) Making accounting feel human - a distinct voice and an in-house studios teamㅤCheck 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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