Everyone thinks they’re sending too many emails, but according to Jay Schwedelson and Daniel Murray, the truth is you’re probably not sending enough. In this Bathroom Break episode, the duo dives into the myths around email frequency, timing, and those dreaded unsubscribes. They share hot takes, real data, and a few caffeine-fueled truths about what really keeps your emails in the inbox (and your audience engaged).
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Best Moments:
(01:05) Jay admits to skipping a VIP dinner for room service and honesty wins the night
(03:12) Why sending more emails actually improves open rates and inbox placement
(06:40) The myth of the “best day and time” to send emails and why variety wins
(09:22) How AI tools can now auto-time your email sends to each subscriber’s habits
(13:00) Unsubscribes aren’t bad—they can be a sign your content finally stood out
(16:44) Relevancy and frequency are a power couple—great content earns more sends
(19:55) Daniel shares the real cost of parenting on six Celsius a day
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