243 - From Purple Branding to Powerful Follow-Up: Ely Delaney’s Playbook

Ely Delaney doesn’t just teach follow-up marketing—he lives it. On this episode of Leaders & Legacies, Ely shares how authenticity and consistency transformed his business and leadership style. From his signature purple branding to a three-year evergreen email campaign, Ely leans into what makes him different—and encourages others to do the same.

He and host Craig Andrews explore the leadership lesson behind showing up as your full self, even when it’s unconventional. Ely discusses how revealing his personal quirks, like his Renaissance fair obsession and dog love, helped him build stronger business relationships. The real leadership win? Ely’s ability to systematize authentic communication that continues building trust—even when he’s offline.

Ely explains how his “Ultimate Follow-Up” system boosts engagement not with gimmicks, but with real conversation. His emails feel personal because they are. The result: higher open rates, stronger replies, and deeper relationships.

Want to learn more about Ely Delaney's work? Check out his website at https://ElyDelaney.com.

Connect with Ely Delaney on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elydelaney/.

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Want to learn more about Craig Andrew's work at allies4me? Check out his website at https://allies4me.com/