Episode 42

Emails That Sell (Without Feeling Sleazy)

Ever opened an email that felt like a pushy sales pitch—one of those BUY NOW! messages that makes you want to hit delete faster than you can say unsubscribe? Yeah, we’ve all been there. And let’s be real, when it’s your turn to sell, the last thing you want is to come across as desperate, spammy, or just plain annoying.

So, how do you write emails that actually convert without making your audience cringe? That’s exactly what we’re diving into today.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction: The Problem with Pushy Sales Emails
  • 01:15 The Power of Email Marketing
  • 01:31 Meet Rachel Starr: Your Community Strategist
  • 03:45 Why Social Media Isn't the Best Sales Channel
  • 08:33 The Magic Formula for Selling Without Feeling Sleazy
  • 16:38 Common Email Mistakes to Avoid
  • 22:20 Final Thoughts and a Special Offer

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Rachel Starr

Hi friends! I'm Rachel Starr – founder of coCreator Society and community strategist with 20+ years of helping creators build thriving businesses and communities.

I'm basically Leslie Knope with tech skills, turning complex community challenges into strategic solutions. From my podcast "Your Community Strategist" to building The Co-Op community, I'm all about helping creators connect, collaborate, and grow without the overwhelm.

When I'm not building platforms that actually work for people, you'll find me on the ski slopes, caffeinating heavily, or wrangling two awesome teenagers. I believe the best business happens when great people find each other – which is exactly why coCreator Society exists.

Here's to new adventures, epic collaborations, and really good coffee!