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#533August 8, 20231:24:33

Newsletter Schemes, Copywriting Scams and Chaotic Singles

About This Episode

Sam and Shaan discuss the deceptive nature of newsletter growth tactics like co-registration and the importance of prioritizing high-intent subscribers over vanity metrics. They also explore unconventional modern dating trends, such as 'Date Me Docs' and 'Chaos Singles Parties,' while brainstorming how societal norms around meat-eating and child-birthing might change in 50 years.

Episode Description

Episode 484: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) talk about a questionable newsletter growth hack called co-reg, try to figure out how Bobbi Althoff became an overnight success, explore the wild world of Chaotic Singles Parties & DateMe Docs, go through a list of things our grandkids will think are insane and discuss the greatest copywriting scam ever written. Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here.

Show Notes

  • 0:00Intro
  • 4:05Newsletter growth scheme
  • 16:25Laird Hamilton interview recap
  • 18:10Why is Bobbi Althoff famous?
  • 24:30Chaotic Singles Party
  • 30:00DateMe Docs
  • 43:50Things our grandkids will think are insane
  • 1:01:55The greatest copywriting scam ever written

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Key Takeaways

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Validate newsletter subscriber quality by sending a simple 'reply to this email' request; a lack of engagement reveals low-intent subscribers gained through 'co-reg' schemes.

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Implement a 'Big Bets' strategic framework by listing six primary goals for the year and explicitly documenting the 'bets' you are choosing NOT to make to protect company focus.

3

High-converting copywriting often utilizes specific 'physical' cues in text, such as instructing readers to open a bottle of champagne or describing the seal on an envelope, to create a sense of exclusivity and urgency.

Business Ideas Mentioned

Date Me Doc Recruiting Agency

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Affluent Twitter-Led Dating Marketplace

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Jessica Ma

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Duration1:24:33
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