Dividing batching into phases helps maintain focus and reduces task-switching fatigue.

"But if you do them in phases, because one of the trickiest things is changing task and having to change the type of thinking and activity that you're doing, going from a creative task to an analytical task to a practical task. All these things require different parts of your brain to be engaged and you to work in a different way. So that's why I like to think of it. All in these 4 phases..."

Takeaway:

• Reduces the mental load from constant task-switching.
• Allows for deeper focus on one type of task at a time.
• Enhances overall efficiency in email creation.

Batching emails can help manage energy levels and productivity, especially for introverts.

"And being an introvert and working with introverts, this is a key thing when I work with my clients because We have to be conscious of when we are expending certain types of energy and be very clear on when we're gonna work our best at certain jobs. So when you break them down in this way, it just makes things so much easier."

Takeaway:

• Batching allows introverts to manage their energy more effectively.
• Scheduling tasks that align with energy levels enhances productivity.
• Breaking down tasks reduces overwhelm.

An intriguing subject line can significantly boost your email open rates.

"This one is tap dancing Christian Doodles. [...] So this is a really simple technique, what I did in the email. [...] I was telling the stories about 3 clients. [...] So I just took 3 unrelated ideas and jammed them together into what sounds like a crazy concept [...] and putting them together, it makes people go, what on earth is he doing or talking about? And it really makes people wanna open that email."

Takeaway:

• Combine unexpected elements in your subject lines to pique curiosity.
• Unusual combinations encourage recipients to open your emails.
• Ensure the email content satisfies the curiosity sparked by the subject line.

Using prompts can spark creativity and provide direction for your email content.

"We thought we couldn't leave you on this episode without giving you some prompts of ideas of email ideas and email hooks to use when you're batching stuff... So we have 5 that we've come up with for this, and the first one is to focus on the problems that you are trying to solve with your services [...] Then the second thing is what I call the problems of those problems [...] The next idea is to introduce your unique solution [...] Number 5 is proof. And that could be stats, testimonials, stories, and your own story as well"

Takeaway:

• Focus on the customer's problems and the ripple effects to engage them.
• Present your unique solution to stand out.
• Use proof and testimonials to build trust.

Choosing the right time to write can improve the quality of your email content.

"Yeah, yeah, absolutely, and just finding that time, you know, like you do your best writing in the morning, that's the way I do, then do it in the morning. If you do it better late at night, do it late at night [...] pick the time that's right for each of these things. That's what's really nice about using different parts of your brain and doing these different tasks at different times."

Takeaway:

• Identify when you're most creative to schedule writing sessions.
• Aligning tasks with your natural rhythms enhances productivity.
• Different tasks may be better suited to different times of day.

Separating writing from idea generation can enhance focus and productivity in email creation.

"What's really nice now is the 3rd stage of actually writing the emails is just expressing the idea. You're not generating ideas, you've already generated ideas. You now get to sit in your writer's chair [...] and be the writer and express the idea, and you can't get lost. You can't end up going off topic, cause all you're gonna do is write about that idea."

Takeaway:

• Writing becomes easier when the ideas are already outlined.
• Focused writing prevents going off-topic and ensures clarity.
• Separating tasks reduces cognitive load and increases efficiency.

Idea generation is a crucial phase in batching emails to keep your content fresh and engaging.

"Second step, then. That is idea generation. We're breaking this down into 4 different things because they're such different mentalities and they take different kinds of focus. So when you're in the idea generation phase, it's completely different to what comes next, which is writing [...] It's really being able to focus on. Coming up with the ideas around what you're going to write in your emails, what you're going to put in them, and starting with that part."

Takeaway:

• Separate idea generation from writing to maximize creativity.
• Use prompts and themes to guide your brainstorming.
• Focusing solely on ideas prevents getting bogged down in writing too soon.

Frameworks can simplify the email creation process and enhance clarity in your messaging.

"And I think one of the first things to do is to create a framework of prompts to help you, and people think of prompts now being an AI thing used for Jack JBT. I don't mean that at all. I mean a framework of prompts to prompt your brain to think of the types of emails that you wanna send. I mean, you're the framework queen. You think in frameworks, you teach frameworks, you teach people how to framework their thinking. This is your thing, really."

Takeaway:

• Frameworks help structure your thoughts and organize your email content.
• Using prompts aids in generating relevant and engaging email ideas.
• Applying frameworks can make the email creation process more efficient.

Breaking down the batching process into phases can enhance efficiency and creativity in email marketing.

"So that's why I like to think of it. All in these 4 phases, and the first phase is what we call the plan phase [...] The second step then, That is idea generation [...] The 3rd stage of actually writing the emails... The final phase then, the 4th and final phase... is building it out in your platform."

Takeaway:

• Phase 1: Plan – Define the purpose and goals of your email batch.
• Phase 2: Idea Generation – Create themes and hooks for each email.
• Phase 3: Writing – Express the ideas, focusing on one at a time.
• Phase 4: Building – Set up your emails in your email platform.

Batching emails can save time and improve consistency in your email marketing campaigns.

"What are some really creative ways that you can batch a whole bunch of emails really, really quickly without pulling your hair out and without going absolutely mad. That's what we're gonna talk about today."

Takeaway:

• Batching emails helps streamline your workflow and maintain consistent communication with your audience.
• Breaking down the batching process into manageable stages makes it less overwhelming.
• Using frameworks and prompts can speed up email creation.