What Unsubscribes Say About Your Business

Learn to embrace unsubscribes and focus on your ideal audience for better engagement and content alignment.

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Unsubscribes in Funnels

Expect unsubscribes when running sales funnels, and don't be alarmed.

"When you have a funnel... you are going to have unsubscribes. And they mean nothing about you."

Takeaway:
  • Recognize that unsubscribes are part of funnel processes.
  • Focus on conversions rather than subscriber count.
  • Keep refining your funnel without fear.

Customer Service Emails

Viewing marketing emails as customer service enhances engagement.

"I want you to do your email marketing from a place of customer service is kind. You cannot send one email and expect people to buy from you. You're going to have to send more emails. So send them..."

Takeaway:
  • Consistent communication builds trust.
  • Provide value through informative emails.
  • Nurture relationships by addressing customer needs.

Celebrate Unsubscribes

Viewing unsubscribes positively can shift your marketing mindset.

"Email marketing programs that I've learned from, they treat unsubscribes like celebrations... everyone who I'm not talking to realizes this isn't for them, and they go so that I can make room and focus on the people I really want to work with."

Takeaway:
  • Use unsubscribes to refine your audience.
  • Celebrate the clarity they bring to your list.
  • Focus energy on engaged subscribers.

Unsubscribes Mean Nothing

Unsubscribes don't reflect negatively on your skills or offers.

"It means nothing about you as a person, a business owner, or the emails that you send. The only thing unsubscribes mean is that your offer wasn't for this person at that time."

Takeaway:
  • Don't internalize unsubscribes as personal failures.
  • Understand timing is crucial for clients.
  • Maintain confidence in your marketing efforts.

Write Without Attachment

Writing emails without attachment improves your message clarity.

"When you write your emails... don't write from the energy of, oh my gosh, who's going to unsubscribe?... Instead... tell yourself, I am writing for the one person who needs to hear this today."

Takeaway:
  • Avoid anxiety over audience reactions.
  • Focus on delivering valuable content.
  • Reduce stress and enhance authenticity.

Subscribers are People

Remembering that subscribers are people helps humanize your marketing.

"Subscribers are people... Maybe they want to learn from you... They're not your ideal client."

Takeaway:
  • Recognize diverse reasons people join your list.
  • Tailor content to meet varied subscriber needs.
  • Appreciate that not everyone will become a client.

Don't Fear Unsubscribes

Fear of unsubscribes can hinder your email marketing effectiveness.

"We're so afraid to say the wrong thing and have someone unsubscribe... We hold so tightly to our subscribers like they're ours."

Takeaway:
  • Overcoming fear allows you to communicate more authentically.
  • Being bold in messaging attracts the right audience.
  • Unsubscribes can refine your email list quality.

Embrace Letting Go

Letting go can lead to greater focus and success in business.

"As I'm thinking about fall, it actually corresponds with letting go... I'm really feeling the pull to let things go in my business, let things go in my life."

Takeaway:
  • Simplify your approach to focus on what matters.
  • Letting go opens space for new opportunities.
  • Avoid overextending yourself to maximize effectiveness.

Write for One Person

Writing your emails for the one person who needs it can improve engagement.

"When you write your emails... tell yourself, I am writing for the one person who needs to hear this today. I'm writing it for them anyway."

Takeaway:
  • Focus on individual connection in your messaging.
  • Personalize content to resonate deeply with readers.
  • Enhance authenticity and build stronger relationships.

Let go of Unsubscribes

Letting go of unsubscribes is essential for successful email marketing.

"When you are actively selling, you are gonna have a lot of unsubscribes. When you have a funnel... You are going to have unsubscribes, and they mean nothing about you."

Takeaway:
  • Accept that unsubscribes are normal during promotions.
  • Don't take unsubscribes personally; they aren't a reflection of you.
  • Focus on those who engage and need your message.

Episode Info:

Title:
#24 - What Unsubscribes really mean about you
Episode Link:
Keywords:
email marketing, ideal audience, mindset shift
Episode Air Date:
October 7, 2024

Podcast info:

Show Name:
The Email Marketing Podcast
Author:
Jenny Roth
Owner:
Jenny Roth
Category:
Business

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