From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Jason Donapel on Email Marketing and Future Business Trends
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From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Jason Donapel on Email Marketing and Future Business Trends

S16 E56 • Sep 29, 2025 • 27 mins

Caroline Biesalski opens the episode by emphasizing the importance of doing your best at any job. She welcomes Jason Donapel, who shares his transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. They discuss the enduring value of email marketing, the effects of algorithms, and underrated strategies in email and SMS marketing. The conversation shifts to the future of AI and automation in customer retention, along with the pitfalls of generative AI. Jason talks about his upcoming projects and offers advice for business owners. The episode concludes with final thoughts on audience care, closing remarks, and a special offer for a free 20-minute breakthrough session.

Key Points

  • Doing your best in every role, no matter how small, can lead to unexpected and significant opportunities.
  • Building and leveraging an email list allows you to maintain control over your customer relationships and communications, independent of social media algorithms.
  • Using AI and automation to enhance creative processes and audience understanding, rather than replacing human effort, can lead to more effective and personalized marketing.
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