In this episode of The Business Gay Podcast, host Calan Breckon speaks with email marketing genius, Sebastian Dziuk.

Sebastian is a professional speaker, U.S. Army Veteran, and founder of Dziuk Studios LLC, an email marketing agency helping LGBTQ+ and Allied professional speakers expand their businesses through email. He’s a contributing author to two books, Thriving in Business: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur, and With Honor and Integrity: Transgender Troops in Their Own Words. As a queer, trans man, Sebastian uses his experiences to help others tell their authentic stories to elevate their messages.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• SebastianDziuk.com





• Sebastian Dziuk on LinkedIn





• Sebastian Dziuk on IG





• QueerBrandGuide.com

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Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

• [00:27 ] Sebastian Dziuk highlights the importance of storytelling and copywriting in his transition to email marketing after years in content creation.





• [02:00 ] An email list provides a direct communication line with your audience, essential in an unpredictable digital landscape.





• [04:03 ] Regular newsletters foster engagement and help maintain relationships for future product launches.





• [08:14 ] Service providers should focus on consistent lead generation through email marketing rather than chasing viral success on social media.





• [09:20 ] Offering a valuable lead magnet encourages potential subscribers to share their email addresses effectively.





• [12:09 ] The quality of your email list is more important than its size; engaged subscribers lead to better results.





• [14:40 ] Removing inactive subscribers from your email list improves open rates and reduces the risk of spam classification.





• [16:30 ] A case study shows a graphic designer leveraged their email list to launch a successful paid community, underscoring email marketing's effectiveness.





• [18:20 ] Sebastian is active on LinkedIn and offers consultations, committed to helping others with email marketing.