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I’ve noticed that the new form of cold emails is inviting you to a podcast. I’ve gotten at least 5 of those in the past month, hosted by companies that just so happen to sell software or services that are relevant in our industry.



Received one of these today of all days:

https://imgur.com/a/hmBQgHH


I like how it even has a fake internal email thread at the bottom!


Probably this?: https://x.com/codyschneiderxx/status/1819807009635795405

podcasts are a trojan horse to talk to decision makers

reach out linkedin saying

Hey name

love your content

I want to have you on podcast xyz

It gets emailed to list size 10,000

and we give you clips for social

you down?

20% response rate

friends

money




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