Why Giving Value Can Hurt Your Sales

Discover how 'giving value' in emails can backfire—and what to do instead for better sales results.

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Why over-nurturing may hurt your sales?

Over-nurturing subscribers without offering solutions can lead to lost sales opportunities.

'That's what most people are doing with email marketing. They are nurturing people to death. In actual fact, what this person needs is a solution.'

Takeaway:
  • Balance nurturing with timely offers.
  • Recognize when subscribers are ready to buy.
  • Avoid delaying sales opportunities by over-focusing on nurturing.

How can you increase sales by 1,876%?

Shifting your email strategy can lead to dramatic increases in sales performance.

'When I switched from sending value, I increased my sales by 1,876%. And I'm gonna show you how I did it.'

Takeaway:
  • Reassess your current email marketing approach.
  • Consider adopting new techniques like psych stacking.
  • Measure results to confirm the impact of changes.

What is the SCORE method in email marketing?

The SCORE method is a proprietary system designed to maximize profitability from every subscriber.

'We call this the score method, it's our proprietary system for maximizing the profitability of every lead who comes into your business, every subscriber who joins your list.'

Takeaway:
  • Implement the SCORE method: Sales, Content, Objections, Risk, Engagement.
  • Use structured sequences to guide subscribers through the buying journey.
  • Leverage proven systems to increase email marketing effectiveness.

Should you stop giving value in emails?

With the rise of AI and easy access to information, the traditional approach to providing value in emails may need rethinking.

'Value and giving lessons in your emails are actually not super valuable anymore, mostly because of AI. Certainly not inside of emails.'

Takeaway:
  • Understand that subscribers can easily obtain information elsewhere.
  • Focus on strategies that align with current consumer behavior.
  • Adapt your email content to remain effective in a changing landscape.

Why are ongoing engagement emails profitable?

Staying in touch with subscribers over the long term can lead to increased sales opportunities.

'Some people just need you to be there for a long time. So you're gonna send those ongoing emails for those people, keeping them engaged.'

Takeaway:
  • Maintain consistent communication with your audience.
  • Use regular emails to build relationships over time.
  • Recognize that not all subscribers are ready to buy immediately.

How to reduce risk for hesitant buyers?

Offering risk reversal options can encourage subscribers who are on the fence to take the next step.

'This next piece is the risk reversal sequence, and that is a sequence of emails which in some way do something to reverse or reduce the risk.'

Takeaway:
  • Provide trials or samples to lower the barrier to entry.
  • Offer open days or previews of your services.
  • Use risk reversal tactics to build trust and encourage action.

How to handle objections in your email sequences?

Addressing potential objections can turn hesitant subscribers into buyers.

'We're gonna seek to understand and know what that objection is. Turn their objection into the very reason they should do the thing.'

Takeaway:
  • Proactively ask subscribers about their hesitations.
  • Use objections as opportunities to reinforce your offer's value.
  • Craft emails that specifically address common concerns.

What is Psych Stacking in email marketing?

Psych Stacking is a powerful technique to multiply your sales by leveraging psychological triggers in your email sequences.

'I'm gonna show you how we did it using a technique that we call psych stacking. The only thing that changed is the things I'm gonna share with you in a second.'

Takeaway:
  • Utilize psychological triggers to enhance your email campaigns.
  • Structure your email sequences to address different buyer motivations.
  • Implement Psych Stacking to dramatically increase sales.

Why should you sell immediately to new subscribers?

Waiting too long to make an offer to new subscribers could mean missing out on potential sales.

'The very first thing we really want to do when someone joins your email list is let them know if they are that person who has the urgent need to solve this problem, this is where they can go and jump in and get the best help.'

Takeaway:
  • Introduce your product or service early in your email sequence.
  • Cater to the 3-5% of subscribers ready to buy immediately.
  • Don't delay offering solutions to urgent problems.

Is providing value in emails killing your sales?

Many marketers focus on delivering value through educational content in their emails, but could this be harming your sales efforts?

'When I switched from sending value, I increased my sales by 1,876%. That's a lot, right? I'm gonna show you how I did it.'

Takeaway:
  • Re-evaluate the effectiveness of giving away free value in emails.
  • Consider focusing more on selling rather than just nurturing.
  • Test different email strategies to see what drives sales growth.

Episode Info:

Title:
Why 'Giving Value' Is Losing You Sales
Episode Link:
Keywords:
email marketing,sales psychology,persuasive emails
Episode Air Date:
July 16, 2025

Podcast info:

Show Name:
The Email Marketing Show
Author:
Email Marketing Heroes
Owner:
Email Marketing Heroes
Category:
Business, Marketing

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