In this episode of Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda dive into the challenges of marketing without being cringey. They discuss their personal experiences with feeling cringey in marketing efforts, with Jess sharing a detailed story about her woodworking business and its fluctuating success. The discussion explores the fine line between authentic self-promotion and desperate sales tactics, emphasizing relationship-building and genuine engagement. They also highlight the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in offering non-cringey marketing strategies and touch on the effectiveness of email marketing. Throughout, humor and real-life anecdotes keep the conversation lively and relatable, concluding with a soft sell of their course on making money online.
00:00 Introduction and Breaking News
00:09 Promoting Our YouTube Channel
00:40 Today's Topic: Being Cringey
02:44 Jess's Struggles with Cringey Marketing
08:40 Amanda's Insights on Cringey Marketing
09:20 Email Marketing Strategies
11:19 Soft Selling vs. Hard Selling
14:00 Personal Stories and Authenticity
16:35 Course Promotion and Conclusion