Buckle up, inbox rockstars! In this episode, we chat with the queen of Google time-saving hacks herself, Dara Sklar. Dara dishes the behind-the-scenes scoop on her wildest, most lucrative sales email journey, a saga that started with a random story about her Honda Civic and blossomed into an epic seven-email (unplanned!) sales fiesta. We dive into what made her “ChatGPT just became my mechanic” email a viral hit, how she decides the number of emails to send (spoiler: it’s mostly vibes), and why her off-the-cuff approach gets such powerful results. Whether you’re a fellow “wing it and win it” type or love a good strategic blueprint, there are gems here for every business owner who wants more sales (and more chill time). Episode Highlights From Honda Civic Odometer Pic to $12K Sales Sprint Dara shares how a quirky story about clocking 333,333km in her car and using ChatGPT as a digital mechanic landed her nearly a 50% open rate and converted over 3% of her email list for a $12 workshop. Sometimes, the right story just hits—and so do the sales. The Power of Slightly “Unplanned” Email Promotions No fancy funnels here, folks! Dara confesses her super success didn’t come from a carefully crafted sequence, but from following the “vibes”—sending more emails simply because people kept buying and loving the emails. Permission granted to fly by the seat of your pants. Automated vs. Real-Time Emailing: What’s Actually Better? Natalie and Dara debate: is it better to schedule every email, or leave space for real-time feedback and extra sends? Spoiler: there’s room for both! Dara proves that fast feedback from emails can guide you in writing better, higher-converting follow-ups on the fly. Links / Resources ​Sponsor shoutout to List Gadget! Boost your emailing with polls, leaderboards and more at listgadget.com Don't forget Dara's Top 40 time-saving Google hacks you'll wish you'd been using all along Grab the Steal These Sales Emails template pack- all the summit emails turned into templates you can swipe, tweak, and send for sales (including Dara’s!): Key Takeaway You don’t have to write the “perfect” sales sequence. Start with one great story, listen to your audience’s response, and don’t be afraid to improvise. Sometimes the best sales come from authenticity, a little curiosity, and just showing your subscribers exactly how you’re winning at business (or at least remembering your last oil change). Put down the complicated checklist, pick up that pixelated mechanic selfie, and keep it real with your list. Your next best sales email might just write itself. 🚗💌