An AI Comparison: Email Edition
I recently taught a class blowing the minds of my students about the POWER of AI and how it can be used in marketing your business. While teaching, one student made the comment… “I wish I had known this sooner! I just paid a copywriter thousands and AI could have done it!” I quickly said woah, woah, woah, WOAH slow down!
While it’s true AI can be a serious help, it will (at this point!) not replace the talented and expertise of an experience human specialist. OR for that matter, your own brand voice!
As an example, I recently typed out an email to my audience with 3 major takeaways from my time in Rhode Island attending the New England Coastal Creative conference. I wrote this email using my own brand voice, love for ….s, and my flare for adding FOOD to any email.
I then went to ChatGPT (which I LOVE) and asked it to write the email for me. I entered all the necessary details into the prompt including my tone, the takeaways, the details, etc. Let’s compare the two below:
MY EMAIL VERSION:
STORY TIME Amanda!
I just got back from Rhode Island attending the New England Coastal Creative conference. And while you weren't with all with me in person, I'd love to share with you a few takeaways I had from this experience that may apply to you Amanda!
Take away #1:
Networking is crucial. I've always known this fact, but stepping into a new organization in a region that I love, I was FLOORED by the people I met and the potential collaborations that could be made. If you have gotten into the habit of only "networking" within your current circle... are you actually networking? I challenge you to step out into new groups and new spaces and meet the AMAZING people in this world.
Take away #2:
There is no reason to do it alone.Community has always been an important part of the business and life I lead from Upleveled to the Curated Marketing Society, community is at the core. Do you have people you can go to that truly understand what it is like to be a business owner, a woman/man, a mother/wife/sister/husband? Do you have support?
Take away #3:
Travel is healing. Stepping away from your standard roles and comfort zones forces you to reconnect with you. From what you love to what you want to eat, travel causes us to think about US rather than others in a way that usually gets put on the back burner. And guess what. This is a goodthing. When was the last time you allowed yourself a moment of restoration?
I could go on and on about other takeaways from my trip... such as how the Rosemary Parmesan fries at the Black Pearl are to DIE FOR... but I'll leave all that for the blog. In the meantime, soak in these 3 takeaways and look at your world. How can you network with a new group? Have a sense of support and community? How can you be restored?
CHATGPT’S VERSION:
Dear Creative Entrepreneurs,
I recently had the pleasure of attending the New England Costal Creative's conference in Newport, Rhode Island, and it was an enriching experience. I wanted to share my top three takeaways from the conference with you, which I believe can benefit all creative entrepreneurs like ourselves.
Firstly, networking is crucial for growth and success in our industry. At the conference, I had the opportunity to meet so many talented and like-minded individuals, and it was inspiring to see how we could learn from each other and support one another's businesses. Networking not only helps us to expand our reach but also opens up doors to new opportunities.
Secondly, community is essential for creative entrepreneurs. Building a strong network of peers, mentors, and supporters can provide us with the motivation, feedback, and resources we need to succeed. In fact, I have personally curated a marketing society and upleveled coaching programs that focus on building a supportive community for creative entrepreneurs.
Finally, travel is healing, and it is essential for us to take the time to recharge and gain fresh perspectives. Newport, Rhode Island, is a stunning location with picturesque views that invigorated me and helped me to feel rejuvenated.
In conclusion, attending the New England Costal Creative's conference was an incredibly enriching experience that reminded me of the importance of networking, community, and travel. I highly encourage all of you to attend events and conferences that align with your goals and values, as they can provide valuable insights and opportunities for growth.
Thank you for reading, and I hope these takeaways resonate with you as they did with me.
Best regards,
Now, I don’t know about you, but to ME, those two emails couldn’t be more different. Do they both hit the points? Yes. Do they both cover the information? Yes. But one is ME and one is an algorithm. Maybe perhaps you even liked the AI version better… that’s okay! But it’s not me.
So, in conclusion as AI would say… will AI take PEOPLE out of the business. I sure hope not because while AI is a great TOOL, it’s not a replacement for talent and experience.