Should we expand on a (like the subject line frameworks in Issue 2)?
Settle argues that being "nice" is a business killer. These early issues teach you to repel the wrong people (tire-kickers) and attract a "cult-like" following of buyers who resonate with your raw, unfiltered personality. 2. Story-Based Selling Instead of listing features, you use everyday observations: A rude interaction at a coffee shop. A weird movie scene.
Settle addresses the elephant in the room: Do you talk about politics in business email?
The Copywriting Blueprint: A Deep Dive Into Ben Settle’s Email Players (Issues 1–15)
Ben Settle's Email Players, a monthly print newsletter, focuses on "infotainment," blending entertainment with direct response marketing in early issues. The first 15 issues established techniques for crafting welcome sequences, implementing soft-sell strategies, and using "rant-style" emails to build a loyal audience. Learn more at Email Players . Email Players Newsletter
For many copywriters and list owners, the early issues of this newsletter are legendary. They contain the foundational DNA of Settle's philosophy. This article breaks down the core concepts, psychological frameworks, and actionable strategies found across the foundational first 15 issues of Email Players . The Philosophy of "Infotainment"
In Email Players #9 , Settle shares a client example: a supplement seller who switched from weekly “helpful tips” to daily emails blending personal stories, industry rants, and pure entertainment. Within 45 days, revenue per email increased 212%, and unsubscribes dropped. The lesson? People don’t unsubscribe from frequency; they unsubscribe from boring emails.
Here is a deep analysis of the core themes, psychological frameworks, and strategic imperatives found within the first fifteen issues of Email Players .
These issues serve as a meta-template. By reading them, you are not just learning how to write email; you are learning how Ben Settle built a highly profitable, recurring print newsletter business model.
Settle introduces the concept of being a polarizing figure. In his view, being neutral is the death of sales.