What are some examples of questions I can ask in emails to get replies?

You can ask all kinds of questions: ‘How are you doing this week?’ for simple check-ins. ‘If you could have me paint anything in the next 30 days, what would it be?’ to explore new directions. ‘I’m trying to pick between this and that - do you have a vote?’ for seeking opinions. ‘What do you think of AI? Are you using any of it?’ for topical discussions. For new subscribers, ‘How did you hear about me?’ is a great question that also helps you learn which marketing is working. You can ask about holidays, costumes, preferences - literally anything that invites conversation.

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Asked by general teaching point · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2025-11-07