How should I think about rejection when reaching out to potential partners for giveaways?

This is a numbers game, and rejection is simply part of the process—not something personal. Many people you contact will ignore you, not because your work is bad or your pitch is weak, but because they’re busy or didn’t see your message. You have to condition yourself to rejection like building immunity to poison. The rejection will be deflating, and that’s human, but you can’t let it slow you down. Think of it like running ads: you create twenty ads hoping one hits. Most people quit after one, two, or three rejections, but that’s exactly when you’re just getting started. Set a goal to execute this tactic at least ten times before reevaluating, no matter what happens.

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Asked by teaching content · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2023-08-23