How $25 Cookies Generated $200 Million in Sales (Gift-Based Marketing Strategy)

Tired of cold emails that get ignored? What if I told you that sending gourmet cookies could be more effective than your entire digital marketing budget?

In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Corey Quinn, former CMO at Scorpion and author of “Anyone Not Everyone,” who reveals how gift-based outreach became their company’s #1 sales channel - outperforming a $6 million marketing budget that included ads, content, and 100 annual events.

Corey shares the exact strategy that helped close seven-figure deals with brands like Lululemon, ReMax, and Hyundai, and how his team scaled this approach to send 15,000+ gifts annually while growing the company to $200 million in revenue.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why traditional cold outreach fails (and the psychology behind gift-based marketing)

✅ The “unique, striking, impression” framework for choosing the perfect business gifts

✅ How to build a high-quality prospect list that actually converts (it’s not about volume)

✅ The 6-step follow-up system that turns gift recipients into million-dollar clients

✅ Why timing is everything (and when to call after your gift arrives)

✅ The long-term strategy of consistent gifting that beats one-off campaigns

✅ Real case studies: From overnight FedEx cookies to custom embroidered pillows

Perfect for: Entrepreneurs and small business owners struggling with lead generation, content creators looking to monetize their audience through B2B services, and anyone tired of competing in the crowded digital marketing space.

Key Takeaway: Sometimes the most effective marketing strategy isn’t digital at all - it’s deeply personal and surprisingly analog.

Guest Bio: Corey Quinn is a sales and marketing expert who spent 19 consecutive quarters as the top producer at a digital agency before becoming CMO at Scorpion, where he helped scale the company to $200 million. He’s the author of “Anyone Not Everyone” and specializes in helping businesses escape the generalist trap through deep specialization and relationship-driven marketing.

Free Resource: Listeners can get Corey’s audiobook “Anyone Not Everyone” plus workbook, videos, and templates at anyonenoteveryone.com

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