#509 - Daniella Paolozzi - Handwritten Post

About this episode

If you’ve ever Googled handwritten post in the UK and then had a small financial wobble at the prices, you’re not alone. Daniella Paolozzi is proud to be a female leader of her handwritten marketing business. Choosing to market using handwritten post does not have to be a luxury beyond your marketing budget. Tune into this podcast to find out why it might be just the best decision you take in 2026!

Summary of Podcast

Introductions and Handwritten Direct Mail

Graham and Kevin introduce their guest Daniella Paolozzi, who describes herself as a "marketing nerd, website whisperer, and pen written direct mail enthusiast." They discuss Daniella's background in marketing and her transition to focusing on handwritten direct mail, which has proven to be a highly effective strategy for her clients across various industries.

The Power of Handwritten Mail

Daniella explains how handwritten direct mail stands out in an increasingly digital world, evoking a more personal and emotional response from recipients. She shares examples of impressive results her clients have achieved, such as a builder receiving £68,000 in new business from a 5,000-piece handwritten mail campaign. The group discusses how handwritten mail can be more cost-effective than email marketing due to its higher response rates.

Personalisation and Customisation

Daniella emphasises the importance of personalisation and customisation in her handwritten direct mail approach. She explains how her team uses technology to scale the process while maintaining a personal touch, avoiding a robotic or generic appearance. The group explores how this level of personalisation and attention to detail can help build trust and engagement with recipients.

Daniella's Personal Journey

Daniella shares her personal story, including her battle with cancer at a young age during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses how this experience has shaped her perspective and drive to make a positive impact through her business and charitable work, including using sustainable materials and giving back to the community.

Podcast Insights and Opportunities

The group discusses the challenges of podcast growth and engagement in the current landscape, as well as the potential benefits of transcribing podcast episodes to improve search engine optimization and discoverability. They explore ideas for incorporating the transcript into the podcast distribution and leveraging it for additional content opportunities.

The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-Hosts

Graham Arrowsmith

GrahamfoundedFinely Fettledin 2014 to provide data from The UK High Net Worth Database to marketers targetingaffluent and high-net-worth customers.He's the founder ofMicroYES,a Partner for MeclabsAI, creating lead generation AI Agents & Workflows and introducing the MeclabsAI Platform. Graham also provides anAnswer Engine Optimisationsolution to get your website in shape to be found by LLMs.

Kevin Appleby

Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO ofGrowCFO,which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin onLinkedInand atkevinappleby.com