BONUS: AI RUINED Cold Email - Here’s What Actually Works in 2026
Cold email isn’t broken in 2026 - but AI and laziness have convinced people it is. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Adam Rosen to break down what actually works in modern email outreach, why most people quit too early, and how email still drives real results when done right.
An episode of the The Brian Nichols Show podcast, hosted by The Brian Nichols Show, titled "BONUS: AI RUINED Cold Email - Here’s What Actually Works in 2026" was published on January 20, 2026 and runs 22 minutes.
January 20, 2026 ·22m · The Brian Nichols Show
Summary
Is cold email actually dead in 2026 - or are most people just doing it wrong? Everyone says AI ruined outreach. Everyone says inboxes are flooded. Everyone says cold email doesn’t work anymore. But what if the real problem isn’t the channel… it’s the laziness? If you’ve written off email as spammy, outdated, or pointless, this episode is going to challenge that assumption hard. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In this episode, Brian Nichols is joined by Adam Rosen, founder of Email Outreach Company, to break down what’s actually changed in cold email, how AI is helping and hurting results, and why most businesses quit right before email starts working. From reply rate math to deliverability traps, this conversation pulls the curtain back on the uncomfortable truths about modern outreach - and shows how cold email is still one of the most powerful top-of-funnel engines when done the right way. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show on YouTube & Rumble. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to The Brian Nichols Show for a BRAND NEW episode airing every THURSDAY at 9pm EST! 📧Email Listener Questions to [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices