Scaling personal performance

What “Skailing” Really Means: More Than Just Doing More

Alright, if you’ve read my previous ramblings—uh, I mean, reflections—then you’re probably already well-versed in the backstory of Skail (and maybe slightly annoyed by my writing style, which, if you’re still here, I take as a compliment). But, just in case you missed it or skimmed through the CliffNotes version, here’s the short version: I started Skail because I wanted salespeople to stop spending hours on research and writing robotic, one-size-fits-all emails. You know, the ones that make your inbox feel like it’s been hijacked by a robot apocalypse? Yeah, those.

At the heart of it, I wanted salespeople to write great messages that sounded like an actual human talking to another human—because, believe it or not, that’s still how the best conversations happen. Crazy, right? But here’s the thing: Skail has evolved beyond just improving outbound outreach, and I couldn’t be happier about the direction it’s taken.

Skail, in its simplest form, is a digital clone of you. It mimics your personality and mannerisms, and here’s the kicker—it’s powered by AI. So, it’s you, but with the added bonus of knowing practically everything the internet has to offer. Think of it as having your own personal superpower, except instead of flying or x-ray vision, you get unparalleled efficiency and productivity (which, let’s be real, is almost as cool).

But the magic of Skail isn’t just about doing more. It’s about being more. It’s about helping you level up in areas you might not naturally excel at—whether that’s writing, researching, or anything in between. Skail gives you the power to not only do your job faster but to do it better. And to illustrate that, here are a couple of unique use cases that’ll show you what I mean.

The Technical Founder Turned Salesperson (Sort of)

You’ve probably heard the term “technical founder” thrown around. It’s the person with the brilliant idea and the technical chops to build the product, but selling that product? Uh, yeah, that’s a whole different beast. They didn’t exactly teach “how to write a killer sales email” in computer science class, right?

A few months ago, I demoed Skail for one of these founders, and let me tell you, his reaction was priceless. I was showing him what I considered to be just a cool extension of a person’s abilities, but to him, it was like he had just found his first sales hire—except that “sales hire” was still him! Skail didn’t just help him write sales emails; it became his sales team. And the best part? It allowed him to stop stressing over email copy and get back to what he does best: building his product and creating even more value for his customers.

So yeah, maybe Skail isn’t wearing a suit and tie, but it’s absolutely closing deals while the founder gets to focus on the big picture. Pretty sweet, right?

The Non-Profit Storyteller

Now, let’s shift gears and talk about non-profits for a sec. We all know that a big part of running a successful non-profit is storytelling. You have to be able to tell a compelling story to get donors to open their hearts (and their wallets), and that’s no small feat. You’ve got to explain what your organization is doing, why it matters, and how the donor can make a difference. It’s all about painting a vivid picture that connects the dots between the donor’s values and your mission. But doing that in every email? Yeah, that can get pretty overwhelming, fast.

Enter Skail. With its ability to mimic your tone and style, it allows non-profits to craft these heartfelt, personalized messages at scale—without losing that personal touch. It’s like having a whole team of writers working tirelessly to tell your story, except they’re all still you.

Here’s where it gets even more interesting. A lot of community-based non-profits focus their storytelling on the lives they’ve changed—highlighting the people who have benefited from their work. But those same people, the ones whose lives have been transformed, often don’t get the chance to help raise funds. Maybe they share their story at a special event or on a landing page, but they’re not part of the day-to-day outreach.

What if that could change? With Skail, those same individuals could become your biggest champions. Imagine the impact of having them share their personal stories directly with potential donors, writing emails in their own voice (thanks to Skail), and showing firsthand the difference your organization is making. It’s a whole new level of engagement and authenticity, and it has the potential to bring in way more support for your mission.

Skailing Is About More Than Just Efficiency

Here’s the bottom line: Skailing isn’t just about getting more done in less time. Sure, that’s part of it, but the real magic happens when you use it to amplify your strengths and fill in the gaps where you might need a little extra help. It’s about being able to focus on what you do best, whether that’s building a product, fostering relationships, or telling stories that inspire action.

And let’s be honest—none of us are great at everything. I, for one, still haven’t mastered the art of writing emails without at least one typo sneaking through. But with Skail, you don’t have to be perfect. It helps you be a better version of yourself, handling the stuff that would otherwise slow you down and giving you the space to shine in the areas that matter most.

So, whether you’re a technical founder who’s just trying to get through their first sales cycle without losing their mind, or a non-profit leader who’s juggling a million tasks but still wants to keep things personal, Skail has your back.

In a world that’s moving faster than ever, where automation can sometimes feel like it’s stripping away the humanity from business, Skail is here to put the “you” back in the equation. It’s not about replacing you—it’s about helping you be the best version of yourself. And honestly, who wouldn’t want that?