The Entrepreneurs' Lounge Radio Show

Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru

Welcome to The Entrepreneurs Lounge Radio Show where we expose the myths, pains & struggle of entrepreneurship and interview influential experts to give laser focus solutions. It's time to Release the Weight of It All. Real People, Real Issues and Real Talk with Expert Solutions.

  1. Published but Broke? What Amazon’s Royalty Cut Means for Self-Published Authors

    MAY 24 · BONUS

    Published but Broke? What Amazon’s Royalty Cut Means for Self-Published Authors

    A wake-up call every author needs before June 10th—because being published isn’t the same as being profitable. 🔥 Attention Self-Published Authors! Amazon is changing the rules again—and your royalties are on the chopping block. Starting June 10, 2025, authors selling books under $9.99 will see their royalty rate slashed from 60% to 50%. But the real issue? Most authors were never truly profitable to begin with. In this unfiltered episode of The Entrepreneur’s Lounge Radio Show & Podcast, award-winning publisher, author, and media mogul Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru breaks down what this change really means for indie authors and presses. More importantly, she reveals: Why being published is NOT a business strategy The 4 things you must do before June 10 How to design a profitable author platform The difference between being an author and being an authorpreneur Why self-published authors need to stop depending on Amazon alone Whether you’re a first-time writer or a seasoned author feeling stuck, this episode will shake up how you approach your publishing journey—and give you the steps to finally monetize your message. 👉 Ready to stop renting your royalties and start owning your brand? Join the Profitable Author Association, be featured in Published! Magazine, or become a guest on the show. 🎧 Listen now & grab your next steps at: TheJoyGuru.net/podcast #Authorpreneur #AmazonKDP #SelfPublished #BookMarketing #PassiveIncome #PublishingTips #EntrepreneurPodcast #ProfitableAuthor #FruitionPublishing

    27 min

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Welcome to The Entrepreneurs Lounge Radio Show where we expose the myths, pains & struggle of entrepreneurship and interview influential experts to give laser focus solutions. It's time to Release the Weight of It All. Real People, Real Issues and Real Talk with Expert Solutions.