The Financially Free Author Show with Carolyn Choate

Carolyn Choate
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If you're a solopreneur, author, or small business owner who is perplexed by marketing, this podcast is for you! Join me as I interview experts in website traffic, tools for online businesses, and get our burning questions answered. Like, what is the role of blogging in 2025? How do Facebook ads work for small businesses? How can I learn to publish my own books?

  1. 06/04/2025

    You Aren’t the Main Character of Your Biz ft. Adi Soozin (Marketing Secrets That Drive Revenue)

    Raw and unedited real talk with Adi Soozin covering the truth about wealth, why you aren’t the hero, small details that change everything, increasing engagement by finding out what people want, and so much more! https://adisoozin.com/

    1h 14m
  2. This Author’s Launches Start With 200 Reviews—Here’s How He Does It

    05/28/2025

    This Author’s Launches Start With 200 Reviews—Here’s How He Does It

    Show Notes: https://financiallyfreeauthor.com/post/show-notes-robbie-samuels Most Authors Struggle for Reviews—He Gets 200+ Before His Book Even Drops. Robbie Samuels takes the same basic book launch strategy we all use and amps it up with a staggering amount of strategy, making his launches the most successful in the industry. Listen to him explain not only how he gets hundreds of reviews for his launches but also how being an author is less a marathon and more a triathlon, and why you shouldn’t fear people stealing your idea (and it’s not the reason you think!) 👉 Want to see Robbie’s next launch unfold in real-time?Join his launch team and get an insider’s pass to every step of the process. Sign up here: www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com You’ll get: * A behind-the-scenes look at how Robbie coordinates his high-impact launches * Access to his private launch team communications * Real-time strategies for gathering reviews, engaging readers, and gaining traction fast Don’t just learn about successful book marketing—experience it from the inside. You can also get a free book launch brainstorming call with Robbie and other goodies from the same link and the Biz Book Pub Hub

    53 min

  3. 05/16/2025

    Blogging and SEO in 2025: What Actually Works Now (Interview with Ricky Kesler of Income School)

    As a long-time blogger myself, I've been watching the changing Google and AI landscape wondering if SEO still works and if there's even a reason to blog anymore. So I invited Ricky Kesler, co-founder of Income School here on YouTube and owner of Project 24, to come talk to me about how to keep blogging relevant in the new AI world.Learn more about Project 24 here: https://project24.incomeschool.com/?affiliate_code=751d43(affiliate link)If you’re a content creator, blogger, or online entrepreneur wondering whether blogging is still worth your time—or how to adapt without starting from scratch—you need this episode.We cover:* Why search traffic is shifting fast (and where it’s going)* The biggest blogging mistakes creators are still making* How to future-proof your content in an AI-saturated world* What still works (and what’s dead) in SEO* How Ricky and the Income School team are navigating this new era🔥 Whether you’re just starting or 500 posts deep, this episode will challenge what you think you know and equip you with forward-thinking strategies to stay ahead.📌 Don't forget to subscribe for more smart, practical insights for creators and solopreneurs who want to grow without the fluff.

    26 min

  4. 04/24/2025

    I Don’t Buy the Mindset Hype — Can Eric Konovalov Change My Mind?

    In the entrepreneurial world, “mindset” has become the new buzzword everyone’s whispering reverently… but is it all just smoke and mirrors? Lately, I’ve felt like the only one daring to ask: Is mindset work actually moving the needle in our businesses, or are we just spinning our wheels at expensive retreats and journaling our way into oblivion? Instead of nodding along, I decided to challenge the narrative. I asked around for someone who wouldn’t crumble if I pushed back—and that’s how I ended up in a deep, fiery, and unexpectedly transformative conversation with mindset coach and sales team trainer, Eric Konovalov. In this episode, we go toe-to-toe on questions like: ❓ Why isn’t my affirmation working? ❓ Can changing your beliefs actually change your results? ❓ How do you upgrade to your “You 2.0”? And I’ll be honest… I didn’t expect to get called out this hard. Or to walk away rethinking everything. If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out in a sea of “just change your mindset” advice, this conversation is for you. 💡 My Takeaways: Mindset isn’t fluffy—it’s the lens for everything else.Competing beliefs will keep you stuck and spinning.You’re not meant to carry every belief you picked up in childhood.Don’t ask “Do I know this already?”—ask “How well do I do this?”Investing in your evolution is never a waste. Resources from Eric:LinkedIn Prospecting Playbook👉 https://linkedinscripts.thegoalguide.com/linkedin-prospecting-playbook Get the meeting - prospecting course👉 https://relentlessgoalachievers.com/getthemeeting Relentless Goal Achievers Tribe 👉 https://relentlessgoalachievers.com/opt-in 📚 My new book, Supercharge Your Website Traffic: 📚 https://amzn.to/4iuB0fC #mindsetmatters #mindsetcoach #mindsetmotivation #growthmindset

    1h 12m

  5. 04/17/2025

    Stuck on Your Book Dream? This Course is the Key with guest Erik Seversen

    Are you dreaming of publishing your book, but feeling overwhelmed by the process? In this episode, I sit down with author, educator, and publishing pro Erik Seversen, who created a powerful bundle of three self-publishing courses designed to take you from idea to income.Whether you're just getting started or want to scale your publishing efforts, Erik's step-by-step system breaks down the entire journey:✅ Writing your book with clarity and confidence✅ Navigating self-publishing like a pro (no agents or gatekeepers required)✅ Launching your book to actually get it into readers' handsGet the bundle here:https://www.selfpublishingcenter.com/a/2147971394/bvu9EFbxUse code CAROLYN to get 1/3 off! 📘 Erik includes a drop-in open office hours so you can get personal help with any part of the course you need.🎯 If you've been sitting on a book idea or struggling to finish your manuscript, this is your sign to take the leap.

    15 min

  6. 04/15/2025

    How To Repurpose Podcast Interviews For Maximum Impact with Lyndsay Phillips

    Are you showing up on podcasts—but leaving powerful content (and leads!) on the table?Whether you're a coach, consultant, or creative entrepreneur, this is your roadmap to getting way more mileage out of every podcast interview you do.Podcasting expert, Lyndsay Phillips, reveals how to turn your podcast guest appearances into a content goldmine that fuels your business for weeks (or months) to come.If you're using podcast guesting to grow your business but not seeing lasting results—this episode is your wake-up call. Don’t just show up. Leverage. Multiply. Monetize.Links & Resources: 📘 Free Guide: 10 Ways to Repurpose Your Podcast Interviews https://www.leverageyourpodcast.com/guest #PodcastGuesting #ContentRepurposing #EntrepreneurMarketing #LyndsayPhillips #ContentStrategy #GrowYourBusiness #PodcastMarketingSupercharge Your Website Traffic: Unlock The Secrets To Infinite Website Visitors by Carolyn Choate. This book doesn't just dive into one way to bring traffic to your website, it gives you a foundation in all of them and how to know which ones work best for you. Get it here: https://amzn.to/3GoK9sz

    25 min

  7. 04/03/2025

    Facebook Ads Insider: What You Need To Know [expert tips with Alli Marler]

    I asked Alli Marler all of my burning questions about using Facebook ads!❓Does Facebook advertising work for my kind of business?❓How do I know if my Facebook Ads are working?❓How much should I spend on Facebook Ads?❓How can I make Facebook ads less confusing? ❓Can I do this myself or do I need to hire help?📝 Meta Ads Readiness Quiz (to help people know if they're ready for ads) → https://go.allimarler.com/quiz📝 META ADS SOS: Fast Fixes to Get Your Campaigns Back on Track → https://www.allimarler.com/adssosBrought To You By:Supercharge Your Website Traffic: Unlock The Secrets To Infinite Website Visitors by Carolyn Choate. This book doesn't just dive into one way to bring traffic to your website, it gives you a foundation in all of them and how to know which ones work best for you. Learn more at https://websitetrafficschool.org

    28 min

  8. 03/18/2025

    Find Speaking Opportunities In ONE Step with this AI Tool

    If speaking is part of your business in any way, you have to watch today’s podcast episode! James D Feldman is here to show us an AI tool that is absolutely game-changing. My mind was blown as soon as I saw what it can do. Watch and see how it quickly and easily finds me paid speaking engagement opportunities along with email and voicemail scripts highlighting the exact needs from the speaker RFP. You are going to want this powerful tool in your arsenal. Here is my affiliate link to sign up! https://aistagefinder.com/?aff=carolyn.moirFeldman recommends using Paypal financing to get a zero percent interest for six months credit and you’re bound to get paid speaking gigs to pay it off within that time. After you purchase you’ll fill out a short Google form with information about yourself and your business, what you speak on, etc. Feldman and his partner will program the AI backend with your custom information and they will work with you to tweak and perfect it! James D. Feldman, a luminary in innovative problem solving, stands as a beacon of innovation and transformative change, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to redefine industries. With a robust career spanning over three decades, Feldman has consistently driven advancements that blend technological sophistication with keen operational insights, profoundly enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiencies across diverse organizations.

    21 min
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If you're a solopreneur, author, or small business owner who is perplexed by marketing, this podcast is for you! Join me as I interview experts in website traffic, tools for online businesses, and get our burning questions answered. Like, what is the role of blogging in 2025? How do Facebook ads work for small businesses? How can I learn to publish my own books?

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