
218 episodes

Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business Chandler Bolt, Founder of selfpublishing.com
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4.8 • 595 Ratings
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Learn how to write an publish a book that changes lives. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I’m your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of Self Publishing School / SelfPublishing.com and the host of the 7 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every Wednesday.Watch a free training on how to write and publish a book in 90 days here: https://selfpublishing.com/freetraining
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SPS 212: Lessons Learned From 5,000+ Calls With Aspiring Authors with Chad Aleo (The Book On High Ticket Sales)
Today I'm joined by Chad Aleo...a Publishing Consultant at selfpublishing and the author of "The Book On High Ticket Sales".
Over the past 5 years, Chad has had 5,000+ conversations with aspiring authors and brought in $10M+ in sales. In this interview, we talk about:
-The 3 buckets that keep people from getting started with their book
-“We live in a procrasti-nation” - how to overcome procrastination with your book
-The common traits of the most successful authors Chad’s talked with
-What our LEAST successful authors have in common…the things you need to avoid
We also talk about:
-The difference between women & men deciding to write a book (controversial, but true in our experience)
-The biggest takeaway from 5,000+ Publishing Consultation calls with aspiring authors (and how it applies to you)
-How Chad wrote the rough draft of his book in 2 months
-How to deal with rejection & negative feedback around your book
-The common misconceptions around sales (and what to do instead)
So much in the trenches experience shared in this interview! Listen & learn. :)
If you want to talk with Chad about your book & how we can help, book a call with him here: https://selfpublishing.com/chad
Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule
Here are some links that might come in handy:
Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Join us at our live virtual event - Author Advantage Live 2023 Must-watch episodes:
SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold ... -
SPS 211: Writing A Book While Raising 8 Kids & Running A 7 Figure Business with January Donavan
Calling all busy moms & business owners who want to write a book! Have you ever felt like it's impossible with everything you have going on?
Today I'm joined by January Donovan, the founder of The Woman School and the author of Redefine Success For Women. In this interview we talk about:
-Why January decided to write a book while raising 8 kids and running a 7 figure business (is she crazy?!)
-Advice for busy moms who want to write a book
-How January wrote her book in a month by planning everything out in 2 hours with her family, business, etc
-How to use a book to launch your course and your course to create a book
-How to launch your book successfully as a mom or business owner
-How January used her book to start a book tour and grow her business
-The most valuable part of working with us in our Author Advantage Accelerator program
If you're a mom and/or business owner thinking about or working on a book...you don't want to miss this episode!
Here are some links that might come in handy:
Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Join us at our live virtual event - Author Advantage Live 2023 Must-watch episodes:
SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold ... -
It's my birthday, but guess who's getting a gift? That's right, it's YOU! Visit selfpublishing.com/birthday to grab it
I want to ship you a copy of our limited edition 90 Day Author Success Planner. We've discontinued this and there's only a handful left in stock, and I want to ship it to you if you do these 3 simple things as a birthday gift to me.
Snatch your free copy here: https://selfpublishing.com/birthday
Here are some links that might come in handy:
Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Join us at our live virtual event - Author Advantage Live 2023 Must-watch episodes:
SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold ... -
SPS 210: Profitably Running Book Ads & Staying At #1 For 135 Days Straight with Nate Hambrick
This might be the best episode we've ever had on how to sell books long term. I'm joined by Nate Hambrick...Publishing Consultant at selfpublishing.com and author of the book Crush Your Kryptonite.
In this interview we go deep on what actually sells books long term, including:
-Testing cover samples with 600+ people…why Nate did it and what he learned
-The “Billy Ray Cirus” Launch…and why you want to avoid it like the plague
-The 2 principles of Nate’s 90 day book sales plan
-Breaking down your review goals - the 15 reviews per week strategy and how Nate got 440+ reviews on his book
We also cover:
-The 3 places to get more reviews for your book
-The difference between book promo sites and book ads…the types of ads and what you should do to sell more books
-The biggest thing that keeps people from writing their book (and how to get out of indecision)
This episode was a masterclass in book marketing!
Here are some links that might come in handy:
Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Join us at our live virtual event - Author Advantage Live 2023 Must-watch episodes:
SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold ... -
Announcement: Life Changing Event, Huge Speakers, And Prices Going Up Soon
We have exciting news to share about the upcoming "Author Advantage Live" event! Get ready for a remarkable experience as we reveal the impressive lineup of speakers who will grace the stage. This event is a must-attend for aspiring authors and book enthusiasts. With accomplished authors, industry leaders, and literary influencers taking the stage, you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, inspiration, and networking connections. Act fast because ticket prices for this event will be increasing soon! Secure your spot now and take advantage of early bird pricing. Don't miss out on this exceptional chance to immerse yourself in the world of literature and uncover the secrets to author success. Stay tuned for more updates and prepare for an incredible journey at "Author Advantage Live"!
Here are some links that might come in handy:
Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Join us at our live virtual event - Author Advantage Live 2023 Must-watch episodes:
SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold ... -
SPS 209: Your Two Weeks Notice & Doing $1M From Your Book Launch with Amy Porterfield (Behind The Scenes Of Her NYT Bestseller Launch)
Today I'm joined by Amy Porterfield...author of "Two Weeks Notice" and the host of the Online Marketing Made Easy podcast.
Wow, what an interview! We talk about:
-The core principles of the Two Weeks Notice and how they apply to authors who want to start a business
-The difference between co-authoring a “For Dummies” book and launching your own book
-The strategies Amy used to hit the New York Times bestseller list
-The question all authors need to ask to maximize the launch of their book
We also talked about using a book to generate $1M+ in sales for your business during launch week, including:
-How Amy used digital courses to sell copies of the book
-The 4 Phases of Amy's book launch...what are they and how did they work? (this was mind blowing)
-How Amy sold 2,000+ books the day before her launch with a free masterclass
-How Amy got 350+ reviews in less than 2 months and 100+ reviews right away
-What you have to look forward to with Amy’s talk at Author Advantage Live
This was an incredible episode! Don't miss it.
P.S. Want to see Amy speak at Author Advantage Live? Grab your ticket before prices go up: AuthorAdvantageLive.com
Here are some links that might come in handy:
Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Join us at our live virtual event - Author Advantage Live 2023 Must-watch episodes:
SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold ...
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This is a good podcast for anyone who wants to write a book, no matter what their situation in life is. Thank you, Chandler!
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