Books, Biz, Brands (and Blizzards?)
Do those logos (above) give you chills? If the thought of snow makes you shudder, this post might not be for you.
The bigger question is:
“Can I really combine my dreams, skills, and experience into a career and lifestyle?”
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A Guidebook for Business Ownership and Adventures in Leadership
As someone who’s started three businesses, and sold two of them, it was a genuine honor to work with two entrepreneurs on their new book, Sharpen.
This work is much more than a good read, it’s a guidebook for applying timeless wisdom in the marketplace.
Here’s some Q&A with Dan Cooper and Drew Hiss, of Acumen.
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Triple Book Sales at Events (and Enjoy Selling)
Love to speak?
Hate to “sell”?
Here are proven elements to maximizing book sales at your speaking events. I’ve coached bestselling authors with this process and seen huge results.
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5 Reasons your Brand is More Important than your Book
You’re working on a book. But are you focused on the right elements?
I’m not asking about grammar, voice, and flow. I’m referring to the most overlooked aspect of the business of writing: your personal brand.
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Audio: Why Your Brand is More Important than your Book
I recently had the honor of presenting a keynote at the Nonfiction Writers Conference, along with Gretchen Rubin and other bestselling authors.
Here’s my presentation, along with the PDF worksheet.
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Know This about Publishers and Agents
Writers who want to be published by a legit house, and represented by a real-deal agent, should know this…
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Connect with Influencers in Three Sentences
Let’s face it, some of the most gifted writers, entrepreneurs, and freelancers are terrible at networking. And it’s hurting their careers.
The most influential people are also busy people. They’re not rude (usually) but simply don’t have time to read your life story in an email.
With brief, strategic communications your emails and notes are more likely to be read—and receive a reply.
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Begin Launching Before You Finish Writing
Not finished drafting your book? Start planning the launch – today!
I didn’t invent the concept of a book launch, but I want clients to succeed based on what I’ve learned. I have been a part of many book, brand, product, podcast, and brand launches—and led several for my awesome clients.
I’ve been a part of two successful New York Times bestseller campaigns, and every Amazon campaign I’ve led resulted in at least one #1 rank.
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Get a book ‘blurb’ you feel you don’t deserve
I’m honored to introduce you to a friend, and gifted writer, Chris Morris. His new book, Perfectly Abnormal, is thought-provoking and heart-expanding.
How to get a book blurb you feel you don’t deserve (even though you do)…
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Your Personal Brand Is Calling
Have you ever considered the connection between your calling and your brand?
Are you challenged by these two concepts, as they apply to living your dream?