How are you contributing to a “Global Conversation”? Thought leaders contribute to global conversations (social challenges, human capital, injustice, leadership, politics, performance, healthcare, and wellness, etc.) Thought leaders write books to tell stories, share solutions, contribute critiques, and introduce new ways of thinking and being. When you begin to write a book, I invite you […]
Writing a “how to” or prescriptive book.
A “how to” book gives practical advice on a subject, usual using a step-by-step formula. Same as a “prescriptive” book, which outlines a method or formula to solve a problem. When you outline your book, you want to on the following: ✅ Target Audience ✅ Their Pain Point ✅ Your Solution This makes “how […]
What Moves the Needle for Great PR and Publicity?
Which may leave a lot of their clients with a bad taste in their mouth. Which begs the question… What moves the needle for great PR and publicity? Understanding your client’s story (not treating them like a transaction) Ensuring your clients’ win & they will ensure you win – RECIPROCITY Appearing on “evergreen” media, like […]
Can you use Amazon.com to build your email list?
QUICK HACK… Can you use Amazon.com to build your email list? Yes… Once you write a book, you want to make sure you have the following elements: 1) A special “opt-in” link in the first 10% of the book. (Like on the Copyright page or the page before your Table of Contents) 2) An ebook […]
Why Write a Book?
Why Write a Book? I always ask my clients, “What’s Your Why?” Before you start any project, whether writing a book, starting a podcast, starting a blog etc., you want to go deep into your “Why?” First off, writing a book has many benefits, including: ✅ Establishing credibility ✅ Attracting potential clients ✅ Productizing your […]
How to Leverage Amazon.com to Build Your Personal Brand
People use Google to Research… People use Amazon to Buy… Amazon is the buyer’s search engine… AND it’s a great tool to build your personal brand by writing and selling a book. On Amazon.com, people search for books that solve their problems. So writing a book focusing on your target audience, their pain point, and […]
The question Oprah heard again and again.
This past weekend I went to Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life on Focus Tour in Los Angeles. From beginning to end, the full-day event was nothing but inspirational, soul stirring, and heart opening as Oprah and guests shared their life lessons, and what it takes to live life “on purpose.” Oprah shared a story […]
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