Jody J. Sperling

Becoming A Household Name

Arts EN ↓ 279 episodes

I'm on a journey to become a household name just like the authors I love. This podcast is my story, documented in detail. Everything from the way I eat, the exercise routine I follow, and my approach to getting attention in any form, I'll share here—failures and successes alike. If you follow along, you're free to borrow anything you'd like for your own journey. jodyjsperling.substack.com

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Jody J. Sperling

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Latest episode

Aug 7, 2025

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Episodes

Uncomfortably Big Goals for 2023 02.11.2022

Here are the three podcasts I reference in my show this week. Dr. Tara's show Reinvent Yourself with Dr. Tara Creative Pep Talk with Andy J. Pizza and the Lex Fridman Podcast All of these links are for Spotify, but you can listen to them anywhere pods are cast. And please, don't neglect to buy my book. Books are what it's all about. The ebook is here . The print book is here . Subsc...

If You Can Predict A Homer You Can Write A Best Seller 31.10.2022

There are moments in life where if you aren't subject to worry and anxiety, and you listen to your intuition, that one mindset can accelerate your path to wild success by years. Some of us call the strongest intuition "the home run feeling" and if you know how to listen to it, you can write a bestseller. Intuition is a mindset that we all come prepackaged with. Everyone has it, but...

Why Quitting May Save Your Writing 26.10.2022

As the founder of The Podwize Group and host of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, Angie Trueblood uses her entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, and superconnector powers to deeply support business owners who are using podcasts as a core tenet of their business growth. Personally, Angie is passionate about normalizing the voices of women in leadership positions, which she feels privileged to p...

Proven Success with This Truth About Fear 24.10.2022

If you try to overcome fear, anxiety, or nervousness, you deprive yourself of your own body's great gift of telling you when something is profoundly important. Instead, welcome fear and nerves as proof you're moving toward important milestones. Grab some Writer's Block Coffee , and a pair of Writer's Gloves . And don't forget preorder an ebook of THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING...

Why No One Reads Your Book 19.10.2022

If you are anything like William F. Gray, you've written an amazing book, but next to nobody is reading it. What would you say if I told you it's because you're selfish? Because if you've written a great book, and it isn't selling, you aren't marketing it, and if you don't market, your reader can never find a story that could change their life. Let me help you fi...

Don't Be A Loser 17.10.2022

If you quit you lose. Don't quit and you win. You can listen to this episode and I'll elaborate on that simple truth for eighteen minutes, or you can buy my book, THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS, with this link and get busy marketing your brand and your books. If you work as hard as you'll need to to win, you'll get thirsty and tired. That's why Writer&apo...

The Marketing Mindset of a Publisher with Beth Erickson 12.10.2022

Full Stop. My book, THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS , is available for preorder and you want to order it now, because if you do, and you send me proof of purchase, I'll deliver you the audiobook, free of charge, one month early. My guest, Beth Erickson, president of Filbert Publishing has an affirming, heartfelt approach to book marketing. You'll want to connect with her...

Put Doubt Where the Sun Don't Shine 10.10.2022

Really? What more do you need to know? Doubt and success can't live together. If you settle for it, you'll live in it, and if you live in it, success will pack up and leave. Tired of writer's block? Drink Writer's Block Coffee and get 10% off only by ordering with my link and code—TRBM. Cold hands? Get 10% off The Writer's Glove here—TRBM. And step up your Twitter game wit...

Coffee, Writer's Gloves, and the Collaborative Marketing Mindset with Ben Sobieck 05.10.2022

Ben Sobieck , Wattpad author, magazine editor, and entrepreneur creator of Writer's Block Coffee and The Writer's Glove joins me to discuss the power of using a funnel created from products and writing to build a brand. Support the show and get top-notch products invented by Ben. Remember to use code TRBM at checkout for 10% off. And sign up for my newsletter where I'll soon be maki...

Don't Let Motivation Determine Your Greatness 03.10.2022

Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter . Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Finding Your Ideal Reader with Parastu Mehdawi 28.09.2022

Parastu Mehdawi, author of A QUEST FOR IDENTITY, joined me for a discussion on finding her ideal reader. As you listen in, pay close attention to the struggle to generalize and remain broad. Chances are, you struggle with the same desire. Be sure to support Parastu by purchasing her book here . If you want one of your struggles not to be writer's block, try Writer's Block Coffee . And if...

What Would You Do If Money Weren't An Object 26.09.2022

Money . You love it, you hate it. You need it. If you had more than you could ever spend, what would you do? That's the subject of today's podcast. Speaking of money, THE RELUCTANT BOOK MARKETER has partnered with Writer's Block Coffee and The Writer's Glove to bring you some of the best writer's gear in the universe. I want to enrich your life and if you use my links with...

Building A Brand Through Influencing with Thomas J Bellezza 21.09.2022

Thomas J Bellezza is a musician, author, influencer, coach and podcaster. He's so much more. In our discussion, Thomas talks about how to brand beyond the book. He cares, and you should be too. Got cold hands? Check out the Writer's Glove and use my code TRBM to get 10% off! Want to banish writer's block forever? Order Writer's Block Coffee and use my code TRBM to get 10% off t...

Action Beats Inaction 19.09.2022

Maps are overrated. Plans crush dreams. In this quick-hitting solo, I share stories from my life about how action creates success and the importance of acting. If you want to act now Writer's Block Coffee is the perfect beverage to get you happy and focus. Click on the link here and use the code TRBM to order yours today. And if you want to listen to Chris Tallon 's Creative OPS , check...

Steven James Discusses the Changing Landscape of Book Marketing 14.09.2022

Steven James , author of 18 novels and THE ART OF THE TALE , in addition to countless other books, magazine articles and more joined me to discuss how he has witnessed the publishing industry since the 90s when he began publishing. If you loved this show, you'll love joining my newsletter . And if the sound of the official coffee of THE RELUCTANT BOOK MARKETER was as enticing to you as it was...

The Real Reason You're Not Selling Books 12.09.2022

If you want to sell books, and you're not selling books the chances are you have a poverty, or a thrifty mindset. It can be hard to accept, but raising the price of you book will help you sell more copies of your book. Want to start drinking the official coffee of The Reluctant Book Marketer? Get the best beans in the land right here and save 10% by using my link and/or code TRBM, and know th...

How Goals Strengthen Our Marketing Mindset with Christina Kann 07.09.2022

Christina Kann publisher, editor, podcaster, writer, and book marketer, shares how Wilding Press has given emerging authors new and diverse opportunities. Kann shares her mindset toward goal-setting, rest, tenacity and what it takes to have a career in publishing. You can catch her podcast How Do You Book , or one of the many other places she can be found . Want to start drinking the official coff...

Getting the Most Out of Your Marketing When You Start Too Late with Liam Stirling 05.09.2022

In this episode I talk to self-published author Liam Stirling about his first novel. We dive into his mindset that "if he wrote it, readers would come" and how that set him up for hard lessons about marketing. And if you're interested in Jeff Akin's podcast, Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star Trek, have a listen here . Want to start drinking the official cof...

Ask Your Way to Fame 31.08.2022

If you don't ask people to buy your book you aren't going to sell it. In this episode I cover the art and mindset of asking for the sale and why what you're currently doing to sell books is actually slimier than being transparent about what you want. If you love this content and want more, sign up for my newsletter . Want to start drinking the official coffee of The Reluctant Book M...

The Limits to Your Potential 29.08.2022

Famous Omaha instagrammer , Elyse Myers. Join my massive newsletter nation. Want to start drinking the official coffee of The Reluctant Book Marketer? Get the best beans in the land right here and know that with each sip, that tasty brew is helping to support this podcast you love by using the link above or entering the code writersblockcoffee.com/trbm into your phone or browser. Subscribe to my S...

Giving Away Goats to Sell More Books with Dolan Morgan 24.08.2022

In this interview, I have a in-depth conversation with author and Dolan Morgan. We discuss the importance of great writing as the foundation of all marketing, the power of persistence and the transformative impact of consistency. Want to start drinking the official coffee of The Reluctant Book Marketer? Get the best beans in the land right here and know that with each sip, that tasty brew is helpi...

Why Can't We All Be Stephen King 22.08.2022

Read my Guest Post on Shayla Raquel Sign up for my newsletter . Buy Stephen King's ON WRITING . Want to start drinking the official coffee of The Reluctant Book Marketer? Get the best beans in the land right here and know that with each sip, that tasty brew is helping to support this podcast you love by using the link above or entering the code writersblockcoffee.com/trbm into your phone or b...

Reach Your Audience, Large or Small - With Becky Robinson 17.08.2022

Becky Robinson, author of REACH, and founder of Weaving Influence, shares her proven way to become famous to a few. We talked about a number of books. Grab Joseph Salvatore 's book, David Phillip Mullins , Stephanie Landsem . Want to start drinking the official coffee of The Reluctant Book Marketer? Get the best beans in the land right here and know that with each sip, that tasty brew is help...

You Can Have Anything You Want 15.08.2022

Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter . Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

The Seven-Figure Marketing Mindset Pt. 2 10.08.2022

A quick peak at another section of my forthcoming book, THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS. Preorder a copy of The 7-Figure Marketing Mindset for Novelists today. Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter . Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

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