The Author Entrepreneur Podcast

Hey! Welcome back! Today’s episode is a little different. I’m opening up about three things I’ve changed my mind on when it comes to writing, publishing, and building a business with a book. Spoiler: growth means allowing yourself to pivot ... even when you’ve been preaching something for years. These are lessons I’ve learned from working in the author entrepreneur space since 2018, and from real...

Today I’m joined by the dynamic Miranda Von Fricken, speaker, LinkedIn coach, and bestselling author of Own Your Awesome. If you’ve ever wondered whether your corporate experience, content, or even casual ideas could translate into a book (and a brand), this episode is for you. Miranda shares how her first book wasn’t the one she originally planned, but it became the perfect launchpad for credibil...

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! Today we're talking about the impact of ChatGPT on authors and entrepreneurs. I'll be honest, I was initially VERY hesitant about using ChatGPT and AI, but now my perspective has shifted a bit. Let's touch on the dual nature of AI as both a tool and a disruptor. This episode breaks down three things you need to know about s...

How do you go from "I don't have time to write a book" to bestselling author with a billboard in Times Square?  On episode 46 of The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Emily Judice to unpack her inspiring journey! Emily is a mindset coach helping high-achieving women embrace whole-person health—mind, body, and spirit—so they can create a life they love. And...

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! In this episode, I’m interviewing Fiona Ferris, bestselling self-published author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert, known for inspiring readers to live stylish, mindful lives without overspending.  Fiona's popular books, including Financially Chic and The Chic Author, blend elegance with practical insights, empowering others to create a fulf...

Hey hey! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! Today we're talking about how you can steal Amazon's Holiday Catalog strategy to leverage offline genius for your book. There is magic in having something that can be in the space where scrolling doesn't exist - that's why BIG online retailers like Amazon are now sending physical holiday catalogs! If they're doing i...

Hello there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! Today we're talking about how to podcast your book. I talk to many female entrepreneurs who tell me they're considering either starting a podcast OR writing a book. And this is where I say, "Why not do BOTH?" The big benefit to writing and publishing a book is that you do the work once and all of the upside on the ba...

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! In this episode, I’m interviewing Heather Hays, bestselling author of The Business Diaries and business mentor. I'm so excited to share this episode with you! Heather shares insights into overcoming self-doubt and the power of writing a strategically concise book. In this interview, you'll discover how Heather leveraged her book to explore...

Hello there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! Today we're talking about how to make your book the anchor for your business. In other words, how to create calm with your business-building book in the stormy seas that is entrepreneurship. If you want to ditch the chaos and feel the calm, this episode is for you! I'm speaking from personal experience here BTW ... remember at...

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! Today we're diving into how to get over feeling STUCK or STAGNANT. Otherwise known as the dreaded writing rut! We've talked about writing ruts before, but those were specifically tied to Imposter Syndrome. Sooo what happens when you're not feeling like an imposter, you're confident in your message, yet you're STIL...

Happy New Year! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! I'm so excited to be back after a few months away to share three reasons why 2024 is the year of the Author Entrepreneur (I know, I know, I'm a little biased, but hear me out). Also, I want to remind you not to dwell on previous failures when planning out your goals for the new year. In this episode, I share something I hav...

Hey! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. We're in episode 38 and today we're diving into the top book myths that are holding you back from taking action on your authorship path. This episode is for you if you've been stuck and not making progress and can't quite figure out why. Most likely it's because a false story or narrative aka a MYTH is holding you back....

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. Today we're talking about my favorite hacks or techniques for writing your book fast, especially if you feel like you've stalled in making progress on your manuscript. This episode is for you if you know that you have a book inside of you, but are frustrated and stuck with not knowing how to actually get it done with all of your...

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. We're in our final installment of Book-Biz Bridge Basics: The Six-Figure Series and this episode is all about GROWTH. If you've ever wondered how to expand exponentially and constantly reach new people with your book (and biz!), this episode is for you! ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. How to activate the "Amazon snowball...

Hey hey! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 35. In this episode, we're talking about your paid offerings and what is the logical next step for the readers of your book. This is part three of our 4-part Book-Biz Bridge Basics: The Six-Figure Series and we're getting granular with tips on maximizing revenue and readership with your book. ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY**...

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 34. In this episode, we're diving into how to nurture new email subscribers the RIGHT way. Because after they've read your book and joined your email list, your goal is to welcome them strategically so that they are excited to take the next step with you. This is part two of our 4-part Book-Biz Bridge Basics: The Six-Fig...

Hey friend! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 33. We're kicking off a brand new 4-part series called Book-Biz Bridge Basics: The Six-Figure Series so that we get even more detailed with how to maximize revenue and readership with your book. In this episode I'll be going over all the elements of my own book landing page for Author Entrepreneur so that you can duplic...

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. In the last episode I was launching my book, and today I'm happy to report that it's now officially a #1 Best Seller. Woo-hoo! In today's episode I want to share with you a simple mistake that I see nearly all authors make when launching. I made sure to NOT do this during my own launch, and I don't want you to do it ei...

It's BOOK LAUNCH DAY for Author Entrepreneur!!! Can you tell I'm excited?!? I'm also anxious, nervous, and of course dealing with a wee bit of imposter syndrome and self-doubt. But I'm moving ahead regardless! This episode is totally off the cuff as I wanted to pop on to say hello and let you know how I'm feeling. ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. How different it feels r...

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. Today we're diving head first into the Micro Book Method. This method is the structured pathway that I teach to build authority with your reader in only 5 chapters. This episode is for you if you know you want to write a book yet you don't know WHAT to write about, or if you're already writing a book and want to ensure that...

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! In this episode I’m interviewing Nancy Medoff, bestselling author, keynote speaker and executive coach who has literally “written the book" on women and confidence. WOW! Nancy shares so many amazing nuggets in this interview about her journey (and outcome) while self-publishing her bestselling book Unmute Yourself. If you’re currently dragging...

Hello! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. In episode 28, we're diving into the rules for creating a short and concise book that builds your business and brand. This episode is a peek into my upcoming book, Author Entrepreneur, and in the coming episodes I'll be sharing even more concepts and strategies with you. Yippee! ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. The BIG 3 rules to...

Hi there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 27! It's been a crazy week over here (including a trip to the ER for the little guy), but I'm hoping this episode will provide inspiration for you as you navigate your book journey. Today we’re diving into a frequent question I get about book covers for those that are using their book to build their brand/biz (AKA author...

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! This episode is a short one, inspired in part by something I took away from the State of the Union address. I watch the State of the Union every year, no matter who is in office or what political party, because I think it's interesting to see how real-life stories are weaved into statistics and agendas and it's a reminder to all of us how...

Hello friend! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 25. In this episode we’re talking all about building your book biz bridge. In other words, you’ll learn how to create the perfect dotted line back to your business, so that your readers end up becoming part of your tribe (and hopefully paid clients and customers!). Like I always say, it’s not just about the book. The book is ju...