The Author Entrepreneur Podcast

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. Today we’re talking about writing ruts, otherwise known as Resistance (side note: The War of Art is a MUST READ if you’ve felt Resistance before). Writing ruts can be caused by a variety of reasons, but mostly it’s imposter syndrome. Imagine my surprise when I started feeling it A LOT while writing my manuscript for Author Entrepreneur. T...

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! Isn’t a brand new year exciting? There’s something exhilarating about turning a brand new page and being able to plan out all of our hopes and dreams for the coming year. If your 2023 goals include writing a book and becoming an author, this episode is for you! I’ll be sharing the three things you must do to make your book dream c...

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! In this episode I’m interviewing a brand new bestselling author. Marni Hale, owner of Move the Needle, is a growth advisor who helps CEOs identify the shortest path to big wins. Recently Marni and I worked together to launch her book Simplify to Amplify, and the book hit #1 New Release and #1 Best Seller in multiple categories, making her a bestsell...

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. We’re in episode 21 and today we’re covering the keys to ranking your book at the top of the charts on Amazon (so that you become a bestselling author!). I’ve been a bit sporadic here on the podcast but it’s because I’m busy working on my next book. Meanwhile, another one of my clients hit #1 bestselling author in her Amazon categories an...

Hi friends! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 20. Today’s episode is a short one and it’s really just to touch on something that someone said recently to me. A high-level coach mentioned that she was worried that a $12 book would “tarnish her value” … and this could not be further from the truth! This short episode is for you if your services and products are high-ticket and...

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 19. It’s been a while and I’ve missed you! After a few personal things and an energy-draining beta launch, I’m here to share something important… Instagram is dead. Seriously, it’s just not what it was before. I say this because I know you might be devoting hours a day into an app that I believe does not have the ROI it used to. H...

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 18. In today’s episode, I’m honored to be interviewing Joy Osahon, Faith Blogger, Empowerment Speaker, Certified Life Coach, and Author of This Is Not Your Typical 'Finding Your Purpose' Book. As a life coach, Joy believes that purpose is often birthed from a place of pain and her book is a living and breathing example o...

Hello again! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 17. Today I am SO excited to be interviewing Jessica Weaver, CFP, CDFA, CFS, bestselling author, and founder of the Women's Wealth Boutique.   Jessica has THREE bestselling books under her belt and is the very definition of an #AuthorEntrepreneur as she continues to leverage all three books to grow her business and increase...

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 16! Today we’re diving into the tactical aspects of your amazon listing for your book. This episode is for you if you’re getting close to publishing or if you simply want to understand the successful essentials for your book’s Amazon listing. Side note: I also just finished binge-watching Selling the OC and you gotta hear me out w...

Hello!! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. We’re in episode 15, yay! This is basically like a book and we’re 15 chapters in! I realized today it’s almost shameful that it’s taken me this long to speak about why a BOOK vs. some other vehicle or way to build your business, so that's what we’re talking about today.   This episode is for you if you’ve been weighing your options and...

Hey friends! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 14. Today’s episode is a fun one because it’s our first interview-style episode! I’m so excited to be interviewing Kristi Huss, mom of six daughters (including quadruplets!), wife, speaker, multi-passionate mompreneur, and bestselling author of Empty Besting . Kristi and I have worked together on two books thus far and I'm...

Hi there!! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 13! Today we’re talking about how to turn readers of your book into buyers in your business.   Because remember … as an #AuthorEntrepreneur, your book is just the beginning!   ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***   1. The 3 rules for transitioning readers of your book into buyers in your business   2. My challenging week (including a f...

Oh hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 12! This episode is all about why “short is the new long” when it comes to the ideal length of your book.   Being able to step into your power as an #AuthorEntrepreneur and self-publish your book is a beautiful gift because you get to choose EXACTLY what your audience needs, including a consumable + concise book that leads to m...

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! Today we’re talking about why you should definitely NOT do one certain type of book as your first book.   Spoiler Alert: We’re talking about doing a JOURNAL or WORKBOOK as your book and why I don’t recommend it. Hear me out until the end to learn the reasons why (and a few alternative options if you’ve already started along that path).   ***WHAT WE’...

Hey there future bestselling author! Today on episode 10 of The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, I’m sharing 5 different ways to sell your book outside of the Amazon platform.   I don’t mean other online book retailers like Barnes and Noble, Google Books, etc, I mean unique other ways to sell and get your book into more hands. Because more eyes on your book = more potential future clients/customers in...

Hey hey!! Welcome to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 9. Today we’re answering the question, “what the HECK should I title my book???”   There is definitely an art (and science!) to titling a book to give it the best chance to become a BESTSELLING book and this episode teaches you the simple method.   Let’s give you the BEST chance to become a bestselling author, k?   ***WHAT WE’RE COVERIN...

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. We’re in episode 8 and I’m so excited to be here today!   If you’ve been here since the beginning you know I’ve had a few mental hurdles to get over but I’m happy to report I’m getting in the groove. Heads up that you’ll probably feel EXACTLY the same when you start your book journey as adopting a new habit can be a challenge (note to self: the more...

Hey there! Welcome to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 7. Today’s episode is a quickie and I apologize in advance if it comes off a bit rant-ish!   ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***   1. Why NOT putting your book into the world is selfish   2. How you’ll never feel ready (but you gotta prep yourself to create your moment of readiness!)   3. The 3 S’s of your book that you absolutely MUST sha...

Hi!! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. Today we’re in episode 6 and we’re talking all about the two BIG reasons to self-publish. Let’s be real, there’s definitely an allure that comes with the traditional book deal with an old-school publishing house, but in today’s episode, my goal is to convey the things you give up by doing so. I genuinely believe that ALL female entrepreneurs sh...

Hey there! Welcome to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 5. Today we’re diving into a topic that nearly all of us can relate to: feeling like an imposter. There’s something about putting your book out into the world that brings up so many feelings of uneasiness and may have you questioning, “who am I to write a book?” Spoiler alert: you are 100% worthy of your book and the world needs your b...

Welcome to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 4. In this episode, we’re diving into the dollars and cents! We’ll be talking about how to leverage a book to make 6-figures in your business. I’m also sharing some insights about podcasts vs books (even though I’m very much still a podcast newbie!).   ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***   1. Why your book is just the beginning (it’s not the finish l...

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! We’re in episode three and today we’re talking all about the five phases of self-publishing a book that builds your business.   ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***   1. The five major phases of bringing your book to life, including the big challenges in each (and how to overcome them!)   2. How to overcome the mid-book lull when facing the big daunting...

Welcome to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 2. In this episode, we’ll discuss the 3 reasons why your business needs a book. Anything big and creative is scary, but there is so much amazingness on the other side once you get your book into the world!   ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***   1. Why a book cements the great work you already do and expands your reach worldwide   2. The incredible c...

Welcome to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! In this first episode, we’re talking about the definition of an author entrepreneur, who this is for, and what to expect on this podcast. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book that would elevate your brand and business, even just a teeny tiny passing thought of, “hmmm, it’d be pretty cool to be an author”, you’re in the right spot girlfriend. I kno...