The Daily Author

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Aubrey Bergauer is a seasoned consultant with a passion for helping arts organizations thrive. She released her first book in February 2024 titled, Run It Like a Business: Strategies for Arts Organizations to Increase Audiences, Remain Relevant, and Multiply Money-Without Losing the Art. We discussed her journey of transitioning from working with or...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author and award-winning educator. Her first book, Evolving Learner, focuses on professional learning for educators. We discussed the importance of consistent, strategic marketing efforts for authors. She leverages social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to engage her audience and encourage book re...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Chad Foster, author of Blind Ambition: How to Go from Victim to Visionary. He lost his sight in his twenties due to an inherited eye disease. We discussed the valuable insights into the realities of book publishing, the importance of brand building, and the strategic use of speaking engagements to drive success. We cover that he is working on a PBS...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Cavanaugh James, is an entrepreneur and relational equity specialist. He released his book, Read the Room, in April 2024. We discussed his video content for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram to build a community and direct them to free resources and courses. We cover his plans for leveraging his book over the next 6, 12, and 18 months...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Jason Marc Campbell, a sales and marketing consultant and the author of Selling with Love. Jason also hosts the acclaimed podcast with the same title as his book: Selling with Love. We discussed the balance between providing practical advice and maintaining timeless wisdom in the book. We cover his future projects and might focus more on leadership,...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest John David Mann, renowned for co-authoring bestsellers like The Go-Giver with Bob Burg and The Latte Factor with David Bach. We discussed changes in book promotion strategies. Emphasizes the importance of adapting marketing tactics to current trends. We cover his new novel set in Western Massachusetts and his coaching program, helping diverse author...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Dr. Oscar C. Perez is a trauma recovery specialist and author of The Flowering War. We discussed his experiences with marketing his book, emphasizing that while he's not the best at tracking metrics like sales or ROI, he believes the marketing efforts have helped increase awareness. We cover that he is developing a year-long group coaching progr...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Randy Peyser is an experienced ghostwriter, editor, and book coach. We discussed her own experience with her first book, Crappy to Happy, which was picked up after she started a one-woman show, gaining visibility. We cover her upcoming projects, including The Little Book of Big Epiphanies and a humorous collection titled Bad Poetry. Please enjoy! *...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Brian Covey is a former professional soccer player, now EVP of Strategy and Development at Revolution Mortgage, author of Conversations with Covey, and host of the Finding Your Competitive Edge podcast. We discussed his journey of promoting his book, which was sold in bulk for a conference in Tampa, providing a deal to ensure it reached attendees&#3...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Marissa Eigenbrood is the President of Smith Publicity and has been working for the firm for over 15 years. We discussed the significant impact of media exposure through diverse channels. We cover her involvement in several exciting projects, including sponsoring the US Book Show, attending the Frankfurt Book Fair, and working on campaigns with orga...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Jonathan Milligan is the author of Your Message Matters in 2020, which marked a turning point in his career. He is also an online entrepreneur who has made significant strides in the world of self-publishing and digital marketing. He has many more books published and more to come which we discuss at length in our conversation. We discussed innovativ...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Menno Henselmans is a prominent figure in the fitness industry known for his innovative approach and dedication to evidence-based practices. We discussed the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, highlighting the control and profitability advantages of self-publishing, especially with an existing audience. We advise authors...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest John St. Pierre has been an entrepreneurial executive for 25 years. We discussed the game plan he set for his new book, The $100M Journey. We discussed the importance of seeking help and not procrastinating when pursuing ambitious goals. We cover his upcoming event, the Entrepreneurs United Empowerment Experience, which brings together entrepreneurs...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Kevin Goodnight is a passionate advocate for fatherhood and author of the empowering book, Dadvoted. We discussed the challenges and triumphs he encountered while writing his book "Dadvoted" and the creative strategies he used to promote it, including leveraging LinkedIn influencers and validating book two concepts through content. We cove...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Jon Alwinson is a sales professional and bestselling author with a background in entrepreneurship, award-winning sales and has a passion for mentoring. We discussed the success of the launch week, including hitting the Amazon bestseller list across multiple categories. We cover Jon’s plans to continue promoting his book while remaining committed to...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Alex Concepcion is an entrepreneur, author, and advocate for navigating risk in the world of business. He released his first book, Survival First: The Rebel Entrepreneur's Guide to Risk, Riches, and Immortality, in April 2024. We discussed the need for entrepreneurs to make conscious decisions about growth, considering both operational readiness...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Dianna Booher is the author of more than 50 books, published in 67 foreign editions, with nearly 4 million copies sold. Her latest book is Creating Personal Presence. We discussed strategies for soliciting endorsements efficiently, emphasizing the importance of making the process easy for busy influencers. We cover plans to work on novels, signaling...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Sir Darren Jacklin is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, speaker, and trainer with over 25 years of experience. We discussed his own journey of writing his book, "Until I Become," which he invested over $100,000 in, viewing it as a significant business endeavor rather than just a literary project. We cover his involvement in the hiking fundr...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Max Lewis is a self-made entrepreneur who took risks early on and built and sold a successful business. He is the author of, Who is Max Lewis? We discussed the value of offering the book at a lower price point or even for free to reach a wider audience and potentially achieve a higher ranking. We cover his plans to transform his book into a captivat...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Chris Green is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in early eBay, Amazon, and FBA selling, Chris stumbled into self-publishing and quickly realized the potential it held. We discussed the power of authenticity, engagement, and strategic branding in building a successful author platform and leveraging books for business growth. We cover that he...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Tanya Hall is the CEO of Greenleaf Book Group. She discusses her book Ideas, Influence, and Income. We discussed the challenges self-published authors face in getting their books into airport stores, as these channels are typically controlled by wholesale partners who prefer established vendors. We cover strategies like Amazon ads or releasing secon...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Rohit Bhargava is an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of his own publishing company. We discussed his interest in non-obvious thinking and the importance of originality in a world saturated with conventional ideas. We cover the effective book marketing strategies, including building a supportive tribe of early readers and leveraging tactics lik...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest John Lee Dumas is the award-winning host of the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast. He's also the author of The Common Path to Uncommon Success. We discussed his wealth of knowledge on book publishing, marketing strategies, and the power of podcasting to build an engaged audience. We cover his book The Common Path to Uncommon Success, which offers a...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Liz Elting is a successful entrepreneur and author of Dream Big and Win: How to Translate Your Passion into Purpose and Create a Billion-Dollar Business. We discussed the process of turning her love for languages into a billion-dollar business with Transperfect, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way. Her advice to first-time...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest John Wolpert is a seasoned CEO, product executive in the technology sector and author of The Two But Rule. We discussed the importance of deeply understanding your audience and serving them with your book, much like choosing a "patient zero" who will enthusiastically benefit from your work. We cover the value of AI-driven experiences tied...