The Daily Author

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Lou Diamond is an expert communicator, renowned keynote speaker, and master connector in the realm of corporate engagement. His bestselling book Speakeasy serves as a guide to unlocking the transformative power of conversation. We discussed the importance of engaging with the book community, including readers, reviewers, and fellow authors.  We cove...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Frankie Russo is a visionary innovator with a diverse background spanning music, advertising, tech, and more. He is the author of the book Breaking Why. We discussed how Frankie reflects on his upbringing in inner-city missions, where he learned the importance of purpose and helping others.  We cover how Frankie shares candidly about his struggles w...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Sam LaCrosse is an entrepreneur, and an author of two non-fiction books. He is also the CEO of his own coaching program called VEA (Value Economics Academy). We discussed that by consistently creating and sharing valuable content on his blog, Sam was able to establish himself as an expert in his field and attract potential clients for his coaching p...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Akshay Nanavati is not only a Marine Corps veteran but also a remarkable individual who thrives on pushing his limits. We discussed the importance of expressing genuine gratitude to media personalities and podcast hosts.  We cover the necessity of a long runway for book marketing and the effectiveness of having a pre-launch period of at least six mo...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Liam Sandford is the author of Become a Best Selling Author in Six Months. He specializes in empowering ambitious introverts to amplify their impact through the art of quiet communication.  We discussed practical methods for finding pain points, including hosting live sessions on platforms like Twitter Spaces, Clubhouse, using social media search fu...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Greg Davis is a retired award-winning professor of accounting and finance with a successful executive career at Hershey.  We discussed Greg's talk at the University of Illinois and how he plans to secure more speaking gigs at universities in the future. We cover that he’s working towards getting his writing featured in national publications and...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Monica Rothgery is a former C-suite executive who transitioned into becoming a thought leader and author. She is launching a book titled: Lessons from the Drive-Thru: Real Life Wisdom for Front-Line Leaders. We talk about her discussion guides being accessible through a QR code in the book for regional managers to use with their teams. As well as ho...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Leslie Zann is a highly respected sales and leadership expert, a sought-after keynote speaker, and the author of the book Outrageous Achievement. We discuss how to market your book consistently across all your channels and target the right audience.  We cover the magic of how to use your book as a lead magnet and a tool to promote your other service...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Sonia Hunt is a former CMO turned executive coach, a bestselling author, and a sought-after speaker. We discuss how effective a platform like LinkedIn can be for authors and speakers to build and monetize their audience, sell books, and earn speaking gigs. Along with the importance of doing very purposeful work and pushing out your good message ever...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Jim Knight is a former Hard Rock International director for 21 years who transitioned into a successful career as a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and culture catalyst. He is passionate about bringing his rock and roll energy! We discuss one of his big projects: a book discovery app called Booky Call, designed to connect readers with their nex...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Jennie Lee is an award-winning author. Her latest book, Spark Change, presents 108 thought-provoking questions for introspection and spiritual evolution. She is also a seasoned yoga teacher. We discuss her inspiring journey of creativity and self-discovery at her upcoming writers and artists residency program in Italy.  We cover how authors can enha...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Ryan Bush is a dynamic thinker and designer who delves deep into psychological exploration while also crafting innovative product designs. With his new book, Become Who You Are, Ryan ventures into the realm of self-esteem, human potential, and combating depression.  We discuss his unique concept of "psychitecture" and his journey toward un...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Greg Hoffman is the former CMO of Nike. With experience from one of the world's most beloved brands, he has transitioned his expertise into building Modern Arena, a brand leadership service. He's also the author of Emotion by Design, where he dives deep into how emotions and design collide in the world of marketing.  We discuss how he has be...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Marc Champagne is the best-selling author of Personal Socrates and hosts a top 50 podcast in the mental fitness realm. We discuss the exciting transition of his second book idea into a docuseries format, venturing into the world of filmmaking. Marc's journey highlights the importance of resilience, creativity, and strategic thinking in the compe...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Mitch Gray has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, and community developer to help leaders hire and keep great people. He is the bestselling author of the book, How To Hire and Keep Great People. We discuss what he would do differently for his next book launch, how he uses his book to earn speaking g...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Laura Bull is the bestselling author of From Individual to Empire, a branding expert, and CEO of The Brand Management Company which specializes in helping people identify their personal brands and then transforming into a powerful business brand. She shares the difference between marketing and branding along with how to build out your personal brand...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Matthew Turner is an author who has written fiction books along with narrative non-fiction books. He works as a ghostwriter for articles and books for other successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders. He shares his view on his Anti-Hustle messaging along with why he chose to write a fable over a traditional non-fiction book. Matthew highlights the...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Amy Morin is the major international bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do and the host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. She is also a psychotherapist. Amy shares the story behind her book becoming the major bestseller it is today from the very beginning of her journey. She highlights how she views her book to solve a...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Janice Litvin is the author of Banish Burnout Toolkit, and helps leaders and teams banish burnout in their organizations so they can come to work healthy, happy, and ready to work. She shares how she leveraged her author groups to promote her book initially. How she uses the book strategically to earn more speaking gigs not only in quantity but econ...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Susie deVille, author of Buoyant, joins the show! She is on a mission to show entrepreneurs and visionary leaders how to connect with the source waters of their creativity, hone in on who they truly are, and unlock their entrepreneurial potential. We discuss the crucial mindset all authors need to have when writing their book which we both learned f...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Michelle Waitzman is the author of four non-fiction books. She also works as a freelance writer and editor, and a Plain Language trainer and consultant. We discuss how she has used the beloved animal of a dog to educate readers on how to be more happy. We cover topics like when you should begin promoting your book to how to leverage word of mouth th...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Allison Graham is a sought-after keynote speaker, author of many books, and on a mission to make stress your superpower. We discuss her upcoming book, The Stress Illusion, along with how she is using her books to earn keynotes and consulting clients. We cover the magic behind great messaging, the mindset an author should have, as well as, how she ha...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Nick Shaw, CEO and Co-Founder of RP Strength, has been helping thousands of clients across the world with their fitness journey. He is the best-selling author of Fit For Success. We discuss how he launched his book during the COVID year and his realization that pushed him to write his book in the first place. We discuss the importance of having a ni...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Dave Kerpen, is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, global keynote speaker who works with small business owners and entrepreneurs and how this inspired him to write his upcoming book, Get Over Yourself, which talks about how to lead and delegate effectively. We discussed the challenges of using a PR firm, the things to do and w...

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Alex Strathdee, bestselling author turned niche digital marketing specialist. At 21, Alex convinced 11 colleges to send his book to 40,000+ students across the US. Now, he's the founder of AdvancedAmazonAds.com (500+ books and $1,000,000+ in ad spend) where he helps authors get their book read. We discuss his journey to building his Amazon Ads a...