The Daily Writer

Each of us has our own kingdom or sphere of influence. And each of those kingdoms has a culture. I’m thrilled that our guest today is here to help us improve the culture in our kingdoms, and no surprise, it begins with me and you! Our guest is Dan Cockerell, the former Vice President of the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. When he retired a few years ago, he was leading 12,000 cast members entertain...

Success Stories: Ruth Heinzmann on Blogging & Email Marketing On today’s “Success Stories” episode, we’ll hear from my friend Ruth Heinzmann, who is a writer, a hospice volunteer coordinator, and a student pursuing a master’s degree in spiritual formation at Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, Illinois. (That also happens to be where I got both of my Master’s degrees.)  She writes at OutO...

Turn Your Writing into Dollars (with Dan Miller) One of the biggest challenges we face as writers is keeping a balance between the creative and business sides of writing. Many writers give up on the business side altogether and assume they will never make money from their books. I’m so thankful that our guest today is here to help us improve our mindset and see all the possibilities of turning our...

Be Your Finest Art (with Joanne Miller) The life of an artist or a writer is one that is filled with a lot of tension between competition priorities. As we talk about writing that helps grow your business, one of the tensions we face is the balance between writing for fun and curiosity, versus the importance of keeping the business side in mind by filling a niche or writing for a specific audience...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of our lives in a short amount of time. Chances are high that you are working from home and have more time on your hands. On this episode, I’ll share 3 ways to use this extra time to move your writing and business forward.   For the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/150 .

The Thriving Christian Artist (with Matt Tommey) Do you feel like you’ve lost your way as a writer or artist? Are you stuck in your creative life and in need of some inspiration? Are you looking for practical advice on navigating doubt and fear, dealing with critics, figuring out your priorities, and taking control of your time? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you will enjoy...

Secrets of Personal Branding (with Mike Kim) Clear communication has never been important. In today’s world of constant noise and distractions, you must have a clear personal brand if you want to stand out. That’s why I’m thrilled to have Mike Kim on the show today. Mike is a business coach and marketing strategist who specializes in personal branding, product launch strategies, and copywriting. Y...

Everybody wants to hit a “home run” in their writing and creative work. On this episode, you’ll learn why “hitting singles” is so important to your success. Masterpieces are not created by big, flashy moments of inspiration … they are created by consistent effort over time. You can find the full show notes here:  https://kentsanders.net/153 . Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more he...

One of the best ways to build your authority and credibility is to write a book. I’m thrilled to feature an interview with THE self-publishing expert, Honoree Corder. She is the author of more than 50 books, and she’s going to help you understand exactly why you must write a book, why self-publishing is awesome, how she became involved with the Miracle Morning book series, and so much more. You ca...

I’m thrilled to bring you this interview with Aaron Walker, who is the founder of the Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind, which now hosts 15 groups with national and international members. He is also the author of View from the Top , a must-read book that will show you how to live with significance and success. And if that’s not enough, Aaron is also the founder of The Mastermind Playbook, which is an...

It’s tempting to overlook your wins, especially when it seems like everyone else around you is having more success. In today’s episode, you’ll learn why it’s important to celebrate your wins and stop comparing yourself to others.

Podcasting is an amazing way to connect with listeners and impact more people. Have you ever considered starting your own show? If so, my guest today will point you in the right direction. His name is Jody Maberry, and he is a former park ranger who is now a successful podcast coach, consultant, and a co-host with some of the biggest names in business. In this conversation, you’ll learn why you sh...

How do you deal with rejection and disappointment in your personal brand business? On this episode, I share a powerful lessons from “The Godfather” that helps us keep things in perspective.

I love featuring successful authors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders on my blog and podcast. But I also want to showcase writers who are in the beginning or intermediate stages of building a business. We can learn from people at every stage of the journey. Today I’m beginning a new monthly series called “Success Stories.” I’ll feature writers who are doing a great job creating content and buil...

How do you create a truly “magical” experience for the people you lead and those you serve? My guest on this episode has the answer! His name is Lee Cockerell, and he is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Lee dedicates his time to public speaking, writing, and consulting.  Get ready to hear Lee’s wisdom on time management, writing, leadership...

My biggest priority in business is to create content that is helpful for you. I recently created a survey for my listeners and readers to help me determine what your biggest needs are. I thought it would be fun to go through the results of this survey and let you know how I’m responding to it. You can find the full show notes here:  https://kentsanders.net/145 . Need a ghostwriter for your next pr...

At every stage of our careers and our lives, we need the help of other people with influence, opportunities, or connections. But the question is: How do we create more of those connections with influential people? There are plenty of ways to do this, but I want to share with you one very simple way that has been working for me lately.  In fact, it’s so shockingly simple that I can’t believe I have...

Have you ever wondered how to engage your readers, audience, or clients on a deeper level?  I’m joined on this episode by Dr. Anissa Holmes, a leader in the dental industry. As an author, coach, entrepreneur, and business leader, she has impacted thousands of dentists through her training and content. No matter your industry, you’ll learn how to truly deliver a WOW experience to those you serve. Y...

We writers tend to have a lot of ideas. Which is a great thing! But this wellspring of ideas also presents a problem: how do we know which ones are good? There’s no foolproof method for ensuring that the best ideas rise to the top. However, there are many ways you may not have thought about. In this episode, I'll share eleven ways to get feedback on your idea, fast. This will apply to any kin...

Have you ever thought about what your time is worth? As a business leader, entrepreneur, you know your time is valuable. It is your most precious resource. You can never get it back. In this episode, I'll share three calendar automations that save me about three hours per week. They are: Google calendar notifications, the Calendly scheduler, and the Pretty Link Wordpress plugin. I use these t...

140: Grow Your Audience Through Large Publications (with Kimanzi Constable)   There are endless ways you can leverage your writing and knowledge to grow your audience and serve more people. One of the most effective ways is to write for large publications.   I’m super excited about today’s guest, Kimanzi Constable. He is going to teach you how to get into large publications as a writer and then le...

It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with this approach: If we’re doing better than them, we get prideful. If we’re doing worse, we feel like a failure. There’s a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today we’ll...

It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with this approach: If we’re doing better than them, we get prideful. If we’re doing worse, we feel like a failure. There’s a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today we’ll...

It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with this approach: If we’re doing better than them, we get prideful. If we’re doing worse, we feel like a failure. There’s a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today we’ll...

It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with this approach: If we’re doing better than them, we get prideful. If we’re doing worse, we feel like a failure. There’s a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today we’ll...