The Daily Writer

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...

As a writer and content creator, you have amazing opportunities to share your message and impact people’s lives. You can do this through a blog, book, podcast, YouTube channel, speaking, and so many other ways. But did you know you can also leverage other people’s platforms to get your message out there? My guest on this episode is Millette Jones, who walks us through the process of appearing on o...

Email is all about relationships. Every time we send an email, there is a human being on the other side of that message. For that reason, email is one of the most important things we write for our business and relationships. In this series on “Easy Email Tips,” we’ll dive into an important rule: adding a drop of grace by saying thanks or giving them a virtual high five.

Email is all about relationships. Every time we send an email, there is a human being on the other side of that message. For that reason, email is one of the most important things we write for our business and relationships. In this series on “Easy Email Tips,” we’ll dive into an important rule: never send an email when you’re angry.

Email is all about relationships. Every time we send an email, there is a human being on the other side of that message. For that reason, email is one of the most important things we write for our business and relationships. In this series on “Easy Email Tips,” we’ll dive into an important rule: craft an intriguing subject line by either asking a question or talking about the benefit to the reader...

Email is all about relationships. Every time we send an email, there is a human being on the other side of that message. For that reason, email is one of the most important things we write for our business and relationships. In this series on “Easy Email Tips,” we’ll dive into an important rule: respond to personal emails within 24 hours.

Most of us feel stressed out by social media marketing. We wonder whether we’re using it correctly, sharing our content enough, or even using the right platforms to begin with. I’m thrilled that my guest today is here to help clear up the confusion. Her name is Tricia Prues, and she is the smartest person I know when it comes to social media. Tricia offers social media services for entrepreneurs a...

As I’m recording this, I can look out my office window and see my silver 2002 Ford Ranger sitting in my driveway. It has over 200,000 miles on it. It’s been a great truck and I will probably continue to drive it until it doesn’t run. I like to get as much mileage out of my cars as possible! And that’s exactly how we should be thinking about our content.  You have limited time, but an unlimited aud...

A few years ago, my wife Melanie was having dinner with a friend from her college days. She mentioned to this friend that I was working on a book. The friend suddenly became very negative and said, “Why in the world would he want to do that! That’s so stupid!” This motivated me even more. But it also reminded me of an important truth: Not everyone in your life understands or appreciates your goals...

What lens do you see the world through? Some people see the world through the lens of politics. Some people see the world through the lens of sports. Some people see the world through the lens of Star Wars (ahem). Or technology. Or business. Or a million other possible things. My guest today is going to invite you to see the world through the lens of STORY. His name is Jim Woods, and he’s a writin...

I started keeping journals way back in 1992, when I was a college freshman. Since those days, I have filled boxes with journals where I’ve recorded my thoughts, actions, ideas, and creative journey. On this episode, I’ll get into the nitty-gritty of my journaling habit. When do I journal? How often? What do I write about? I’ll also share 3 specific ways journaling helps you become a better busines...