What Story Have You Avoided Writing? - with Chandler Bolt - EP247
Chandler Bolt is the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com. He has been featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, and at one time, he was a broke college dropout that became a multi million dollar business owner in 18 months. Chandler is the author of 7 bestselling books, including his most recent book titled “Published.” Self Publishing School was an INC 5000 company the last 3 years in a row, as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US.
In this episode of 365 Driven, Chandler breaks down everything you need to know to get started writing a best-selling book. Even if you think these lessons might not apply to you, Chandler explains that writing a book is one of the most valuable things you can do to build an impact and establish yourself as an expert in your field. If getting started sounds overwhelming, Chandler very simply breaks down just how anyone can get started with the writing process, as well as the do’s and don'ts of publishing a book.
Quote from the episode:
“If you’re thinking about starting a business, sell then build. Until you have revenue, you don’t have a business, you have a business idea.”
Key highlights:
- Chandler’s story of dropping out of college and continuing to get educated
- What led Chandler to start a publishing company
- It someone keeps coming for you for a thing, that might be what you should start a business around
- How Tony used his audience to get an idea for a business
- Chander’s failure of a business and how that led to a successful business
- How to build a business before you launch
- The difference between cash flow positive, neutral, and negative
- The riches are in the niches- be specific in who you are helping, then expand later
- A book is one of the most valuable things you can do to build an impact
- Mistakes authors make when writing a book
- Chandler’s two rules for publishing
- What doesn’t matter when you're getting started on your book
- The M.O.R.E. writing method
- Chandler’s opinion of ghost writing
- Should we judge a book by its cover?
- Tips for marketing- why you need to market your book
- Do you need a website?
- How to get people to review your book
- How to get a free copy of Chander’s new book
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Become Visible to Become Profitable - with Dhomonique Murphy - EP246
Dhomonique Murphy is the #1 Go-To Industry Expert on Storytelling, Media Relations & Getting Featured on TV. She is a 3x Emmy Award Winning Storyteller, Motivational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Celebrity Interviewer, and is best known for helping individuals and companies capture attention, reach larger audiences, and get massive exposure for their brands through the fine art of strategic storytelling. Dhomonique is also Founder & President of Media Mastery Now, America’s Premiere Media Training Agency where she helps individuals and companies use the power of story and TV media to build their brands and businesses. She is also a beauty queen titleholder and has been featured on stages across the nation.
In this episode of 365 Driven, Dhomonique breaks down exactly how you can use visibility to build your credibility, which in turn will lead to profitability. You won’t want to miss her tips for capturing the attention of media outlets, and what not to do when sending a pitch. Her methods help her clients leverage the power of storytelling to increase their visibility and the “know, like, and trust” factor to explode their brands, and she fully believes that you can do it too.
Quote from the episode:
“There’s a lesson in everything if we’re looking up instead of down.”
Key highlights:
- Dhomonique’s background growing up in theater and being an extroverted child
- Experiencing her first failure and the lesson she learned
- Why everyone needs to drop the victim mentality
- Her story of wanting to be an entrepreneur and dealing with naysayers
- Being fired from her news anchor job
- The event that led to her first Emmy
- How visibility leads to credibility which leads to profitability
- How to pitch to media outlets
- How to catch the attention of media outlets
- Tips for overcoming doubt/imposter syndrome
- The affirmations Dhomonique tells herself everyday
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Get Dhomonique's book 'Speak Up: 5 Simple Hacks to Gain Confidence, Find Your Voice and Land Media Opportunities' - FREE here!
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The Truth About Digital Marketers - with Chans Weber - EP245
With 10 plus years of experience in digital marketing, Chans Weber is here to talk all things digital marketing, and what you should know before you think about hiring a team to do this for you. Chans is known for his skill in transforming companies’ visions and goals into tangible revenue. He is the Founder of Agile & Co, a digital marketing agency that helps businesses optimize their marketing strategy, and it has evolved into one of the most prolific digital marketing agencies in the country.
In this episode of 365 Driven, Chans breaks down exactly what a digital marketing team can do for your business, and what most people don’t understand about digital marketing. Without taking the time to understand this area of business, it is easy to get connected with the wrong team that won’t actually help your business. Tune in to learn all about SEO and what every business owner needs to understand about digital marketing, even if you plan to have someone else do it for you.
Quote from the episode:
- “The best thing that you can do for yourself is understand enough to be dangerous and talk about the world before you start that interview process and you hire somebody.”
Key highlights:
- The issue with people thinking they should have quick success
- Dimensions of digital marketing that people don't understand
- What small business can understand about digital marketing
- What SEO services do
- How you might get down ranked from google’s algorithm and suppress your content
- Intent driven marketing vs. audience based marketing
- Lifetime value of a customer that people aren't paying attention to
- Chans’ story of rock bottom before starting his business
- Chans’ hardest business experience
- Tony's opinion on business partners
- The value of recurring revenue contracts if it fits your industry
- What should people be looking for when hiring a digital marketing team
- The importance of having a relationship with your digital marketing company
- Where some small business owners fail as far as organic marketing
- Why old school marketing works
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Motivation is a Myth - with Jill Sinclair - EP244
Jill Sinclair is an author, TV personality, keynote speaker, executive coach, and mentor with a “get things done” mentality. She teaches others how to unlock their potential and stop letting excuses prevent them from taking action and making things happen. Having overcome a traumatic childhood, Jill doesn’t let her past have power over her. Through having 73 jobs and counting, Jill knows that we all have the power to choose our own path, and she is passionate about helping others to take those action steps and stop the procrasting and overthinking that are preventing success.
Jill’s tenacious spirit is contagious, and in this episode you will feel the passion and drive she has to spread her message that we are the only ones holding ourselves back with excuses, lack of accountability, and waiting for the day that motivation will magically appear. You will hear her hacks for tricking your mind to want to do the things that will move you forward, and how to rewire your brain for positivity.
Quote from the episode:
- “If it is to be, it is up to me.”
Key highlights:
- Overcoming a difficult upbringing and how she chose to create her own path in life
- Why you should tell people your goals
- Transformation can happen in a shorter time than you think
- How Jill works with her clients to get them to take the action steps and not overthink
- Jill’s mission to change lives
- The importance of knowing your why - motivation isn't enough
- The difference between successful people and average people
- Take accountability for wherever you are
- The fear of success
- Flipping the switch on responsibility that success gives you
- Rewire your brain for positivity
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