#007: Authorpreneur & Kickstarter Tips From Marisha Pink

Diversity All Star

English - January 05, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB
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Marisha Pink is a published author, entrepreneur and independent marketing professional with over 8+ years experience in branding and marketing strategy.

In this episode, we learn why it is important to be an author and an entrepreneur, what goes into a successful Kickstarter campaign, and why it is important to find a role model. Check the show notes for resources, notes, and links from the show.

Marisha Pink is a published author, entrepreneur and independent marketing professional with over 8+ years experience in branding and marketing strategy.

https://www.instagram.com/p/1iFd89xO4O/

In this Podcast we discuss ( SPOILER ALERT )

[03:35] We find out why Marisha wanted to become an author
[5:10] We ask Marisha what gave her the confidence to leave her job
[6:36] “People often say to me, your really brave, and I couldnt never do that. I think there’s nothing really different about me, to anybody else that I meet”
[07:11] Marisha shares how she deals with life constraints in entrepreneurship
[09:20] We find out what it takes to be an Authorpreneur
[11:40] We ask Marisha if authors should gear their stories for future monetization.
[14:06] On earning potential: “The possibilities are six figures”
[14:10] Marisha explains self & independent publishing Vs traditional publishing
[18:40] Marisha takes us through her journey as an author.
[26:30] We find out when you will know if your work is finished
[28:10] Marisha shares her lowest points in her journey, and how she overcame them
[33:34] Marisha discusses ethnic minority representation
[39:20] We discuss mainstream awards vs ethnic awards
[42:10] We find out if it is important to have a role model
[44:50] We learn how Joanna Penn has inspired Marisha
[48:05] Marisha shares tips on how to create a successful Kickstarter campaign
[56:40] We learn what has worked for Marisha in promoting her book
[58:50] We find out how Amazin can help you as an author

You will learn

Why it is important to be an author and an entrepreneur
What goes into a successful Kickstarter campaign
Why it is important to find a role model

Exclusive offer

Win 1 of 3 copies of “Finding Arun” by Marisha Pink. For a chance to win, simply tweet us @DiversityAllStr with hashtag #FindingArun. We will pick 3 random winners before 31 – March 2016. Good Luck!

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