159 Joie Cheng: How to Grow Your Business with a Book

My guest, Joie Cheng, talks about how to grow your business with a book on this episode of the Learning from Smart People Podcast with Rob Oliver. She is the Queen of Transformational Book Publishing. She encourages people to share their stories because as we share, we heal ourselves and we heal the world around us. If you have ever thought about writing a nonfiction book, you need to listen to this episode has Joie Cheng shares her story as well as some keen insights on writing, publishing and utilizing your book to grow your business.

Here are a few of the topics Rob Oliver and Joie Cheng

· Joie’s backstory of dealing with depression, suicidal thoughts and an abusive relationship

· Asking yourself questions is valuable, even if you don’t know the answer to the questions

· The difference in her life when she decided to love herself

· Teach what you need to learn

· Depression is anger turned inwards

· Nothing has meaning except the meaning you give it

· Oftentimes we project our feelings onto other people and their circumstances

· The most difficult circumstances convey some of the most important messages

· We all have a story to tell and an audience that it will resonate with

· Your story is truly unique to you

· You are the one who can best tell your own story

· There are many ways to “download” a piece of yourself into other people

· A book allows you to reach people all around the world

· Different options for getting a book published

· Disadvantages of traditional publishing

· Obstacles to sharing your story and getting your book done

· There is a gift in every experience

· The condition of being human is something that unites us all

· We can relate to the emotions that other people express in their stories

· If you are an entrepreneur or a speaker, you need to have a book

· It is highly unlikely that you will ever make millions of dollars from your book

· You will, however, more than likely, make your money back

You can learn more about Joie Cheng through her website and social media links. She is offering a free clarity call as well. I would encourage you to take advantage of that.

Website: http://joiecheng.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/selflovehealer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joie.cheng813

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joiecheng

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