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Morgan James Radio

78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Morgan James Radio is brought to you by Morgan James Publishing. Morgan James Radio will help authors find the right path with content that will educate, encourage, inspire, and entertain.

Morgan James Radio is hosted by the founder of Morgan James Publishing, David Hancock, along with Jody Maberry.

"Morgan James makes an extraordinary effort to help its authors to grow their own business." - Publisher's Weekly

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Episodes

The Entrepreneurial Author Model for Fiction Writers

June 12, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 36.7 MB

Today's episode is all about publishing fiction.  In this episode, we talk with Lara Helmling, our Chicago, IL Fiction Acquisitions Editor.  Fiction Author's don't often tap into the tremendous potential of opportunities available in the online world.  Lara discusses how fiction writers can adopt the Entrepreneurial Author model to get their story out to more people, sell more books, and support their cause. 

35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say

May 15, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 37.2 MB

Your well-intended comments could be building a wider diversity gap and you may not realize it. As author's, we need to be effective communicators and be aware of widening the diversity gap.  Dr. Maura Cullen joins Morgan James Radio to discuss her book 35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say. Dr. Cullen is one of the most respected diversity trainers. Her insight and experience will help you connect with people and be more aware during conversations. Dr. Cullen reminds us that the impac...

Live Boldly and Accomplish Anything

April 17, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 31.4 MB

Live Boldly and Accomplish Anything   Will Matthews joins us on Morgan James Radio to discuss the five self-coaching keys that can help you live boldly and accomplish anything. Too often, we allow external factors impact what we believe about ourselves. Will reminds us that success is an inside-out endeavor. No matter what is happening on the outside, Will's book, You've Got This, will help you understand what you can accomplish. 

Freelance to Freedom

March 27, 2018 16:00 - 30 minutes - 43.7 MB

Faced with disappointment in his career, Vincent Pugliese walked away from his dream job.  In this interview, Vincent shares openly and honestly about the struggle that led him away from his career and towards financial, time, and life freedom.  Listen in as Vincent discusses how he tapped into his skill to find freedom through freelancing. 

Turn Fear into Strength

February 20, 2018 17:00 - 26 minutes - 39 MB

After years of studying the neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality of fear, Akshat Nanavati has discovered the value of fear in your life.  Fear can create enlightenment in your life. Struggle and doubts can help propel you to a more powerful life.  Akshay calls it Fearvana.  Join us as we talk with Akshay about fear and his book Fearvana. This is not your ordinary self-help book.   

Secrets to Creating a Successful Future

January 23, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 46.4 MB

Morgan James Radio Episode 22: Secrets to Creating a Successful Future with Skip Prichard  Skip Prichard knows how to make mistakes.  Drawing from real-life wisdom gleaned from a successful and wide-ranging leadership career, from decades of studying leadership psychology, and from over 1,000 interviews with the most successful people in life and business, Skip Prichard has crafted an inspiring business story that will keep you learning.  Skip says ‘we often learn from other people’s m...

Re-Image Your Experiences

December 19, 2017 21:05 - 28 minutes - 41 MB

Ken Druck wants you to know your best years are ahead of you.    By sharing his personal experience, Ken uses his book Courageous Aging to help us replace fear and dread with enthusiasm by re-imaging your past experiences and replacing expectations about future experiences.    No matter what age you are, the perfect time to change your attitude and direction is now. Ken is an example that you can have the right attitude, deal with problems head on, break through and have a good time ...

Cultivating a Culture of Trust and Leadership Among People

November 21, 2017 16:57 - 24 minutes - 35.7 MB

Morgan James Radio Episode 020: Cultivating a culture of trust and leadership among people   Today's episode is all about growing things.    Jeff McManus grows things.  As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants... he grows people... he grows ideas.  Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate.   Oftentimes, most people think that what they’re doing is irrelevant and will not really aff...

Live a life of Significance with a View Fromt the Top

September 12, 2017 05:00 - 25 minutes - 36.8 MB

Today's episode of Morgan James Radio is about living a life of significance.    Aaron Walker is devoted to helping people live a life of significance and enjoy a view from the top. Aaron shares his compelling journey from entrepreneur to author. Hear stories of how a book can have an impact on individuals and an author may never meet. Aaron also shares how an unconventional podcast tour helped him build an audience before he wrote his book, A View From the Top. 

Live a life of Significance with a View From the Top

September 12, 2017 05:00 - 25 minutes - 36.8 MB

Today's episode of Morgan James Radio is about living a life of significance.    Aaron Walker is devoted to helping people live a life of significance and enjoy a view from the top. Aaron shares his compelling journey from entrepreneur to author. Hear stories of how a book can have an impact on individuals and an author may never meet. Aaron also shares how an unconventional podcast tour helped him build an audience before he wrote his book, A View From the Top. 

Build an Audience Before You Write a Book

August 16, 2017 01:34 - 24 minutes - 36.3 MB

Our special guest on this episode of Morgan James Radio is Dr. Ryan Gray.  Dr. Gray discusses his five-year journey of building an audience through podcasting and creating content for medical students. Over the years, Ryan built his audience one person at a time by finding a way to provide value.  Listen in to hear Ryan's story and learn how you build an audience who is eager for your book. 

Changing Lives by Sharing Your Story

May 16, 2017 16:00 - 18 minutes - 27.3 MB

  Cortney Donelson shares her deeply personal story in the book Clay Jar, Cracked. Cortney takes a situation that would break most people and uses it to change lives and help other people.   

The Renegade Author with the Authority to create opportunity

April 11, 2017 05:00 - 27 minutes - 39.3 MB

Morgan James Radio Episode 016: Jim Howard and the Renegade Author with the Authority to create opportunity.    Today’s episode is all about being a Renegade.   Today we have another special guest with us. Another Morgan James celebrity, Jim Howard. Jim is our Publishing and we are talking about the what that means, what in the world he does and we how he is a champion for the Renegade Author.    Jim shares with us about how the world is full of Experts and Gurus. Anyone with a l...

LIVE On The Red Carpet: Celebrating authors in a fun, special way!

March 14, 2017 05:00 - 25 minutes - 30.8 MB

Morgan James Radio Episode 015: LIVE On The Red Carpet: Celebrating authors in a fun, special way! Today’s episode is all about the celebration of authors. Today we have a special guest with us. Bethany Marshall is our Publishing Director and we are talking about the Red Carpet Launch. We are so excited to invite authors seasonally to our Red Carpet Book Launch which will be held and broadcasted LIVE from the red carpet and streamed on FaceBook Live. Each author has their own individ...

Move Beyond Success to Find Happiness

February 14, 2017 06:00 - 22 minutes - 33.1 MB

Today’s episode is all about living the life you desire. Tom Dutta is a senior business leader and speaker with more than 3o years experience helping build and grow companies. Tom developed a coaching and mentorship program called The Way of the Quiet Warrior to help people move beyond success to find happiness. Breakthrough whatever has you feeling stuck and unfulfilled to find purpose in your life. Tom shares his personal and professional story that lead to authoring The Way of the Quiet...

Turning Passion Into Opportunity

January 17, 2017 06:00 - 35 minutes - 50.8 MB

Today’s episode is all about taking chances and seizing opportunity.  Nick Pavlidis is an attorney-turned-ghostwriter. He helps busy entrepreneurs, coaches, and professionals write books that build their authority and influence, open doors, and attract their ideal clients. He and David have been friends for years and you’ll love the banter, wisdom and passion. Nick has even offered us a free 4-part video course on how to write a book that can help you build your business. Grab it at NickPa...

The Story of You: Transforming Adversity into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams to the Next Level and Beyond

December 13, 2016 19:44 - 28 minutes - 41.3 MB

Morgan James Radio Episode 012: The Story of You: Transforming Adversity into Adventure, Taking Your Dreams to the Next Level and Beyond  Today’s episode is all about You as told in the eyes of our very own Mark Minard.  We are all put on this earth for a reason, and it’s to be the best YOU! The Story of You is for the Doers of the Dreams who are ready to escape from the land of mediocrity once and for all. On this exciting journey, Mark Minard shares his own story of early heartache and...

How Sharing is Powering the Human Economy

November 15, 2016 06:00 - 24 minutes - 35.5 MB

Morgan James Radio Episode 011: How Sharing is Powering the Human Economy with Bryan Kramer Today’s episode is all about Sharing. As technology continues to evolve and make our lives busier and more complicated, but it can never replace true human connection--our fundamental need to share information, stories, and emotions. Bryan explores the history, art and science of sharing, and illustrates why sharing is what gives us a unique competitive advantage as individuals and brands. It is ...

The Path to the NY Times Bestseller List

October 11, 2016 05:00 - 27 minutes - 40.4 MB

Today’s episode is all about the relationship it takes with a publisher to have a successful, enjoyable and profitable path to The New York Times Bestseller’s list. Joel Comm was Morgan James’s first NY Times Bestselling author. Listen in on how that came to path, including the backstory on Joel’s path to Morgan James. Joel is the New York Times best-selling author of 12 books, including The AdSense Code, Click Here to Order: Stories from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs, KaChin...

Rising From the Ashes with Kristen Moeller

September 13, 2016 05:00 - 24 minutes - 36.9 MB

Today’s episode is all about overcoming life’s huge obstacles. Listen in on today’s episode as we chat with Kristen Moeller on how she found her path to Morgan James. Learn about her new book Phoenix Rising: Stories of Remarkable Women Walking Through Fire. How do you go on after you've lost everything? Over several terrifying summers, deadly wildfires raged across Colorado. Lives were lost, and the flames destroyed thousands of homes. When the smoke cleared and only rubble remained, sur...

The Aquisitions Editor

August 16, 2016 16:19 - 26 minutes - 39.3 MB

Today’s episode is all about finding the right path to a publisher. Listen in for today’s episode on how books are brought into a publishing house. You’ve come to the right place for the secret sauce! Today, we talk to Karen Anderson, our Nashville, TN acquiring editor. Find out what that means, what she does, and how you can connect with her. Acquisitions for Morgan James is more about connecting, communicating rather than acquiring. Once you pass the Acquisitions filter you are well on...

The Prospective Author

July 26, 2016 05:00 - 21 minutes - 31.4 MB

Today’s episode is all about finding the right publisher. Have you ever wished you could be a fly on the wall in a high level meeting between author and publisher? Here is your chance. We talk to Mike Kim, a brilliant marketing consultant, communications strategist, and copywriter. His goal in life is to help people live their message, love their work, and leave their mark on the world. Really exciting to see the process, the mindset behind both the author and the publisher. Will he get ...

Creating a Haven of Peace

July 12, 2016 05:00 - 24 minutes - 36.5 MB

Today’s episode is all about turning Problems into Opportunities for Solutions and we could get mighty creative with figuring out the solutions. “Creating a Haven of Peace” provides a formula for creating Sanctuary in your own home. An escape from the busyness and chaos surrounding our families today. Joanne teaches very attainable steps to creating the life you desire and teaches how the relationship trumps all in building a foundation for peace. You’ll love getting to know her as she s...

How to Write Copy That Sells

June 14, 2016 05:00 - 33 minutes - 48.8 MB

Today’s episode is all about 2 things! The relationship between author and publisher and how it can and should be a mutually beneficial. Next we’ll chat about How To Write Copy that Sells. Writing copy that sells without seeming “salesy” can be tough, but is an essential business skill. How To Write Copy That Sells is a step-by-step guide to writing fast, easy-to-read, effective copy. It's for everyone who needs to write copy that brings in cash – including copywriters, freelancers, and en...

Movie Magic – The backstory of Chris Whaley’s book The Masked Saint and the movie by the same name

June 07, 2016 18:34 - 22 minutes - 32.8 MB

Listen in as Chris Whaley, Jody Maberry and David Hancock chat about the book, the movie and how it all happened on today’s episode of Morgan James Radio. The Masked Saint revolves around the real life of Chris Whaley (Chris Samuel in the book), a professional wrestler and family man who realizes he needs something more. His calling to become a pastor prompts him to retire from wrestling and move with his wife and daughter to a small town. Yet the battles he faced in the ring are minor com...

You Can't Judge a Book by it's Cover - but We All Do

May 31, 2016 18:31 - 20 minutes - 30.6 MB

Today’s episode is all about your book cover. But to get there you’ll hear our Show facilitator, Jody Maberry, pull out the incredible story of bringing in that passion and enthusiasm of our founder, and host, David Hancock and the why that is the beginning of the best covers. Covers are the first thing your audience sees. It is as important as the content you share. Your cover must look as good or better than the books to the left and the right of your book on the shelves.   We all do j...

Give Me 48 Days and I'll Show How to Have the Work You Love

May 31, 2016 17:21 - 22 minutes - 33.8 MB

We are so glad you came back to listen in to our next episode of Morgan James Radio. Our goal is to help you find the right path to publishing and work that is meaningful, purposeful, and profitable. Dan Miller feels the same. Dan says in 48 Days you will discover a proven process to help you blend your natural skills and abilities, your unique personality traits, and your dreams and passions. Be sure to check out his New York Times best-selling book 48 Days To The Work You Love. Over 13...

Welcome to Morgan James Radio

May 31, 2016 17:08 - 24 minutes - 36.6 MB

Today’s introductory episode is all about you. But to get there you’ll hear our Show facilitator, Jody Maberry, pull out the incredible backstory of our founder, and host, David Hancock and the birth of The Entrepreneurial Publishing model. We’ll talk about the infusion of Guerrilla Marketing into the core principles of Morgan James Publishing. We’ll talk about leveraging your book to grow your market, message and income. Morgan James Publishing has revolutionized book publishing—from th...

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