Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 461 ratingsLearn how to write an publish a book that changes lives. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I’m your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of Self Publishing School / SelfPublishing.com and the host of the 7 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every Wednesday.
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SPS 023: How to Use Books to Book Yourself Solid & Grow Your Speaking, Coaching & Training Business with Michael Port
October 03, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBIn this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Michael Port, a renowned entrepreneur, podcaster, and keynote speaker. Michael has built a successful speaking career and is recognized for his expertise in public speaking and performance. He shares valuable insights and strategies on how to get started and excel in the world of professional speaking. During the episode, Michael delves into his journey as a speaker and the role his books have played in promoting his speaking career. H...
SPS 022: Behind the Scenes of Multiple NYT Bestsellers with Daniel Decker
September 26, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBDaniel Decker, CEO of Higher Level Group, is an expert in platform development, book launching, and marketing for authors and speakers. With an impressive list of clients including Jon Gordon, Michael Hyatt, and Tony Robbins, he has helped launch numerous successful books. In this episode, Daniel shares his insights and strategies for book promotion. He discusses his first book marketing venture and how he went on to create even bigger launches and platforms. He emphasizes the importance of...
SPS 021: Using Books to Grow My Blog, Following & Online Business with Crystal Paine
September 19, 2017 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Crystal Paine, the founder of Money Saving Mom. Crystal is a wife, mother, speaker, and author of several books. Money Saving Mom is a popular website that focuses on intentional living, finance, family, and business, with a strong emphasis on couponing. During our conversation, Crystal shares her journey of how she used her books to promote and grow Money Saving Mom to remarkable levels. She talks about her first book, The Money Saving ...
SPS 020: How to Punch Worry in the Face with Mitch Matthews
September 12, 2017 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Mitch Matthews, a renowned speaker, entrepreneur, and author. Mitch is the host of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast and the author of Ignite: 3 Simple Steps for Re-sparking Your Buried Dreams and Building a Plan That Finally Works. During our conversation, Mitch dives into the topic of worry, fear, and doubt that often accompany the process of writing a book. He acknowledges the significant disparity between those who aspire to write a book...
SPS 019: How I Self-published My Way onto the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List with Pat Flynn
September 05, 2017 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of diving into the world of Pat Flynn, the renowned entrepreneur, blogger, podcaster, speaker, and author behind the Smart Passive Income Blog and Podcast. Pat has established himself as one of the original pioneers of the Internet, inspiring countless individuals to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams through his podcast and blog. During our conversation, we explore the journey Pat embarked upon after writing his two books, Let Go and his newes...
SPS 018: Scaling Up Your Business Using Books with Verne Harnish
August 29, 2017 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this captivating podcast episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Verne Harnish, a renowned author, entrepreneur, and business expert. Verne is the Founder of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and the CEO of Gazelles, and he has authored three highly influential books, including Mastering the Rockefeller Habits, The Greatest BUSINESS DECISIONS of All Time, and Scaling Up. During our conversation, Verne reveals the inspiration behind basing his book, Scaling Up, on the habits of the ...
SPS 017: How I Went From #1 NYT Book Launch to $5.1M Product Launch with Jeff Walker
August 22, 2017 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBJeff Walker the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Launch: An Internet Millionaire's Secret Formula To Sell Almost Anything Online, Build A Business You Love, And Live The Life Of Your Dreams. Jeff’s launch strategies have transformed the way products are sold online. Before he started talking about his product launch formula, there was almost nobody else talking about product launches. The idea of a million dollar launch even seemed ludicrous, but now no one even bats an eye at a mill...
SPS 016: My Exact Process for Writing 16 Books with Joanna Penn
August 15, 2017 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBJoanna Penn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She writes thrillers and nonfiction. She is a professional speaker and entrepreneur who was voted as one of the Guardian UK Top 100 Creative Professionals of 2013. Her website The Creative Penn is regularly voted as one of the top 10 websites for writers. Her site has a lot of great content, but today we are going to dive into her writing process. Joanna is a prolific writer, and she shares a lot of value. Her writing gets a...
SPS 015: How to be a Writing Machine with Steve Windsor
August 08, 2017 07:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBSteve Windsor is a best-selling author who writes wild and irreverent thriller books. He also writes how-to books on being an author. He is also one of my earliest and most successful students here at Self-Publishing School. Steve is a writing machine. He writes quality content fast with his no nonsense, no BS, and sometimes controversial style. Many writers strive to be as talented and productive as he is. Steve worked in IT and start-ups. He was always a good writer, and he always wanted ...
SPS 014: Before Book” vs. “After Book” with Brian Tracy
August 01, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBChairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company that specializes in the training and development of people and organizations, is a coach, speaker, and bestselling author with over 45 published books. He has consulted with more than a thousand companies and has addressed over 5 million people in his over 5000 worldwide talks and seminars. Brian has written and produced over 300 audio and video learning programs, including his bestselling Psychology of Achievement. He speaks to world...
SPS 013: Beyond the Bestseller with Hal Elrod
July 25, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB#1 Bestselling Author of “The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)” Hal Elrod has managed to take this one book and build a business, following, and movement around it. He now has an entire “Miracle Morning” series and has had crazy success as a coach and speaker. Hal is also a good friend of mine who happens to live in San Diego. His book has had an amazing impact on my life as I have been consistently applying the principles. His book i...
SPS 012: How I Built an E-Book Business of $3,000-$4,000/Month with Lise Cartwright
July 18, 2017 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBLise Cartwright is a Self-Publishing School graduate. She has been one of the most successful students in the program. She is a bestselling author and coach based in Auckland, New Zealand. She blogs and writes books with actionable information for new freelancers and time-poor entrepreneurs. It is her goal to help these entrepreneurs move forward in their business whether they are just starting out or just need to gain forward momentum. She has an amazing story, and she has been a writing m...
SPS 011: How To Start Blogging For High Profile Sites with Dorie Clark
July 11, 2017 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBDorie Clark is a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and contributor to the Harvard Business Review. She is the author of Stand Out Networking, Stand Out, Reinventing You, and Entrepreneurial You. Dorie is a former presidential campaign spokeswoman, and an adjunct professor of business administration at Duke University. In this episode, we talk about writing books and writing for high profile sites. Since her childhood, Dorie always wanted to write a book. In 2009, she...
SPS 010: Sell Or Be Sold with Grant Cardone
July 04, 2017 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBGrant Cardone is a New York Times bestselling author of five business books. Grant is among the top 10 social media influencers. He owns and operates four companies, and is the creator of a top sales training program with the world’s most visited online sales training university. He has worked with the U.S. Pentagon and high profile companies like Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Google. We have an exciting conversation about how to use books to grow a business. Grant was inspired by his father's ...
SPS 009: Eliminating Distractions & Practicing Deep Work to Finish Your Book with Cal Newport
June 27, 2017 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBCal Newport is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age, he also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world at work. His most recent work Deep Work argues that focus is the new IQ in the modern workplace, and that the ability to concentrate without distraction is becoming increasingly valuable. Previous work by Cal includes three popular books with unconventional advice for st...
SPS 008: Creating a Thriving Business, Blog, and Raving Fans with Ruth Soukup
June 20, 2017 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBRuth Soukup is a blogger at Living Well Spending Less, the founder of the Living Well Planner, and the author of Living Well Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life. Ruth encourages more than a million monthly readers of her blog to follow their dreams and reach their goals through easy to implement tips and strategies for saving time and money while focusing on the things that matter the most. She lives in Florida with her husband Chuck and their two daughters Maggie and Annie. Ruth be...
SPS 007: How to Turn Pro as a Writer with Jeff Goins
June 13, 2017 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBJeff Goins is an author, speaker, and blogger. After working for seven years in the nonprofit world as a marketing and communications director, he now writes and speaks full time. He challenges people to make their messages matter through his blog, courses, and online events. Jeff is the author of five books including The Art of Work, Real Artists Don’t Starve, You Are a Writer, The In-Between, and Wrecked. Today, we are going to focus on the writing side of things, and how Jeff’s succ...
SPS 006: Hustling My Way to 4 NYT Bestselling Books with Gary Vaynerchuk
June 06, 2017 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBGary Vaynerchuk is the CEO of VaynerMedia which is one of the world’s hottest digital companies, and the host of the #AskGaryVee Show. He is also the author of four New York Time’s bestselling books including Crush It!, The Thank You Economy, Jab Jab Jab Right Hook, and #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneurs Take on Leadership Social Media, and Self-Awareness. When Gary was fresh out of college he took his family’s wine business and grew it from a 3 million dollar a year business to a 60 million d...
SPS 005: Lessons Learned from The Secret, Chicken Soup, Abundance Now, and a Guinness World Record Setting Book with Lisa Nichols
May 30, 2017 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBLisa Nichols is one of the world’s most requested motivational speakers. She is a media personality and corporate CEO whose global platform has reached and served nearly 30 million people. She has been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, The Steve Harvey Show, and on The Secret. Lisa has six bestselling books including the New York Times Bestseller No Matter What and her seventh book Abundance Now was just released this January. I am so excited about this interview. Lisa is just hilarious. ...
SPS 004: How to Self-Publish Your Way to #1 on the Amazon & USA Today National Bestseller Lists with Ryan Levesque
May 23, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBRyan Levesque is the #1 National Best-Selling Author of the book ASK. In 2008, armed with a $450 laptop, an Ivy League background, and neuroscience he was able to launch a multi-million dollar online publishing business. He sold information and software products using what is now known as the ASK Formula. Ryan has used the ASK Formula to help build several multi-million dollar businesses spread across 23 different industries. He has generated over 100 million dollars in sales. This breaks d...
SPS 003: Using a Book to Sell More Software & Information Products with Russell Brunson
May 09, 2017 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWhile wrestling at Boise State University, Russell Brunson started his first online company. Within a year of graduating, he had sold over a million dollars worth of products and services all from his basement. For over 12 years now, Russell has been starting and scaling companies online. He owns a software company called ClickFunnels, a supplement company, and a coaching company. He is also one of the top super affiliates in the world. He created his company DotCom Secrets which is also th...
SPS 002: Using the One Thing & Time Blocking to Finally Write Your First Book with Jay Papasan
May 09, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBJay Papasan is the Vice President of Publishing at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. in Austin, Texas. This is a real estate franchise company with over 74,000 real estate agents operating across the US and Canada. Jay has co-authored multiple bestsellers including The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, and The ONE Thing. Before co-authoring the bestselling real estate series with Gary Keller, Jay was an editor at HarperCollins where he worked on bestselling ...
SPS 001: Getting Noticed in a Noisy World with Your First Book, with Michael Hyatt
May 09, 2017 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBMichael Hyatt is one of my favorite people in our space. He does things absolutely the right way and always works from a place of integrity and quality. You may recognize Michael as the author of the New York Times bestseller Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World and the coauthor of Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want. In addition to being a highly successful author, Michael has worked in nearly every facet of book publishing in the 30 years since he be...
SPS 000: Introduction to Self-Publishing School Podcast
May 09, 2017 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.85 MBIn the Self-Publishing School podcast, you’ll learn to write and publish your first book, and how to use that book to grow your business, brand, or following. We also offer video training at spsfreetraining.com! In this introductory episode, I want to give you a quick overview of Self-Publishing School’s mission. Basically, this mission is to put the power back in the hands of the authors. Future podcasts will address three distinct topics related to self-publishing: writing, marketing,...