In this episode of the Work At Home Rockstar Podcast, host Tim welcomes Chris Green, an author and entrepreneur specializing in self-publishing through Amazon. Chris shares his journey from selling on eBay and Amazon to becoming one of the first to use Amazon's FBA program. He details how self-publishing opened up numerous opportunities, from adding legitimacy to opening up marketing and networking doors. Chris also provides practical advice on how to leverage print-on-demand, manage social media profiles, and build an email list. Additionally, Chris shares the pitfalls he encountered along the way, including the importance of collecting emails and recognizing patterns in business success. The episode concludes with actionable tips for aspiring authors and entrepreneurs on how to fast track their journey using self-publishing and effective marketing strategies.

Who is Chris Green?

Chris Green is a dedicated self-publishing evangelist and the founder of Authorpreneur.com. He is passionate about helping people leverage self-published books to build their personal brands and attract new leads and clients. With over 20 years of experience in various online business models, Chris specializes in turning knowledge into profitable online courses and print-on-demand books using Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform​ (Authorpreneur)​​ (Skool)​.

Chris is also the author of "The Authorpreneur Blueprint," a comprehensive guide that teaches individuals how to use their expertise to create a profitable business and a thriving community through self-publishing​ (Authorpreneur)​. Additionally, he hosts "The Authorpreneur Podcast," where he discusses strategies with other authors on how to market their books effectively and use them as tools for business growth​ (Authorpreneur)​.

For more information about his work and resources, you can visit his website, Authorpreneur.com.

Connect with Chris:

LinkedIn: Chris Green on LinkedIn Company Website: Authorpreneur.com Facebook: Chris Green on Facebook Instagram: @authorpreneur Twitter: @ChrisGreen Email: [email protected]

 

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In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction to the Work at Home Rock Star Podcast 00:16 Meet Chris Green: Self-Publishing Expert 00:38 The Power of Self-Publishing 01:07 Success Stories and Strategies 07:05 Challenges and Lessons Learned 15:06 Building and Engaging Your Audience 22:58 Leveraging Social Media for Authentic Connections 24:16 The Pitfalls of Self-Promotion and Spam 26:09 The Value of Providing Genuine Help 33:31 The Journey from eBay to Amazon FBA 36:37 The Power of Self-Publishing 38:25 Becoming an Authorpreneur 44:31 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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