One of my favorite topics is email and Philip Duncan is here to talk about all things email marketing. Email marketing can feel overwhelming, but Philip shares some of his best tips and tricks for authors so you can better promote yourself and grow your business. Philip and I discuss how often you should send emails out, the importance of authenticity, why you need to have a “reader magnet” in your strategy and more.
Author Archives: Ray Brehm
#116: Secrets to a Winning Book Launch with Matt McWilliams
Matt McWilliams is living proof that you can pursue your passion in life and do so while making a profit. He’s worked with some of the top companies and entrepreneurs on the planet, including Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington, Tony Robbins, and Lewis Howes. We also talk about how to set up the perfect book launch funnel, the power of working with affiliate partners, and what to do if you already have a book but want to revamp your strategy.
#115: Becoming a Best-Selling Author with Alinka Rutkowska
Alinka Rutkowska is the CEO of Leaders Press and a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. We discuss how to set realistic goals as an author, which aren’t always about how many books you sell. We also talk about how to invest money into becoming a best-seller, the truth about how many books best-selling authors actually sell, and how to use a book to bring in a ton of revenue in your business through other channels.
#114: The Power of Audiobooks with Derek Doepker
Derek Doepker went from being a broke valet parker to a best-selling author. Today, he shares those strategies with authors to turn their passions for writing into thriving businesses. Derek and I discuss the pros and cons of doing an audiobook and whether or not you should do it all yourself, the benefits of reading through your manuscript, and how to upload your audiobook to various platforms.
#113: Book Marketing 101 with Joris van Leeuwen
Joris van Leeuwen is the CEO of Cutting-edge-studio.com where he helps self-published authors publish and market their books successfully by providing all the author services they would need. Joris shares the basics authors need to get their book marketing plan started. We also discuss the importance of having a great book cover, why you shouldn’t rush the publishing and marketing process, and more.
#112: Finding Your Path to Freedom with Glen Kowalski
Glen Kowalski is an ex-Microsoft software engineer who said, “Screw the commute,” moved to Panama, and now helps business owners get their message out without worrying about being cancelled or censored. Here, Glen shares advice on the first steps people should take to move towards their own path to financial and geographical freedom. We also discuss Glen’s upcoming virtual summit.
#111: Springboard Your Business with Speaking Events with Jackie Lapin
Jackie Lapin helps leaders grow their online and live audiences by getting booked faster, easier, and in more places. Here, we talk about springboarding your business using live and virtual speaking events on multiple platforms. Jackie and I discuss some first steps to take if you’re thinking about booking speaking gigs yourself. We also talk about overcoming stage fright, the types of programs to sell during speaking events, and why how writing a book can help you book more stages.
#109: How to Leave Your Job to Build Your Empire with Honorée Corder
Honorée Corder is a good friend of mine and the OG of self-publishing. She’s an author, publishing consultant, TEDx speaker, Founder of Indie Author University, and co-founder of the Empire Builders MasterClass. Here, Honorée and I discuss how to transfer your life from a dead-end career and build your empire. We also talk about how to cultivate the energy it takes to be an entrepreneur and the importance of self-development.
#107: Making Sales from 30-Minute Webinars with Jon Schumacher
Webinar and event expert Jon Schumacher has helped his clients and students generate over $50 million in sales. Here, Jon shares all the details on how to use 30-minute webinars to sell your programs and the four things you need to get started. Jon and I also discuss how to create the best messaging, how to drive traffic to your event, and live vs. automated webinars.
#106: Group Coaching and Masterminds with Susan Epstein
Susan Epstein is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) as well as a business coach and strategist. She works with coaches, therapists, and healers to fill their practices and helps them leverage their time through groups and masterminds. Here, Susan shares tips on how to form your first group, what a typical group coaching program looks like, and how to overcome typical coaching challenges.
Book Profit Secrets with Ray Brehm (Podcast) 