Andrew Ferebee, an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster, is the mastermind behind the popular Knowledge For Men website. His expertise extends to dating and relationships, as showcased in his book "The Dating Playbook For Men." In this episode, we delve into Andrew's book and his unique launch strategy. While Andrew had not initially planned on writing a dating book, he recognized a prevalent need for accurate information amidst the sea of misinformation surrounding men and dating. Thus, "The Dat...
Nov 14, 2017•53 min
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Nick Stephenson, a bestselling author of both fiction and nonfiction, and an expert in helping new authors find their first 10,000 readers. Nick and I share a passion for marketing and audience building, and we often exchange valuable insights and strategies. Nick shares his inspiring journey of how he never initially intended to become a writer, but he had a strong desire to engage in something creative on his own terms. When the opportunity...
Nov 07, 2017•48 min
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Josh Shipp, an accomplished author, global youth empowerment expert, and renowned speaker. Josh's journey is particularly inspiring as he started off as an at-risk foster kid but transformed his life and became a powerful advocate for young people. Josh shares his story of how he entered the world of public speaking and why he decided to write a book. He candidly discusses the mistakes he made during his initial writing attempts and how he ha...
Oct 31, 2017•48 min
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with T. Harv Eker, a renowned author and success trainer who has achieved millionaire status and gone on to become a multimillionaire. T. Harv's journey to wealth was not an easy one, as he struggled for 14 years before finally cracking the code and achieving financial success in just 2 ½ years. During his years of hardship, T. Harv made a promise to himself that if he ever became rich, he would help others do the same. True to his word, he built ...
Oct 24, 2017•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Goins, a full-time writer and bestselling author who has made a significant impact in the writing and blogging community. Jeff's website, Goins, Writer, attracts millions of visitors from all over the world, and he has authored five books, including the national bestseller "The Art of Work." During our conversation, Jeff shares insights into the traits and habits that make a successful writer. He emphasizes the importance of words and th...
Oct 17, 2017•38 min
Eileen Wilder, a bestselling author, pastor, and coach, joins us in this episode to share her inspiring story and insights into her writing routine. Eileen's journey began with her enrollment in Self-Publishing School, which led to the breakout success of her first book, "The Brave Body Method," on Amazon. Just eight months later, a publisher approached her to acquire the rights to the book, resulting in a nationwide release and significant achievements such as national TV coverage and prominent...
Oct 10, 2017•48 min
In 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. He dis...
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Daniel 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 havi...
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 10 min
In 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 Mom's...
Sep 19, 2017•48 min
In 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 and ...
Sep 12, 2017•58 min
In 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 newest rel...
Sep 05, 2017•48 min
In 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 legen...
Aug 29, 2017•43 min
Jeff 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 million ...
Aug 22, 2017•53 min
Joanna 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 lot ...
Aug 15, 2017•52 min
Steve 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 to wr...
Aug 08, 2017•55 min
Chairman 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 worldwid...
Aug 01, 2017•1 hr 5 min
#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 is...
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Lise 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 machin...
Jul 18, 2017•49 min
Dorie 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 deci...
Jul 11, 2017•57 min
Grant 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 love ...
Jul 04, 2017•49 min
Cal 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 students...
Jun 27, 2017•43 min
Ruth 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 began...
Jun 20, 2017•50 min
Jeff 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 success h...
Jun 13, 2017•49 min
Gary 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 do...
Jun 06, 2017•46 min
Lisa 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. She is...
May 30, 2017•50 min
Ryan 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 down ...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 5 min
While 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 the ti...
May 09, 2017•57 min
Jay 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 book...
May 09, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Michael 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 began ...
May 09, 2017•50 min
In 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, and mon...
May 09, 2017•7 min
