Dave Kusek is the author of The Future of Music, which has sold more than 50,000 copies. He’s a pioneer in the music industry, and he teaches artists how to thrive and prosper in our high-tech digital society. This is a great interview. We talk about how to have a music career in the digital […] The post 149: Build a Successful Creative Career and Use YouTube to Grow Your Audience with Dave Kusek appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Aug 11, 2017•27 min
Farnoosh Brock is the bestselling author of several books, including the Healthy Smoothie Bible, which has more than 450 reviews on Amazon. She works with professionals who are in a mid-career crisis to help them navigate the corporate landscape or start their own profitable businesses. In this fantastic interview, we dive deep into what it […] The post 148: How to Use Your Passion to Find Success—and Why Calm Leadership Is Key with Farnoosh Brock appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Aug 04, 2017•31 min
Chris Brogan is a New York Times bestselling author. He has written nine books, including Find Your Writing Voice—which is, naturally, about how to find your unique writing voice. He’s also the CEO of Owner Media Group, where he teaches strategy and skills for modern businesses. This is a great interview. We talked about how […] The post 147: How to Find Your Unique Writing Voice and Stand out from the Crowd with Chris Brogan appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jul 28, 2017•19 min
Ashley Scott Meyers is a screenplay writer, producer, and director. He’s also the creator of SellingYourScreenplay.com, where he teaches screenwriters how to sell their screenplay and get a great deal. This was an interesting interview. We talked about how to sell your screenplay and the importance of building relationships in Hollywood. Ashley grew up in […] The post 146: How to Write a Great Script, Build Relationships, and Succeed in Hollywood appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jul 21, 2017•28 min
Yaro Starak is a professional blogger and serial Internet entrepreneur. As the founder of Entrepreneurs-Journey.com, he teaches others how to build a sustainable online business through blogging, selling digital products, and more. Yaro began blogging in 2004 in an effort to get traffic to his essay editing business. At the time, he didn’t know anything […] The post 145: How To Turn Your Blog Into a Profitable Business appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jul 14, 2017•36 min
Jane Friedman has 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. Her expertise is in digital media strategy for authors and publishers. She is the founder of the award-winning blog JaneFriedman.com and cofounder of the industry-leading newsletter The Hot Sheet with Porter Anderson. We covered a ton of ground in this interview. We talked about […] The post 144: What Traditional and Indie Publishers Can Teach Each Other appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jul 07, 2017•42 min
This is an information-packed interview. We talk about the 4P’s of Author Success, and we dive deep into how to promote your book offline. There’s also a lot of information on pricing and selling paperback versions of your book. Alinka Rutkowska is a multi-award-winning, internationally bestselling author and coach. She is also the founder and […] The post 143: How to Sell More Books Offline appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jun 30, 2017•39 min
TCK Publishing has published more than 400 books, and many of them have become #1 international bestsellers. In this podcast and blog post, I’m going to share what I’ve learned about book market research that can help you achieve your goals of becoming a bestselling author and making a serious impact with your message and […] The post 142: Six Simple Steps to Effective Book Market Research appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jun 23, 2017•31 min
Larry Becht has been a digital marketing expert for the last decade and is a Click Funnels certified partner. His company, the Expert Media Group, helps you turn your products and ideas into profit. Today, Larry is going to share with us how authors can use Click Funnels to build an e-mail list, establish a […] The post 141: Using Click Funnels to Grow Your Audience and Sell More Books appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jun 16, 2017•25 min
Sarah Barbour is a book coach and editor who helps entrepreneurs write books they can brag about. She can help you craft your content, plan a manuscript you can be proud of, and navigate the world of self-publishing so that you can put your book in the hands of people who need it. She recognizes […] The post 140: Building Daily Writing Habits with Sarah Barbour appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jun 09, 2017•32 min
Jen Berson is the founder of Jeneration PR, a boutique public relations firm that specializes in beauty, baby, and lifestyle brands. She’s a regularly featured PR and social media expert on the American Express OPEN forum for small business. She’s also been featured in the New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, and PR Week, among many […] The post 139: Crafting Personal Stories for PR Success with Jen Berson appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jun 02, 2017•32 min
Rob is the best-selling author of Life after Debt and the founder of Bestseller Publishing. He’s been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and in the Wall Street Journal and on many other media sites. Rob teaches entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants how to stop hunting for clients and instead position yourself as the hunted. Rob […] The post 138: How to Build a Business with a Book with Rob Kosberg appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
May 26, 2017•31 min
Kylie Stewart is the author of Set in Stone, the first book in the Legend series, a contemporary romance story based on the legends of King Arthur and published by TCK Publishing. She is also an audiobook narrator and has produced more than 50 audiobooks. Kylie got a master’s degree in equine industry and worked with race […] The post 137: Audiobook Narration Tips with Kylie Stewart appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
May 19, 2017•30 min
Ryan Stewman is the best-selling author of several books including Elevator to the Top. He’s also the founder of Hardcore Closer, a company that teaches sales skills to people who are ready and willing to tear up their list of excuses and close more sales. Ryan started working at eight years old, mowing lawns for […] The post 136: Selling with Confidence with Ryan Stewman appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
May 12, 2017•36 min
Jim Heskett is the author of the new book The Juggling Author: How To Write Four Books a Year While Balancing Family, Friends, and a Full-Time Job. He fell in love with writing at the age of fourteen thanks to a copy of Stephen King’s The Shining. Poetry became his first outlet for teen angst, then […] The post 135: Using Deadlines to Accelerate Your Writing with Jim Heskett appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
May 05, 2017•35 min
Monica Leonelle is a best-selling author and entrepreneur empowering writers to take charge of their careers through efficient and inspired marketing. Her recent release, Prosperous Creation, focuses on making art and money while overcoming the mental blocks that hold us back from reaching our goals. Monica‘s expertise comes from authoring and marketing more than 20 books of […] The post 134: Marketing Made Easy with Monica Leonelle appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Apr 28, 2017•29 min
Mark Lefebvre is an author and editor; he serves as the director of self-publishing and author relations at Kobo, one of the top eBook retailers in the world. This fantastic interview covers a wide range of topics. We talked about traditional publishing and self-publishing and the true value of both. We also discussed emerging global markets […] The post 133: Kobo Writing Life and International eBook Sales with Mark Lefebvre appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Apr 21, 2017•34 min
Bryan Cohen is the author of Ted Saves the World, the first book in a new YA sci-fi/fantasy series, and a collection of creative writing prompts books. His books have been downloaded over 400,000 times. Bryan has always been interested in writing. He started his indie publishing journey by writing a blog about writing inspiration. […] The post 132: How to Write Book Descriptions for Fiction and Non-Fiction with Bryan Cohen appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Apr 14, 2017•20 min
Kevin Tumlinson is a thriller and speculative fiction author. He’s also the Director of Marketing at Draft2Digital, one of the leading automated self-publishing services companies. Kevin wrote his first book at the age of five. The reaction he got for it sparked a lifelong interest in writing. By age 12 he was writing professionally for […] The post 131: Indie Publishing Strategy with Kevin Tumlinson appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Apr 07, 2017•29 min
Gregory has lived and worked in 50 countries and continues to help others along the path of self-fulfillment through exploration. Gregory’s books, Brand Identity Breakthrough and Travel As Transformation, are Amazon bestsellers, and his company Identity Publications helps authors grow their business with books, videos, and courses. Gregory published Brand Identity Breakthrough 10 months ago. […] The post 130: Amazon Marketing Strategy and Beta Readers with Gregory Diehl appeared first on TCK Pub...
Mar 31, 2017•22 min
Derek Doepker is the first guest to come back on the show for a third visit. In Episode 24 we talked about creating a great book marketing strategy for long-term success and some awesome tips on saving money when you self publish, and in Episode 94 we talked about developing a success mindset and some […] The post 129: Amazon Book Ads and Amazon Marketing Services with Derek Doepker appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Mar 24, 2017•38 min
Michelle Paisley Reed is an author, inspirational speaker, and spiritual channel. She’s written four screenplays and five books, including a bestseller we recently published together called Manifesting Miracles and Money: How to Achieve Peace, Purpose, and Plenty Without Getting in Your Own Way. Michelle is working on a new reality TV show called “Don’t Change The […] The post 128: How Meditation, Mindfulness, and Intuition Can Boost Creativity with Michelle Paisley Reed appeared first on TCK Pu...
Mar 17, 2017•48 min
Chris Fox is the best selling author of several books on Amazon including No Such Thing As Werewolves. He used to be an iPhone and iPad app developer before transitioning to be a full-time author. He’s written several sci-fi/fantasy books as well as several helpful nonfiction books for authors. In episode 52 week talk about […] The post 127: How Amazon Data Science Can Help You Sell More Books with Chris Fox appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Mar 10, 2017•34 min
Joel Kessel is the founder of Kessel Communications, a strategic communications agency that helps businesses communicate better. Joel specializes in media relations and PR Strategy for business owners and thought leaders. During his sophomore year in college, Joel got into a small talk with a news reporter while waiting for his shift. The news reporter gave him […] The post 126: Public Relations Strategy and Building Better Relationships with Media and Influencers appeared first on TCK Publishin...
Mar 03, 2017•31 min
Adam is a preacher, teacher, novelist and #1 international bestselling author of over 100 books on the Christian faith. With over 2 million books distributed, his titles range from devotionals, to prayer books, to Christian inspiration, and inspirational fiction. This was a quick interview loaded with information. In this podcast we talk about Amazon’s algorithm, […] The post 125: How to do a Book Launch that Will Get Your Book Noticed by Amazon with Adam Houge appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Feb 24, 2017•21 min
Derek Murphy is the bestselling author of several books including his new novel Shearwater. Derek has a wealth of experience in the publishing industry as a professional editor, cover designer, consultant, keynote speaker, and as a bestselling nonfiction and fiction author. This is our second time interviewing Derek. In episode 37 we talked about how […] The post 124: Author Derek Murphy Shares Marketing Advice appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Feb 19, 2017•38 min
Craig Ballantyne has been the Editor of the personal development newsletter, Early To Rise, since 2011. His daily essays reach over 150,000 readers and teach people how to build their wealth, improve their health, and become the best version of themselves. He now coaches entrepreneurs around the world how to turn their ideas into money […] The post 123: Time Management for Writers and Sales Funnels with Craig Ballantyne appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Feb 10, 2017•40 min
Kathy Meis is the founder and CEO of Bublish, the world’s first complete publishing solution with integrated brand-building, marketing and discoverability features. Kathy’s career began when she graduated Indiana State. As a reporter she worked for Forbes building the editorial brand from scratch. When the Internet emerged as the new way to communicate and connect […] The post 122: Book Metadata, Search Engines, and Discoverability with Kathy Meis appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Feb 03, 2017•34 min
Ben Krueger is the founder of Cashflow Podcasting, a done-for-you podcasting and marketing service for entrepreneurs and thought leaders. This interview was great. It contains everything you might want to know about the business of podcasting. We talk about how to start a podcast, the history of podcasting, the different podcasting platforms, the different types […] The post 121: How to Start a Podcast for Authors and Thought Leaders with Ben Krueger appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jan 28, 2017•32 min
Joseph Clough is the best selling author of Be Your Potential published by Hay House. He is also the creator of over 200 hours of Hypnosis and Coaching MP3s and videos that are being downloaded over 3,000,000 times every year. He is an international Speaker, Celebrity Coach and Hypnotherapist. This was a great interview! In […] The post 120: Change Your Mindset, Eliminate Anxiety and Overcome Your Fears with Joseph Clough appeared first on TCK Publishing ....
Jan 20, 2017•35 min
