Send Kim feedback on this episode Today Im joined by my new friend April OLeary, host of the Im Booked podcast and founder of OLeary Publishing. She shares about: --- How OLeary Publishing supports nonfiction authors --- How soon she recommends authors start building their audiences --- Whats working well (including podcasting) for authors to market their books Who Me, An Author? book OLeary Publishing Im Booked Podcast affiliate links may be included. I only share products I know you will love!...
Jan 17, 2025•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Im so grateful for you tuning in to the Book Marketing Mania podcast. Hearing from you in your reviews, texts, emails, and Instagram DMs means the world to me. So Happy Thanksgiving Merry Christmas and Happy New Year . See you back here on Friday, January 17 and until then Im praying for an abundance of blessings on you! Love yall!...
Nov 22, 2024•39 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Want to connect with your target readers authentically online? You have to show up as your true self. Kim Mosiman, author of Reflections of Joy: Learning to Love the Woman You See While Becoming the One You're Meant to Be is sharing tips on how to do that plus what she wishes she had known about book marketing before starting her publishing journey. And since we connected through PodMatch, she's sharing how she's using that service to speak on a v...
Nov 15, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode As we get ready to turn the page on a new year, you may be facing the transition of your child graduating from high school this spring. I remember the pride and joy of that time for my boys, but I also remember it being a really hard year for me as a mom. So when I connected with Karen Jolly in Jenna Kutchers Goal Digger Podcast FB group, I knew I wanted her as a guest on the show. Karen is the author of The Journey of Love and Letting Go: Navigating Your Child&...
Nov 08, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode If you have an idea for sharing your hard story in your book in a way that serves and impacts others, you're going to love todays conversation with my new friend, Mandy Capehart. Mandy is a Certified Grief Educator & Trauma Professional, author of Restorative Grief: Embracing our losses without losing ourselves and hosts a podcast by the same name. Mandy and I connected on the PodMatch platform and I couldnt wait to have her as a guest to share: -- how ...
Nov 01, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode If youre struggling with serving your target readers and showing up as your authentic self, you will love this conversation today with my new friend, Kelly Thompson. Kelly hosts The Genius in You podcast, and helps women market their coaching businesses without posting content 24/7. Kelly shares about her podcasting journey, how to find your genius in showing up online, how to be the expert your listeners trust (even while interviewing guests) and how to make ti...
Oct 25, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode How do you genuinely share about your book with the ones who need to read it the most? You're going to love this conversation with my special guest, Jessica Hurlbut, author of Unlimited Motherhood and co-host of The Full Spectrum Parent podcast. Jessica shares about using your God-given influence to connect with your target readers and build your audience ahead of a book launch. Plus she shares how podcasting has played a part in continuing to market her bo...
Oct 18, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode We often talk about marketing your book before it's published but what does that really look like? Especially on a podcast? Thats the question were answering today with my special guest, Billie Jauss. Billie is the author of several books including Baseball Family: Nine Core Qualities for Developing Healthy Relationships, and she also hosts The Family Room podcast. Billie is married to a professional baseball coach and has three adult sons also employed in ...
Oct 11, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Have you felt benched by lifes circumstances and are now wondering how the heck do you get back in the game of book marketing and podcasting? Thats the question were answering today with my special guest, and podcasting client, Toni Thrash. Toni is a certified life coach and hosts the Start Your Comeback podcast. She's celebrating her 1 year podiversary this month. RESOURCES: Toni's website Start Your Comeback podcast Hear Kim as a guest on Toni's...
Oct 04, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Want to make an impact with your writing but don't know how? Contrary to popular belief, you dont have to use social media to reach your target readers. Whether you're building your audience, or want to reach even more readers to market your book, youve invited to join me for a free one-day event hosted by my friend, Shelley Hitz: Market Your Books Without Social Media Im so honored to be one of the speakers and hope you will join us! Grab your ticket ...
Sep 27, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode If you get anxiety when it comes to marketing your book, this episode is for you! My sweet friend and client, author Healey Ikerd, is here to share tips to help you overcome worry and self-doubt from a Biblical point of view. Healey is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the author of " Changing Your Feelings: A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry from a Christian Perspective ", and her childrens book, " The Red Ball, a story of forgiveness and frien...
Sep 20, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Are you an author wanting to take your God-given message to the stage or behind the mic on a podcast? My new friend, author and speaker Marnie Swedberg is here to share how you can customize your book topic to each platform (and time limit) in a way that serves your audience best. Marnie also shares about her experience booking podcast interviews using the PodMatch platform (where we connected). Resources: WomenSpeakers.com Marnie's website TRY OUT PODMATCH...
Sep 13, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Have you been hesitant about writing your hard story? Today my new friend Kim Sorrelle shares about her journey to finding the true meaning of love as she wrote (and marketed) her book, Love Is: A Year-long Experiment of Living out 1 Corinthians 13 . Kim and I connected on PodMatch and I can't wait for you to also hear about the success she's had with booking podcast interviews on the platform. RESOURCES: Kim's book Kim's website Kim's Y...
Sep 06, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Taking my annual short summer break and can't wait to be back with new episodes Friday 9/6. Thanks for tuning in, I'm so grateful! LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podstrategy...
Jul 26, 2024•39 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode This is part five of our summer series of interviews with new-to-me authors and publishers that I've connected with through PodMatch. Meet author Danielle Bernock who is sharing: -- her author journey and whats working well to market her books -- Tips for writing a memoir that's not about you -- her experience with Podmatch as a podcast guest Danielle's website https://www.daniellebernock.com TRY OUT PODMATCH (aff): https://kimstewartmarketing.com...
Jul 19, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode This is part four of our summer series of interviews with new-to-me authors and publishers that I've connected with through PodMatch. Meet author and pastor, Brenda Seefeldt, who is sharing: -- her author journey and whats working well to market her books -- the unique church she started during the pandemic -- how shes serving Gen Z and tips for you to best connect with them -- her experience with Podmatch as a podcast guest BRENDA'S RESOURCES MENTIONE...
Jul 12, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode This is part three of our summer series of interviews with new-to-me authors and publishers that I've connected with through PodMatch. Meet Stacy Kaye, author of Damaged Goods: A Devotional for the Slightly Imperfect . She's sharing: -- why she wrote her devotional and who her target reader is -- her #1 tip for writers considering self publishing -- whats working well to market her book -- her experience with Podmatch as a podcast guest RESOURCES MENTI...
Jul 05, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode This is part two of our summer series of interviews with new-to-me authors and publishers that I've connected with through PodMatch. Meet Michele DeFilippo, an author and founder of 1106 Design. Michele shares: -- the self-publishing services she provides for authors -- why she advocates for self publishing -- her own experience using PodMatch as a podcast guest Check out 1106 Design and download Michele's free guide: https://1106design.com TRY OUT POD...
Jun 28, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Im excited to kick off a summer series of interviews with new-to-me authors and publishers that I've connected with through PodMatch. Meet Susan Gabriel, an author and co-founder of her own Christian book publishing company. Susan shares: -- how (and when) she helps writers make their publishing dreams a reality -- what it means to her to follow God in business as an author -- what shes seeing working well for authors to market their books -- her own experi...
Jun 21, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Are you wanting to easily find guests for your podcast, or be a guest on podcasts but dont know where to start? If only there was an easy way to outsource this work that wouldnt break the bank, would you be up for it? Well there is and its called PodMatch and I cant wait to share about it today! TRY OUT PODMATCH (aff): https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podmatch BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podstrategy RELATED EPISODES: Create your podca...
Jun 14, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Let's wrap up this mini series on the importance of podcast reviews and talk about how and when you should ask for a podcast review, and a couple of tips on what not to do especially when it comes to asking your guests for a review. RELATED EPISODES: Why Podcast Reviews Matter (#127) How to Leave a Written Review (#128) How to Find and Share All Your Podcast Reviews (#129) BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podstrategy LET'S CONNE...
Jun 07, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode If you're hearing from your listeners that theyve written a review for your show, but youre not seeing them, lets make sure you know where to look to find all your reviews in one place. Reviews are not only great feedback for you as a host, but also social proof for potential listeners, so were also talking about where to share the reviews you receive. RELATED RESOURCES: Apple Podcasts for Creators (Hosts) https://podcasters.apple.com/ RELATED EPISODES: 5 W...
May 31, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Last week we talked about why podcast reviews are so important to podcasters and their listeners, and this week lets talk about how to leave a written review for other peoples podcasts. That way youll know how easy it is to support your favorite shows and be able to easily share with your listeners how they can leave one for you too! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Apple Podcasts (leave a review) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/apple Podchaser (leave a review on Android) h...
May 24, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Lets talk about podcast reviews and why they matter to you as a podcast host, to your potential listeners, to your potential guests, and to you if you want to be a guest on other peoples podcasts. RELATED EPISODES MENTIONED: Build Relationships with Hosts Before Pitching (#44) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/44 How to Pitch a Podcast (#34) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/34 BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podstrategy LET'S CONNECT: ...
May 17, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Im excited today for another author spotlight! On the show is my sweet online friend, author Naomi Fata. Naomi is the author of two books including Stitching Your Story Piece by Peace (a 13 week devotional releasing in October 2024). She's sharing about what's working well to market her books, especially LONG BEFORE her book release, and how she builds relationships and serves her target audience through podcast guesting. CONNECT WITH NAOMI: Website: h...
May 10, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Summer is fast upon us. Time to make plans for whether you continue your current schedule of hosting or guesting, change things up a bit, or a take a much-needed break. Today's conversation is from my friend Amy Debrucques podcast, Life on Purpose. She invited me to be her guest last year to talk about savoring summer as a podcaster with ideas for repurposing content, airing solo episodes and even collaborating with other podcasters like Amy and I did. We p...
May 03, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Last week, I attended the Podcasting Made Simple LIVE quarterly conference. Its hosted by Alex Sanfilippo, founder of Podmatch and host of the Podcasting Made Simple podcast. I was taking notes like crazy on hosting and guesting and wanted to share 8 of my favorite takeaways with you. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Connect with Alex: https://podpros.com Podmatch (aff): https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podmatch Buzzsprout for hosting your public podcast (try it out) https:/...
Apr 26, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Are you finding your schedule pack full of to-dos as an author and always thinking I dont have time for THIS or THAT" to market my book? Or maybe you're having trouble just finding time to spend with God and in His Word on a consistent basis? Your heart will thank you for tuning in and hearing encouragement from my friend, and author, Mitzi Neely. Mitzi has self published several devotionals, cookbooks and magazines and her newest book, How to Find Spi...
Apr 19, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode Today we're wrapping up this series on the power of private podcasting and I want to share some dos and donts for hosting a private podcast as an author. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Hello Audio for private podcasting (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/helloaudio Buzzsprout for hosting your public podcast (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/buzzsprout RELATED EPISODES: 12 Ways to Use a Private Podcast to Serve Your Target Readers #119 Marketing Y...
Apr 12, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send Kim feedback on this episode In episodes 118-120 of our series on private podcasting, we talked about ways you can use one to grow your audience, and how to market it as a podcast host. Now lets talk about how to market your private podcast to potential listeners as a podcast guest. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Hello Audio for private podcasting (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/helloaudio Buzzsprout for hosting your public podcast (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/buzzsprout ...
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