BARS from this episode:
- why Fred created a sales institute while working as a fractional exec for Microsoft
- how a podcast filled the seat at his sales training events
- how to convert hundreds of podcast episodes into a book
- the actual difference between marketing and sales
- how to convert book buyers into partners that help him sell more books
- three unique things Fred does to make his book stand out using direct response marketing
- why Fred chose to write about Lyme disease from the perspective of family members and friends
- how to collect candid pictures for social media that market your book
- how his book on Lyme disease book creates sales opportunities for his business
Books mentioned:
Insights for Sales Game Changers by Fred Diamond
Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know by Fred Diamond
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Fav quotes:
"Only a life lived in serviced to others is worth living." - Albert Einstein
"If you're going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
"If you believe you can or believe you can't, you're right." - Henry Ford
Links
www.salesgamechangerspodcast.com
BARS from this episode:
Why his goal is to work himself out of a job
Why he feels the problem in America is more about the brain than race
How a caveman mentality keeps people separated
A four-word question every connector must use
The one thing that bridges the "gap" between groups
The real definition of minority
His experience watching a crossburning
The real disconnection outside of virtual connections
How to organize your social media friends and family to successfully launch your book
What Dwayne Johnson and Will Smith taught him about selling
The business philosophy that helped him go from $100 to top 5% in his industry
IT'S SO EASY TO HATE. BUT IT'S SO NEXT LEVEL TO LOVE.
Books mentioned:
Bias, Racism, and the Brain by Jason Greer https://www.amazon.com/Bias-Racism-Brain-needs-happen/dp/1733830766
The Chaos Machine
God Loves, Man Kills
The Alchemist
The Snowy Day
Fav quote:
"People who work for money, but they'll die for respect and they'll die for recognition, but how you wanna be respected might be different than how I wanna be recognized." Dr. Jerom
Links
Website: www.hiregci.com
Social media handles:
IG:@jason.greer
FB:@JasonGreer.GCI
Twitter: @labordiversity
LinkedIn: Jason Greer
BARS from this episode:
3:58 How to never forget another travel item
6:33 Why no pain, no gain is not true
MORE BUSINESS, MORE LIFE, WITHOUT SACRIFICE.
9:00 The consequences of the "sleep is for dead people" lifestyle
13:07 Why you must get a mentor
IF YOU'RE RUNNING ALL OF THE TIME, HOW CAN YOU SEE ANYTHING?
16:10 The $4 million lesson
20:44 The ultimate book launch strategy for speakers that generated $1 million in revenue in 24 months
25:00 How to write your book and still have time for your family
28:09 Why paying clients get better results than non-paying clients
MAKING SALES CALLS SHOULD NOT BE MAKING SALES CALLS.
30:20 How a phone call farming with his mom turned into a six-figure client
36:06 The 10-minute call strategy for lead gen
38:33 How to use book snippets for maximum returns
41:40 How a book helped him travel the world
42:36 How your book fits into your Client Value Journey
44:04 Breaking the workaholic mentality
PLAN YOUR FUN FIRST
50:52 If you don't want to get slapped by life...
Books mentioned:
Metaphors
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande https://www.amazon.com/The-Checklist-Manifesto-audiobook/dp/B0031Q9ZWY
Capture Clients by Steve Napolitan https://www.amazon.com/Capture-Clients-Close-Deals-convincing-ebook/dp/B01ATZ8YW6
One Hour a Day to 6-Figures by Steve Napolitan https://www.amazon.com/One-Hour-Day-Figures-Went-Multiple-ebook/dp/B01MQYQ9ZU
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill https://www.amazon.com/Think-and-Grow-Rich-Napoleon-Hill-audiobook/dp/B07Q44TKTD
Fav quote:
"If you want to go somewhere quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb
Links mentioned:
Clear path to the customer https://stevenapolitan.com/a-clear-path-to-customers/
https://www.facebook.com/napolitan.steve https://www.instagram.com/steve_nap/
Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for authors you want me to interview? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com
Don't forget to grab a copy of my new book, The 4-Hour Book. In it, you'll learn how to write, publish, and profit from a Signature Book™️ for your business. Purchase your copy at FourHourBook.com/letter
And, if you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #wealthyauthorpodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us a review on iTunes and subscribing to the show. Finally, join the conversation in the free Facebook group: Wealthy Author Community. Until next time!
BARS from this episode:
Tactics are free and plentiful. Strategy is expensive.
The most important part of a nonfiction cover is the title.
Print on demand creates a 'sell one, get two free' ROI.
Books create opportunities for authors to profit.
You'll never forget holding your first one.
Books mentioned:
Unlimited Potential by D Arlando Fortune http://unlimitedpotentialbook.com
Publish and Grow Rich by Gerry Robert https://www.amazon.com/Publish-Book-Grow-Rich-Accelerator-ebook/dp/B07TFDLNSV
Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for authors you want me to interview? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com
Don't forget to grab a copy of my new book, The 4-Hour Book. In it, you'll learn how to write, publish, and profit from a Signature Book™️ for your business. Purchase your copy at FourHourBook.com/letter
And, if you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #wealthyauthorpodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us a review on iTunes and subscribing to the show. Finally, join the conversation in the free Facebook group: Wealthy Author Community. Until next time!
BARS from this episode:
4:02 Tim's transition from top car salesman to sales trainer
10:59 I'm gonna train you, and I'm gonna beat you!
12:29 How sell cars on your day off
17:46 What to put on the back of your biz cards
21:24 A car in exchange for college
27:28 How to use mirror work to get started doing the hard stuff
30:12 The real reason you wake up at 3 A.M.
34:00 How to tap into your purpose
37:58 What are you doing with your 8 hours?
PURPOSE IS WHAT YOU'RE MADE FOR. PASSION IS WHAT YOU'RE PAID FOR.
47:30 Why you need swag for your websites
51:30 How to create time
57:22 The credibility factor of being a speaker WITH a book
1:07:53 How his first book led to a speaking engagement within a week
1:13:30 How to know when it's time to stop learning and start doing
1:21:35 The reverse speech method for speaking to smaller audiences
1:26:51 What selling really is and how to do it effectively
1:33:59 How to truly listen to your prospects
FREE IS THE WAY TO PAID.
EVERYTHING IS SALES.
1:46:12 How to find a team of intern for free
YOUR MIND IS LIKE A GARDEN. YOUR THOUGHTS ARE LIKE SEEDS. YOU CAN EITHER GROW GARDENS. OR YOU CAN GROW WEEDS.
1:58:12 These are the only three things people want
Books mentioned:
How to Sell Yourself & Become Rich by Tim "Motorvator" Williams https://www.amazon.com/HOW-SELL-YOURSELF-BECOME-RICH-ebook/dp/B088TXKVXK
Contagious by Jonah Berger https://www.amazon.com/Contagious-Jonah-Berger-audiobook/dp/B00B91I8IK
Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins https://www.amazon.com/Awaken-Giant-Within-audiobook/dp/B000NHG8CO
Favorite quote:
"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." - Joseph Campbell
Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for authors you want me to interview? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com
Don't forget to grab a copy of my new book, The 4-Hour Book. In it, you'll learn how to write, publish, and profit from a Signature Book™️ for your business. Purchase your copy at FourHourBook.com/letter
And, if you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #wealthyauthorpodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us a review on iTunes and subscribing to the show. Finally, join the conversation in the free Facebook group: Wealthy Author Community. Until next time!
BARS from this episode:
2:45 How he finds business ideas for his clients
4:55 The big adjustments come out from messes
7:08 The difference between an MBA and a go-getter
9:38 Two questions your market wants you to answer for them
10:09 INTENTIONAL... YOU CAN CREATE THE WORLD YOU WANT TO LIVE IN, YOU DON'T HAVE TO FOLLOW A PATH.
12:22 The hidden danger of structure they don't teach you in college
16:06 How an entrepreneur thinks through a problem
25:41 One thing you should always do when you spend money on marketing
32:58 The key business principle for creating loyal clients that he learned it from his grandma
37:18 Are you a servant leader? Ask yourself these two questions to self-check any time
38:53 IT'S NOT ABOUT MONEY. IT'S ABOUT FREEDOM... AND THE FREEDOM TO SERVE IN THE WAY THAT YOU WANT TO.
40:52 Why a book is actually a 5-year conversation compressed into a few hours
45:54 If you tell your story the right way, this is what could happen
48:26 The first step in designing a business that makes money
51:14 The value of using a specific "ladder" in your sales messages (No, it's not a product ladder.)
53:34 Organic vs paid marketing... this is how to choose your marketing method
58:01 The value of hiring a professional copywriter
1:02:23 How writing a book helps "deconstruct thoughts" so that you can better communicate with your audience
1:03:24 A step-by-step launch strategy using the contacts in your phone
1:10:27 How to write the perfect prompts to ask in your customer testimonials
1:11:44 PEOPLE DO WHAT PEOPLE LIKE THEM DO
1:12:48 The two types of t-shirt business owners and their pros and cons
1:19:59 Focus on who and how you can serve
Books mentioned
Messy by Tim Harford
Exactly What to Say by Phil M Jones
Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Favorite quote:
“When you're creating your own shit, man, even the sky ain't the limit.” - Miles Davis
Links mentioned:
Free book giveaway ajsfreebook.com
@ajjoiner
Blooksy writing software https://www.blooksy.com/
Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for authors you want me to interview? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com
Don't forget to grab a copy of my new book, The 4-Hour Book. In it, you'll learn how to write, publish, and profit from a Signature Book™️ for your business. Purchase your copy at FourHourBook.com/letter
And, if you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #wealthyauthorpodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us a review on iTunes and subscribing to the show. Finally, join the conversation in the free Facebook group: Wealthy Author Community. Until next time!
BARS from this episode:
3:59 I can prove that no one cares about your writing
7:52 How to grow your side hustle even when you work 60+ hours a week
8:48 YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW EVERYTHING, BE PERFECT, OR BE THE BEST, BUT YOU HAVE TO BE WILLING TO WORK THE HARDEST
10:30 The mentality of the winner says this
12:40 What the ultimate American dream looks like now
15:47 A life lesson from living with a farmer
17:38 One of the easiest first books you can create
18:28 Another easy way to create a book very quickly
21:39 How her book hit #5 NYT bestsellers list even though she's "not the best writer"
22:10 WHY WRITE A BOOK THAT NOBODY READS? THAT'S NOT A BOOK. IT'S SELF-MONOLOGUE, AND YOU'RE THE ONLY AUDIENCE MEMBER AT YOUR SHOW.
23:30 How a book is like a souvenir and why you should adopt this mindset if you're a speaker
24:59 How to engineer a bestseller strategy
26:12 How a book exploded her business although it was already a 7-figure company
27:37 How putting her book in the library book led to a $ 91,000 client
29:07 YOU CAN DO ANYTHING IF YOU SHUT UP, SIT DOWN, AND DO IT.
30:24 WE DO WHAT WE'RE WILLING TO DO. NOT WHAT WE'RE ABLE TO DO.
31:33 How to be seen and take up more "mental real estate" in your market
33:28 Why you should NOT be an entrepreneur
34:52 The greatest personal development course on Earth
35:48 Where to leverage a book to get more stage appearances
36:30 The sneakiest (and most ethical) way to get ahead of everyone that's further ahead of you right now
41:29 How to make your life happen
Books mentioned:
Life Will Be The Death of Me by Chelsea Handler
The Way You Do Anything is the Way You Do Everything by Suzanne Evans https://amzn.to/2Jxc9tk
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
You're Broke Because You Choose to Be by Larry Winget
Fav quote:
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Links mentioned:
Instagram @thedriveninc
Facebook @thedriveninc
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Don't forget to grab a copy of my new book, The 4-Hour Book. In it, you'll learn how to write, publish, and profit from a Signature Book™️ for your business. Purchase your copy at FourHourBook.com/letter
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BARS from this episode:
2:45 A better way to scroll through your social feeds
4:55 How to know you've found your sweet spot in business
6:08 Choose a direction and let this happen
7:55 How to grow your business processes and systems
10:15 Learning how to afford an assistant
11:39 "IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE MONETIZATION MODEL IN PLACE FIRST, YOU'RE WASTING YOUR TIME WITH DELEGATION."
12:42 The two times to know when it's time to start delegating your work
15:45 How he wrote his first book at 14
18:50 Why your first book could be less than 45 pages
21:09 How to turn book royalties into a reliable income stream
23:00 How to be intentional in your marketing strategy
26:11 "IF YOU GO VIRAL, WHERE ARE PEOPLE GOING TO GO, HOW ARE PEOPLE GOING TO PAY YOU?"
28:10 Choosing topics for YouTube that get you found
31:00 Why it's important to focus on your long-term process while completing short-term projects
35:23 Tracking this YouTube metric will motivate you
38:46 One thing all of your promotions should do
42:04 Every savvy author adds one or more of these strategies to their books and generates clients because of it
46:59 How to connect with the biggest names in your industry
53:51 "ALL OF YOUR DAYS ADD UP. YOU DON'T SEE IT WHEN IT'S HAPPENING, BUT YOU KNOW IT'S HAPPENED WHEN YOU LOOK BACK MONTHS LATER."
55:24 Why you MUST get very clear on what you want and quantify it in two ways
Books mentioned:
Compound Effect by Darren Hardy https://www.amazon.com/The-Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy-audiobook/dp/B07MWCVQ1T
Fav quote:
"Age is not a limit to success."
Links mentioned:
Check out all of Marc's Amazon books https://www.amazon.com/Marc-Guberti/e/B00D5BK0J2
contentmarketingplaza.com -- coupon GROW to save $100
Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for authors you want me to interview? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com
Don't forget to grab a copy of my new book, The 4-Hour Book. In it, you'll learn how to write, publish, and profit a Signature Book™️ for your business. Purchase your copy at FourHourBook.com/letter
And, if you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #wealthyauthorpodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us a review on iTunes and subscribing to the show. Finally, join the conversation in the free Facebook group: Wealthy Author Community. Until next time!
Bars from this episode
5:04 SOMETIMES THE WEIGHT WE NEED TO LOSE IS NOT JUST THE WEIGHT ON YOUR BODY BUT OTHER "WEIGHT"
How lessons from physical training became mental and emotional training
Why every shift in your life will not be instantaneous
19:00 How Shero went from handcuff, shackles, and an orange jumpsuit to a one of the nation's top mind & body coaches
Overcoming the debilitating power of mental prisons
How to recognize when you're in a mental prison
The secret to breaking free of your past
30:15 THE BIGGEST ACT OF SELF-LOVE IS TO TRUST YOURSELF
The one recording that changed her life
How a book brought in unexpected investors
54:47 Shero's advice on how to write an impactful memoir
How to get people to read your book after they buy it
1:02:25 Why you must give yourself regular check-ups outside of your physicals
How to use visualizations to encourage yourself to finish your book
Books mentioned:
The Shack by William P. Young https://www.amazon.com/The-Shack-Wm-Paul-Young-audiobook/dp/B00DR0A5NW
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah https://www.amazon.com/Born-Crime-Trevor-Noah-audiobook/dp/B01IW9TM5O
Fav quote:
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." - Neal Donald Walsh
"I've been through too many storms to be affected by a raindrop."
Links mentioned:
Shero’s book - I Changed My Mind- can be purchased at www.sherosnation.com or on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094DPVY14
Follow her on Instagram at @forevershero and @forevershelaughs
Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for authors you want me to interview? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com
Don't forget to grab a copy of my new book, The 4-Hour Book. In it, you'll learn how to write, publish, and profit a Signature Book™️ for your business. Purchase your copy at FourHourBook.com/letter
And, if you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #wealthyauthorpodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us a review on iTunes and subscribing to the show. Finally, join the conversation in the free Facebook group: Wealthy Author Community. Until next time!
BARS from this episode:
6:28 If you do x, they do y. Where y is buy, buy, buy.
7:48 How I've used sales funnels offline
13:10 Why not having an online sales funnels almost cost me my business
21:08 How to turn a book into an ATM
22:33 How to sell low ticket offers using splintered offers, direct response marketing, and online sales funnels to grow your business
31:43 Why coaches and coaches should focus on selling products and services over branding like big businesses
32:19 Build a sales funnel in 9 steps
Step #1: conduct the research
Step #2: roadmap the sales funnel
Step #3: write persuasive copy for pages
Step #4: create the products for the funnel
Step #5: create the funnel pages and integrations
Step #6: create email series for each step
Step #7: send traffic to the funnel
Step #8: optimize traffic coming to the funnel for minimum 2 percent conversion on high ticket offer
Step #9: collaborate for more traffic
49:34 You're using a sales funnel every time you make a sale
53:01 Why you should Think Profit First
I wanna give thanks to our Creator. Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com
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BARS from this episode:
2:43 What makes psychological drama thriller intriguing
6:36 How Katherine transitioned from an international correspondent and high-adrenaline news journalist to a relationship coach
10:17 How blogging about being a successful woman over the age of 40 with a drinking problem and an eating disorder became a mid-life mentoring practice
14:37 Why the fierce determination you use to help others succeed is all you need to transform your own life
18:00 The value in building a supportive environment
"Make friends with your feelings. They're going to catch up with you sooner or later."
20:56 Create pockets of space in your life
24:11 How to become aware that you're avoiding your feelings
26:48 Some writing tips for "writing for yourself"
33:08 Why you don't need a traditional publisher to get your book onto national newspapers and broadcast
38:24 The switch from thinking, "I need this journalist to run my story" to "This journalist needs my story"
40:40 The 2 types of hooks to use when pitching a journalist
42:58 What to write in the first two sentences of your pitch email
"Just the fact that you're an author isn't going to get your story in the press. Your story will get your story in the press. And you're an author will back it up and give you the credibility."
44:00 4 tips for making your pitch clear and easy to understand
47:00 The first 5 steps of how to fall in love
49:00 How to plan and host a retreat for your business
51:08 How to use a Facebook group to host an online course
"You don't need to aim for perfection to get started."
1:01:00 Why you must "live your authentic life" if you want to find a happy relationship
1:09:17 Why it's time for you to "come home to yourself" if you're ready to become who you are meant to be
Books mentioned:
How to Fall in Love - A 10-Step Journey to the Heart
The Girl Before
Where the Crawdads Sing
Fav quote:
"We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us." - Joseph Campbell
Links mentioned:
Insta: @katherine.baldwin
Twitter: @from40withlove
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatherineBaldwinUK/
You've just listened to episode number 047 of the Wealthy Author Podcast with your host D Arlando Fortune. I wanna give thanks to our Creator. Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Don't forget to grab a copy of my new book, The 4-Hour Book. In it, you'll learn how to avoid the 9 mistakes beginning authors make and how to write a money-making branded book without being a great writer or wasting your time waiting for a publishing deal. Purchase your copy at FourHourBook.com/letter
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BARS mentioned:
What to do when you have the solutions your friends need and why you shouldn't wait to do it
How to merge two industries to create a custom message
Why life is like a game of Spades
What Uncle G told Addicted2Success creator, Joel Brown, to do to finish his book
How learning that she was conceived in rape changed the direction of her life
The two things she did to survive her childhood living in a divided house
"You must get rid of the secrets, shame, and silence. And break free by using your voice."
With God, Goals, Gratitude, Optimism and Determination you can Heal Internal Pain to have Happiness, Opportunity, & Prosperity.
The meaning of G.O.D. in H.I.P.H.O.P.
Becoming the voice of reason for her family, friends, and community
How to find the right topics for your transformational books
The secret to writing transformational content (it's only one Google search away)
How to get honest feedback from prereaders and still protect your content from theft
When a book turns into a business and multiple products
Finding peace through the Write, Pray, & Release philosophy
"If you cannot explain it to a 5th grader, you don't know it well it enough."
"Don't bury the pain. Identify the pain. And write about it."
"When you stop thinking about writing, you're able to write."
Two powerful questions to ask yourself to start your healing journey
The three steps to turning your message into a business
How a network marketing strategy will help you launch your book
Why you should turn your book into journals
"You only need one book to build a business and brand."
An international magazine that supports kids with incarcerated parents
"The Bible is my manual for life."
"If you have a problem or mess, then you have a beautiful blessing ahead of you. Flip your message at least 3 ways."
Books mentioned:
Success from the Inside Out by Nona Jones
The Holy Bible
Fav quote:
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jer 29:11
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work." 2 Cor 9:8
Links mentioned:
IG & FB @ThanxAMills
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BARS from this episode:
How a classic book and a trip to Australia sealed the deal with Dai's wife before they married
If you really want to get healthy, this is the one fear that's worth paying attention to
Why values don't always create transformation
The one thing he saw in the mirror that drove him to finally get his health in order
How to use positive compounding to turn your hard, gritty work into easy living
FUEL YOURSELF TO THRIVE. DON'T JUST EAT THINGS TO SURVIVE.
How to listen to your body so that find the right food combinations for your unique body
HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW?
What it means to adapt to life's challenges
LEVERAGE 30 MINUTES A DAY TO IMPROVE BODY, MIND, & SPIRIT (THE 2 PERCENT OF YOUR DAY THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING).
The 5 F's of FUN-ctionally - fitness, faith, finance, family, and fun
Joseph Campbell's 3 questions...
Why you must inventory your 5 closest relationships who you spend the most time around
A club every business owner should be a member of
Why being aware of your success markers (and the people who influence them) will save you from a life on unnecessary torture
YOU GOTTA SPEND TIME IN THE TRENCHES, UNTIL YOU GET KNOWN FOR WHAT YOU DO.
How to turn your readers into paying coaching clients
APPRECIATE THE MOMENT RIGHT NOW BECAUSE IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN
The importance of prioritizing your day based on the lifestyle you want to live
How to know when it's time to stop taking inventory of your life and move on to something new
Books mentioned:
Dai Manuel's Whole Life Fitness Manifest by Dai Manuel
Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Way of the Superior Man by David Deida
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Fav quote:
"People won't remember what you say or do. But they'll remember how you make them feel." - Maya Angelou
Links mentioned:
Dai’s gifts to help you make life more awesome:
Ultimate resource (no sign up required) www.daimanuel.com/gift
Join the free 28-day Whole Life Fitness Manifesto program and learn how to maximize your body, mind, and spirit in 30 minutes a day. www.joinwlfm.com
The 99 Bodyweight Workout Guide www.DaiManuel.com/99
How to Develop a Positive Mindset www.daimanuel.com/positive-mindset
Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com
Don't forget to reserve your seat for the free training at ThoughtFortunePress.com/miniclass where I teach you how to avoid the 9 mistakes beginning authors make and how to write a money-making branded book without being a great writer or wasting your time waiting for a publishing deal. Save your virtual seat at ThoughtFortunePress.com/miniclass
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BARS in this episode:
WE'VE ALL BEEN THROUGH SOMETHING THAT IS OF CATEGORY 5 PROPORTIONS. TAKE THOSE CATEGORY 5 EXPERIENCES AND MAKE SOMETHING OF THEM.
How to activate the problem-solving part of your brain during a catastrophic event
Why it's important to understand the "waves of healing"
The power of focusing on and capturing moments in the present
The often overlooked element of the science of goalsetting
The critical asset for the entrepreneurial journey to overcome loneliness
Why your first book should be a business card and what to do with your second and future books
How a book scaled, opened new business ventures, and multiple speaking events
DON'T LET PERFECT GET IN THE WAY OF THE GOOD
The three fundamental financial spreadsheets every business owner must know
The cornerstone barometer of resilient leadership: KEEP ONE HAND ON THE BOAT
Overcoming your autonomic response to life's circumstances
Why every leader must have a core ideology and establish uncompromising values
DON'T GO IT ALONE
How to turn your memoir into lessons, advice, and action steps
How to make your story matter to your readers
How to use the Isolation Index to rate situations in your life and avoid a traumatic fallout
Why you should tell anyone and everyone about your book launch
Why your book should be on everything you do
IT'S NEVER A LACK OF TIME. IT'S A LACK OF COMMITMENT.
Books mentioned:
Take Your Time by Eknath Easwaran
Be Here Now by Ram Dass
Entrepreneurs Essential Roadmap by Christine Perakis
The Resilient Leader by Christine Perakis
Fav quote:
"Start where you are. Do what you can. Use what you have."- Arthur Ash
Links mentioned:
Http://businessbreakthroughpro.com
Https://LinkedIn/in/christineperakis
@ChristineP360
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BARS from this episode:
Trends are moving towards thought leadership and a strategic advantage in the market
Why the democratization of publishing opened the door for new opportunities worldwide
The importance of combining author and platform services under one roof
How 2-day seminars evolved into new delivery methods
Why and how a new standard was set for seminar attendees
How to determine if a book is worth investing your time to read it
A workaround for getting to your ideal customers when you don't have the budget to mass market
How to choose the right platform to produce your content
VALIDATE YOUR ASSUMPTIONS BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE BIASES. SOME OF THEM ARE RIGHT. SOME OF THEM ARE WRONG.
A major mistake to avoid when you partner with contractors for content creation
The secret to finding your awesome content
Why a content creation strategy is more important than learning a bunch of tactics
PEOPLE DON'T BUY SWISS ARMY KNIVES AT A PREMIUM.
CONTENT IN THE ABSTRACT IS ACADEMIC. THE UTILITY OF CONTENT HAS TO BE "FOR THESE PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM, I HAVE THE BEST CONTENT".
How to evolve your platform for the long-term
YOUR CURIOSITY DOESN'T NECESSARILY SATISFY A NEED THAT YOUR FOLLOWERS HAVE
Why the content you produce forms a contract with your followers you should never break
FILL IN THE BLANK: I work with X and solve Y problems that they have better than anyone else.
GET THE RIGHT CONTENT IN THE RIGHT FORMAT IN FRONT OF YOUR IDEAL CUSTOMER
Why becoming a thought leader deserves dedication
Books mentioned:
Love Is Just Damn Good Business by Steve Farber
The AirBnB Way by Joseph Michelli
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Fav quote:
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt
Links mentioned:
https://thoughtleadershipleverage.com/
Twitter @peterwinick
Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Don't forget to reserve your seat for the free training at ThoughtFortunePress.com/miniclass where I teach you how to avoid the 9 mistakes beginning authors make and how to write a money-making branded book without being a great writer or wasting your time waiting for a publishing deal. Save your virtual seat at ThoughtFortunePress.com/miniclass
"Cater your story to your audience." It's kinda like a luxury SUV. It can go off-road (for a casual setting). It can be classy (for those professional settings). And, it can host a family (for the PG version). Most importantly, it should always be polished. Stop making up stories off on the spot when you know you've told them over and over. Take the time to make them meaningful and impactful.
"From personal to professional and all between, stories bridge the gap." Context is a key component to building that bridge.
Method - "Blogs and social media made it clear that how you tell your story matters."
Type - "Telling the story right is just as important as telling the right story."
Reason - "Stories instruct where facts fail."
"Stories are our primary tools of learning & teaching, the re-positioning of our lore and legends. They bring order into our confusing world. Think about how many times a day you use stories to pass along data, insights, memories, or common-sense advice." - Edward Miller
"Be an avid collector of your experiences." To do this, story databases are your secret weapon. Keep your experiences and the stories you hear and read about in a journal, email account, or software. (I recommend Evernote.) And, when it's time to share your story, use a structured storytelling system until you've created your own style. Actually, I build a system around the word. You've just gone through it. It's called the STORY framework. Make a Statement. Tell a story. Cover the Opportunity, Objections, and Obstacles. Review what you covered and offer a testimonial/case study Reviews. Give an easy YES.
That said... This week, add five stories to your database. They can be new stories or old stories. Your stories or borrowed stories. Real events or made up. Add your top five stories to your database and massage the wording for a new context. If you have a casual version, modify it for a professional setting. If you have a story for a selling situation, practice telling it as a family story. How would you change your story from a persuasive tone to a performance? You may never use the story in the other setting. But you'll learn a new dynamic to your story that will improve your delivery in the way you use it.
Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com
Don't forget to reserve your seat for the free training at ThoughtFortunePress.com/miniclass where I teach you how to avoid the 9 mistakes beginning authors make and how to write a money-making branded book without being a great writer or wasting your time waiting for a publishing deal. Save your virtual seat at ThoughtFortunePress.com/miniclass
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BARS from this episode:
I HAVE A DUTY TO TEACH MY KIDS TO THINK AND AN OBLIGATION TO NOT PROPAGANDIZE MYSELF
Why many teachers believe it's dangerous to teach kids to think
How students who challenge perspectives in history books become original thinkers
The importance of planting seeds as a teacher
Leveraging testimonials to shift student's opinions of their work
Using story in all of your meaningful conversations
Dondi Scumaci quote "Take your emotions along for the ride, but make sure you are driving the car."
LEADERSHIP IS THE ART OF POSITIVELY INFLUENCING OTHER PEOPLE TO HELP THEM BECOME BETTER VERSIONS OF THEMSELVES
Turning your family history into a legacy book for the next generation
IF YOU TAKE CARE OF RELATIONSHIPS, THE RESULTS WILL TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES.
What it means to live by the principle of "courageous humility"
The 10 Commandments for Blended Family Life and suggestions on how to live them
TAKE YOUR COMMUNICATION FROM TERRIBLE TO BEARABLE AND BEYOND
Why principles trump specifics in blended family environments
The two core principles of blended families - BE THE ADULT YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TO BECOME. REMEMBER THE GOLDEN RULE AND TREAT PEOPLE THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.
How to invite people on the journey of growth aka why using invitations to growth work better than telling people what to do
How to approach platforms that disagree with your opinion and not be offended
Why getting your book into people's hands is more important than the profits from selling your book
Answer this question for yourself: What good thing am I willing to give up to get something better?
How to leverage the Amazon Kindle 5-day promo to boost sales during the for-profit promo
Using your book as a workbook for coaching clients
CULTIVATE LOVE AND RESPECT EVEN WHEN WE DISAGREE WITH EACH OTHER
A new definition of wisdom
Why it's more important to help people remember rather than to teach them
Books mentioned:
Extraordinary Leadership by Joel W Hawbaker
Inverted Leadership by Joel W Hawbaker
Constantine's Sword by James Carroll
Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
Fav quote:
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." Gandolf, Lord of the Rings
Links mentioned:
linkedin.com/in/joel-hawbaker-9421a077/
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Don't forget to reserve your seat for the free training at ThoughtFortunePress.com/miniclass
BARS from this episode:
How qualitative and quantitative analysis led to the "3-Word Rebellion"
IT'S NOT YOUR MESSAGE. IT'S EVERYONE'S MESSAGE
The one TED Talk that's the perfect example of a "3-word rebellion"
How $100 sessions in-home meeting turned into a leadership revolution
Why marketing consultants who want to understand their clients should understand qualitative research methods
Why stickiness, intrigue, and memorability are key to starting a rebellion
The importance of writing the right book for the right reason
This is why you should write a book - it's not because of the accolades
How to think about your speaking business and speeches if you want to be profitable
What to do when you have run out of material for your podcast and blog
The power of asking yourself "What's the best way to spread this message?" and how it applies to formatting your book
2 freedoms self-published authors have over traditional publishers
How to use a new book to pivot in your business and launch marketing promotions
GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO WRITE LIKE YOU SPEAK
The One Drop of Dye a Day story for social media posting
The one thing you must add to every free download or lead magnet you give away
Answer this question: What are you rebelling against?
I AM REBELLING AGAINST...
How to download your ideas from your head using this ancient tool
IF EVERYONE ACTED ON THE CHANGE YOU WANTED TO MAKE, WHAT WOULD THE WORLD BE LIKE?
Why knowing the impact of your mission is more important than knowing how to put your message into words
The one perspective necessary for clarifying your "3-word rebellion"
How to use feedback from beta readers to construct a better product
3 questions to use when reading beta reader feedback
YOUR THOUGHTS ARE VALUABLE. YOU SHOULD LEAD WITH THEM.
Books mentioned:
3 Word Rebellion by Michelle Mazur
Speak for Impact by Michelle Mazur
Speak Up For Your Business by Michelle Mazur
Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz
The Middle Finger Project by Ash Ambirge
Fav quote:
"Simplify. Simplify. Simplify." - Michelle Mazur
Links mentioned:
@drmichellmazur - Instagram
Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Don't forget to reserve your seat for the free training at ThoughtFortunePress.com/miniclass
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BARS from this episode:
1. Teachers become their own students.
2. Great teachers learn how to be great teachers. So can you!
3. See it. Hear it. Touch it. Do it. Have something for all of them.
4. Where books stop, a course finishes.
Books mentioned:
The 4-Hour Book by D Arlando Fortune
Quote:
"What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul." - Joseph Addison
Links mentioned:
Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com
Don't forget to reserve your seat for the free training at ThoughtFortunePress.com/miniclass where I teach you how to avoid the 9 mistakes beginning authors make and how to write a money-making branded book without being a great writer or wasting your time waiting for a publishing deal. Save your virtual seat at ThoughtFortunePress.com/miniclass
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BARS from this episode:
How I maxed out the number of books Google will hold for me
How Jesse found recovery from addiction and stayed clean for over a decade
The unusual angle he took into rehab facilities to rebuild the lost leaders using 60-minute workshops
Why Jesse's writing a book about the untold stories of addiction and recovery
The myth that the world believes about drug addicts
EVERY PERSON IS AN ENTREPRENEUR. MEANING EVERY PERSON CAN BE SELF-DETERMINED SELF-DIRECTED AND SELF-MANAGED
Why every recovering addict can and must take control of their life
The power of creating challenges that shorten personal growth time span
How taking cold showers daily changed his perspective on overcoming any hurdle in his life
I FELT LIKE I WAS THE ULTIMATE RESILIENT WARRIOR RECOVERY
Why it took over 18 months to publish his book and what he did to finally get it published
Who is the Ice Man and why is he so popular
FEAR IS AN ILLUSION
The power of learning to listen to the "subtle pushes" from the universe and God
The importance of studying bestselling authors if you want to become a bestselling author
How a coaching program evolved out of publishing a book and perfect fit clients approach him
Why sometimes you must be patient and consistent with your marketing until it's time for your book to explode
How to automate parts of your day so you can focus more energy on the other parts of the day
THOSE 30 MINUTES YOU SPEND WITH YOURSELF ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT TIME OF THE ENTIRE DAY
The turning point in his personal growth was the result of this keystone habit... it's not what you think it is
The importance of setting a baseline for your day and how to do it effectively
These 5 elements of recovery transform the direction of your life... Focus, Elevate, Appreciate, Resilience, and Self-care
The key to having more self-satisfaction in your life according to scientific research
THE OPPOSITE OF ADDICTION IS CONNECTION
How to identify and connect with the people who will change your life
SELF-CARE IS NOT SELFISH. IT IS AN EASY, NO-BRAINER PRIORITY
How self-care leads to better decision-making and peace of mind when the chaos of life surfaces
Why you must make new habit creation simple and seamless
How to announce your book, build your launch team, and get 20 reviews in the first week of your book launch
What to do on your "Free Days" to restore your energy and focus
Start to think in the terms of abundance, get clear on past wounds, and heal them
Books mentioned:
Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers by Jesse Harless
The Illusion of Money by Kyle Cease
The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
Healing Trauma by Peter Levine
Fav quote:
"Intuition will never lead you to harm." - Anonymous
Links mentioned:
IG @jesseharless222
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