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How I Sold 650K Books with One Strategy with Mike Thomas Feb 18, 2025

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Today, we discover how to become a bestselling author by going all-in on one marketing strategy. We are joined by Mike Thomas, legendary author of The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls nine-book series – a time-traveling epic that helps kids explore the Bible and their faith. After explaining where the idea for his widely popular series came from, Mike describes how his novels began as a simple Word document printout and evolved into the complete work of art you see today and why he chose to go all-in on influencer marketing after his first book launch. We unpack strategies for getting your book into the hands of many readers as quickly as possible, the various book marketing options and their budget considerations, the power of word of mouth, and the importance of choosing your words very carefully when approaching potential marketing partners. To end, we get an overview of the expected timeline from publishing to marketing to your book becoming a bestseller, and Mike details the pros and cons of other marketing avenues like Facebook and Amazon Ads.

My Favorite Books from Last Year That You Need to Read This Year Feb 14, 2025

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If you're looking for excellent books to add to your list for 2025, then you have come to the right place! In today's special recap episode, AJ shares her favorite reads from the past year, her top quotes from each book, and why you should put these titles on your reading list for 2025. Learn timeless lessons about growth and success in What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith and Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden. Uncover deep personal teachings on marriage and faith in Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. And dive deep on leadership and relationships in The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara. Tune in now to find out why each of these books should be on your reading list for 2025!

My Most Influential Books from 2024 with AJ Vaden Feb 11, 2025

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In 2024, AJ committed to reading two books every month of the year, a tradition she's been building on for three consecutive years! Today, she shares her most influential books for 2024, how they have shaped her outlook, and why you might want to check them out yourself. Discover why Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara is required reading for the entire Brand Builders Group team; how Gary Thomas's Sacred Marriage has deepened AJ's understanding of what it means to be married; what The Go-Giver by Bob Burg teaches readers about learning through relationships; why AJ decided to revisit Take the Stairs, written by her husband, Rory Vaden; and why What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith is essential reading for anyone ready to level up. Regardless of whether you decide to read these books in the coming year, ask yourself, 'Am I implementing what I've learned, and how can I use it to create real change in my life?' Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation with AJ Vaden on her top books and lessons from 2024!

Three Keys to Speaking Success Feb 07, 2025

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Most people don't realize that there are three key components to delivering a world-class presentation. If you're in that group, don't miss today's recap episode of The Influential Personal Brand podcast, where Rory breaks down these three essentials for speaking success! By following Rory's advice and maximizing your content, charisma, and the circumstances of your setup, you'll create a powerful connection with your audience and leave them with a memorable experience. To dive into these three keys, start listening now. Enjoy!

How to Sell Out Live Event Tours with Lesley Logan Feb 04, 2025

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There's nothing more powerful than an in-person event in terms of building trust with people. Lesley Logan is one of the world's leading experts, if not the world's leading expert, on Pilates and how Pilates changes your life. She's the Chief Pilates Officer at OnlinePilatesClasses.com, has taught thousands of students, and trained hundreds of Pilates teachers. She's led dozens of workshops at global conferences, been featured in magazines, and been on Fox, CBS, and KTLA. Lesley has certifications in trauma-informed breathwork, mindset, habits coaching, and several other things related to physical health and mental health. She's on the show today, however, to share a piece of her business model that involves doing live event tours and it just so happens to be something we haven't talked a lot about on the podcast. Join the conversation as Lesley shares insights into the big strategy behind live event tours, how to find a location, their business goal with live event tours, and so much more! Our goal is to inspire listeners with ideas on how to put themselves out there, without waiting for an invitation to step onto someone else's stage. Enjoy!

Choose Your Hard | Chris Janssen Episode Recap Jan 31, 2025

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Life is filled with the opportunity to make powerful choices – all of which will inevitably have hard parts to them. Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we are recapping AJ's interview with Chris Janssen and discussing how you can start to choose your hard in 2025. Press play now to get a sneak peek into our conversation with the author of Grace Yourself and hear two questions you should be asking yourself about your decisions for 2025. The secret to choosing your hard is weighing up the rewards of choosing it and the consequences of not choosing it. To hear all this and more, be sure to tune in now!

Grace Yourself with Chris Janssen Jan 28, 2025

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When making a difficult decision, it's easy to focus on how hard it's going to be, but what if we focused on what we will gain by making that change? During this conversation, author and coach Chris Janssen joins us to discuss her new book, what it takes to become a bestseller, and sobriety. Tuning in, you'll hear all about Chris' journey as an author, how her latest book experience differed from her first, what you need to know if you want to write a bestselling book, all things PR, and so much more! We delve into the different ways to publish a book before discussing the importance of finding a publishing team that you truly trust. Chris goes on to share what her new book, Grace Herself, is about and discusses her complicated sobriety journey. Finally, hear all about how to become sober curious, the concept of 'choosing your hard', and the importance of approaching addiction one day at a time. If you are an author or aspiring author, then this episode is tailor-made for you, so be sure to listen now!

What it Means to Be a Bestselling Author Jan 24, 2025

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If you want to become a bestselling author, you need to make sure you don't fall for common misconceptions about how to achieve this goal. Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we are discussing what it means to be a bestselling author. In this conversation, we break down some of the most common misconceptions about how to become a bestselling author, discuss what does actually work, and so much more! Hear all about the importance of having a team to support the sale of your book and what it actually means to be a bestselling author. You'll even be reminded about what really matters as an author; making a difference in the world. Thanks for tuning in!

How to Land Book Deals with Traditional Publishers with Lucinda Halpern Jan 21, 2025

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It took Rory years to figure out how to get signed by a literary agent. Years were spent learning who they were, what they did, how they operated, and finally, how to connect with one and build a relationship. Today, we're going to fast-track that process for you. In this episode, we sit down with one of the most successful literary agents of our time, Lucinda Halpern. With a career spanning bestselling authors and major book deals, Lucinda has now crossed over to the other side as an author with her new book Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published Author. Join us as we explore three key strategies for catching the attention of an A-list literary agent, gain insight into how to spot timely ideas, and Lucinda breaks down the four types of writers who land book deals. She also shares how literary agents assess platforms and set realistic expectations around advances. Don't miss this insightful conversation, tune in now!

Create an Environment You Thrive In Jan 17, 2025

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Join AJ in this special recap episode of The Influential Personal Brand podcast! In this episode, AJ delves into the importance of remembering that you always have a choice, in what you do and the environment you find yourself in, and why everything you do has a gift in it somewhere. AJ also sheds light on some important things to remember about developing courses, the fundamentals to grow your podcast, and tips and tricks for stepping into the world of physical products. Don't miss another insightful episode, start listening now!

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