D Arlando Fortune

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.freddiamond.com www.salesgamechangerspodcast.com www.lymedisease.org www.linkedin.com/in/freddiamond www.facebook.com/freddiamond

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: SteveNapolitan.com 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 Anthonyjoiner.com 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: Plan B by Anne Lamont Bird by Bird by Anne Lamont On Writing by Stephen King 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: DrivenInc.com Instagram @thedriveninc Facebook @thedriveninc 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 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.

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 marcguberti.com contentmarketingplaza.com -- coupon GROW to save $100 youtube.com/marcguberti 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 Don't forget to grab a copy of my new book, The 4-Hour Book. In it, you'll learn 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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

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: www.katherinebaldwin.com 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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

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: ThanxAMills.com AyannaGallow.com IG & FB @ThanxAMills innervisionmagazine.com writeprayrelease.com 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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

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: www.DaiManuel.com 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 And, if you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join.

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://christineperakis.com Http://businessbreakthroughpro.com Https://LinkedIn/in/christineperakis @ChristineP360 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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

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." How will you deliver your story - video, text, or audio. Use the modality that you're most comfortable working in. Type - "Telling the story right is just as important as telling the right story." Classy, casual, family, reviews, comedic, sales - what is the setting for the delivery of your story? Be able to deliver at least a short and a long version. Reason - "Stories instruct where facts fail." Why are you telling the story - performance, persuasion, or perspective? Focus on the outcome you're after. "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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

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: twitter.com/JoelWHawbaker facebook.com/RealLifeLeading/ reallifeleading.com/ facebook.com/Stepdadding/ stepdadding.com/ linkedin.com/in/joel-hawbaker-9421a077/ joelwhawbaker.com 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

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: www.3wrbook.com www.3wordrebellion.com www.drmichellemazur.com @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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

BARS from this episode: 1. Teachers become their own students. An easy question to ask: "What do you want or need to learn now?" Live students give just-in-time responses. 2. Great teachers learn how to be great teachers. So can you! Remove the focus from yourself. Give your students what they need to succeed! Model Refer to page 78 of the latest version of my new book "The 4-Hour Book" for an explanation of the STORY framework 3. See it. Hear it. Touch it. Do it. Have something for all of them. The more modalities you touch, the more the brain is engaged. Clarity is a result of simplification. Always give action steps. (Your students now have tangible results). 4. Where books stop, a course finishes. Free takes minutes to hours for results. Low tier takes 1-7 days. Mid tier is up to a 30 days. High tier is over 30 days for completion. Over time hit all four tiers. A funnel is the passive sales model... 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: Mastermind.com 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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

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: recoveryfacilitation.com IG @jesseharless222 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

BARS from this episode: How working with a "big ugly fella" led to becoming the real-life Wizard of Oz The power of asking the right questions... like "Why are you wearing that watch?" There are two types of people: Are you driving the Ferrari so everyone sees you or because you've always wanted one? Why taking a photo leaning on a sports car in front of high-class yacht spiraled into a depression and doubting his success NEVER EVER WILL I FORFEIT ME TO IMPRESS YOU The definition of a real entrepreneur and why it's not all flashy being one WE'VE SPENT TIME IN OUR LIVES WAKING UP ON A WEDNESDAY MORNING PANICKING BECAUSE WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR PAYROLL ON FRIDAY OR CANNOT AFFORD THE MORTGAGE How he became the leading experiential concierge service for billionaires and superstar Turning a $2,500 check and a launch party in a pub into tens of thousands of books sold Launching a speaking career based on the success and principles in a book - a second business is The value of an indebted mindset to drive you to serve your market IF SOMEONE IS SUBSCRIBED TO YOU, YOU HAVE TO BE SUBSCRIBED TO THEM The destructive power of "recording your negativity" and what to do about it to turn them into positive affirmations THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A COMPLETE FAILURE - WHERE'S THE POINT WHERE IT WENT WRONG? LEMME TURN THAT 'NO' INTO AN EDUCATION TO GET A 'YES' How to learn from every sales presentation that goes south MY EDUCATION IS MADE UP THINGS I DID WRONG Why getting a large contract from one of the largest publishers was a mistake IT DOESN'T JUST IMPACT ONE PERSON - IF YOU CAN HELP AN ENTREPRENEUR GET BETTER, IT IMPACTS THEIR BUSINESS LIFE, LOVE LIFE, FAMILY LIFE... Maintain continuity in your authenticity by focusing on being you IT TAKES ZERO EFFORT TO BE YOU - DO YOU A LOT Your tribe will do your branding, marketing, and promotion for you when you allow them to know who you truly are IT'S OUR ABILITY TO IMAGINE THE IMPOSSIBLE THAT MAKES IT POSSIBLE The power dreaming as an enough DO EVERYTHING THAT AMAZON DOES AND EVERYTHING AMAZON DOESN'T Books mentioned: "Bluefising" by Steve Sims "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss any book by Jay Abraham Fav quote: "No one ever drowned by falling in the water. They drowned by staying there." - Steve Sims Links mentioned: http://stevedsims.com https://simsdistillery.com/ "The Art of Making Things Happen" podcast https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/ "An Entrepreneurs Advantage with Steve Sims" https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/

BARS from this episode: A unique approach to delivering a TED talk How to break the mold of how current business is done How service-based business succeed in the solopreneur economy How she transitioned from agency to intensives to freedom model The 50-25-25 formula for freedom that creates full-time income on part-time work The difference between the value you provide and your value in the marketplace and how to set your prices HOW ARE YOU GONNA LET OTHER PEOPLE KNOW WHAT YOU KNOW SO THAT THEY SEE THE VALUE IN WHAT YOU'RE CHARGING TO GET THERE Why you should keep raising your princes incrementally Why a book separates you from all of the other people in your industry PEOPLE WHO READ YOUR BOOK ARE RABID FANS How a book changes the conversation with potential customers The importance of sharing your failures and stories (yours and your clients) The secret to helping your readers remember the lessons in your book Your first steps to creating your badass opportunity Why getting "comfortable" with your numbers helps you establish a better pricing strategy How often you should be looking at revenues, expenses, and taxes to inform investing in your own business How to think through a spending plan for your life and business A lesson on finding ways and means to get free course versus paying top dollar for training How to sell your services without selling your services (hint: it's a certain type of content embedded in your book) A strategy to get book reviews from multiple fronts BE YOUR BADASS SELF ALL THE WAY Why you must do you to the extreme Books mentioned: Badass Your Brand by Pia Silva TED Talks by Chris Anderson The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Fav quote: "If I had more time then I would have written a shorter letter." - Blaise Pascal (English translation) Links mentioned: Price to Freedom Calculator piasilva.com/badass facebook.com/pialovesyourbiz instagram.com/pialovesyourbiz 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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

BARS from this episode: The power of getting the right coach at the right time How a self-discovery journey can introduce you to your true self How a scaling system helps determine the direction of your coaching How a life and death situation brought Terri to God How a chance encounter with a woman in a diner - after 3 weeks of deep depression - pushed her to turn the corner in her spiritual life Why your "rescue story" will save lives if you learn how to share it well How to give people hope through writing your book WHO ARE YOU TO NOT WRITE A BOOK? Are you asking yourself the right questions? The one thing that helped Terri write her book 90 days after 7 years of struggle How a book changes your relationships with your customers and clients The importance of making peace with your past and letting it go What it means when thinking about the people from your past creates and emotional charge and what to do to start changing it TOO MANY PEOPLE STILL DON'T KNOW HOW TO FORGIVE THEMSELVES "Your lack of forgiveness may be blocking your blessing." How to know when you are truly on the path to forgiveness The power of accountability towards getting your book written Why you shouldn't let your spouse or partner be your accountability partner when writing your book How to launch your book using multiple signings Books mentioned: Face to Face with God, My Best Friend by Terri Moore https://www.amazon/author/terrimoore Holy Bible The 5-second Rule by Mel Robbins https://www.amazon.com/The-5-Second-Rule-Mel-Robbins-audiobook/dp/B06W9M3QDJ The Little Red Engine That Could by Watty Piper https://www.amazon.com/Little-Engine-Could-Original-Classic/dp/0448405202 Fav quote: "I willing and lovingly release and let go of all things and all people that no longer serve me in a powerful, productive, and positive manner." Links mentioned: https://terrilmooreandteam.com 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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

BARS from this episode: How a tragic car accident changed the direction of her life Getting clarity in the midst of tragedy Why a depression created a book about transformation Where to find inspiration in your drama FIND THE LIGHT IN THE STORY The definition of a transformational author (a "species of their own") How a book created a new business and lifestyle AT THE END THE DAY, WHERE I SPEND ETERNITY MATTERS SO MUCH MORE THAN WHAT WHAT'S HERE YOUR STORY WILL CREATE LANES FOR YOU The importance of finishing your healing before publishing your book Where most people encounter their trauma and how it affects spiritual growth "These transformational authors are having transformations by becoming authors." You attract people to your business that relate to your story How to create a blueprint for your book The what and how of a book plan BEING VERY CLEAR ON YOUR BOOK AND YOUR AUDIENCE AND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO WITH YOUR BOOK DETERMINES HOW YOU WRITE THE BOOK How the tone of your book affects the long-term results of your book The power of reading from your book from the stage Relaunching new editions of your book for new generations Why your social media posts and content must connect with your audience HUSTLING AND BUSINESS ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS How to create congruency with social media posts and your books How to leverage Facebook groups and free downloads to build an audience Don't die without having gone after "Life doesn't happen to you. It happens for you." PEOPLE ARE MUCH MORE INTERESTED IN THE END THAN THE BEGINNING Books mentioned: Show Up for Your Life by Andy Henriquez https://amzn.to/3fB66lT You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero https://amzn.to/32wfmnE You Are A Badass At Making Money by Jen Sincero https://amzn.to/2CarYq9 Fav quote: "The richest place in the world is not oil fields or diamond mines, but the cemetery." Links mentioned: Facebook.com/IamShannonAnderson Instagram.com/IamShannonAnderson Twitter.com/AuthorShannonA loveandliveyourmessage.com/ 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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

A lot of people hate sales. I used to be one of them. I was uncomfortable talking to people. In the mid-2000's I learned how to be a transaction engineer. My mentors taught me to be so confident in my ability to help people get solutions to their problems that all I had to do was listen to them talk. I used that skill to walk into people's homes with blank real estate contracts and walk out of them with signed contracts. Sales aren't so much about overcoming a bunch of objections. When you learn how to handle those objections upfront, closing a sale is about problem-solving. That means you must learn how to listen. Then, craft a presentation based on all of the feedback you've received. That's the simplified version. And, I sound kinda arrogant. Sadly... I was. But, I've learned my lesson. Actually, I've learned three major lessons from the two webinars I've created. Today, I'm gonna give you the goods. In 2018, I wrote my first webinar - used the Perfect Webinar Script - recorded it week after week - made more sales at in-person events Had to do something different the next time - still running the first webinar - never drove traffic - set it and forgot it 3 thing I changed moving forward with this webinar 1. More attendees - livestream on FaceBook (Dekesha Williams) - part of email series in a book funnel and sales funnel (Taki Moore) - offer on sales presentations 2. More practice - 8-minute presentation on Brain Prompts (Jaime Cross) - whiteboard session for 45 minutes (Dan Henry) - create a better offer aka "deal" 75 minutes (Dave Dee) *made the right offer (Pia Silva) 3. More engagement - set expectation from the beginning (Russell Brunson) - ask & wait (Trevor Otts) - acknowledge & respond (Ty Cohen) * increases your enthusiasm Announce everywhere, get better, and be engaged. These are about marketing and sales. The message is clear. It's not about presenting the message persuasively. 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 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

Olga Kirshenbaum is a Money Whisperer and Founder of Rags to Riches Consulting. Olga empowers individuals and creative leaders to make money choices with confidence so they unleash their life's full potential. In July she released, Shmoney Guide: Making Money Choices Doesn't Need to Be So Scary focused on personal finance. BARS from this episode: How to make the money without feeling bad about having it The unexpected ramifications of knowing the Law of Sowing and Reaping A budgeting membership program that's literally changing the conversation about money The one thing responsible for 80 percent of business fallout and failure THE WAY YOU TREAT YOUR MONEY IN YOUR PERSONAL LIFE IS THE WAY YOU'LL TREAT YOUR MONEY IN YOUR BUSINESS Why you must not assume your company leadership understands financial statements Why knowledge is not the problem for women's financial fitness and what the real culprit is SEEING IT. THAT IS THE POWER. Why looking at your numbers empowers you to take control of your personal finances A 42-page book removing the judgment around budgeting How to handle the "money talk stigma" ruining families across the country (and the world) Why you should have a "guilt-free" spending account to play with Eliminating the 'just' in your money conversations This relationship is affecting your children's relationship with money Creating a business and a book from your hypothesis Why your key to long-term business success is a focus on cash flow The difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant and when to hire them THE BIGGEST REAL ESTATE YOU OWN AS A BUSINESS OWNER IS YOUR BRAIN SPACE MY GOAL IS TO GET YOU OUT OF MY HOUSE. Books mentioned: The Master in Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/2YMoGka The Go Giver by Bob Burg (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3d9Te4l Shmoney Guide: Making Money Choices Doesn't Need to Be So Scary by (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/2BgvBtr Fav quote: "If you don't see a door, build one." - Milton Berle Links mentioned: 9 Minutes of Creative Wisdom podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-minutes-of-creative-wisdom/id1493195977?uo=4 https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-kirshenbaum/ ragstorichesconsulting.com

BARS from this episode How to turn your learning into content for your subscriber lists The importance of understanding childhood trauma The childhood story that birthed Riana's lifelong passion How Riana started and opened a talent school with a book she sold for $50 and the state's approval The power of the question "What can I do?" "IF YOU HAVE THE DREAM AND DESIRE, I CAN GET YOU THERE." A strategy for getting your book into Barnes & Noble Bookstore Why you should talk like you write How to adopt the "Great, there's room for me" mindset How book sales fuel and support non-profit Why you should give yourself a week to get started with your book and what to do during that week The 10 Traumas of Childhood with rating on 10-point scale and looking at what's going on in the present Was there addiction (alcohol, drugs, sex, porn, gambling, hording, spending, eating, gaming, TV watching, workaholism) in mom or dad?Verbal abuse?Emotional abuse or neglect?Physical abuse?Abandonment? Fault or no fault?Adopted or living with relative/friends?Personal trauma? Bullied, different, etc?Sibling trauma? Favoritism?Family trauma? or Community trauma?Mental health issue in mom or dad? The problem with normalizing negative behavior after experiencing childhood trauma Why living in the "light" opens your mind to proactive responses Climbing the rainbow towards healing "IS IT FOR THE GOOD AT ALL?" Why Riana doesn't put her clients on psychotropic drugs How meditation affects the body and mental functions How being of service helps you get on bookstore shelves IT'S ABOUT YOU AND YOUR MESSAGE Why now is the time to create the life you desire and the love you deserve Books mentioned Ernest Holmes books Increasing self-concept and developmental assets in adolescents using behavioral and psycho-educational interventions Live Beyond Your Dreams by Riana Milne LOVE Beyond Your Dreams by Riana Milne Fav quote "You cannot change what you do not understand." Links mentionedrianamilne.com

BARS from this episode: WRITING A PARAGRAPH WAS A LOT OF WORK FOR ME - DB EVERYONE HAS A BOOK INSIDE THEM - LD How journalling or blogging create your book The one tool that simplifies writing your book even when you don't like to write Why authors are like warriors Why teaching people to write from an intellectual perspective fails The importance of having someone that believes in your ability to write THE FEAR OF NOT BEING GOOD ENOUGH IS BORING - LD THERE ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE IN LIFE. PEOPLE WHO ARE CARVING, FOLLOWING, NOT FOLLOWING THE TRAIL - DB Why business partners should be able to "run with each other" and what to do if they can't The questions to ask to take aligned action and create a "High Vibe" business How to "joy stack" your life to build momentum MISTAKES AND FAILURES... ARE STEPPING STONES - LD IT'S IN TAKING THE ACTION THAT YOU'LL GET THE CLARITY YOU CRAVE FOR THE NEXT STEP How to become the person you must become to hit your next goal How to develop the discernment needed to learn from your mistakes Why you must think of your business as constant business development Why "don't make friends out of your clients" is a bad business practice Four words that'll change your customer's lives Why your book is actually a low-cost way to enter your business The one idea that's more important than knowing your 'why' Why your long-term strategy depends on knowing your customer avatar's face and name GO GET AROUND PEOPLE WHO LIGHT YOU UP - DB YOU WERE BORN. SO, YOU ARE WORTHY. - LD Books mentioned: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker https://amzn.to/3b6TDUN Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo https://amzn.to/2Ry6sQz You're A Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero https://amzn.to/34ArAut Fav quote: "It's not about how hard you get. It's about how hard you can take a hit and keep going. That's how winning is done." - Rocky "You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If they wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better." - Ann Lamont Links mentioned: https://yourhighvibebiz.com/ Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads, head over to thoughfortunepress.com/4brains to grab a copy of the 4 Brains Template and map out your book. It's so easy, you'll wonder why everyone hasn't written a book. That's thoughtfortunepress.com/4brains. 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

New name for the podcast and why The problem and challenge we are solving What being an author will look like The format for the show Who is D Arlando Fortune Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads, head over to thoughfortunepress.com/4brains to grab a copy of the 4 Brains Template and map out your book. It's so easy, you'll wonder why everyone hasn't written a book. That's thoughtfortunepress.com/4brains. 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 five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

BARS from this episode: How HOPE (Helping Other People Everyday) is helping people that "fall through the cracks" without dealing with the red tape How a book club on various topics doubles as real estate training Why you should NEVER SAY NO FOR THE PROSPECT before you have asked for the sale The one question that's worth thousands of dollars in sales revenue How to get the courage to ask the dreaded sales question: Do you have the money? How to know if your prospect has the money to buy your product or not Using 'good cop, back cop' to control negotiation The one thing that doubled Beth's speaking fees How to turn your book into a podcast Why it took 14 years to write her first 'test' book The social media strategy that created 700 pre-ordered books (and how she lost all of them before getting them back) The direct mailing technique that gets her book into the hands of big clients How being called an idiot by a broker led to millions of dollars worth of investment properties GET THE BOOK OUT OF YOU Books mentioned: Don't Say No for the Prospect by Beth Azor https://amzn.to/3bGoPKB The Retail Leasing Playbook by Beth Azor https://amzn.to/2w30cZn The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod https://amzn.to/33YmF6x Relentless by Tim Grover https://amzn.to/2WUu2dH Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss https://amzn.to/2xEXsBM Fav quote: "God gave you two ears and one mouth. Listen twice as much as you talk." Links mentioned: www.bethazor.com @bethazor Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads, head over to thoughfortunepress.com/4brains to grab a copy of the 4 Brains Template and map out your book. It's so easy, you'll wonder why everyone hasn't written a book. That's thoughtfortunepress.com/4brains. And, if you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

BARS from this episode: WHEN YOU'RE WORKING ON SOMETHING IN THE PRESENT, THAT YOU FEEL PURPOSEFUL, YOU HAVE A HOPE FOR THE FUTURE THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE WITHOUT WORKING IN THE PRESENT ON YOUR PURPOSE. How God spoke life into his mission Why he wrote his book as an example that it's possible to become an author "My pain becomes someone else's prosperity." How to win the spiritual war against worthiness, deserving, and value Why writing the first book makes it easier to write the next one EVERY BREAKTHROUGH BRINGS ANOTHER LEVEL OF ME. When it's time to stop fixing your mindset and what to do instead How rolling blunts taught me how to create an environment that puts me into a writing mood Why the anticipation of getting something is more fulfilling than getting it Why Adam's selling his books door-to-door WHEN YOU ADD VALUE, YOU GET VALUE The #1 lesson from writing his book was to commit How to choose the stories to keep in your book and which to leave out (for another book) How writing the book strengthened his connection to God How he pushed through addiction when people were taking bets that he wouldn't make it How 100X is combining Kingdom messages with business principles and "bringing Heaven into business" Why there's no separation between Kingdom and business The importance of having a supportive community to hit your Divine Vision How to leverage your launch team and coordinate their activities BE PASSIONATE ABOUT IT. DON'T HOLD BACK. EVERY TIME YOU GO OUT IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU DO. BE YOU UNCEASINGLY WITH PEOPLE. Why connecting to God and journaling are key to recovery from addiction A journaling technique to clearly see how God's working in your life Why gratitude makes watching TV more enjoyable TAKE HOLD OF THE MOMENTS YOU HAVE RIGHT NOW AND DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN WITH IT. How to end addiction for good Books mentioned: From Chains to Saved by Adam Vibe Gunton https://amzn.to/2WHPORY Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill https://amzn.to/2QGdSk0 Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl https://amzn.to/3dlKmdj The Way of the Warrior by Erwin Raphael McManus https://amzn.to/2WI334W Fav quote: "For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world but to save the world through Him." John 3:17 NIV Links mentioned: www.recoveredonpurpose.com/ facebook.com/RecoveredOnPurpose Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads, head over to thoughfortunepress.com/4brains to grab a copy of the 4 Brains Template and map out your book. It's so easy, you'll wonder why everyone hasn't written a book. That's thoughtfortunepress.com/4brains. And, if you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

BARS from this episode 1. have a manifesto rally behind a central set of beliefs 2. five stories that create a six-figures each connect; buy; content; buy-in for the big idea; evidence of expertise 3. make an offer to continue the conversation it is your responsibility 4. associations influence your "speed" "You don't live up to your potential. You live up to your identity." 5. do not devalue your worth by limiting your thinking you're more valuable than the property you covet 6. tell your story again - over and over and over influence is a result of saying the same thing to more people 7. stick with your decisions when fear is your quarterback, you're huddled around lack, lost opportunity, and weak actions 8. share the story; sell the steps start looking for stories in the challenges, transitions, and defining moments of your life 9. share the details even though they don't sell people enroll based on your universal themes 10. polarity creates drama use emotions, senses, and opposites to develop impact Books mentioned: Show Up for Your Life by Andy Henriquez https://amzn.to/2wgOHxt Fav quote: "You don't live up to your potential. You live up to your identity." Links mentioned: darlandofortune.com/msa - apply to attend the next Master Storyteller Academy

BARS from this episode: - how Barefoot wine got started by buying up debt for wine and bottling - why "The Barefoot Spirit" is acknowledged for its business principles - how their 'guiding principles for success' got into 50 schools of entrepreneurship across the country - why the marketplace and a method to distribution is key to getting started - why monetizing brand equity is the most important piece to business longevity - why you should prepare for acquisition from the beginning - a secret strategy for finding your business goals for guaranteed success - how turning your book into a theatrical audiobook is a more effective way of teaching complex ideas - why "earbuds" are the tool of choice for Millennials and how to leverage this trend - the best way for company founders to turn their stories and biography into consumable audio stories - how to overcome 'corporate constipation' between divisions using the company story - how your book can be used an example of your business model to inform prospects before they buy - why experiential learning is the most impactful form of teaching and how to do it - how your book becomes a promotional tool for landing speaking engagements and speaking engagements become promotional tools for the book - why articles should be a part of your book's promo strategy - PUT YOURSELF IN THE OTHER GUY'S SHOES - WE ALL HAVE BLINDERS ON Books mentioned: Practical Spirituality by John Randolph Price Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Fav quote: "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right." - Henry Ford Links mentioned: thebarefootspirit.com/freechapter barefootaudiobook.com thebarefootspirit.com Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads, head over to thoughfortunepress.com/4brains to grab a copy of the 4 Brains Template and map out your book. It's so easy, you'll wonder why everyone hasn't written a book. That's thoughtfortunepress.com/4brains. And, if you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. Finally, join us every week by subscribing to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.

BARS from this episode: TAKES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF TIME TO MARKET A BOOK. NOT SO MUCH TIME TO WRITE IT. Why it better to start your business as a side hustle How to decide when to leave your job What numbers to track while testing out your side hustle What happened when her publisher turned down her first book proposal How Laura edited her book using insights from advanced readers How to determine what to give away as downloadable resource Why an event attendee told Laura that she doesn't know who she is but sees her book everywhere The importance of creating a marketing plan ahead of book creation DON'T TAKE OTHER PEOPLES FEEDBACK AS A NEGATIVE VIEW EACH BOOK AS A LEARNING EXPERIENCE Why you should include your launch team early in the writing process How to build a marketing idea database How to recruit people for your launch team and transition them into advanced readers The two keys to becoming a successful freelancer How to schedule daily marketing THE BOOK IS THE ENTRY POINT FOR MY CORE OFFERING The one thing that separates paid freelancers from the underpaid WRITERS AND CREATIVES DO NOT HAVE TO BE STARVING ARTISTS Books mentioned: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert https://amzn.to/2TdKylA John Grisham books https://amzn.to/2uzRQrC Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte https://amzn.to/2HWTSoM The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle https://amzn.to/2w1aJnI Fav quote: “Aim at a high mark and you'll hit it. No, not the first time, nor the second time. Maybe not the third. But keep on aiming and keep on shooting for only practice will make you perfect.” - Annie Oakley Links mentioned: betterbizacademy.com/sidehustle www.betterbizacademy.com www.freelancewriting101.com www.linkedin.com/in/laurapenningtonwrites Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads and have a Signature Suite of products that generate more streams of income go to thoughtfortunepress.com and click on the Start Here button. That's thoughtfortunepress.com If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

BARS from this episode: Why it's a good idea to start with an ebook Why do the question "How do you..." is a perfect book topic How a book written for a side hustle landed Tyler other publishing opportunities The difference between telling your story as a speaker and as an author Finding the lessons in your life story What Tyler did when his wife told him "You're gonna die." and how it changed his life How Tyler lost over 100 pounds in 12 months How writing can help you express what you cannot say verbally How writing clarifies what you How to tell a really good story How to write better by speaking and how to speak better by writing The two things that must happen in storytelling The free book strategy for selling book series How Tyler's 10-year-old daughter wrote and published her first book Turning your blog into a book Why teaching is a passion job for most teachers and what Tyler's doing to help them build side hustles USE YOUR 5 TO 9 HUSTLE TO SUPPORT YOUR 9 TO 5 PASSIONS IF YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY MAKE TIME FOR THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER MOST Books mentioned: A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket QB1 by Mike Lupica Beyonders by Brandon Mull Rasco and the Rats of NIMH by Jane Leslie Conly The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald There Are No Shortcuts by Rafe Esquith The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss The Firm by John Grisham Fav quote: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. ” - Aristotle Links mentioned: TylerChristensen.com elementaryteachertips.com Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads and have a Signature Suite of products that generate more streams of income go to thoughtfortunepress.com and click on the Start Here button. That's thoughtfortunepress.com If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

BARS from this episode: What is means to have a peak experience The one revelation that occurred after 10 years of meditation CONQUER YOUR FEARS. CONQUER YOUR LIFE. How living 13,000 kilometers from his family opened him to his own path Why you must remember that you were born with happiness The difference between deciding to write a book and deciding to become an author Why you don't need to love reading to write great books How a book opens doors for your business What happened when a 9 year-old-kid pitched him on how to write a book How to turn your commitment to becoming an author into marketing and sales confidence What it means to own your message and value of your expertise YOU FIGHT YOURSELF AND THE WORLD WHEN YOU'RE IN FEAR. IF YOU FIGHT NOTHING, YOU ARE HAPPY. Fear hacking works for all negative emotions FEAR & NEGATIVITY ARE CONTRACTION. HAPPINESS & POSITIVITY ARE EXPANSION. How fear contracts your presence, intention, and action. FEAR IS A REMINDER TO COME BACK TO YOUR POWER. PAIN & CONTRACTION ARE PART OF LIFE BUT SUFFERING IS F*@^ING OPTIONAL. Books mentioned: Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins https://amzn.to/37f6K3M Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall https://amzn.to/37fsRXC The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle https://amzn.to/38hRSTm Autobiography of Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda https://amzn.to/2SaKDah Fav quote: "Screw it. Let's do it." - Richard Branson Links mentioned: lotovazquez.com wearefearhackers.com @lotovazquez Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads and have a Signature Suite of products that generate more streams of income go to thoughtfortunepress.com and click on the Start Here button. That's thoughtfortunepress.com If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

BARS from this episode: How sci-fi characters related to business leadership How fundraising is like dating Why you should only ask for a donation when "you know the name of the donor's dog" YOU'RE NOT FUNDRAISING, YOU'RE STORYTELLING AND MATCHMAKING Altruistic fundraising vs Business fundraising The power of "If I give you $1000, what would you do with it?" Why poor storytelling hurts fundraising efforts Why you should get out of your office as often as possible LEAD WITH RANDOM ACTS OF GRATITUDE How to nurture long-term nonprofit relationships The best time to build long-term relationships Why you should know your fundraiser's birthdays BE PURPOSEFUL. BE CREATIVE. BE HANDWRITTEN. How your book expands your business opportunities How writing a book builds patience Why you should write a book to create your platform How to use a "Buy One, Give One" promo How to turn your book into your True North Why "we've always done it this way" is dangerous and what to do about it FALL IN LOVE WITH GIVING YOUR TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE Books mentioned: Fundraise Awesomer! by Patrick Kirby The King Killer Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss The Powder Mage by Brian McClellan Fav quote: "The most dangerous phrase in the English language is 'we've always done it this way'." Links mentioned: www.DoGoodBetterConsulting.com www.FundraiseAwesomer.com www.DoGoodYOUniversity.com www.facebook.com/DGBConsulting Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads and have a Signature Suite of products that generate more streams of income go to thoughtfortunepress.com and click on the Start Here button. That's thoughtfortunepress.com If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

BARS from this episode: The 2 things things you need to become a successful entrepreneur DARE AND TRUST PEOPLE TO DO THEIR JOB How to sell your product before you create it The one question that helps you determine your priorities IT'S SO EASY TO OVER-PROMISE AND UNDER-DELIVER AND THAT'S ONE OF THE CORE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BREAK TRUST How Fredrik wrote a book in 7 weeks and how it effected his marriage Trust is the key to relationships Why you should promote your book and engage with your audience before you publish How to use speaking to grow your business ventures How to increase your online trust The importance of being present when delivering content The secret to selling by shifting your point of view How becoming an author can fast track your corporate career IT'S BETTER TO HAVE A BOOK OUT THERE THAN A PERFECT ONE IN DRAFT How to get 15 times the number of holidays than the average person Try to find your own voice and find your own way LEARN SOMETHING FROM EVERY HUMAN INTERACTION YOU HAVE It's very lonely to always be a solopreneur Books mentioned: The Billion Dollar Secret by Rafael Badziag Tactics How to Make Money as a Teenager by Charlie & Fredrik Sandvall Fav quote: "Just Do It" - Nike Links mentioned: Podcast: Investing Skills Invest in You @FredrikinLondon https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/ fundx.global Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads and have a Signature Suite of products that generate more streams of income go to thoughtfortunepress.com and click on the Start Here button. That's thoughtfortunepress.com If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

BARS from this episode: What an emerging leader is and how important it is to your career Why your children should listen to personal development with you How to make money from what you're already good at doing GETTING INTO PLACES AND SPACES WHERE YOU CAN BE AFFIRMED GOES A LONG WAY What happened when an English Professor told Pierre that emails would never get him hired to speak and how what happened next launched his speaking career How his first book started as a journal of his leadership journey as a church pastor How making lunch for his kids turned around his business ATTENTION IS THE NEW COMMERCE YOU HAVE TO BE BOLD ENOUGH TO BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU HAVE THAT YOU'RE WILLING TO TELL PEOPLE Why it's better to focus on the 1 yeses than the 99 no's How becoming an author multiplied his speaking fees and allowed him to retire from pastoring at local churches How to turn the 10-12 key turning points from your life into your first book THE BETTER YOU TELL STORIES THE MORE PEOPLE RETAIN THE INFORMATION Why your book is leverage and a platform to build your business IT'S ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF YOUR FEAR WHERE YOU FIND THE HELP YOU NEED Books mentioned: LeaderShift by John C Maxwell Winnie the Pooh on Management by Roger E Allen The Best Story Wins by Matthew Luhn Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend 5 Levels of Leadership by John C Maxwell The Call by Oz Ginnis Fav quote: "We have uphill goes but downhill habits." - John C Maxwell "Young people often fail to listen to their elders but they never fail to imitate them." - James Baldwin Links mentioned: www.pierrecquinn.com Grab the book www.pierrecquinn.com/scared/ Free ebook on how to be successful as an emerging leader www.pierrecquinn.com/successkeys www.youtube.com/user/pierrequinnTV www.linkedin.com/in/pierrequinn www.instagram.com/pierrequinn/ Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads and have a Signature Suite of products that generate more streams of income go to thoughtfortunepress.com and click on the Start Here button. That's thoughtfortunepress.com If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

BARS from this episode: How becoming a bestseller as a coauthor launched her business The importance of CTA's in coauthored books How to leverage new relationships at conventions you attend How a follow up book brings clients to the next step in your customer journey How using a Story Starter Journal leads to great book ideas and stories How to use Amazon Giveaways to promote your book How books lead to speaking which lead to digital course sales SHARE YOUR STORY... THAT'S WHAT WE'RE HERE FOR Books mentioned: Cash Flow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki Fav quote: "Success leaves clues." Tony Robbins Links mentioned: Website: www.authorjennfoster.com Website: www.eliteonlinepublishing.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorjennfoster Twitter: @bookwriting1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/eliteonlinepublishing YouTube: www.YouTube.com/hotchickswritehotbooks YouTube: www.youtube.com/elilteonlinepublishing1 Hot Chicks Podcast: Hot Chicks Write Hot Books: http://bit.ly/hcwhbpodcast Podcast Season 1: Elite Expert Insider: http://bit.ly/eliteexpert Podcast Season 2: Elite Expert Insider: http://bit.ly/eliteexpertinsider Melanie's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXyLNrnl7OE Speaker: https://eliteonlinepublishing.com/speaking/ COURSES: Book Writing Fast Pass: http://www.bookwritingfastpass.com Zero to Hero: http://bit.ly/authorhero Free Course:5 Secrets To Marketing Your Book: http://bit.ly/EliteFreeCourse Elite Journals: http://elitejournals.com Elf Books: http://ElfShelfBooks.com Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads and have a Signature Suite of products that generate more streams of income go to thoughtfortunepress.com and click on the Start Here button. That's thoughtfortunepress.com If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

BARS in this episode: How embracing new kids in elementary school led to life coaching as an adult Why a life of convenience keeps you from life satisfaction PINKADAYIOUS IS WHEN YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE ON PURPOSE How putting others needs ahead of you leads to better living The importance of having someone believe in your potential WHEN YOU WAKE UP EVERY MORNING WITH JOY IN YOUR HEART DOING THE THING YOU DO, YOU'RE ON THE RIGHT PATH How becoming an author opens up your creativity in other areas of your life HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE BUT A HEALED PERSON LEADS HURTING PEOPLE INTO THEIR HEALING PROCESS How your book becomes a coaching tool Why you should never submit your work while it's hot THERE'S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARINATING AND PROCRASTINATING Why professional writing makes a bad book Books mentioned: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Fav quote: "Roses are not red they are pink Your life was never meant to be blue You have a purpose. So, let me help you." Links mentioned: Grammarly.com www.together-strivingfor-hope.com 404.946.3281 for a 30-minute session FB @TSFHo IG @tamiko55441 youtube.com/togetherstrivingforhope Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads and have a Signature Suite of products that generate more streams of income go to thoughtfortunepress.com and click on the Start Here button. That's thoughtfortunepress.com If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

Notes from the show: Why Jeff feels there's not enough conversations worldwide around cancer Why the purpose of life is to love, to serve, and to add value PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS. PROGRESS MAKES PRODUCTION. The importance of turning the battlegrounds of life into playgrounds The power of a belief in God when going through adversity Fighting cancer by eliminating GMOs, highly processed foods, sugars, and foods coated in pesticides including women's cosmetics How to transition to cleaner and organic food Why you should drink alkalized water The 2 things you cannot do if you want to live healthy How writing heals past wounds IF YOU DON'T HAVE AFFIRMATIONS TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE DAY-TO-DAY, YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE A CHALLENGE Why your book is not about your story DON'T STOP BECAUSE IT GOT HARD YOU MUST LIVE AND BE WELL Books mentioned: High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard Money by Anthony Robbins Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Fav quote: "Don't wish live were easier. Wish you were better." - Jim Rohn "Face Everything And Rise" - anonymous Links mentioned: Battlegroundcancer.com JeffCade360.com

Notes from the show: Help entrepreneurs experience the power of publishing WHY BOOKS? BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A BOOK How to use a book as a proof of concept for a new business idea Why your book doesn't have to be worded perfectly to be effective THERE'S HUGE POWER IN UNREAD BOOKS Why entrepreneurs are good at creating businesses they don't like How focusing on high-end clients changes your business offering A LOT OF PEOPLE WANT TO BE AUTHORS NOT WRITERS How to get all of your book's content onto paper in less than 12 hours How one book increased a speaker's revenue by 600% Use videos and livestreams as the launch date approaches Involve people in the production of the book DON'T BE A SECRET AGENT AUTHOR Poll or survey your audience at the beginning or your book creation Why you should know what action you want your reader to take before writing the book How a book written for 3 CEO's is a success model for business books You don't have to be Moses if you're a great Aaron or Hur A book and a mastermind are two of the most powerful tools for your life Books mentioned: "The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble's Braid" by Michael McClung "Still the Best Hope" by Dennis Prager "The Power of the Published" by Everett O'Keefe "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy "The Traveler's Gift" by Andy Andrews Fav quote: "People support what they create." Links mentioned: https://IgnitePress.us https://www.facebook.com/ignitepress/ https://amazon.com/author/everettokeefe mastermindretreat.net Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Make sure to come back every week as we break down how to leverage books to build or start a business. Get a copy of How to Write Your First Book in Less Than 4 Hours for free during the giveaway. Go to darlandofortune.com/wyfbgiveaway. If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

Thought Fortunes Podcast episode number 014: Getting to the Yeses in Your Life w/ Tavetta Patterson Notes from the show: Help people get to the core of why they are put on Earth First book of poetry published out of journal The importance of why you should copyright your writing EDUCATION LEADS TO LIBERATION Why you should be a gatherer and distributor of information THE GOAL IS TO HAVE ANYTHING THAT COMES THROUGH YOU TO BELONG TO YOU Healing is a daily decision WRITING SERVES AN EVICTION NOTICE TO YOUR PAIN Why you shouldn't let your pain be in vain WHEN YOUR NO IS CLEAR, YOUR YES WILL APPEAR How publishing a book made her more strategic, honored her skills, and focused How to document the growth of your business and turn it into systems KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. IT IS ALSO DOLLARS Writing and speaking work together and support each other How to replicate yourself and your success Building multiple streams of income from each piece of knowledge you share How to get a course into a college based on your books Writing as a way to get clarity about who you are, whose you are, and your life Why you must choose how you move forward in your life ALWAYS BE PROMOTING, CREATING, AND CLOSING How marketing and sales for authors and speakers is more about sharing the goodness of your life IN YOUR SHARING, LEAVE ROOM FOR LISTENING How to get paid for sharing your message Learn to say no as a complete sentence Books mentioned: On Her Own Ground by A'Lelia Bundles Unlimited Potential by D Arlando Fortune Fav quote: When your no is clear, your yes will appear Links mentioned: FB: @tspeakerauthor IG: @tspeakerauthor LI: @tspeakerauthor tavetta.webs.com Upcoming events: Worthy Empowerment Tour (Woodbridge, Virginia October 25, 2019) Tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (Washington, DC October 26, 2019) Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Make sure to come back every week as we break down how to leverage books to build or start a business. Get a copy of How to Write Your First Book in Less Than 4 Hours for free during the giveaway. Go to darlandofortune.com/wyfbgiveaway. If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

Show notes: Importance of mixing in "being taken away" and inspirational books YOU DON'T KNOW MY STORY COMPARED TO MY GLORY Why entrepreneurs should begin as a student to expert to ongoing growth Why you should never sign over rights to your intellectual property How to get your book done right How to bring in multiple streams of income based on client demand Where to get continuous content and products for your business YOU DON'T GIVE 'EM EVERYTHING IN YOUR BOOK Write every day Multiple formats = multiple streams IF YOU'RE NOT OVER THE TOP PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR BOOK HOW DO YOU THINK ANYONE ELSE WILL BE Why knowing your reader's next step should be decided before writing your book THE BEAUTY OF A BOOK IS IT DOESN'T EXPIRE Why your book is a movement How fiction promotion is different from nonfiction promotion How to create backend products from fiction books LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE (WITHOUT REGRETS) Books mentioned: Becoming by Michelle Obama Color Purple by Alice Walker books by Brenda Jackson Fav quote: "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." - Thomas A. Edison "I want to die empty." - Myles Munroe Links mentioned: www.juliaroyston.net www.bkroystonpublishing.com FB: @juliaroyston IG: @jujuroyston Twitter: @juliaakroyston www.bit.ly/bkroystonstore www.bit.ly/finallyfinishthebook Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Make sure to come back every week as we break down how to leverage books to build or start a business. Get a copy of How to Write Your First Book in Less Than 4 Hours for free during the giveaway. Go to darlandofortune.com/wyfbgiveaway. If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

Janell Jones is on a mission. Born into poverty and raised in the projects of Columbus, Ohio, Janell lost her father and sister to inner-city violence as a child. A teenage mother at 17, she was nonetheless determined to live a different life than the one she saw played out around her. That determination took Janell from an online associate’s degree in psychology to a Master’s degree in social work. Even after she landed what she thought was her “dream job” and made a good home for her children, she discovered a deeper dream buried within her—Janell made the decision to follow her passion. She started a business and wrote the book that was burning inside her. Today, Janell is a life-coach, published author, social work professional, founder of a publishing company, and a speaker with an urgent message for others: You have the ability to choose. In her new release, “It All Begins With You!” Janell shares the amazing story of how she took the leap that awakened her to her purpose and destiny. Show notes: How to be the purple cow in your industry How to control creative rights of your own words The importance of empowering young girls with affirmations Becoming allergic to negative people How speaking into jars explains the power of self-talk How affirming herself pulled her out of a negative environment Using affirmations to heal from the inside out How Janell used her book to reduce her job to part-time hours How writing a book transitions into life coaching The power in forgiving your parents and growing from your childhood trauma Moving from surviving to healing to thriving Why you should promote everywhere and build your list How to sell your books in bulk to organizations How to teach youth business Turning your book into an online courses Using self-care as a way to build your business How having a party about her future self planted the seeds for her business YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK THAT'S NECESSARY TO GET YOU TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE KNOW WHO YOU ARE, LOVE YOURSELF, AND UNDERSTAND YOUR WORTH UNSELFISHLY PUT YOURSELF FIRST Books mentioned: Purple Cow by Seth Godin Success Principles by Jack Canfield Fav quote: "If you really want something, you'll find a way. And, if you don't, you'll find an excuse." Links mentioned: dleeinspires.com/events janelljonesempowers.com FB: @janelljonesempowers IG: @janelljonesempowers Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Make sure to come back every week as we break down how to leverage books to build or start a business. Get a copy of How to Write Your First Book in Less Than 4 Hours for free during the giveaway. Go to darlandofortune.com/wyfbgiveaway. If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

Notes from this show: How to go from why to creation Writing books that create transformation Using book sections for networking events and relationship nurturing 4 steps to powerful follow up conversations that close more sales and get referrals How to use bookmarks and personal quotes to motivate readers to read your book Why writing is a prophetic act Why your book is a vision for your clients and a foundation for your life The power of connecting with groups to increase sales Why you must continually build relationships WHEN YOU THINK UNCOMMONLY... YOU'LL BEGIN TO MOVE IN UNCOMMONNESS. OUR BIGGEST SUCCESS ARE BORN OUT OF DISCOMFORT, UNCERTAINTY, AND RISK. YOU CANNOT THINK ABOUT WHAT ORDINARY PEOPLE ARE DOING, YOU HAVE TO THINK EXTRAORDINARY THOUGHTS. Books mentioned: Unf*ck Yourself by Gary Bishop The Laws of Thinking by Bishop E Bernard Jordan Fav quote: "Life is not a matter of chance but is a matter of choice." "Life won't stop for pauses and procrastination. It won't stop for your confusion or fear. It will continue right along with you." Links mentioned: dleeinspires.com/events kaneenmorgan.com FB: @KaneenMorgan IG: @KaneenLMorgan Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Make sure to come back every week as we break down how to leverage books to build or start a business. Get a copy of How to Write Your First Book in Less Than 4 Hours for free during the giveaway. Go to darlandofortune.com/wyfbgiveaway. If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

Notes from the show: How words spoken over you as a child affect you as an adult 3-step process for changing limiting beliefs created in childhood The power of an "I don't care" attitude Why you must share your personal story of overcoming How to use an accountability partner to keep you focused on your side hustle while working a full time job BE PATIENT WITH IT [YOUR BOOK] AND GO THROUGH PROCESS WE GET FREE, IT WILL SET OTHER PEOPLE FREE Importance of having a promo strategy 15 meme launch strategy How to seed your books in each book What you say and what you're children are hearing LIFE IS ABOUT UNLEARNING WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED YOUR LIFE IS THE WAY IT IS BECAUSE OF THE WORDS YOUR SPEAKING Books mentioned: Put Your Dream to the Test by John Maxwell The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks How to Avoid Tragedy and Live a Better by Charles Capp Fav Quote: "There is always hope." Links mentioned: www.noreennhenry.com victoriouslivingculture@gmail.com find tour dates at dleeinspires.com/2019aibtour Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Make sure to come back every week as we break down how to leverage books to build or start a business. Get a copy of How to Write Your First Book in Less Than 4 Hours for free during the giveaway. Go to darlandofortune.com/wyfbgiveaway. If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Share the episode. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review in your favorite podcasting app. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time! #onebookaway

Notes from the show: Identifying the Doers, Movers, and Viewers in your business Importance of knowing your entire business on a deep level How to determine the work to hire out The "Lame Horse" hiring strategy Why it makes sense to hire companies to do sales and marketing for you What happened when published authors didn't help Desiree How a conversation over coffee saved her from suicide What to do with the lessons from your life Making the transition from speaker to author The power of making an "I Want" list when networking Why authors should shift from selling books to thinking: How can I get this in the into the hands of as many people as possible? I TOOK THE THING I WAS ASHAMED OF AND SHARED IT The Bulk Book Sales strategy: 3 sales questions you must ask to sell hundreds of books How to teach youth to be entrepreneurs and keep them off the streets How to get consistent speaking engagements at local schools Why writing your story is healing and a celebration of accomplishments Speaking from a position of power vs a position of pain THE PERSON THEY SEE THE MOST MAKES THE MOST MONEY The Stranger Mindset for selling books online: Are you down with OPP? Why your book is like water - repurposing your book into multiple streams of income IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME WHAT YOU COULD HAVE BEEN 3 lessons to pull from your life journey IF YOU CAN'T FIND A JOB, CREATE ONE. IF YOU CAN'T FIND HELP, BE THE HELP. IF YOU DON'T HAVE MONEY, CREATE IT. The power of being a living example of what is possible Books mentioned: E-Myth by Michael Gerber 4 Hours Work Week by Tim Ferriss Soar by Bishop TD Jakes Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk The Millionaire Messenger by Brendon Burchard The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran Fav quote: "Even the darkest hour only has 60 minutes." "If you can't fly, run. If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, crawl." "The goal isn't to live forever. It's to create something that does." Links mentioned: dleeinspires.com FB: @dleeinspires and @aibnation IG: @dleeinspires and @aibnation YT: youtube.com/dleeinspires Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Make sure to come back every week as we break down how to leverage books to build or start a business. Get a copy of How to Write Your First Book in Less Than 4 Hours for free during the giveaway. Go to darlandofortune.com/wyfbgiveaway. If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Share the episode. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars in your favorite app. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

In this episode of TFP, Fortune interviews Tracey George... BARS to listen for in episode 07: Using your intuition to buy books How a five-year-old started a school chorus Tracey's first counseling office from a bathroom How counseling helps people gives people a voice How parents can stop neglecting their children and still fulfill their dreams The importance of teaching children financial literacy (and what to teach them) How Tracey overcame the 'divorced-black-female' stigma in her ministry How writing and publishing expanded Tracey's ministry outside of her local community Turning your life lessons and thoughts about life become the content for your books How social media posts became entries for anthologies "If you're stepping out, step right!" Where to find inspiration for your book content "Pass your friends and family a book and let them go for broke." Why your books and sermon cd's are more than a ministry Why you miss the answers to your prayers "Let no one steal your voice. Do not apologize for who you are." Books mentioned: Roots by Alex Haley I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Fav quote: "Jesus wept." Links mentioned www.traceythecoach.com tgapoffice@gmail.com @traceykgeorge Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Make sure to come back every week as we break down how to leverage books to build or start a business. Get a copy of How to Write Your First Book in Less Than 4 Hours for free during the giveaway. Go to darlandofortune.com/wyfbgiveaway If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Share the episode. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars in your favorite app. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!"

In this episode, Fortune interviews Faith McKinney... BARS to look for in episode 06: How to set yourself up to make strong connections when you're an introvert The one thing you must do if you want to network effectively How an eight-year-old learned to be a connector Why you need to meet people outside of your industry Where to find the people you want to meet Avoiding the curse of knowledge How to get access to the right people with the right leverage An opt-in strategy that connects the people in your network with each other The ultimate naming strategy for your book chapters to make it media worthy What to say when you're just beginning to write your book Why your social media must reflect your message How Faith got on TV by contacting a reporter directly The 5 Cs of Schmingling (The Art of Being Well Connected) What is news jacking and how do you use it How to use an attractive character "Don't be afraid to reach out to the hub." Books mentioned: High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard It by Paula Froelich Fav Quote: "Perception is everything." Links mentioned: faith@faithmckinney.com faithmckinney.com Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com Make sure to come back every week as we break down how to leverage books to build or start a business. Get a copy of How to Write Your First Book in Less Than 4 Hours for free during the giveaway. Go to darlandofortune.com/wyfbgiveaway If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Share the episode. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars in your favorite app. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!"