Podcast appearances and mentions of Chad R Allen

In episode 683, Chad Allen delivers a game-changing strategy that could transform the way food bloggers think about growing their email lists: the powerful and often overlooked technique of email swaps Chad R. Allen is a writer, speaker, editor, and writing coach. A 25-year publishing professional, he has worked with such bestselling authors as Michael Hyatt, Caroline Leaf, Mark Batterson, and Phyllis Tickle. He is the creator of BookCamp, a training center and community for writers, as well as Book Proposal Academy, an online course. His passion is helping writers craft must-read books that reach large audiences, and he blogs at http://www.chadrallen.com/. In this episode, you'll learn about email swaps, how they can benefit you, and how to execute them effectively so you can get high-quality, valuable email subscribers. Key points discussed include: - Email is essential: You need an email list to build a solid business because social media is “rented property”. - Anyone can do an email swap: It is best to start with someone you know with a list comparable in size to yours. - Make it about them: If you're reaching out to someone you don't know, focus on how you can help them reach their audience. - The freebie matters: You want to offer an irresistible freebie to the other person's audience to encourage sign-ups. - Provide swipe copy: Make it easy for your partner by providing an email template they can adapt. - Email swaps yield warm leads: Email swaps can provide warmer leads than you find through paid ads. - Welcome new subscribers: Have a welcome email sequence to introduce yourself to new subscribers and build a relationship. - Avoid misaligned audiences: Make sure you and your partner have overlapping audiences. Connect with Chad Allen Website | Instagram

Boost Your Book Sales: Effective Marketing Strategies with Chad AllenDoes this sound familiar? You pour your heart and soul into writing a book, only to see it struggle to gain traction in the marketplace. You've been told that all you need to do is publish your book, and it will magically sell itself. But the reality is, you're left feeling frustrated and disappointed as your book languishes in obscurity. The pain of seeing your hard work go unnoticed is demoralizing. But fear not, because there is a better way to launch your book and achieve the success you deserve.My special guest is Chad AllenChad R. Allen is a writer, speaker, editor, and writing coach. A 20-year publishing professional, he has worked with such bestselling authors as Michael Hyatt, Caroline Leaf, Mark Batterson, and Phyllis Tickle.He is the creator of Book Proposal Academy, an online course, and BookCamp, a mentoring and community hub for writers. His passion is helping writers get their books into the world, and he blogs at http://www.chadrallen.com/.He has been published in such online places as LifeHacker, The Accidental Creative, MichaelHyatt.com, Goinswriter.com, and The Good Men Project.Chad holds a B.A. in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife, Alyssa, live with their two children in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hear more from Chad on his blog, or by following him on Facebook and Twitter.Books are products. And why do we buy products? We buy products to fix problems. - Chad AllenIn this episode, you will be able to:Master the book writing and publishing process to bring your story to life and captivate readers.Build a platform as an author to connect with your audience, gain visibility, and establish yourself as an authority in your niche.Structure your book and chapter outline for maximum reader engagement and a seamless reading experience.Nurture an email list for authors to cultivate a community of loyal fans, drive book sales, and establish long-term relationships.Develop a long-term marketing strategy for your books to reach new readers, generate buzz, and maintain a steady stream of sales. Please review and let me know if you need any further assistance!Mastering the book writing and publishing processUnderstanding the ins and outs of book writing and publishing can elevate an author's potential for success. This involves not only penning compelling content but also knowing how to navigate the market effectively. By mastering this process, authors can ensure their work makes the intended impact and reaches a wider audience, thus amplifying their recognition and potential book sales.Building a platform as an authorDeveloping a strong author platform is crucial for achieving and sustaining success in the literary field. An influential platform can significantly boost book visibility, while also promoting author-reader engagement. Authors who invest time and effort in this area can expect to see an increase in their follower base, reader retention, and ultimately book sales, lending to a successful book launch.The best launches come from authors who've been serving a community for a period of time. - Chad AllenLearn the art of structuring a bookA well-structured book is the backbone of a successful read, keeping the audience engaged from beginning to end. Understanding the art of structuring a book enables authors to logically present their content, guiding readers on a mindful journey through their work. This talent, combined with compelling content, paves the way for a successful book that will resonate with readers and ensure repeat sales.A great concept meets a real need that real people really have. It's not about the need you think they have, it's about the need they think they have. - Chad AllenThe resources mentioned in this episode are:Chad R. Allen's coaching services: Visit Chad's website to learn more about his writing coaching services and how he can help you overcome the challenges of starting the writing process.Chad's book marketing expertise: Discover how Chad can assist you in marketing your book and getting it into the hands of more readers. Check out his website for more information on his book marketing services.Bestselling authors Chad has worked with: Explore the works of bestselling authors like Michael Hyatt, Caroline Meef, Mark Batterson, and Phyllis Tickle, who Chad has collaborated with in his 20-year publishing professional career.Building a platform: If you're interested in building a platform before launching your book, Chad recommends dedicating at least 90 days to this process. Learn more about how to build and engage your audience on Chad's website.Self-publishing: If you want complete control over your book and a quick time to market, consider self-publishing. Chad can provide guidance on self-publishing and how to navigate the process effectively.Hybrid publishing: For those who want a team to support them throughout the publishing process, hybrid publishing may be a good option. Chad suggests doing thorough researchYou can find Chad Allen : Website: https://www.chadrallen.com/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadrallen/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/chadrallenTwitter Profile: https://twitter.com/chadrallen If you've enjoyed more than 2 episodes, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and review.With Content at Scale's world-class SEO AI writer, in just 5 minutes, you can generate high-quality, research-backed 2,500-word articles from your podcast episodes. Check it out now and get 20% more post-credits when you sign up using our link! Click HERE to explore Content at Scale!

Quote:  “A great book concept will do a lot of the work for you and end up marketing themselves, so it really does start there.”  Chad R. Allen We recorded this podcast before COVID was well into affecting the speaking world, but the information shared is even more relevant today than we originally thought it would be!  So many of us have spent some of our “unexpected downtime” writing our next best seller.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome publishing expert, Chad Allen to offer his best advice on getting your book noticed with a great proposal. Chad Allen is a writer, speaker, editor, and writing coach. A 20-year publishing professional, he has worked with such bestselling authors as Michael Hyatt, Caroline Leaf, Mark Batterson and Phyllis Tickle.  He is the creator of Book Proposal Academy, an online course, blog and BookCamp, a mentoring and community hub for writers. His passion is helping writers get their books into the world. Highlights you won't want to miss:Chad's path from publishing to coaching.  0:40Why you must create your book concept first.  3:00The publishing industry is massive.  6:00Getting that almighty book review.  12:00Unexpected things to include in your book proposal.  15:30Pick your audience like you pick your lane.  19:00The elements of a killer book proposal.  24:00Clear vs. clever.  26:30  Click to Tweet:  Have you written your first or next book?  Join me to hear publishing expert Chad Allen share what you must include in your book proposal to get it to the top of the heap. Chad has been published in such online places as LifeHacker, The Accidental Creative, MichaelHyatt.com, Goinswriter.com, and The Good Men Project. He holds a B.A. in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife, Alyssa, live with their two children in Grand Rapids, Michigan. If you would like some great ideas that will help you to draft a killer book proposal, you simply can't afford to miss this episode! I hope you'll download and learn. Links: Chad's website: https://www.chadrallen.com/homepage/(where you'll find his Blog, Book Proposal Template & Calculator)Chad's Course: http://www.bookproposalacademy.com/    Book Camp: http://www.chadrallen.com/bookcampinvitation/Michael Hyatt books: https://michaelhyatt.com/books/The 3 Minute Rule: https://www.amazon.com/3-Minute-Rule-Less-Pitch-Presentation/dp/0525540725/

Are you one of those people that really believes you have a book in you? Or maybe you've written a book already. Perhaps you self-published and now you're thinking to yourself, “You know, I really think that I need to get published next time by a traditional publisher. I'd like a book deal.” Well, today's episode with Chad R. Allen is right up your alley. Chad is a writing coach and the founder of Book Proposal Academy and Book Camp who’s been on the podcast before. And today, we are going to talk about a lot of things that you can really relate to if you're a subject matter expert. In this episode, Chad shares the three ingredients of publishing success, the importance of building a platform before you submit any proposals, how many people he recommends having on your email list by the time you send out proposals, his thoughts on ghostwriters and whether or not they work for subject matter experts, at point in the process you should start looking for an agent, the basic components of a book proposal, the value of having being part of a community of others who’re also going through this process, his biggest internal hurdle to being a voice of influence, and more!

Chad R. Allen serves as the editorial director for Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. He is also a writer, editor, speaker, entrepreneur, and creativity coach. Chad is also the creator of Book Proposal Academy, which is an online course that shows you how to build a compelling book proposal so that you can get your book out of your head and into the world. He and his family live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In today’s episode, we discuss: What to do if you want to write a book The process of publishing the NBA on TNT's Ernie Johnson's new book Whether traditional or self-publishing is right for you How to build a platform and market yourself and your future book Twitter: @chadrallen Facebook: www.facebook.com/chadrallen Company website: www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/bakerbooks My blog and homepage: www.chadrallen.com Book Proposal Academy: www.chadrallen.lpages.co/bpa-sales-page-normal If you would like to receive new blog posts from Chad in your email inbox, click here. Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted Rule by Cal Newport Do Your Art: A Manifesto on Rejecting Apathy to Bring Your Best to the World by Chad R. Allen Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary by Ernie Johnson Chad recommends WordPress and EverNote as productivity tools. Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Chad played a big part in Ernie Johnson's New York Times Best-Selling book "Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary" and you can download this for free from our friends at Audible.

In this Voice Studio episode I talk about the interview with Chad R. Allen in episode 09. He encourages all writers, makers and creators to take the first step and then take it again. In this episode I share about how I got started writing in 2014...taking the first step over and over again until I had a blog, then a book and now a podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 09 with Chad R. Allen Frozen Top Ten (blog post) UNFROZEN: Stop Holding Back and Release the Real You (book)

Chad R. Allen (@chadrallen) blogs about writing, publishing, life, and creativity at www.chadrallen.com. He is an editorial director for Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, and works with such authors as Mark Batterson, Larry Crabb, Kyle Idleman, Chip Ingram, Kyle Idleman, and N. T. Wright. Allen was featured in Christian Retailing's “Forty under 40” report and has written articles for Conversations, Radix, Relevant, and PRISM. He holds a B.A. in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife, Alyssa, live with their two children in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Chad R. Allen's website Book Proposal Acadamy Brendon Burchard’s book, The Millionaire Messenger