Dr. Sherry Walling, an author and psychologist, discusses her new book on navigating grief and loss, entwined with the entrepreneurial journey. She shares her experience in traditional publishing and offers unique strategies for effective book promotion. The conversation reveals how reframing outreach can enhance connections, while Dr. Walling explores the delicate balance between joy and sorrow in entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the significance of managing founder psychology to foster resilience during challenging times.
Grief significantly impacts entrepreneurs' decision-making and emotional well-being, making it essential to understand and address its effects in their journey.
The creative blend of performance art with book promotion showcases innovative strategies for engaging audiences and emphasizing personal connections in marketing.
Deep dives
The Interplay of Grief and Entrepreneurship
Grief often plays a significant role in the entrepreneurial journey, affecting decision-making and personal well-being. The discussion revolves around the difficult realities entrepreneurs face, such as the loss of a loved one, the necessity of selling a cherished company, or parting ways with valued team members. Understanding grief's impact is essential for addressing the emotional hurdles that entrepreneurs encounter while pursuing their goals. Acknowledging and addressing grief can lead to more profound insights and resilience, ultimately influencing the trajectory of their businesses.
The Process of Book Launch and Promotion
The episode highlights the extensive efforts behind successfully launching a book, detailing the strategic outreach to influencers and peers for endorsements. The author utilized a unique approach by blending a performance art element—a circus show—with the book launch, inviting connections to explore the themes of the book in a compelling way. This unconventional tactic not only created a memorable experience but also showcased an innovative way to engage an audience. Such creative strategies emphasize the importance of personal connections and narrative in effectively promoting new work.
The Duality of Life: Grief and Joy
The book 'Touching Two Worlds' encapsulates the complexity of navigating grief while also experiencing joy and success in life. It articulates the notion that both emotions can coexist, allowing for a balanced approach to the highs and lows faced in life and entrepreneurship. Through personal anecdotes, the author illustrates how moments of humor and lightness can arise even in painful circumstances, reinforcing the duality of human experiences. This perspective encourages readers to embrace both the light and the dark, ultimately fostering a more resilient approach to future challenges.
In episode 613, Rob Walling chats with Dr. Sherry Walling about the release of her new book, Touching Two Worlds: A guide for finding hope in the landscape of loss. They cover a lot in this episode, including the hustle of launching a book, the behind the scenes of how Sherry has hacked her own psychology to help promote the book, and grief in entrepreneurship.
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Topics we cover:
[4:04] What it is like to publish a book with a traditional publisher
[5:30] The process of launching and promoting a book
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