SPI 876: Life After Publishing a Book (1 Week Later)
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Jun 25, 2025
The journey of releasing a book is filled with surprises! Discover the emotional rollercoaster of navigating post-launch sales and reader engagement. Explore innovative marketing techniques tailored for today's TikTok-driven audience. Learn how personal feedback can drive future projects and the complexities of book distribution. Hear insights on adapting to the creator economy and the evolving role of social media in connecting with readers. This is a treasure trove for anyone thinking about publishing a book!
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Tough Book Launch Experience
Book launches are challenging even with an existing audience and email lists.
Pat Flynn experienced slower sales despite previous successful books and tens of thousands on his lists.
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Media Preferences Impact Book Sales
People prefer video and audio over reading books due to shrinking attention spans and busyness.
This shifts how authors should think about marketing books in today's market.
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Bulk Book Deals Challenges
Pat Flynn made bulk book deals with organizations requesting names and addresses to qualify for bestseller lists.
The 50% completion rate for collecting reader info was a surprising obstacle.
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#876 Publishing a book is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It's also one of the hardest. In this episode, I reflect on the first week after launching Lean Learning. From podcast guesting to TikTok strategies, I share all the lessons I’ve picked up along the way! Listen in because this is a behind-the-scenes look at what happens after you put something big out into the world! Today, I open up about working with a traditional book publisher, how I’m thinking about marketing going forward, and the tactics that seem to be moving the needle right now. Plus, I share how reader feedback is shaping my next steps and why personal messages from strangers mean more than any bestseller list. If you've ever thought about writing a book, this is the session for you. Join me to hear what's working and what's not! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session876.
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