Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers Strategies and Mindset for Getting Through Economic Downturns with Joe Solari
Episode 014 / Joe Solari joined us this week to help authors create a financial plan for getting through Covid-19’s economic repercussions. We talk about short and long-term strategies and mindset issues for indie authors.
You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Joe Solari is an author, entrepreneur, and consultant. He graduated with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute and an MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business. Joe helps authors create business systems.
In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:
- How the economy cycles and what to do if this your first economic downturn
- Strategies for the short term, including continued production of content (story drafts) as well as stress testing your business
- Why cash flow is important in the short term
- Long-term strategies
- Fundamental shifts in marketing that may come in the future
- Considerations around releasing books right now
- What Joe wishes he’d known about getting through an economic downturn
- Benefits of being your own boss during this time
Links:
Joe Solari - author business stress test link is on the home page
🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing