477: From Rejected Author to $2.5M Revenue: The Exact System That Changed Everything

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Aug 28, 2025

Ashley M, an international bestselling author and coach, shares her inspiring journey from rejection to success, building a $2.5M business. She reveals the step-by-step system that helped her publish her first book and the data-driven approach she uses to empower her clients. Listeners can learn how to balance creativity with profitability, market effectively without overwhelm, and manage time as a new parent. Ashley emphasizes the importance of mindset, mentorship, and embracing one’s unique business DNA.

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ANECDOTE

From Rejection To Bestseller

Ashley spent three years writing her first book and received repeated rejections.
After hiring a coach she learned a step-by-step system and finished her next book in months, which became an international bestseller.

ADVICE

Treat Writing As A Learnable System

Do learn and follow a repeatable system for writing instead of winging the process.
Treat book-writing as a step-by-step skill you can be coached through to finish faster.

ANECDOTE

A Crash That Reoriented Everything

A car hit Ashley and her husband while they were walking, which she describes as a life-changing wake-up call.
The accident forced her to reassess purpose and redirect her career toward coaching authors.

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EPISODE SUMMARY

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passion into profit - whether that’s writing a book, building a coaching business, or creating a funnel that actually works - this episode is for you.

Ashley went from three years of rejection as an aspiring author to becoming an international bestseller and scaling a $2.5M business. Inside, she shares the exact system she used to finally get published, the framework she now teaches her clients, and the sales engine (built through Freedom Fast Track) that continues to bring in consistent revenue.

You’ll walk away with practical insights on building a business that feels aligned, marketing without overwhelm, and structuring your weeks for both creative flow and growth.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - The surprising reason most authors face rejection (and how to avoid it)

02:28 - The step-by-step system to finally get your book finished

06:32 - A wake-up call that changed how Ashley approached business and life

11:53 - What to do if you’re multi-passionate but struggling to find your “thing”

17:13 - Why every business has its own DNA (and how to honor yours)

20:35 - Behind the scenes of a sales engine that brings consistent revenue

26:07 - How to stop guessing and start using data to fuel growth

33:40 - A weekly structure that balances creative flow with profitability

38:49 - The real challenges of building a business as a new mom

44:19 - The nine secrets to writing and publishing a book that actually sells

RESOURCES + LINKS

Join The Freedom Fast Track Waitlist Here.

Grab Ashley’s Book, The Author Success Code Right Here.

Ready To Write The Book That Builds Your Brand, Your Business, And Your Legacy? Click Here To Book Your Private Book Breakthrough Call With Ashley.

The Book Accelerator Is Back. Early Bird Enrollment Ends August 31st. Click Here To Learn More.

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Follow Ashley On Instagram:@ashleymwrites

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