Noah Kagan Presents How Tiago Forte made $478,800 with his book
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Aug 17, 2023 
Tiago Forte, best-selling author and YouTuber, shares his journey of overcoming chronic illness and creating a system to organize information. They discuss the time it takes for books to become popular, the real money-maker when writing a book, and the critical promotional tactic that authors miss out on. They also explore mental challenges in business, expanding offerings, asking for favors, and building a successful book and course business.
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Maximize Early Opportunities
- Say yes to every opportunity, especially early on.
- This maximalist approach helps gain exposure and momentum, even if it leads to burnout.
Peak Popularity Timeline
- Non-fiction books can take years to reach peak popularity, often much longer than anticipated.
- Tiago Forte's research suggests an average of six years for self-development books.
Author Cabal
- Tiago Forte formed a WhatsApp group with other authors for mutual support and promotion.
- This 'cabal' provides a platform for cross-promotion and relationship building, mirroring successful author cohorts.