Join me as I chat with Elena Cardone, a renowned female entrepreneur, author, actress, and model, about her incredible journey to success.Elena Cardone is the author of "Empire Builder: How To Have It All," and a speaker at the Unbreakable challenge. In this podcast episode, we delve into Elena's story and discuss the following topics:Empowering women and restoring the family unitImproving finances, relationships, and the family unit simultaneouslyHow Elena overcame her fears and got her book published in just seven months, thanks to a challenge from her husband Grant CardoneThe importance of support and avoiding phrases like "Just a"The five pillars of an unbreakable business, which you can learn more about at the Unbreakable challengeAs a female entrepreneur, Elena has a lot of valuable insights to share about these topics. For more inspiration, check out episode 10 of this podcast, where I interview Elena's husband Grant Cardone about his writing process.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

In this podcast episode, I'm thrilled to have Dan Martell, a long-time friend and mentor, discuss his newly released book, "Buy Back Time." As a successful entrepreneur and author, Dan has valuable insights to share on buying back your time and the benefits of writing a book, even if it doesn't align with your core business.During our interview, we cover a variety of topics, including lessons learned from securing a book deal and shopping the book to multiple publishers. Dan also shares his personal experience of writing the book and why hiring a ghostwriter didn't work. His advice on hiring a ghostwriter is something every aspiring author should consider.We also delve into creating excellent methodologies and frameworks around the subject of your book, among other fascinating topics. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to write a book or someone who wants to buy back their time, this episode is for you! Don't miss out on these valuable insights.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

Today I'm doing a bonus episode to make the biggest announcement in SPS history. I'm also announcing the future of publishing.  Don't miss this announcement!  To find out more about the future of Publishing and enter to win the Ultimate Writer's Retreat at Bolt Farm Treehouse, go to: selfpublishing.com/thefuture  To schedule a call with the team about helping with your book and to help fund one of the 75 libraries, go to: selfpublishing.com/applyHere are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

 Today we're making the biggest announcement in Self Publishing School history. This is also the first time I've ever been interviewed on my own podcast.  Learn more about the announcement at: selfpublishing.com/thefuture  On this interview, guest interviewer Matt Emmorey interviews Chandler Bolt to talk about: -the biggest lessons learned publishing 7,000+ books in the last 8 years -the best decisions (and biggest failures) that led to $43M+, Forbes 30 Under 30, and massive growth -how the publishing landscape has changed and what's on the horizon  We also share some big announcements: -why we closed Self Publishing School to launch the future of publishing -what we've built, what we're doing next and how it will revolutionize the publishing industry -how YOU can win a writer's retreat to Bolt Farm Treehouse -our goal of funding 75+ libraries in January and how you can get involved  Find out all of the details here: selfpublishing.com/thefuture  If you've ever been curious about my journey as an entrepreneur or our journey as a company...or if you're curious about the future of publishing...you don't want to miss this episode!Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

If you've ever considered turning your book into a movie, this podcast interview is a must-listen. In this episode, I'm joined by Sara McDermott Jain, a 15-year screenplay writer and creator of the Book To Script course. Together, we cover a masterclass on how to turn a book into a movie.During the interview, we delve into a variety of topics, including whether to write the screenplay or the book first, the average word count of a screenplay, and the three key elements of a great screenplay or movie. We also discuss tips for writing great dialogue, character development, and how to sell your first screenplay, including Sara's personal experience with this.Additionally, we talk about whether to write the screenplay before pitching it and the different types of movie deals you need to know about. This episode is truly mind-blowing and is perfect for movie lovers, aspiring screenplay writers, or anyone curious about the process of turning a book into a movie. Don't miss out on this valuable information.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

Join me as I chat with Julie Broad of Book Launchers TV about how to launch a book successfully. In this episode, we cover a variety of topics, including how Julie's first book helped her raise money and grow her real estate investing business.We also discuss how to measure the success of a book launch, which metrics to look at, and which metrics matter. Additionally, we dive into the New York Times Scam and why it's not a real bestseller list.Julie shares her advice on selling more books after your launch using the "one thing per day" method and "The 1 Year Launch," which you can learn more about in Chandler's book, "Published." We also explore why Julie focuses on YouTube and how to choose which marketing medium is best for you.This was a fun and informative interview, and Julie is a fantastic guest. If you're looking for insights on how to launch a book successfully, don't miss this episode.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

Join me as I chat with Steve Sims, the author of "Bluefishing" and "Go For Stupid," about traditional book publishing. During this interview, we discuss Steve's experience with publishing his first two books, what he learned from book one to book two, and the mistakes he made with his first book when traditionally publishing.Steve also shares why he chose self-publishing for his second book and which publishing path he plans to take moving forward. We also talk about the pros and cons of recording your audiobook, with Steve sharing his personal experience of it being the worst day of his life.In addition, we delve into how to use your book to grow your speaking business and author-ity, what "Go For Stupid" means, and how you can use it to be more successful as an author. We also discuss how to be authentic in your life and with your book.This episode is packed with valuable insights and humor, and you don't want to miss out. If you're interested in traditional book publishing, Steve's experiences and advice will be sure to entertain and inform you.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

If you're interested in launching a speaking career, this podcast interview is a must-listen. Join me as I chat with Dr. Guy Winch, the author of three books and a three-time TED speaker with over five million views on just one of his talks. In this episode, we discuss how to turn your book into a TED or TEDx talk and book your first speaking gig to promote your book.During the interview, we cover a range of topics, including what Guy learned from ten years of writing screenplays and how he used it to write better non-fiction books. We also explore whether the book or the TED talk came first and how writing a book can help you give a better TED talk.Additionally, we delve into how to come up with a big idea for your TED talk, how to get your first "yes" for a TEDx talk, and how to increase the virality of your talk with a specific technique. Guy also shares his advice on getting PR and publicity for your TED talk and why and how you should get on podcasts to promote your book and TED talk.This episode is jam-packed with valuable insights on launching a speaking career and promoting your book. If you're interested in building your author-ity and growing your speaking career, don't miss this content-rich episode.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

If you're an author interested in affiliate marketing, this podcast interview is a must-listen. Join me as I chat with my longtime friend, Matt McWilliams, "The Affiliate Guy," and the author of "Turn Your Passions Into Profits." During this interview, we cover a variety of topics related to affiliate marketing for authors.First, we discuss whether to write your passion book or your business book first, with Matt sharing his perspective. We also explore writing in public, what it looks like, and how to do it to get your book done. Additionally, we delve into whether you can really write a book in just 17 minutes per day, with Matt sharing his personal experience of doing it in 98 days using this method.We then shift our focus to affiliate marketing and how you can use it to sell more copies of your book. We cover the three steps to successful affiliate marketing, how to find your first affiliates, and the 4/4/4 Promo, which you can use to make more sales using affiliate marketing.If you want to turn your passion into a profit or use affiliate marketing to sell more books and grow your business, you won't want to miss this episode. Matt is a wealth of knowledge on these topics, and his insights will be sure to inform and inspire you.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

If you're an author looking to achieve viral book marketing, you won't want to miss this podcast interview. Join me as I chat with Jonah Berger, the author of "Contagious: Why Things Catch On," The Catalyst, and other books. With over 1 million copies sold and in print in over 35 countries, Jonah is a true expert in viral marketing.During this interview, we discuss why things go viral and how Jonah's first book caught on. We also explore the importance of pain pills vs. vitamins in your marketing and book topic, and the six key S.T.E.P.S. that make your book contagious. Jonah shares how he used these steps to promote his own book.We then delve into the difference between paid media and earned media, and which one you should choose. Additionally, we explore "Trojan Horse Stories" and how you can use them to make your book more contagious. Jonah also shares his insights on using stories and frameworks in your book and what Taylor Swift can teach you about marketing your book.Finally, we cover how to make your book cover "Contagious." If you're interested in getting your book to catch on in a big way, don't miss this episode. Jonah's expertise and insights will be sure to inspire and inform you.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki