Send us a textBetty Bolte is a full-time fiction author. Among the many fiction books, she has authored The Haunting of the Fury Falls Inn. Sheis the author of many historical fiction books with heart and supernatural romance elements to them.   What We Discuss with Betty Bolte: Where she gets ideas from and how they turn into a book The beginning of her writing journey Her experience writing her first book and why she chose to self-publish it How to interact with your audience and keep connecting with them How to get started with writing fictional books The challenges in writing and marketing her book The power of hiring an editor for your book How you can get reviews for your book Some reasons for getting a book review can be challenging Strategies for developing the depth of your characters Seeing the trends in the market How to know you’re on the right path with your book writing journey Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textJonathan Levi is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and keynote speaker born and raised in Silicon Valley. He is also the host of the SuperHuman Academy Podcast. Today, he talks about different concepts including some learning strategies, speed reading tips, learning a new language, utilizing visualization to boost memory, and some survival guide we can learn from our ancestors.    What We Discuss with Jonathan Levi: The concept behind his TED Talk His learning journey and his struggles at school From contemplating suicide to discovering his self-worth How our ancestors learned to survive You could learn anything if you want to! How do you do it? Changing the narrative from doing to being Some efficient and fast learning strategies A practical view into speed reading The two main elements in learning a new language The power of visualization to improve your memory Attention-management to increase your productivity Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textMaria Dismondy is an author, publisher, and speaker. She writes books that encourage and inspire people. She also publishes picture books and is the Founder and CEO of Cardinal Rule Press. Today, she talks about her writing process, publishing, and distribution process.    What We Discuss with Maria Dismondy: How she transitioned from teaching to writing children's books The first few steps she took to get her book done What got her to create her own publishing company Strategies for successfully launching your book What they do as a traditional publisher and their criteria for writers  The distribution process About her book Sunny Side Upbringing and her writing process The struggle of traditional publishers due to the rise of indie presses Timeline from pre-launch phase to the release of your book Things you also need to understand about traditional publishers Maria’s advice to reluctant authors Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textMarianne Cantwell is the author of Be a Free Range Human: Escape the 9-5, Create a Life You Love, and Still Pay the Bills. Today, she talks about the job safety myth, strategies for marketing your book, how to spot your superpower and some ways to reignite your creativity.   What We Discuss with Marianne Cantwell: The impetus behind writing her book Why sometimes you need to release a newer edition of your book Debunking the myth around having a safe job The writing process behind the second edition Some strategies she used for marketing her book You are enough! Do a free-range project. How to spot your superpower The two barriers to creativity Let’s play a game to spark your creativity! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textKam Knight is a coach and author of several bestselling books including Concentration: Maintain Laser Sharp Focus & Attention for Stretches of 5 Hours or More. He talks about things like memory, concentration, and productivity.   What We Discuss with Kam Knight: Kam's journey into the writing world The subconscious need to share your knowledge and experiences Why you still need to publish even if you feel what you wrote wasn't good Dealing with impostor's syndrome and hiding behind a pen name Getting feedback from people close to you Kam's thought process behind publishing his books Lessons from publishing on Amazon and some great tips The power of speaking and networking to launch your book Where Kam gets ideas for his books Kam's insights into speed reading Some great takeaways from Kam's book, Concentration   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textNicholas Bayerle is the CEO of Billion Dollar Body and Creator of the Billion Dollar Brotherhood. He’s the host of the BDB podcast, an international speaker and author of the Modern Day Businessman. He went from obese, college dropout to fit, to creating a 7-figure business, healthy and married to the woman of his dreams Amanda.  Nicholas was named a top 30 under 30 Influencer, has been featured in numerous media outlets such as Forbes and has interviewed some of the top entrepreneurs. He lives by the philosophy that your network is your net-worth.    What We Discuss with Nicholas Bayerle: Dealing with mass anxiety and living a dual personality as a child The three-dimensional person and the 5 core things of health The power of having a plan and having mentors in your life 50% of success is just showing up Changing your mindset on investing money Nicholas' book writing process and his fears around it Why you shouldn't write a book   Episode Resources: Know more about Nicholas Bayerle on TheBillionDollarBody.com. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Send us a textAfter his American Idol audition, William Hung’s rendition of “She Bangs” became famous for all the wrong reasons. Despite a humbling start, William redeemed himself. He has since appeared on talk shows, even performed live with Ricky Martin in Las Vegas, and given his TEDx talk. Today, he talks about his American Idol experience, life lessons from poker, his book Champion by Choice and how he has turned his failures into success.   What We Discuss with William Hung: The impetus behind his book Champion by Choice His American Idol experience and gaining massive fame from it Transitioning from teaching to working for the Sheriff’s department Joining Toastmasters as an outlet to express himself  Delivering value in the right way with confidence Wanting to change the narrative of himself What it was like performing with Ricky Martin in Las Vegas Understanding that it’s okay to fail and lessons he learned from poker Committing to one path and going all-in The power of listening to your intuition in solving your problems   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textMatt Johnson is a marketer, entrepreneur, podcast expert, and musician. Matt runs a podcast PR & production agency based in San Diego, an international team that helps business coaches and consultants break in and dominate their niche through podcasting.   What We Discuss with Matt Johnson: The concept behind being MicroFamous and why you want to be one Ways to get MicroFamous and why clarity is key How to find the right audience Main strategies for being MicroFamous and making connections Best ways to gain credibility and exposure His book writing and editing process Awesome tips for a podcast launch to market your book Where authors can do to prepare and have great talking points Benefits of being homeschooled and improving your reading skills   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textRichard Lowe is a professional ghostwriter and author. His passion is to help businesses and individuals write books that showcase their expertise, build credibility and tell their story. Today, he talks about the world of ghostwriting, his writing process, and why you need to promote yourself actively.   What We Discuss with Richard Lowe: The different kinds of ghostwriters Transitioning from corporate to ghostwriting Some stories of ghostwriting for striking topics His ghostwriting process and how he promotes his business What is the ideal length for Kindle Short Reads? Some ways to find great ideas for your book and how to pick out the right one His self-editing process, timeline, and the benefits of reading backwards Why you want to use different pen names The power of joining "writing critique" groups The two rules of writing Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us a textMegan Katarina is a Florida born and raised singer-songwriter. In 2017, she moved to Nashville and pursued her career. She released the song Being Crazy Ain't for the Weak, which moved to #14 on the iTunes. She won an award for the song too. Today, she shares with us her process of creating, writing, and putting out her work to the world.   What We Discuss with Megan Katarina: Writing songs as her filter and wanting to connect on a deeper level What she loves about the country music genre and her musical influences Placing 3rd in the NSAI songwriting competition Using a litmus test on people before you start sharing your story The different ways a song can come from How you can connect with people through being vulnerable Seeing your vulnerabilities as gifts The challenges of doing cross-country tours What is a house concert? Why she uses her greatest heartaches for writing   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!