Don't Write That Book

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Books/Resources Mentioned:

Burned: How Business Owners Can Overcome Burnout and Fuel Success, by Julie Bee

Sustainability Simplified, by Josh Spodek

Books by Chris Guillebeau

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In this episode, AJ and Mike share everything they know about podcasting as authors. Listeners will learn the nitty-gritty details of time management, which equipment they recommend, and maybe most importantly, what podcasting can do for authors’ platforms. They also share several podcasts that were leveraged into book deals!

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Books/Resources Mentioned:

Burned: How Business Owners Can Overcome Burnout and Fuel Success, by Julie Bee

Libsyn – Podcasting Platform

Reaper – Processing Software

Audacity – Processing Software (free)

Unleashing Your Great Work Podcast with Dr. Amanda Crowell

Great Work – Second Edition by Dr. Amanda Crowell

Welcome to Night Vale, a podcast

Earthcore, by Scott Siglier

The Moth, a podcast and live show

Bagman, podcast

Ultra, podcast

The Power of the Only, by Angela Chee

Ink in Your Veins, with Rachel Herron

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In this episode, Mike and AJ share their realization about accessibility for a new audience with their forthcoming book, The Money Habit. They discuss multiple ways authors can ensure they aren’t leaving any potential readers behind by simply considering their differences.

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In this episode, AJ and Mike break down all the elements that go into developing a must-read book, from the kernel of an idea to the long-term marketing plans. They even share what they’ve done in the past with their books and give hints at how their new book, The Money Habit, was developed and its next steps. They’ll also share areas that they see authors fail to consider.

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In this episode, Mike and AJ demystify bestseller lists for The New York Times, USA Today, and others (RIP, WSJ List) and detail what it takes to get on them. There are still some secrets to selection that remain shrouded in mystery, but AJ has a good idea of what they are, and holds nothing back. They also give listeners straight talk about Amazon best-seller status and why you should never – ever – put that in your bio, not if you want to look like a pro.

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Defy, by Dr. Sunita Sah

Unicorn Team, by Jen Kem

Profit First for Therapists, by Julie Herres

The End of Education as We Know It,  by Ida Rose Florez

Vacuuming in the Nude, by Peggy Rowe

Inner Excellence, by Jim Murphy

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In this episode, AJ and Mike address the 800-pound gorilla in publishing: inclusivity. In this crucial episode, they’ll talk about what inclusivity means—and what it doesn’t. They’ll share their own mistakes of the past and how to move forward in a way that improves the conversation as a whole. They firmly believe in an “all are welcome” approach to their books and audiences, and invite the listener to join them on their crusade to make publishing a better, more open space.

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Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises, by Suzanne Mariga

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In this episode, Mike and AJ dive deep into one area of authorship most newbies never consider: post-reader engagement! Not only do they share their own strategies for keeping their books “alive” after launch, but they also talk about how long authors should plan to keep engagement. Hint: it’s more than a few weeks!

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“It’s Gonna Be Okay,” with Dr. Roseann

Defy, by Dr. Sunita Sah

Dream Bold, Start Smart, by Tatiana Tsoir

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In this episode, Mike and AJ enter the debate round once again in a friendly debate about trade reviews. Listeners will learn what they are, if they matter, and what the heck an author does with them if they have one. They also throw in some bonus information about publishers’ sales teams, share a listener email, and give you a secret tip about trade reviews that’s exclusive to folks who self-publish. 

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Big Freakin’ Change, by Cara Poppitt

In Search of You, by Kasey Compton

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In this episode, AJ and Mike share what they each believe their purpose is, and even share an exercise that Mike uses at speaking engagements to help folks find theirs. It’s a fun fly-on-the-wall conversation where they share stories from their past that helped forge their sense of self. They’ll even talk about how listeners can rekindle their own fires of passion to keep moving forward.

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Monday Night Readings

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In this episode, Mike and AJ discuss the mind shift that must happen to go from someone who wrote a book to accepting the calling as an author. They each share the moment they realized they were authors and how their lives changed as a result.

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Prince’s tribute to the Beatles “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”

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PickFu

Eruption v. Beat It

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