Are you wanting to build and grow a business using the message God has given you, but unsure of where to start? Are you concerned about having to use sleazy sales tactics just to get your message out there?

If so, this week’s Publishing Secrets guest, JR Spear, has some tried-and-true strategies to help you get started and stay committed to honoring God in everything you do. JR has a wealth of experience in a number of industries, and through it all, he’s learned what it really takes to build and grow a business that thrives – and how not to lose yourself or your convictions in the process.

Have you been working hard to get your book or products in front of your audience, posting all over social media, throwing your link out there every chance you get, and still getting crickets in response? Are you feeling frustrated, wondering what you’re doing wrong that no one is buying from you?

In part 4 of the Book Sales Success Secrets Series, Coach Tam lays out exactly what the problem might be – and how you can fix it. The thing is, you have to add value to your audience and give them a reason to buy from you over all the other authors and businesses out there. And don’t miss the FREE training that accompanies this episode and walks you through real-life examples of what not to do!

Have you had people tell you that you should write a book, but you don’t know where to begin – or if you even want to? Have you written a book, but feel that you could use your gifts in other ways to spread your message even further? Have you thought about creating a podcast, but you don’t have any idea what to talk about?

Whatever may be holding you back from taking that next step, this week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Carey Green, is here to offer perspective and encouragement. From fantasy fiction to podcasting to teaching materials, Carey has followed God’s leading to use his gift of teaching in a wide variety of ways. Let Carey’s story inspire you to keep moving forward, take action, and use your gifts for good.

Are you ready to make an impact, sell more books, and see massive results in your ministry or business? And do you want to do it in a way that is both fast and sustainable? Then you need a sales strategy that’s different from the norm. In Part 3 of the Book Sales Success Series, Coach Tam lays out a different kind of sales strategy – one that’s guaranteed to get actual results quickly and with integrity. Stop wasting time and energy on tactics that get you nowhere, and start doing things that actually make a difference.

What is your life purpose? It’s not an easy question to answer, especially during times of difficulty and loss. But, as this week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Elesha Storey, has learned, sometimes difficulties and losses can propel us in the direction of our life purpose and teach us valuable lessons along the way.

Though Elesha calls herself “the poster child of what not to do,” her story is full of God’s faithfulness in bringing hope and healing out of struggles and setbacks. Listen as she speaks about lessons learned, God’s provision, and how to discern – and actively chase after – your own life purpose.

Have you published a book and waited for the sales to roll in, only to slowly realize the only people who were buying it were your friends and family? Are you ready to start promoting your book, but you don’t know where to start? Are you afraid of hitting that Post button and putting yourself out there?

Whether you have yet to sell a single copy or you’ve hit a plateau and aren’t sure how to increase your book sales, you’re in the right place. In part 2 of the Book Sales Success Secrets series, Coach Tam shares from personal experience what not to do if you want to sell books – and what actually works to successfully build a brand with the author at the center.

What does success mean to you? Is it a certain lifestyle? Holding a position of leadership and influence over others? Providing for your family? Whatever your answer may be, what will it take for you to attain that success?

This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Kevin Wayne Johnson, is well-acquainted with success, but it isn’t something that just fell into his lap overnight. Rather, the opportunities he has received are the result of diligently working toward his calling with integrity, focus, servant leadership, and humility. Let Kevin’s story inspire you to persevere – to do your homework, plant your seeds, and see what God will grow.

How can you reach more people with your book? If you’ve wondered this, you’re definitely not alone. Most authors want as many people as possible to read their books and benefit from them. But if you really want to increase your book sales, the first question you should be asking isn’t “How?” but “Who?” In this first part of the Books Sales Success Secrets series, Coach Tam shares the importance of knowing all about your target audience – and how this crucial first step will take you one step closer to more book sales and growing your business or ministry.

What impossible situation are you facing right now? Do you feel God tugging at your heart, calling you to do something that seems way beyond your abilities to accomplish? Has the mental health stigma found in too many Christian circles caused you to hide what you’re going through and kept you from getting the help you need?

This week's Publishing Secrets guest, Lauren Roskilly, has experienced these things and more. But she’s learned to trust that, with God’s help, she can do far more than she ever thought possible. From authorship to coaching to speaking, following God’s lead has opened up new doors of opportunity for Lauren – and it can do the same for you, too. All you have to do is trust and obey.

Are you struggling to sell books, but you aren’t sure why? Are you in need of some direction, some simple but concrete actions you can take to increase your book sales? If you answered “Yes!” then you’re in the right place. In this new series, Coach Tam walks you through tried-and-true Book Sales Success Secrets, so you can finally get that book out into the hands of those who need to read it most.