The Daily Author

The Daily Author

By Owen SammaroneEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Daily Author episodes

  • #73: Luke Ferris — Least Important Things

    In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Luke Ferris, though not an author yet, is experienced as a writer, editor, and podcaster. He has written for platforms like Foundr, Issue Media Group, and MLive.com. Luke is also the host and creator of Least Important Things, a storytelling podcast about celebrating the most important of the least important things in our lives.

    We discussed the importance of being authentic, testing different marketing strategies, and maintaining humility as a thought leader. By doing so, authors and entrepreneurs can effectively grow their influence and impact in their respective fields.

    We cover the lasting value of books and their ability to deeply engage readers, encouraging authors to continue creating them.

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    29 min
  • #72: Kyle McDowell — Begin With WE

    In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Kyle McDowell is a seasoned corporate professional with over three decades of experience climbing the ranks. He is the author of the acclaimed Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling book, Begin With WE.

    We discussed how he came about the idea of his book to how he uses the book to secure speaking and consulting engagements.

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    29 min
  • #71: Joey Cofone — The Laws of Creativity

    In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Joey Cofone is the founder of Baron Fig, which designs tools for thinkers.

    We discussed that there are many journals on the market, but Baron Fig targets a specific segment: people who value quality and functionality.

    We cover that he published a book titled The Laws of Creativity. The book is not about teaching people new things but reminding them of what they already know and how to tap back into their creativity.

    He shares how he leveraged his own business rolodex of contacts and customers to market the book.

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    25 min
  • #70: Leah Johnson — Finding Fantastic Joy

    In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Leah Johnson is the author of Finding Fantastic Joy. She is known for her journey from chasing external success to prioritizing inner happiness.

    We discussed that beyond her writing, Leah is actively involved in creating meaningful experiences aimed at empowering others.

    We cover her insights into her transformative journey and discuss the pivotal moments that led her to embrace joy as a guiding principle.

    She highlights the importance of knowing your market and messaging. Along with how to use your book to open up new doors in your life.

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    25 min
  • #69: Eric Koester — Super Mentors

    In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Eric Koester is the book professor from Georgetown University, a catalyst in transforming aspiring writers into successful authors. His passion for storytelling led him to become a prolific author, including collaborative works with his children.

    We discussed the strategy for spreading the word about books, particularly focusing on going from zero to 1,000 sales.

    We cover his enthusiasm for the modern author movement, advocating for author-owned publishing and helping authors build their own audience and brand.

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    28 min
  • #68: David Hancock — Guerrilla Marketing for Writers

    In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest David Hancock is the dynamic founder of Morgan James Publishing and a Wall Street Journal best-selling author.

    We discussed the need to engage with bookstore staff positively to leave a lasting impact, even if initial sales are modest.

    He discusses many ways authors with small marketing budgets can make their launch a success.

    David generously offered free resources and shared his current passion project, Performance Driven Giving, encouraging listeners to unleash the power of generosity in their lives.

    David was kind enough to give listeners two free books.

    Go to http://gmarketingforwriters.com/ to get his e-book for free and then, head to http://performancedrivengift.com/ for a free audio and e-book.


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    33 min
  • #67: Dennis Geelen — The Accidental Solopreneur

    In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Dennis Geelen is a resilient entrepreneur and author who transitioned from being a comfortable corporate professional to running a successful management consulting company.

    We discussed that his journey, marked by unexpected layoffs and supportive encouragement from his wife, led him to embrace uncertainty and pivot towards entrepreneurship.

    We discuss his book, The Accidental Solopreneur and his latest project, the Happy Accidents podcast, where he shares inspiring stories of accidental success.

    He outlines how he approached marketing his book as a self-published author; without investing tons of money into marketing and still earning the outcomes he wanted.

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    26 min
  • #66: Dan Roam — The Pop-Up Pitch

    In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Dan Roam is an acclaimed author renowned for his expertise in visual storytelling. With six best-selling books under his belt, including The Pop-Up Pitch and The Back of the Napkin.

    We discussed the importance of revisiting proven strategies while adding a personal touch. He highlights the old way of publishing books along with the new era methods.

    We cover that he has a new book project in the works and how he will use his past experience of launching books to make this next one a big success!

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    42 min
  • #65: Kate Eckman — The Full Spirit Workout

    In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Kate Eckman is a multifaceted author, journalist, and coach. She inspires readers to embrace vulnerability and tap into their inner strength through her book, The Full Spirit Workout.

    We discussed how publishing a book can serve as a catalyst for personal growth and professional opportunities, leading to unexpected connections and ventures.


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    35 min
  • #64: Ryan Dusick — Harder to Breathe

    In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Ryan Dusick is the founding drummer of Maroon 5, who is also a therapist, coach, and author of the memoir Harder To Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing it All and Finding Recovery.

    We discussed the therapeutic process of writing his memoir and the importance of facing and processing past traumas.

    We cover his approach to marketing the book and the lessons he learned from the experience.

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    35 min

About The Daily Author

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Welcome to The Daily Author podcast, where we talk all things non-fiction books with authors and discuss how you can use your book to create more income and impact for yourself and your readers. This is the perfect one-stop-shop for first-time authors along with veteran authors who are looking for innovative, fresh ideas and strategies to get their book into the hands of more readers, amplify their thought leadership, earn more, and impact the lives of their readers.