The Smokin' Hot Books® Show

Hi business & nonfiction authors,

What would $20M you do?

Who is the person who already has what you want?

Would you constantly examine your bottom line, and feel addicted to worry?

Or would you act from your top line?

So you can grow and expand?

We have an excellent conversation today with six-figure ghostwriter Jonathan Jordan about the key beliefs that grew his business, but he didn’t always run a successful business.

He started as a social worker in Texas, and at one point had zero dollars in his bank account.

In today’s Substack Live, you will examine how we break down how you can neutralize and release your scarcity, so you can be the person you want to be (NOW).

And start making the money you want to make.

So you can do even more good in the world.

Thank you Jonathan Jordan for your wisdom today.

You can learn more about Jonathan and his ghostwriting business here:

* Substack: https://substack.com/@jonathanjordanwriter

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jordan-writer/

* Instagram & TikTok: @jonathan.jordan.writer

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forwordwriting

* Book mentioned on raising your prices with integrity: The Generosity Mindset

Hey business & nonfiction authors,

Today we have another client spotlight interview with Ann Babiarz, PositiveStrategist-Ann Babiarz !

Ann has published 7 books to little avail, and was all about to give up.

She and her husband had spent thousands with other gurus, but it didn’t work like they thought.

Until she joined the Smokin’ Hot Books world.

Ann had important epiphanies about her past books before she signed up as a VAA student.

We go over what made her hesitate to join, what tipped her over to join, and what she would tell anyone on the fence of joining as a client.

Enjoy!

Renee

Hi business and nonfiction authors,

Welcome to another Substack Live!

Today we had a half-muted conversation (but fully fun) interview with author Gunnar Habitz, who has published 33 books to date and now helps other busy professionals write their own book in record time.

Gunnar has brought in over $250k in book royalties over 25 years, and knows a thing or two about the traditional and self-published worlds.

You can learn more about Gunnar here:

* Substack: https://substack.com/@gunnarhabitz

* Website: https://www.gunnarhabitz.com.au/

And for those looking to learn more about marketing their business/nonfiction book, so you can bring in consulting dollars, grow your paid Substack, or land paid speaking, you can learn more here.

Thank you Sal Gallaher Author, Omixintel, Sarah McQuilkin, and many others for tuning into my live video with Gunnar Habitz! Join me for my next live video in the app.

Talk soon,

Renee

Hey business & nonfiction authors,

You want to sell more books.

So you can help more people.

Sell more courses.

Land more 5-figure speaking gigs.

The 10,000 Copies Book Launch System helps you get there.

In this video, we cover the exact strategy that has helped my clients book top podcasts, land on Good Day PA, sell 1,300 copies in 90 days, and reach $200k ARR in their paid Substack (and more).

If you’re looking to publish & launch your book before the end of the year, the time to start marketing your book is now.

There are 2 ways to get started with Smokin’ Hot Books:

* 1:1 VIP Accelerator: Get custom results, faster. Starts at $10k. Book a call if this is for you.

* Self-paced mentorship: Budget-friendly, self-paced. Ideal for those on a flexible timeline. Learn more here if this is for you.

* Bonus: Enroll by Sunday night 11:59 PM Eastern to lock in the $3k/lifetime access price, and to score the proven reader-to-client email sequence I use for my VIP clients ($499 value)

Talk soon.

Renee

Hi business and nonfiction authors,

Excellent day 2!

There are 4 main beliefs that keep authors stuck in failure mode:

* You market your book like your brand (no one from Tiktok is buying it)

* You wanted your publisher to market for you (news flash: they don’t)

* Your title/cover are confusing (you never tested them)

* You’re posting your book everywhere and anywhere (you run out of steam)

Today we upgrade your operating system.

So you have the brain software to sell 10,000 copies of your book (or more).

There’s still time to sign up for the workshop (1 day left).

RSVP here.

Talk soon!

Renee

Hi business & nonfiction authors,

We have a very special interview for you all.

With client and Viral Author Academy student Michael A. Babiarz.

Michael worked with publishers to publish books in the past, who didn’t do much to help his book find its audience.

He tried social media, Youtube, and more.

But nothing quite helped his books take off.

Until he found a new way.

Inside this tell-all client spotlight, Michael reveals what made him hesitant to sign up as a client, if he would recommend Smokin’ Hot Books, and what his greatest wins so far have been.

Thank you PositiveStrategist-Ann Babiarz, Daniel, and many others for tuning into my live video with Michael A. Babiarz!

Enjoy!

Renee

Hi business & nonfiction authors,

Today was Day 1 of the 10,000 Copies Book Launch System workshop.

Your Magnetic Origin Story.

How to tell your story so that you magnetize your ideal readers.

So that when you appear on a podcast talking about your book, people are immediately drawn to who you are (hello, right-fit clients!).

There’s still time to RSVP to the event.

Registrants get recordings, slides, and bonus prizes.

RSVP here.

Talk soon.

Renee

Hi business authors,

I just moved into a new home.

My new neighbor asked me, “Why do they need you in the age of AI?”

Because anyone who asks that question doesn’t need me.

* They’ll write an average book.

* Design an average cover.

* And get average results.

My clients are winners.

They’re high-performers.

They want winning results, and nothing else will do.

They say they want to sell 10,000 copies…

And actually transform themselves from the inside-out to do it.

My client Amy’s first book sold a few hundred copies.

After we worked together, her second book has sold thousands of copies.

And helped her Substack cross over $200k ARR.

Smokin’ Hot Books is the place for authors who don’t think…

They know.

Next week I’m hosting a workshop for authors who know they’re already successful (and are just looking for the proven roadmap to get there).

Winners.

The 10,000 Copies Book Launch System:

* 📆 3 days (June 8, 9, 10)

* ⏰ 12 PM-1PM Eastern

* 📍 Live on Zoom

* 💻 Registrants get all recordings

See you there.

Renee

Hi business authors!

What if you could turn your book into a board game?

Or a soap?

Or a T-shirt?

What if the limits of your IP didn’t have to stop at a course, or consulting services?

That’s exactly what we explore in this awesome Substack Live with Shadley Grei, a creative strategist who has worked in branding at Disney and Condé Nast.

Shadley has created products that intersect at Hasbro x Teen Vogue and more.

Watch as we take on ideas from the audience live and create brand collab ideas on the spot.

(We may have come up with a great 1 for you, PositiveStrategist-Ann Babiarz…)

To connect with Shadley so you can maximize your IP, you can do so here:

* Personal: www.shadleygrei.com

* Consulting: www.greimatter.com

* Publishing: www.kingbirdpress.com

* Brainstorming app: https://www.greimatter.com/theunexpectedquestion

To sell more books and turn your readers into clients, you can sign up for the free 3-day workshop “The 10,000 Copies Book Launch System” here:

* 3-Day Workshop

Talk to you all soon.

Renee

Hey business & nonfiction authors!

Today’s interview is with one of the O f*cking G’s.

Daniel Locke.

Former head coach of a company teaching 50,000 students how to publish & profitably sell books.

This is where my journey began:

A coaching call with Dan in 2021, and him telling me to get my sh*t together.

Dan is the real deal.

He’s a straight talker.

And he’ll tell you why your book isn’t selling, and direct you to a solution.

He’s also brilliant at Amazon ads, and helped turn my Amazon ads around 2 years ago that ultimately helped me sell 15,000 copies of my book.

His method is now taught to students and clients of Smokin’ Hot Books®, and he is available for personalized Amazon ads consulting work.

(And hopefully soon, he can be on the SHB team!)

You can connect with Dan through his LinkedIn or Substack here:

* LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/daniellocke77

* Substack: Daniel

Watch this interview to get actionable tips on how to improve your Amazon ads, so you can sell more books and grow your business.

Thank you Amy Gabrielle, Sue Reid, Natasha Tynes, Peter S. Bergeron, Laura Elliott, and many others for tuning into my live video with Daniel! Join me for my next live video in the app.

Best,Renee