Book Marketing Mentors

Think Bigger: How to Reach More Readers with Strategic Book Marketing - BM481


Listen Later

Want real readers—and real results—for your book?
If you're tired of hoping your book gets noticed and ready to start making it happen, this episode is for you.

This week, bestselling author and digital marketing pro Alex Strathdee (founder of GetShelfLife.com) shares how to turn your book into a powerful tool for bulk sales and long-term impact. 

With over $10M in ad campaigns and 1,000+ titles under his belt, Alex breaks down what actually works and what’s wasting your time.

You’ll learn how to set bold sales targets that drive real results, seed your book with influential readers who create momentum, and tap into podcasts, partnerships, and creative outreach to expand your reach. 

If you’re ready to market your book more intentionally, this episode is a great place to start.

Key Takeaways:

Set a Sales Goal That Drives Action
Decide how many books you want to sell—then reverse-engineer your marketing to hit it.

Give to Grow
Seed free copies with the right readers to spark buzz, reviews, and surprising bulk sales.

Tap Into Who You Know
Start with your existing network—those warm leads could open big doors.

Pitch Podcasts Strategically
Guest on shows your readers already love, and use your connections to land better spots.

Get Creative with Bulk Sales
Think beyond bookstores—stand out with clever packages and partner with places people don’t expect.

Tune in now to supercharge your book’s impact by mastering strategic thinking, choosing tools that actually move the needle, and getting your book in front of readers who need it.

Here's how to connect with Alex...

Website

LinkedIn

Email Alex for a free copy of his new book "Before The Bestseller"

*************************************************************************
From Idea to Impact: Your Book Proposal & Marketing Map

Turn your book idea into a market-ready plan! In this live working session, you’ll shape your proposal, define your audience, and build a marketing map that drives real results.

Learn how a strong proposal sharpens your message, proves demand, and connects your book to your business goals—whether you self-publish, go hybrid, or land a traditional deal.

Walk away with a clear blueprint, next steps, and confidence to move from idea to impact.

📅 Nov 19 | 1–3 PM ET
🎙️ With Cathy Fyock, Allie Pleiter & Susan Friedmann

Register here


...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Book Marketing MentorsBy Susan Friedmann

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

75 ratings


More shows like Book Marketing Mentors

View all
The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice by Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs

The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

313 Listeners

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers by Joanna Penn

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

626 Listeners

The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes

The School of Greatness

21,204 Listeners

Novel Marketing by Thomas Umstattd Jr.

Novel Marketing

322 Listeners

Crack the Customer Code by Adam and Jeannie

Crack the Customer Code

38 Listeners

Self-Publishing with ALLi by Alliance of Independent Authors

Self-Publishing with ALLi

58 Listeners

All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett by Jeffrey Hayzlett & C-Suite Radio

All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett

126 Listeners

The Female Insight Zone by The Female Insight Zone & C-Suite Radio

The Female Insight Zone

3 Listeners

Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite) by Julie Ann Sullivan

Businesses that Care Podcast (formerly Mere Mortals Unite)

45 Listeners

Peernovation with Leo Bottary & Randy Cantrell by Leo Bottary & Randy Cantrell

Peernovation with Leo Bottary & Randy Cantrell

15 Listeners

Mind Your Business With Yitzchok Saftlas by Mind Your Business

Mind Your Business With Yitzchok Saftlas

9 Listeners

The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast by Dale L. Roberts

The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast

72 Listeners

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell by Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC

The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

7,294 Listeners

Amazing Business Radio by Shep Hyken & C-Suite Radio

Amazing Business Radio

83 Listeners

Book Marketing Tips and Author Success Podcast by Author Marketing Experts

Book Marketing Tips and Author Success Podcast

84 Listeners

Book Marketing Simplified by Jenn Hanson-dePaula

Book Marketing Simplified

44 Listeners

The Indy Author Podcast by Matty Dalrymple, The Indy Author

The Indy Author Podcast

34 Listeners

The Book Marketing Action Podcast by Weaving Influence

The Book Marketing Action Podcast

37 Listeners

Self Publishing Insiders by Draft2Digital, Kevin Tumlinson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Dan Wood

Self Publishing Insiders

25 Listeners

Alexa's Publishing Chat by Alexa Bigwarfe

Alexa's Publishing Chat

23 Listeners

Book Marketing Mania - Start a Podcast, Guest on Podcasts, Grow Your Author Platform by Kim Stewart, Book Marketing Strategist for Nonfiction Authors

Book Marketing Mania - Start a Podcast, Guest on Podcasts, Grow Your Author Platform

226 Listeners

Morning Wire by The Daily Wire

Morning Wire

26,660 Listeners