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Learn how you can finally achieve your goals of writing and publishing your own Kindle eBook today. In today's episode, we have special guest Rob Cubbon, who's published 4 Kindle eBooks in the past year, share with us his tips and strategies to getting launched on Kindle now! What's Discussed in This Episode: Rob shares how he went from freelance designer to an online marketer and blogger How Rob started an online web design business Rob shares the different ways he's been upping his passive income through: eBooks, online courses, video learning, and more Rob's source of inspiration to start writing eBooks How Rob got started with eBook publishing How Rob transitioned from PDF eBooks to Kindle eBooks Why you should focus your time most on content and not how your eBook looks Where to go to gain feedback on your book idea Why you need to get a book on Kindle now How long it took Rob to write his first book Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Pat Flynn's interview with Darren Rowse and how he compiled 31 bl

Sean did something amazing with his recent book. He open sourced it and is allowing people to write inside the book's world. But that's not the best part. Sean is giving away the copyright and allowing people to own the copyright and royalties to anything they create within his world. It pretty amazing! Hear Sean explain everything in today's episode below. In this Episode We Discuss: Why you need to author a book series to be successful Why Sean decided to open source his “Dream Engine” book world and allow anyone to write books in the world and own both the copyright and royalties What is serialized fiction, how does it work, and is it still popular like it was in 2012 Resources mentioned in this episode: Fiction Unboxed Project The Dream Engine - the Steampunk novel that was written during the Fiction Unboxed Project Sean's two published Amazon Serials, Monstrous & Z 2134 Write, Publish Repeat - a how-to book on writing SterlingandStone website Joanna Penn's website, the Creative Penn About S

Sean shares his strategies and systems for writing novels. He shares how he co-wrote more than 1.5 million words last year with his business partner, Johnny B. Truant, by writing out an outline that fleshes out his ideas on paper. Hear the systems he uses in today's episode below. In this Episode We Discuss: What got Sean interested in writing fiction Sean’s gift of telling stories through copywriting Sean’s system for writing online articles fast How and why Sean started a blog How Sean’s refined systems helped him produce more than 1.5 million words last year with his business partner Sean’s outlining system of writing out character descriptions, location scouting, and more How Sean writes out what he calls 300 word “Beats” which are description and background of each chapter in the novel Sean shares how he and his business partner wrote a complete story, from no idea to finished novel, in just 30 days Resources mentioned in this episode: Fiction Unboxed Project The Dream Engine - the Steampunk novel

What's Discussed in this episode: How Jonny Wrote and Published His First Kindle Book Understanding Conversational Conversion How Jonny Launched ILoveVampireNovels.com Why Goodreads and email marketing is the most important social media for authors How Jonny Launched P&R Radio Podcast How to finish the first book Why you need a book series of at least 5-7 books Why Jonny doesn't believe in giving away your first book for free How to give yourself a deadline to finish your book Why an outline sets you up to success How writers groups are great for characterization but not author marketing Jonny's business model for writing and publishing Resources mentioned in this episode: iLoveVampireNovels.com - a service for authors who write vampire novels A Shade of Vampire series - mentioned by Jonny during the chat. Belly Forrest has blown up as an author on Amazon A Newbie's Guide to Publishing - J.A. Konrath's blog Your First 1,000 Copies by Tim Grahl Connect with Jonny The Audience Hacker - Jonny's blog an

In today's episode, learn how Jonny dug himself out of the hole of failure. Hear his story on how he did it and how he got into internet marketing and info products as well. What's Discussed in this episode: How Jonny dug himself out of the hole of failure Jonny's try at internet marketing and info-products How Jonny learned search engine optimization and creating info-products for a targeted audience Jonny's lessons in being resourceful Making commitments and sticking to them Resources mentioned in this episode: Steve Job's Connecting the Dots speech at Stanford University 2005 Connect with Jonny The Audience Hacker - Jonny's blog and podcast on growing your audience for authors and author-preneurs. Jonny on Twitter

It's not hard to create easy videos that you can share on YouTube and Instagram. In this episode, you're going to learn how to tell your entrepreneurial story through the amazing power of video from "Visual Sto­ry­teller Extra­or­di­naire" Nicole Tate. She's going to share her tips on video making success, plus her video creation dos and don'ts. What's Discussed in this Episode: How to craft amazing video with the smartphone camera you already own 4 Don'ts of Video Creation Taking away the excuses that prevent you from telling your story through video How to take action and start creating video for YouTube and Instagram 4 Don'ts of Video Creation Don't go in without a strategy or focus Don't stray and don't ramble Don't try to cover it all Don't think it's too hard Just Remember Every story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Use the beginning to state the problem, the middle to show the solution, and the end to provide a call-to-action. Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Get social media video tips

Learn how Nicole Tate landed a video contract for Little Caesar's Pizza Fundraising division. In the episode, she discusses how she used the power of social media and networking to connect with the corporation and ways you can do the same. What's Discussed in this Episode: How Nicole transitioned from corporate America to being her own boss as an entrepreneur. Nicole's passion for educating young entrepreneurs on social media and video. Why it's important to get involved in your local government to make sure laws are helping small businesses, not hurting them. How Nicole networked her way to a video contract with Little Caesar's Pizza Fundraising division. Connect with Nicole Tate MediaInAction website MediaInAction Twitter MediaInAction Instagram MediaInAction YouTube Connect With The Podcast: Sign up for the email list and I'll send you my free eBook, 5 Ways You Can Make Money as a Millennial Follow on Instagram: @moneymaker.xyz Follow on Twitter: @moneymakerxyz Enjoy the episode? Subscribe to the Pod

Learn how Sue B. Zimmerman used Instagram Marketing to boost a 40% increase in sales in today's episode. What's Discussed in this Episode: How to tell your business story through pictures on Instagram Sue explains how there's an equal playing field between small businesses and big brands on Instagram Using strategies like geotagging, hash tagging, direct messaging, and more to grow your brand and audience The differences between a personal and featured Instagram account Using Canva to design amazing social media images The benefits of being on Instagram for your business The clean interface that Instagram provide; free of distractions and ads Searching and using hashtags to see trends in your industry How Instagram attracted a $50k client for Sue Using a custom hashtag for increased engagement Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Sue B. Zimmerman's Personal Instagram, @suebzimmerman Sue B. Zimmerman's Featured Account, @theinstagramexpert Sue B. Zimmerman's Creative Live Account, @instagallive Canva for de

Learn the secrets behind how Sue B. Zimmerman is able to launch amazingly successful businesses. From Boxer Rebellion, which grossed more than $1 million in sales it's first year, to Sue B. Do, which gained a 40% increase in sales due to Instagram Marketing, you'll get a backstage pass to Sue's entrepreneurial journey in today's episode. What's Discussed in this Episode: Sue's entrepreneurial journey that started when she was just 10-years-old How Sue came up with the idea for Boxer Rebellion and how the business made it's first $1 million in sales in it's first year Sue's idea for crafting with double sided tape that started a full fledged business Why Sue thought that Crocs were the next big thing and how she jumped on the band wagon early Sue's desire to start her own brand, Sue B. Do How Sue became an expert in social media marketing for her business How Sue's sales increased 40% just by her using Instagram Sue's desire to teach other small business owners how to use social media marketing Resources Men

Learn how to rank #1 in iTunes through strategies that Freddie Mixell mentions like: leveraging the Subtitle/Talent name by adding relevant niche keywords, creating eye catching headline titles for your podcast episodes, and more. In this episode we discuss:   How to rank well in iTunes Leveraging the Subtitle/Talent name by adding relevant niche keywords Creating eye catching headline titles for your podcast episodes How filling in the keywords box in Libsyn is a waste of time (iTunes doesn’t read these tags anymore) Why you need to build a platform to launch your podcast for success Following the followers of people in your niche on Twitter so you can gain a wider reach of your target audience Creating a Facebook Group in addition to your Facebook Page to gain additional exposure and build a more active audience Turning audio clips of your podcast into sharable videos on Instagram Joining every single podcasting Facebook Group Resources mentioned in this episode:   Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vanderchuc

Learn how to network with celebrities, the secrets of gaining their trust, and how to interview them for your podcast. In this episode we discuss: Freddie’s entrepreneurial journey and what interested him in starting a podcast Freddie’s discovery of the Smart Passive Income Podcast and how he binged and listened to every episode Why Freddie decided to launch a podcast Freddie’s advice for planning a podcast How to keep your podcast organized with Google Docs Using a template of questions to save time on the preparation for the interview Why you need a listener avatar for your show How to interview someone like a celebrity The secret to getting amazing big name celebrities on your podcast How Freddie networked with Pat Flynn, Andrew Warren, and other big name entrepreneurs which led to podcast interviews Why networking is the #1 tip for success Common mistakes people make when launching a podcast Resources mentioned in this episode: Smart Passive Income Internet Business Mastery Google Docs Fiverr.com for p

Learn how to avoid common podcast mistakes, content plan your episodes, develop a great first episode without a long winded introduction, and more in today's episode with guest, Daniel J. Lewis. In this episode we discuss: Common mistakes that newbie podcasters make How planning sets your podcast up for success Why you need to niche down when launching a podcast How many episodes should you produce before launching a podcast Outlining using basic bullet points for each podcast episode A problem that can occur when you first start podcasting; talking about unrelated stuff What your first episode should consist of How to weave your story into your podcast without creating an introduction episode How to introduce yourself in a concise way on every new episode Setting up a good episode numbering system How to market your podcast successfully Resources mentioned in this episode: Should you launch your podcast with “Episode 0″? (The Audacity to Podcast episode #176) Are episode numbers REALLY necessary? (The

Hear Daniel J. Lewis share why he started a podcast and later a podcast network (the Noodle.mx) in today's episode. Also shared are the things you should consider before joining or starting a podcast network. Finally, learn how you can get the benefits of a podcast network, without joining one. In this episode we discuss: Why Daniel Started a Podcast Network When & Why Daniel Launched the Ramen Noodle How Daniel Used Audacity to edit his podcast and why he decided to switch to Adobe Audition last year Why Daniel Used Audacity in the beginning (hint: it's free and very powerful) How Daniel Started a Podcast Network The problem that prompted Daniel to create a solution: the Audacity to Podcast The launch of the Noodle.mx Network How new shows are launched on the Noodle.mx Network The differences between "Podcast Networks" Things you should consider before joining or starting a podcast network How to receive the benefits of a podcast network without joining one Word of Advice When joining or creating a pod

Learn how to create the value and consistency needed to grow your podcast and find sponsors. Also shared is John's advice for creating products and services for your podcast listeners. What’s Discussed in this Episode: John’s focus on creating value & being consistent with his podcast episodes How and Why John was approached by sponsors at the 6 month mark of his podcast The importance of having a number in your head and John’s $500 number for sponsorships How to focus your time and energy into people who will want to listen and subscribe to your podcast Advice on how to go about creating products or services for your podcast listeners Resources mentioned in this episode: Podcast Sponsorships: All the goods Podcasters' Paradise About John Lee Dumas John Lee Dumas and he is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, a 7-day a week interview-based podcast that has been featured in both TIME and Inc. Magazine and has been named "Best in iTunes 2013". Besides founding EntrepreneurOnFire, John has created

A mentor is crucial to your success! Whether you're launching a business, writing an eBook, or starting a podcast, it is important for you to find someone in your industry or niche that you can trust to be your mentor. Join us for today's episode as John share the benefits that Jamie Tardy (The Eventual Millionaire) provided to him as his mentor. What's Discussed in this Episode: John’s “Why” for starting Entrepreneur on Fire John’s “Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment” where he realized he needed to launch a 7-day a week podcast How John finds his entrepreneurial guests to be on his podcast Why you need a mentor A problem every person is faced with, The Impostor Syndrome How the threat of being fired by his own mentor caused John to overcome “The Impostor Syndrome”. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Jaime Tardy - The Eventual Millionaire (John’s podcast mentor) Word of Advice Invest in yourself with a mentor… Whatever industry or niche you are in, look to people who are there, have been there for a while,

In today's episode, Meron Bareket shares why you really need to launch a podcast in 2014 before it's too late. Sponsor Audible.com: get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial. Over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. In today's episode: Why you really need to launch a podcast in 2014 Why start a podcast has less competition than starting a blog Meron shares his advice on how to launch a podcast successfully How to setup an email list and leverage it to launch a podcast successfully About Meron Meron Bareket is an entrepreneur who has launched a digital magazine called, Inspiring Innovation, he has also launched a podcast under the same name, Inspiring Innovation Podcast, and more recently, he has just launched a new product called, Podcast Incubator. Podcast Incubator One of the things that Meron and I mentioned today is just how powerful podcasting is. It’s an amazing strategy that helps you: Build up your name, brand and authority in your niche Interview

Meron Bareket shares his story of becoming an entrepreneur at a young age and his journey of podcasting. Learn about Meron's early experiment of trying to design a Content Management System to compete with WordPress and later his trial with digital magazine publishing. Sponsor Audible.com: get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial. Over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. About Meron Meron Bareket is an entrepreneur who has launched a digital magazine called, Inspiring Innovation, he has also launched a podcast under the same name, Inspiring Innovation Podcast, and more recently, he has just launched a new product called, Podcast Incubator. In today's episode: Meron shares how and when he became an entrepreneur Where Meron's dream for audio and radio started How Meron got started in the software business The passion for entrepreneurship that was reignited for Meron after listening to Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn Why Meron started a digital magazine H

In this episode, you'll learn how to better optimize your app from an expert in ASO (App Store Optimization), Gabriel Machuret. Gabriel share his advice to help you start ranking high. What You'll Learn In This Episode: How to Optimize Your App in 3 Ways Optimizing Your App Title Optimizing Your Keywords How To Differentiate Your App Against Other Apps In The App Store Optimizing Your App Icon Where To Go For Market Research Why You Should Reduce The Cost of Building an App Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Timothy Sykes: How to Turn Haters into Raving Customers (The School of Greatness) Connect with Gabriel: Gabriel Machuret on Twitter ASO Professional Connect With The Podcast: Sign up for the email list and I'll send you my free eBook, 5 Ways You Can Make Money as a Millennial Follow on Instagram: @moneymaker.xyz Follow on Twitter: @moneymakerxyz

In this episode, Gabriel shares his advice on app store optimization and what it is. Learn from examples of how other app developers have implemented ASO (or App Store Optimization) in this episode as well. What You'll Learn In This Episode: How Gabriel Got Started With Apps A Brief Explanation of App Reskinning & How Gabriel Got Started Whether the Developer of Flappy Birds Did Anything Shady To Get His App In #1 Status Why ASO (App Store Optimization) is Powerful Why You Can't Complain Unless You Know The Rules Leveraging The Power of The Young App Store Resources Mentioned In This Episode: App Income Report Man spams App Store for fun and makes $2,800 in profit Connect With Gabriel: Gabriel Machuret on Twitter ASO Professional Connect With The Podcast: Sign up for the email list and I'll send you my free eBook, 5 Ways You Can Make Money as a Millennial Follow on Instagram: @moneymaker.xyz Follow on Twitter: @moneymakerxyz

In this episode, Steve P. Young, mobile app developer and host of the Mobile App Chat, discusses how to conduct market research for an app, choosing between hiring a developer or learning to code yourself, and Steve shares his App Store Optimization tricks & tips. What's Discussed In This Episode: How To Do a Market Survey/Research For an App Idea. Whether I Should Find a Developer to Help Me Code My App Idea. The Cost To Hire a Developer. Building an App Using an App Reskin Instead of Hiring a Developer. Steve's App Store Optimization Tips. Writing a Good Description for Your App and The Differences Between App Stores. Optimizing Your App for Google Play. The Best Episodes to Start Listening to on the Mobile App Chat. Steve shares his top two favorite episodes from the Mobile App Chat: AutoRap & TweetBot. Resources Mentioned During This Episode: oDesk for hiring a developer Contact Steve for mobile app developer referrals Elance for hiring developers App Marketing Using App Store Optimization (Ude