Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 34. In this episode, we're diving into how to nurture new email subscribers the RIGHT way. Because after they've read your book and joined your email list, your goal is to welcome them strategically so that they are excited to take the next step with you.This is part two of our 4-part Book-Biz Bridge Basics: The Six-Figure Series and we're getting granular with tips on maximizing revenue and readership with your book.***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. Exactly what touchpoints are necessary for your reader-turned-email-subscriber to maximize conversions into your paid product or service2. The basic, yet important COOL method for you to follow when crafting your email nurture campaign (and why you DON'T want to immediately introduce an offer in your first email to a subscriber!)3. My accidental "test" of my own book email nurture campaign that's been working on autopilot while I handle some family things (and why you need to have this in your biz too)If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hey friend! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 33. We're kicking off a brand new 4-part series called Book-Biz Bridge Basics: The Six-Figure Series so that we get even more detailed with how to maximize revenue and readership with your book.In this episode I'll be going over all the elements of my own book landing page for Author Entrepreneur so that you can duplicate it with your own book.***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. How to craft a book bonus/lead magnet landing page that converts2. Why you need to lead your readers (and potential readers) with as much detail as possible into the next steps beyond your book3. The bonus bundle items that I put together for my own book lead magnet without creating anything new (aka I leveraged existing content and you should too!)If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. In the last episode I was launching my book, and today I'm happy to report that it's now officially a #1 Best Seller. Woo-hoo!In today's episode I want to share with you a simple mistake that I see nearly all authors make when launching. I made sure to NOT do this during my own launch, and I don't want you to do it either! Listen for the tiny little tweak that makes all the difference.***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. The honest, simple mistake that I see nearly ALL authors make when launching their book ... and it makes a HUGE difference in where you land on the Amazon Best Seller charts2. How you can avoid this simple mistake with a tiny little tweak in your verbiage when launching3. Three additional tips for your bestselling book launchIf you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

It's BOOK LAUNCH DAY for Author Entrepreneur!!! Can you tell I'm excited?!?I'm also anxious, nervous, and of course dealing with a wee bit of imposter syndrome and self-doubt. But I'm moving ahead regardless! This episode is totally off the cuff as I wanted to pop on to say hello and let you know how I'm feeling.***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. How different it feels releasing this book compared to my first go around with She Creates the Way2. Why the tiny pockets of time were so important in getting this book done3. How I'm ready to step outside my comfort zone and make my message heardIf you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. Today we're diving head first into the Micro Book Method. This method is the structured pathway that I teach to build authority with your reader in only 5 chapters.This episode is for you if you know you want to write a book yet you don't know WHAT to write about, or if you're already writing a book and want to ensure that you have the strategic stories that build authority. Heads up that I'm a bit rusty on this episode, ha!***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. How to activate the core authority emotions within your book: credibility, inspiration, likeability, connection, and encouragement so that your reader is gravitationally pulled back to you and your business.2. The 5 Essential Stories for your business-building book (and EXACTLY where to place them)3. My real-life examples from my book Author Entrepreneur so that you can duplicate this framework for your own bookIf you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! In this episode I’m interviewing Nancy Medoff, bestselling author, keynote speaker and executive coach who has literally “written the book" on women and confidence.WOW! Nancy shares so many amazing nuggets in this interview about her journey (and outcome) while self-publishing her bestselling book Unmute Yourself. If you’re currently dragging your feet on moving forward with your book, this episode will light the fire you need to push yourself forward.***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. The ridiculously-simple way that Nancy was able to write her book using existing content she already had2. How she faced self-doubt (even as a Confidence Coach!) and was able to overcome it to move forward with her book3. The #1 biggest thing that came out of her writing a book … and how it totally upleveled her professional speaking careerIf you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world.>>> Visit Nancy’s Website: https://nancymedoff.com>>> Follow Nancy on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/nmplinkedin>>> Follow Nancy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancy_medoff ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hello! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. In episode 28, we're diving into the rules for creating a short and concise book that builds your business and brand.This episode is a peek into my upcoming book, Author Entrepreneur, and in the coming episodes I'll be sharing even more concepts and strategies with you. Yippee!***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. The BIG 3 rules to follow when crafting your book2. Why you don't want to have a generic book topic and how to niche your topic with two simple tweaks3. How to create a gravitational-like pull back to your business by writing a book that activates the 5 core emotional triggersIf you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hi there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 27! It's been a crazy week over here (including a trip to the ER for the little guy), but I'm hoping this episode will provide inspiration for you as you navigate your book journey.Today we’re diving into a frequent question I get about book covers for those that are using their book to build their brand/biz (AKA author entrepreneurs like you and me!).In this episode, I’m answering a simple question: should you, the author, put yourself on your book cover?***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. [SPOILER ALERT] Why, 9 times out of 10, I say NO, you shouldn't put yourself on your book cover2. What the happy compromise is for your cover and how you can have an eye-catching cover without yourself on the front (but still be able to include an image of you!)3. The exception to the rule, or when I would say YES to you putting yourself on your  book coverIf you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! This episode is a short one, inspired in part by something I took away from the State of the Union address.I watch the State of the Union every year, no matter who is in office or what political party, because I think it's interesting to see how real-life stories are weaved into statistics and agendas and it's a reminder to all of us how powerful stories can be.This short episode is for you if you're thinking about a book or working on a book and have been leaning too heavily into sharing strategies (but haven't shared any personal stories). This is your friendly nudge to share more stories!***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. The power of human connection and why personal stories are MUST for your book2. How people buy with emotion, but justify with logic (and how this ties into the importance of your book)3. Why every entrepreneur absolutely must have a book to help drive connection, and ultimately sales, in their businessIf you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hello friend! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 25. In this episode we’re talking all about building your book biz bridge. In other words, you’ll learn how to create the perfect dotted line back to your business, so that your readers end up becoming part of your tribe (and hopefully paid clients and customers!).Like I always say, it’s not just about the book. The book is just the beginning. And the bridge is what starts all the other amazingness that your book will bring. Let’s be strategic and intentional to maximize this leverage!***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. The three crucial steps for building an effective bridge from your book back your business2. How to create an irresistible lead magnet that ties in directly with the theme of your book (that your reader will absolutely NEED to download)3. Why having a “next step” at the end of your book is a key place to put a bridge to your paid offerings or servicesIf you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. Today we’re talking about writing ruts, otherwise known as Resistance (side note: The War of Art is a MUST READ if you’ve felt Resistance before). Writing ruts can be caused by a variety of reasons, but mostly it’s imposter syndrome. Imagine my surprise when I started feeling it A LOT while writing my manuscript for Author Entrepreneur. Today I’m sharing some tips of what helped me (and what helps my book clients) when it comes to getting out of a writing rut.***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY***1. Five different tactics to get out of a writing rut so that you can get back on track with writing your manuscript2. Why MICRO is the way to go when it comes to setting writing goals for yourself3. How to use a “carrot dangle” fun items list to incentivize yourself to sit down and writeIf you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts!Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! Isn’t a brand new year exciting? There’s something exhilarating about turning a brand new page and being able to plan out all of our hopes and dreams for the coming year.If your 2023 goals include writing a book and becoming an author, this episode is for you! I’ll be sharing the three things you must do to make your book dream come true this year. I believe in you, future bestselling author! ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. The identity you absolutely MUST align yourself with before moving ahead in your book journey 2. Why thinking about the AFTER of your book will assist you in writing your manuscript 3. How a personal family emergency served as an important reminder to put our big dreams in the forefront If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast! In this episode I’m interviewing a brand new bestselling author. Marni Hale, owner of Move the Needle, is a growth advisor who helps CEOs identify the shortest path to big wins.Recently Marni and I worked together to launch her book Simplify to Amplify, and the book hit #1 New Release and #1 Best Seller in multiple categories, making her a bestselling author.Heads up that Marni and I have a backstory … when I was working in digital marketing back in cubicle land, she was my boss and marketing director. When she told me that she was working on her book I was honored to be involved! ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. How Marni grew an idea into a short and simple book (only 50 pages!) that eventually made her a bestselling author 2. The TRUTH about an email list and reaching #1. SPOILER ALERT: Marni had less than 100 people in her gmail BCC list yet still topped the charts! 3. Why everyone can and should write a book If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! Write your story. Change the world.>>> Visit Marni’s Website: https://marnihale.com/>>> Follow Marni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnihale/ ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. We’re in episode 21 and today we’re covering the keys to ranking your book at the top of the charts on Amazon (so that you become a bestselling author!).I’ve been a bit sporadic here on the podcast but it’s because I’m busy working on my next book. Meanwhile, another one of my clients hit #1 bestselling author in her Amazon categories and this episode is to share the specifics for what actually moves the needle when it comes to ranking on the Amazon Best Seller charts. ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. The 4 commandments for becoming an Amazon Bestselling Author (#3 makes a HUGE difference in your rankings!) 2. How leverage and velocity can make-or-break your quest to topping the charts (and why it DOES NOT matter if you have a huge audience) 3. The free online tool that I use when researching book categories for my book clients If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hi friends! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 20.Today’s episode is a short one and it’s really just to touch on something that someone said recently to me. A high-level coach mentioned that she was worried that a $12 book would “tarnish her value” … and this could not be further from the truth!This short episode is for you if your services and products are high-ticket and you’ve often wondered if it’s a good idea to offer something like a book that might be considered low-ticket. ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. Why happy hour is an easy yes and how to duplicate that in your business with a book 2. The concept of a micro-commitment and how it helps conversions into your offerings 3. How a $5 happy hour cocktail can lead to a $150 dinner (just like all roads from your book lead back to your business!) If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 19. It’s been a while and I’ve missed you! After a few personal things and an energy-draining beta launch, I’m here to share something important…Instagram is dead. Seriously, it’s just not what it was before. I say this because I know you might be devoting hours a day into an app that I believe does not have the ROI it used to.Heads up this is different than a typical episode. Usually, we talk about book/biz tips, this is talking about primarily Instagram. But I still think it’s relevant as I know all of this is on your radar as a biz owner. ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. My journey with my “Instagram experiment” and why I had such poor results with my beta launch 2. Why no one wants to leave their safe scrolling space and what that means for you and your business 3. My 3 recommendations for your best ROI (in other words, what you SHOULD be investing time and effort into if you’re trying to build your audience and business!) If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 18. In today’s episode, I’m honored to be interviewing Joy Osahon, Faith Blogger, Empowerment Speaker, Certified Life Coach, and Author of This Is Not Your Typical 'Finding Your Purpose' Book. As a life coach, Joy believes that purpose is often birthed from a place of pain and her book is a living and breathing example of that! What began as a heartbreaking breakup transformed into a purpose-driven mission for her that manifested into a blog, then a book. She shares that journey in this interview. ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. Why Joy believes that pain in your life can be viewed as a hotel stay … and how to make the decision to move forward 2. The fact that everything that you’re going through is someone else’s how-to book 3. How your book journey is like therapy (and why it’s totally okay to exclude certain parts of your life in your book if you’re not ready yet) If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! Write your story. Change the world.  >>> Visit Joy’s Website & Blog: https://www.speakwithjoy.net/ >>> Follow Joy on Instagram at @speakwithjoy: https://www.instagram.com/speakwithjoy >>> Buy Joy’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Typical-Finding-Purpose/dp/B08CWHS23M ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hello again! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 17. Today I am SO excited to be interviewing Jessica Weaver, CFP, CDFA, CFS, bestselling author, and founder of the Women's Wealth Boutique. Jessica has THREE bestselling books under her belt and is the very definition of an #AuthorEntrepreneur as she continues to leverage all three books to grow her business and increase her impact in the financial sector. If you’re juggling all the things but you still can’t let go of the internal calling to write a book (even if you’re not sure how you’ll fit it in), you’ll want to tune into this episode! Jessica shares her timelines for each book and you’ll be shocked at how different they were based on where she was in her business and life (hint: one of her books took a year to write ... another one only took a WEEK!). ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. Why Jessica is a huge advocate for BOOKS (and how her first book helped her land 2-3x speaking gigs per month!) 2. How she repurposes existing content in her business to use inside her books … and why this is perfect for busy entrepreneurs! 3. The spiritual side of money and how to reframe wealth for yourself If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! Write your story. Change the world.  >>> Follow Jessica on Instagram at @pinkfixmymoney: https://www.instagram.com/pinkfixmymoney >>> Follow Jessica on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkfixmymoney >>> Visit Jessica’s Website & Blog: https://www.jessicaweaver.com ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hey there! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast, episode 16! Today we’re diving into the tactical aspects of your amazon listing for your book.This episode is for you if you’re getting close to publishing or if you simply want to understand the successful essentials for your book’s Amazon listing. Side note: I also just finished binge-watching Selling the OC and you gotta hear me out when I tell you there are a lot of parallels between your book and this show. :) ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. The 5 ESSENTIALS for your Amazon book listing (and why they make a BIG difference in the purchase conversions of your book) 2. How categories play a major role in whether or not you’ll rank #1 as a bestselling author (and the tool that I always use to help choose book categories) 3. Why you must always make sure the ‘Look inside’ feature is activated If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/

Hello!! Welcome back to The Author Entrepreneur Podcast. We’re in episode 15, yay! This is basically like a book and we’re 15 chapters in! I realized today it’s almost shameful that it’s taken me this long to speak about why a BOOK vs. some other vehicle or way to build your business, so that's what we’re talking about today. This episode is for you if you’ve been weighing your options and can’t really decide what your next move for your biz should be - should it be a podcast? Youtube channel? Instagram Reels or TikTok? Or should it be a book? After this episode, I hope you choose the book route. ***WHAT WE’RE COVERING TODAY*** 1. The book statistics you NEED to know (Spoiler Alert: your ideal clients are already looking for your book … it’s your responsibility to deliver!) 2. Three major reasons why a book gives you a HUGE advantage in the marketplace 3. Why a focused reading state-of-mind will always beat a scrolling state-of-mind! If you liked this episode and want to hear more, make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts! Write your story. Change the world. ***LINKS***>>> GET THE BOOK!! Grab your copy of Author Entrepreneur (and download the FREE Jumpstart Your Journey Bonus Bundle): https://jessicadebry.co/book>>> Learn more + say hello: https://jessicadebry.co>>> Follow me on Instagram at @jessicadebry: ​​https://www.instagram.com/jessicadebry/