How To Write a Book That Grows Your Business with Expert Publisher Todd Sattersten
Release Date: 07/16/2024
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In this episode of Real Relationships Real Revenue, we are talking about books! Writing a book was easily one of the most game-changing things I have ever done for my business. So, I am chatting with our publisher Todd Sattersten, the owner of Bard Press, which only publishes one book a year. Books are an incredible growth tool, and Todd and I are discussing everything you need to know, including the value of a book that connects to your business, how you can scale it up or down for your business, and the practical steps to get started on creating your own book.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
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The immense value of writing a book
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Small, medium, and large ways to go about writing a book
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Real-life examples of how people used books to grow their business significantly
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How having a book can help you demonstrate your expertise on a topic
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The easiest entry to writing a book
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How to write a book that actually turns into more business for you
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The unexpected ways that writing a book can help you
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Why creating a book is an act of giving
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The key point you have to remember if you want your book to help you grow
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Important things to understand when writing your book
I hope you enjoyed this episode and that it inspires you to write your book and grow your business! If you want to learn more about Todd and Bard Press, head over to https://bardpress.com/. They are a publisher that collaborates closely with authors to craft and market unique, high-quality business books, focusing on publishing only one book a year.
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