Episode 194: Podcasting as a Long-Term Book Marketing Strategy for Business Owners
Release Date: 07/01/2025
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In this episode, Jodi breaks down why registering your copyright is essential—especially in the age of AI and digital piracy. She explains what automatic copyright does (and doesn’t) protect, shares a recent real-world case involving AI scraping thousands of books, and walks through what to do if your work is pirated. If your book is part of your business ecosystem, this episode is a must-listen. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome and introduction 00:55 – Why copyright registration matters more than ever 02:05 – Automatic copyright vs. registered copyright: what’s the difference?...
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In this episode, Jodi shares why podcast guesting is one of the most effective and underutilized strategies for authors who want to market their books long term. She explains how guest appearances help you repurpose content, build trust with new audiences, and shorten the sales cycle—making podcast guesting a powerful tool in your overall visibility strategy. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome and introduction 01:10 – Why podcast guesting belongs in your book marketing plan 03:00 – Reason #1: Repurposing guest appearances as long-term content 07:30 – Reason #2: Leveraging the...
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In this episode, Jodi explains why direct sales have become the future of independent publishing and a must-have strategy for business-owner authors. She shares the pros and cons of selling books directly, why it offers more control, and how it helps you increase ROI by using customer data, sales multipliers, and bundling strategies. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome and episode introduction 01:00 – The shift away from Amazon and third-party sellers 03:00 – Industry insight from Joanna Penn on direct sales as “the future” 05:30 – Why control matters for business-owner authors...
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info_outlineIn this episode, Jodi welcomes podcast coach Kim Stewart to discuss how nonfiction authors can use podcast hosting and guesting as powerful, long-term book marketing strategies. Kim shares insights about the evolving podcast landscape, tips for simplifying the process of starting a podcast, and creative ways to repurpose podcast content to support both book writing and business growth.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Podcast strategies for book marketing
03:32 Guesting grows your podcast audience
06:38 Podcast hosts' networking advantage
09:59 Using podcasts for business leads
14:00 Embracing breaks and authenticity
16:51 Social media and content strategy insights
19:54 Revision process / linking content resources
22:57 Podcast gratitude
Keywords:
podcasting, podcast host, podcast guesting, book marketing, nonfiction authors, business owners, book publishing, long-form content, content creation, content repurposing, author platform, marketing strategy, book launch, collaboration, email list, audience growth, podcast collaborations, capsule podcast, private podcast, lead generation, content pillar, social media, behind the scenes, attention span, podcast length, solo episodes, guest interviews, editorial calendar, revision process, content hub
Resources Mentioned:
Coffee + Commas signup: https://bit.ly/coffeeandcommassignup
Ready Set Write Challenge: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/readysetwrite
Jenna Kutcher’s Capsule Podcast (on building your email list)
John Lee Dumas’s Capsule Podcast (on starting a podcast)
About Our Guest:
Kim Stewart is a podcast coach for authors and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps nonfiction authors reach more readers as a podcast host and guest. When she’s not strategizing with clients, you’ll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family, and indulging in coffee, caramel and Friends reruns.
Website: https://kimstewartmarketing.com
Book Marketing Mania podcast: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podcast/
Instagram/Threads: https://instagram.com/kimstewinspired
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimstewartmarketing/
Start Your Author Podcast checklist: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/checklist
Book a Strategy Session with Kim: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/coaching/
LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/135hQ3GfcecPXS8F1ElNa3LASVqMotqTkMK1tjfsmtIY/edit?usp=sharing