The Authorpreneur Spotlight with Robbin Simons Pod

Today’s authorpreneur is the Bestselling Author Jodi LaBossiere. Jodi is definitely not your typical girl next door. At the age of fourteen, she became the youngest Avon lady on the block, knocking on the doors of her mothers friends and showing them how to look and feel beautiful. This part time job started her on a path in the health and beauty industry. Over the last three decades she has honed her skills, studied and worked with some of the world’s top cosmetic chemists, makeup artists, doctors, and entrepreneurs. In addition to all of this, Jodi has also been a model, TV and radio personality, comedian and multi sashed and crowned beauty queen, has a doctorate in Asian and metaphysical sciences, is a Reiki master and wine connoisseur and self-professed foodie. In this episode you will learn: How Jodi used accountability to hit her deadlines and wrap up the book project within TWO MONTHS (really!). The best advice she’s EVER received about writing (from a 3x Bestselling author).  The self-awareness Jodi got from writing her book and how it radically changed her business. What Jodi has been doing since the book hit the Best Seller list. What happened when a potential business partner Googled Jodi.  Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Her Amazon No #1 best selling book: ‘In Your Face! The BADASS Lifestyle Guide for the Empowered Woman’ Read a FREE chapter from the book here Her beauty line website: beautybylabossiere.com Thankyou for listening! For more about Jodi head to jodilabossiere.com If you enjoyed this episode please leave a quick review here. It’s the best way to support the show! Make sure to email me here when you do. Each week I select one reviewer to receive a free 15 minute book consult with me! If you have any questions or comments for Jodi, please share them below. I will read them and do my best to reply. And finally, have you subscribed to the podcast yet? You can do so here. It means you’ll get automatic updates from iTunes, and, would make my day if you would. Thank you! Until next time,         Share thisby

Today’s guest is Feng Shui expert Christine Bové. She inspires successful women to allow their creative energies to flow into their environments, images and mindsets to improve their confidence, bring clarity to their future and set them up for success. Christine uses Feng Shui to create a mindset for success while also helping clients organize and beautify their space to create an image that reflects their personal style. In this episode you will learn: A little-known cause of writers block and Christine’s personal tip for overcoming it. Some simple Feng-Shui tips to increase your creative juices when writing.  The best way to organize your writing space.  Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Christine’s website: christinebove.com Christine’s free training video series “Five Feng Shui Video Tips to enhance your Mind, Body and Home and create the success you desire”. Access it here. Thankyou for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please leave a quick review here. It’s the best way to support the show! Make sure to email me here when you do. Each week I select one reviewer to receive a free 15 minute book consult with me! If you have any questions for Christine or comments, please express them below. I will read them and do my best to reply. And finally, have you subscribed to the podcast yet? You can do so here. It means you’ll get automatic updates from iTunes, and, would make my day if you would. Thank you! Until next time,   Share thisby

I’m delighted to introduce today’s authorpreneur guest: Liana Chaouli!  Liana is the President and Founder of Image Therapists International Inc. and a globally recognized thought leader, style expert and educator. What’s unique about Liana is that she provides transformation through the empowerment of wardrobe. She has spent two decades consulting CEOs, celebrities, and political figures on matters of self-image. As the developer of Image Therapy™, she works closely with her clients on their personal and professional presence using analysis, physical appearance, and education to adjust attitudes affecting self-esteem and overall sense of worth.  Her clients include Bob Mackie, The Canfield Training Group, IBM, Nordstrom’s, Coldwell Banker University, Chico’s, and many more. In addition to all of the wonderful work Liana does, she is also the author of the best selling book You Are a Masterpiece: How to dress a more powerful and authentic you. In this episode you will learn: How Liana crafted a best-selling book vision ahead of time and the clever strategy she used to bring it to fruition. What Liana did to overcome being more of a speaker than a writer. Why she finally took the plunge and wrote the book in the first place. How she’s used the book ever since and what it’s opened up for her.  Plus a bonus image therapy tip! Liana’s unique take on wearing black – what few people know about. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Liana’s website  Her best selling book: YOU Are a Masterpiece: How to Dress a More Powerful & Authentic You Free resources here: lianasgifts.com Thankyou for listening!  For more about Liana head to imagetherapists.com. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a quick review here. It’s the best way to support the show! Make sure to email me here when you do. Each week I select one reviewer to receive a free 15 minute book consult with me!   If you have any questions for Liana or any comments, please express them below. I will read them and do my best to reply. And finally, have you subscribed to the podcast yet? You can do so here. It means you’ll get automatic updates from iTunes, and, would make my day if you would. Thank you! Until next time,   Share thisby

Today’s guest is Kara Zitnick. Kara is the premier legal partner for women entrepreneurs who are building a brand, a business and a legacy. An attorney for 13 years, Kara has spent the last 6 of those years working exclusively with entrepreneurs to help them launch, grow and protect their brands with trademarks, copyrights, contracts and IP consulting. As a creative herself, she understands the unique needs of creative entrepreneurs, coaches and authors as they run a business. To date, Kara has helped launch over 200 brands. In this episode you will learn: What most people don’t realize about copyright law. How to adequately protect your book (and brand) from copycats. What to consider when choosing your book title. The lowdown on including affiliate links in your books or online content. How to become a copyright law ninja – without even hiring an attorney! Links and resources mentioned in this episode: The LaunchHER website with further resources about copyright protection Copyright Simplified eBook Thankyou for listening! For more about Kara head to launcHER.com If you enjoyed this episode please leave a quick review here. It’s the best way to support the show! Make sure to email me here when you do. Each week I select one reviewer to receive a free 15 minute book consult with me! If you have any questions for Kara or comments, please express them below. I will read them and do my best to reply. And finally, have you subscribed to the podcast yet? You can do so here. It means you’ll get automatic updates from iTunes, and, would make my day if you would. Thank you! Until next time,       Share thisby

Today’s authorpreneur is Ronda Wada. Ronda has been called a modern day mystic with “x-­ray vision for your soul.” She is an international speaker, facilitator, three time best-­selling author, Life Fulfillment and Spiritual Business Mentor. I really enjoyed recording this interview, I hope you will enjoy listening to it!  In this episode you will learn: Where Ronda mined content for her book (and where you can too). The simple but effective tool Ronda used to organize a successful media tour.   How the media tour led to increased media exposure for Ronda and her brand. What she did to create a 40% conversion rate from purchase to mailing list opt-in. How she set the right price for her book.  Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Ronda’s multiple media appearances Ronda’s best selling book “Overcoming the Challenges of Change:: A Spiritual Self-Help Guide for Transforming Uncertainty into Possibility” Thankyou for listening! For more about Ronda head to rondawada.com. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a quick review here. It’s the best way to support the show! Make sure to email me here when you do. Each week I select one reviewer to receive a free 15 minute book consult with me! If you have any questions for Ronda or general comments, please share them below. I will read them and do my best to reply. And finally, have you subscribed to the podcast yet? You can do so here. It means you’ll get automatic updates from iTunes, and, would make my day if you would. Thank you! Until next time,   Share thisby

Today’s guest is Melodye Hunter. She is a creative strategist who has a passion for books and is on a mission to end website shame. She works with empire building entrepreneurs to create websites, book covers and marketing materials infused with style and strategy. I was excited to have her on the show because she is the talent behind our book design covers!  In this episode you will learn: Melodye’s top tips for a kickass book cover! What you MUST and MUSN’T include on your back cover. How often to refresh your branding as an authorpreneur. How to make the branding of your website and book work together. What to do if you don’t have a presentable website yet. How to get the most out of working with a cover designer. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Melodye’s website: melodyehunter.com Book covers she has designed for Crescendo Publishing Thankyou for listening!  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a quick review here. It’s the best way to support the show! Make sure to email me here when you do. Each week I select one reviewer to receive a free 15 minute book consult with me!   If you have any questions for Melodye or comments, please express them below. I will read them and do my best to reply. And finally, have you subscribed to the podcast yet? You can do so here. It means you’ll get automatic updates from iTunes, and, would make my day if you would. Thank you! Until next time, Share thisby

Today’s authorpreneur is Ariaa Jaeger. She is the best selling author, spiritual life strategist who teaches mind over matter, quantum physics and cellular memory integration and healing. Known in social media for her powerful philosophy and people magnet personality, Ariaa has helped millions around the globe with their personal transformation. In this episode you will learn: Why Ariaa decided to share more of her personal story in her two best selling books. What helped her move through the writing process quickly and produce those books in record time. Ariaa’s best tips for creating flow when writing, and her favorite place to write.  The unexpected impact the books have had on Ariaa’s client sessions and beyond. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Ariaa’s social media profiles on Facebook and Twitter. Her best selling books: ‘Ariaaisms ~ Spiritual Food for the Soul’ and ‘The Book of Ariaa: Quotes for a Luminous Life’. Download a gift chapter from Ariaa here. Thankyou for listening!  For more about Ariaa head to ariaa.com. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a quick review here. It’s the best way to support the show! Make sure to email me here when you do. Each week I select one reviewer to receive a free 15 minute book consult with me!   If you have any questions for Ariaa or comments, please express them below. I will read them and do my best to reply. And finally, have you subscribed to the podcast yet? You can do so here. It means you’ll get automatic updates from iTunes, and, would make my day if you would. Thank you! Until next time,   Share thisby

Our guest Authorpreneur today is Jenny Fenig – a spirited woman, wife, mom, yogi, author, adventurer, and award-winning entrepreneur. Through her courses, events and coaching programs Jenny teaches spirit-driven female visionaries how to reach more, make more and play more.  Her incredibly inspirational book, “Get Gutsy” ranked #1 on Amazon’s best seller list in 2 categories the first day it launched. In this episode you will learn:  How Jenny found and worked with a writing coach. How she built a team to help her market the book so she could focus on her key skills. How she used the book to break her brand into mainstream media. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Jenny’s articles on NBC’s Today Parents Blog Get your free chapter from Jenny’s best-selling book, Get Gutsy at http://getgutsybook.com/ Thanks for listening!  For more about Jenny head over to jennyfenig.com.  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a quick review here. It’s the best way to support the show! Make sure to email me here when you do. Each week I select one reviewer to receive a free 15 minute book consult with me!   If you have any questions for Jenny or comments please express them below. I will read them and do my best to reply.  And finally, have you subscribed to the podcast yet? You can do so here. It means you’ll get automatic updates from iTunes, and, would make my day if you would. Thank you! Until next time, Share thisby

This is a special episode, as you’ll hear why in the first few minutes! Sean is a fantastic SEO expert. I asked him to share his best strategies and tips to help any author launching their book. In this episode you will learn:  What most people don’t realise about Amazon and its search engine capacities The social media platforms on the rise and best suited to book promotion Sean’s favourite wordpress plugins. How to make blogging actually effective. The difference between choosing keywords for Amazon and for Google. A ninja phone trick for websites. Links and resources mentioned in this episode:  Albanese Branding Thank you for listening! If you would like to learn more about building an exceptional brand and the incredible work Sean and Albanese Branding does, please check out their website at albanesebranding.com. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a quick review here. It’s the best way to support the show! Make sure to email me here when you do. Each week I select one reviewer to receive a free 15 minute book consult with me!   If you have any questions or comments please express them below. I will read them and do my best to reply. And finally, have you subscribed to the podcast yet? You can do so here. It means you’ll get automatic updates from iTunes, and, would make my day if you would. Thank you! Until next time, Share thisby

This is the inaugural episode of The Authorpreneur Spotlight with Robbin Simons! Our first guest is Wendy Darling. Wendy is the founder of Miraculous Loving, a personal and professional growth organization, that focuses on matters of the heart. Her incredibly inspirational book, The Miracle That Is Your Life ranked #1 on Amazon’s best seller list in 2 categories the first day it launched. In this episode you’ll learn: How Wendy got through her resistance to sitting down and writing the first chapter. The quick mindset shift that helped her write over 200 pages. Why Wendy decided to include a highly personal moment from her life in the book and the response it garnered. How the book led to her being profiled by Forbes magazine. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Wendy’s profile in Forbes Magazine Wendy’s Best Seller book: ‘The Miracle That Is Your Life’  Thank you for listening! For more about Wendy head to wendydarling.com. If you have any questions for Wendy or comments please express them below. I will read them and do my best to reply.  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a quick review here. It’s the best way to support the show! Make sure to email me here when you do. Each week I select one reviewer to receive a free 15 minute book consult with me!   And finally, have you subscribed to the podcast yet? You can do so here.  It means you’ll get automatic updates from iTunes, and, would make my day if you would. Thank you!  Until next time,  Share thisby

Robbin Simons is the go-to expert on lead generating book strategies for entrepreneurial success. Welcome to her new weekly podcast – a show dedicated to helping aspiring authors write, publish and market their books. Listen as she interviews authors about their publishing journeys and asks industry experts to share tips and insights to help you make your book publishing dream, a reality. She has wanted to create this show for a long time, and is so excited it’s finally here! Share thisby