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- Authors: Book Endorsements Sell Books - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Kathleen GageBook endorsements sell books. Some of the best ways to get endorsements are: • At the beginning and end of your book. • When you do a launch and people opt into your list for a bonus gift, you can add a request or two to the series of AR's (auto-responder messages). • After the fact ...
Views: 1415 - Read this before offering ANY bonus gift to those who buy your products - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Kathleen Gage“Buy my book and get a bunch of cool bonuses worth over $4,000!” This was a recent post in a Facebook group I belong to. I have no idea what the title of the book is, nor whether or not the bonuses have anything to do with the subject matter of the book. I was somewhat amused by the post and ...
Views: 1415 - The Power and Profit of Affiliate and Joint Venture Partnerships - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people marketing with the Internet are utilizing a couple of very effective strategies to increase revenues and market reach. Newer marketers may believe these tactics are brand new and are some great “secret” recently revealed. Anyone who has been in marketing for any length of time knows ...
Views: 1411 - Our Life Purpose - Design or Default? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageFor years I held back, thinking success was for others but not for me. It wasn’t until I was willing to step out in a big way that things began to change. And change they did! I went from struggling day-in and day-out to having an abundance of money, business, and impact. Not only had my fear ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Are you getting your share of mailbox money? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageDoes your business allow for “mailbox money” and a lifestyle you love? If not, what would it take for you to create this? Let’s start with the definition of mailbox money. This is money you receive in both your inbox and your physical mailbox. I first heard the term from Mary Morrissey. ...
Views: 1405 - Two Types of Marketing Necessary To Create A Wildly Successful Business, Online And Off - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageThere are numerous types of marketing: internal marketing, external marketing, online marketing, offline marketing, push and pull marketing to name just a few. You also have attraction marketing, which addresses the area of setting intention, utilizing the law of attraction and visualization. ...
Views: 1402 - Your Law Of Attraction Movie Script - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people believe Law of Attraction (LOA) information is a recent discovery. When one first happens upon LOA this IS true; they've had a breakthrough that allows for a different view of life. Perhaps they discovered LOA by way of a conversation, movie, book, seminar or article. Those who ...
Views: 1401 - Using Attraction Principles to Build Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageTrends come and go. One day something’s hot, the next it’s not. Lately there’s been talk by millions of people about the law of attraction; think about what you want and it will manifest. Every month millions of dollars are spent on books, CDs, seminars, trainings and coaching sessions teaching ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Are you guided by ego or spirit? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageConsider this... when you do a kind deed, do you need to get credit for the action or do you take action simply because the task needed to get done? Your initial reaction may be that you took action on something because it needed to get done. Yet, many people (on a hidden level) can't stand the ...
Views: 1390 - 12 Simple Ways to Sell More Books - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageMost authors want to sell books, but many never will. At least not more than a handful. The #1 way to sell books is to get yours to stand out from the millions of others that are out there. Below are 10 very easy to implement "stand out" ideas. 1. Article marketing One of the oldest ...
Views: 1384 - Online visibility rules - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen Gage“Business is slow. The economy makes it hard to generate revenue. There’s too much competition.” Comments like these are made each and every day. And yet, there are those who will tell you it has never been easier to build a successful business than today. So what’s the distinction? ...
Views: 1384 - Virtual Book Tours - Insider Secrets to Making Them Work - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Kathleen GageBook tours have been around for a long, long time. Before the days of virtual book tours, when tours were publisher-sponsored, covering several cities, book tours were very cost prohibitive. Fast forward to today. Nowadays, most authors are responsible for their own book tours. This means they ...
Views: 1384 - We All Have Weaknesses in Business - What’s Yours? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Kathleen GageYears ago many consultants, speakers and authors taught that we must work on our weaknesses in order to succeed. Then there was the period where we were told to only focus on our strengths. The fact is, we must know both our strengths and weaknesses in order to fully position our offerings ...
Views: 1384 - 5 Proven Steps to Stick to Your Resolutions - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageAccording to Statistic Brain only 8% of the 45% of those in the United States who set New Year’s Resolutions will achieve them. Most give up on their resolutions within the first 30 days. Why is this? It’s simple. We forget about our big why. Is there something you absolutely want to ...
Views: 1380 - Solutions May Surface in the Still of the Night - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Kathleen Gage“Necessity is the mother of invention!” The first time I heard this was nearly twenty years ago when I was introduced to Tony Robbins’ material. I have to admit, the first time I heard this it didn’t quite register. However, nearly three decades later, it makes all the sense in the world. In ...
Views: 1380 - Blab... Fad or Fabulous? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Kathleen GageThe first I heard of Blab.im was when my buddy, Brian G. Johnson posted on Facebook he was hosting a Blab. Shortly thereafter, Joel Comm was promoting his Blab. Before I knew it, many of my friends and colleagues were Blabbing and having a great time doing so. My initial thought was, “Oh ...
Views: 1379 - Defining success on your terms - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhat is success? Success in the truest sense is a very personal thing. It’s not uncommon to fall into the trap of letting others tell us what we must do to be successful or deciding for others what success should mean to them. Parents do this as do spouses. Friends do this as do bosses. ...
Views: 1377 - The Old Model vs. The New Model of Online Book Marketing - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageRecently I surveyed a group of several hundred authors. "What's your greatest challenge with marketing and selling your book(s)?" was the only question asked. The results were as follows: 38% knowledge 33% time 17% money 7% fear 5% other It’s not surprising knowledge ranked the ...
Views: 1375 - Are you still singing “The Economy is Slow” Blues? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOver the last few days I have had several conversations with friends and clients about their businesses. Many are thrilled with the fact business is picking up while others immediately go into, “The economy is still slow. That’s why my business isn’t picking up.” For some, The Economy is ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Simple quiz reveals who is cut out for Internet marketing - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageNot everyone is suited to Internet marketing. There are a number of reasons for this. Many will not succeed due to their unwillingness to face reality. The reality is it takes time, knowledge and effort to succeed in the world of online marketing. Regardless of what you are marketing there ...
Views: 1374 - 1% or 99%...which are you? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen Gage1%. This is just about the percentage of people who buy information products, attend seminars, listen to CDs to learn something who will actually do anything with the material. I am in the 1%. Why? Because I have a philosophy that has served me well. Whenever I invest in something I will ...
Views: 1372 - Proper Lead Time is Essential for a Successful Book Launch - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageMany authors make two common mistakes when it comes to marketing their books. One, they don't do any marketing. They seem to think the book will sell itself. Two, they don't give enough lead time for marketing before the book is published. A week or two to prepare for a book launch is hardly ...
Views: 1372(4 votes) - 4 Signs You Are Holding Yourself Back - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the time I’ve been in business and coaching others there are four phrases I’ve heard over and over that, quite seriously, are holding people back. 1. I don’t know what to do. Okay, so you don’t know what to do. What are you going to do about it? The difference between those who succeed and ...
Views: 1370 - Authors: Your words have the power to transform, influence and change minds! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Kathleen Gage“It seems from all I’m seeing; your major focus is on writing and marketing books. What’s gotten you so excited about this right now?” Brian Basilico, host It’s Not About You, It’s About Bacon Podcast show, asked me during a recent interview. “Now more than ever, we’re at a really critical ...
Views: 1367 - Teleseminars - Making money with them - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the last few days I have coached several new clients who were misled into believing the BS of getting rich quick on the Internet. I have heard a similar story from several people so I definitely lean toward believing that there are some so called “experts” telling people when they buy program ...
Views: 1366 - 30 Day Challenges...They DO Work! - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Kathleen GageWhen I initially agreed to do a 30 Day Blog Challenge, I had no idea how beneficial it would be. Eleven days into the experience, I’m finding it has given me a new level of discipline and focus that has far reaching benefits. It was during a private mastermind meeting with my clients that I ...
Views: 1364 - Teleseminars - Gain Massive Visibility With Forum Involvement - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageRegardless of your niche, posting on forums can be an excellent way to gain visibility for your teleseminars. It doesn't matter what market your teleseminar is for there's a forum for you! If you're willing to find those forums and follow the following steps you will be amazed at the ...
Views: 1358 - To Make Money You Must Know Your Market - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageRegardless of how much or how little marketing knowledge you have, it is essential to always know who your market is and is not. It’s also important to accept that your marketing strategy should change as your business changes. And of course you must know your limitations in terms of budget, ...
Views: 1357 - 3 Steps to Get the Most Out of Your Book on Amazon - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Kathleen GageYou’ve done it... you’ve written your first book. It’s only a matter of months, maybe even weeks, until it’s published and ready to be sold. Now you can relax and watch the money pour in. Not so fast. Now you have to let people know the book exists. This is done by way of how you market and ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Turn a $20 Book Into Thousands of Dollars in Revenue - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageA great way for an author to expand their market reach is to do what is called “repurposing” the content of your book. You can turn the content of your book into a number of different products and services. The book is the beginning of what could be a very profitable journey. Simply put, ...
Views: 1354(4 votes) - Pull marketing - attraction marketing at its best - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the primary reasons most entrepreneurs won’t achieve the highest level of success in their business is their lack of effective marketing. One of the most important types of marketing you need to learn is pull marketing. As the name implies, pull marketing is persuading consumers ...
Views: 1352 - Authors: How to Effectively Use YouTube to Market Your books AND Position Your Expertise - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Kathleen GageI’ve had a YouTube channel for years. Until recently, I didn’t have a focused theme. I was all over the place uploading videos that addressed many topics. Whatever struck my fancy, I would turn on my camera or iPhone and presto! a video was created. Although some of my videos received ...
Views: 1348 - Miss This in Your Marketing and You May Destroy Your Business! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt never ceases to amaze me when I hear about or experience a company that forgets the basics of Marketing 101. Lots of companies use all the latest and greatest marketing strategies to attract business, yet forget one of the most effective forms of marketing; stellar customer service. It seems ...
Views: 1345 - A major insight for traditional and online professional speakers - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageRecently I was reviewing transcripts from a training program I facilitated with a colleague on how to become a successful professional speaker – a six figure a year speaker. I had to smile when I read our recommendations. Not only are they spot on, they hold as true today as the day we hosted ...
Views: 1343(2 votes) - How to Gain Visibility, Market Reach and Revenues from Writing Free Articles - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageI work with many speakers, authors, trainers and consultants who want to gain visibility on the Internet and within their market. Without a doubt, they all realize they need to market themselves, but many just don’t know where to begin. Marketing serves several purposes including market reach, ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Boost Your Online Business While Generating Revenues - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageSomething that will boost your business, your revenues and your expert status more than just about anything is information product development. There are various types of information products you can develop; those that are used specifically for building your opt-in subscriber list, those ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Success Is Not Always Convenient - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageRecently I offered an open, hop on the phone line, Q&A session. It was on a Saturday and I made myself available for two hours to answer as many questions about building your business as possible during that time. To encourage people to get on the line I announced the call would not be ...
Views: 1340 - Can any book become a bestseller? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageFind joint venture (JV) partners with big mailing lists, slap an email message together, have all JV partners send it out on the same date and presto! You are a bestselling author. Garbage! That's exactly what the previous statement is. It's garbage. As someone who has been involved in ...
Views: 1339 - If one more person tells me I'm so lucky... - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageA little more than six months ago, I was training for a marathon as a power walker. During one of my longer workout sessions, I hit a pothole and instantly broke my ankle. I was literally stopped in my tracks. Knowing I would be laid up for a few weeks, I took the first few days to relax and ...
Views: 1334 - What is my calling? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Kathleen GageIt’s not uncommon to look at someone who seems to have it all together and compare our insides with their outsides. Dig deeper and you may be surprised that even the most successful people deal with fear, doubt and uncertainty. The difference though, is they have a different way of handling ...
Views: 1334 - The quickest route to manifesting your book to #1 on Amazon - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Kathleen GageI consider myself to be very grounded in logic. As well, I understand the principles and energy around the law of attraction. As such, on Facebook I belong to business groups, spiritual groups, groups that talk about manifesting and health and well-being groups. Often, in the spiritual groups ...
Views: 1330 - 5 Proven Ways to Get Book Reviews - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Kathleen GageGetting a book published is a lot easier, and simpler, than in years past. From idea to publication it can be a matter of weeks, even days. As in the past, publishing is the easy part. Sure, in the eyes of the author, that may seem far-fetched. Yet, ask any author who has made money from their ...
Views: 1329 - #1 Rule of Affiliate Marketing and Sales - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageRecently someone asked me what I think the #1 rule of affiliate marketing is. Actually, there’s more than one top rule, but here’s top of the list. #1 RULE: Pay your affiliates what you owe them when you owe them. Nothing can sour an affiliate relationship faster than you owing someone money ...
Views: 1326 - Create a Targeted, Problem-Solving Ethical Bribe To Build Your List - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageMost people have heard they should build an opt-in list. This is true. But it’s not just any list. Your greatest results come from building a targeted and responsive list. You will be in a better position to put sales on autopilot when you do. The best way to build your list is have a ...
Views: 1326 - Create Your Vision of Success - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageMost marketing strategies are about being in motion. Have a plan, be proactive, and take the necessary action steps. Although being proactive is a necessary aspect of marketing, an often overlooked and yet equally important part is your company’s internal perception. Many companies put a lot of ...
Views: 1317 - Only the chosen few make money with the Internet...Give me a break! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOnly people who are selling information about how to be an Internet Marketer are making money online! I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard this statement from someone who downloads a free report, buys an information product or enrolls in some type of a mentoring course. They get the ...
Views: 1316 - Is Twitter useful or a waste of time for authors? Judge for yourself - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageLately there's been lots of conversations, postings in forums and in social networks about whether or not Social Marketing is useful or a complete waste of time for authors. As with any form of marketing you have to decide what is most beneficial to overall goals. The fact is, Social Marketing ...
Views: 1315 - Using Mini Courses to Sell More Books - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageLooking for a great way to position your expertise in order to sell more books? An extremely effective way to do this is develop an online mini course that directly ties into the topic of your book. The fact is mini courses are simple to create and are viewed as very high value to the ...
Views: 1315 - An Often Overlooked Step in Information Product Development - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageMany experts enhance their product offerings with high quality services. Regardless of what you make available to your market, you need to take one very important step. Before you invest time, money or effort into product development make sure you understand the needs of your market. You ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Turn Your Book into a Powerhouse List Builder - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Kathleen GageWriters like to write. That’s a given. When you’re an engaging writer you do tend to build a following. One of the main reasons to have a loyal fan base is to generate a sustainable revenue stream. The more of a following you have, the more likely it is every book you put to market will make ...
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