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- 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 ...
Views: 1323 - Teleseminars -- Getting through the noise of the competition - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhen it comes to offering teleseminars the fact is there is an incredible amount of competition. In years past this was not the case. There were a handful of people offering their training by way of a teleseminar. Today this is not the way it is. Teleseminars are a dime a dozen. Does that mean ...
Views: 1321 - Social Networking A great resource or simply a waste of time - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt seems at every turn we are hearing about the “latest and greatest” place to network and build market reach on the Internet. Regardless of the size of your business, there are likely things you could be doing to increase your market reach, but knowing which is the best for your particular ...
Views: 1320 - 3 Things to Know In Order to Sell More Books - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOver the years I have written numerous articles, developed product and spoken on the topic of using live presentations as a way to sell books. If an author is proficient at the art of speaking they can make hundreds, thousands and even tens of thousands of dollars in book sales. This is true ...
Views: 1319 - Recession proof your business with teleseminars - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhy is it that some people are thriving during these uncertain economic times, while others are struggling? Chances are those that are doing well have diversified their revenue streams; especially on the Internet. It’s amazing how many ways there are to legitimately make money on the Internet. ...
Views: 1319 - Are You Really Who You Say You Are? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I “pounded the pavement” looking for opportunity. I tried just about everything; except one thing; being myself. What I discovered was this; as long as I tried to be someone other than who I am, my success was always an arms distance away. Are you trying to be someone you’re not? ...
Views: 1318 - If you wait to be inspired your book may never get done - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageAccording to some sources over 85% of the adult population in the United States has the dream of writing a book. Yet, the majority of these men and women will never achieve their dream for one simple reason; they are waiting to be "inspired". • I need to be inspired. • I'm just not feeling ...
Views: 1318(4 votes) - What Authors Need to Know to Succeed - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Kathleen GageFor most authors, writing the book is the easy part. Knowing how to market, gain visibility and sell books is what often stops potentially successful authors from reaching their greatest potential. Here are just a few things to consider as you move forward… You have to be able to engage your ...
Views: 1318 - A Huge Misconception about Online Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people hold the belief that sales and marketing has to be pushy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sales and marketing is about making people aware of what you offer and creating the opportunity for people to make a decision based on their wants and needs. If you believe in what ...
Views: 1316 - Marketing Has Its Own Energy - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageAsk most people what marketing is and they will give you the steps and strategies of marketing for an answer. There’s more to marketing than the mechanics. One very important part of marketing is the energy of marketing. Energy marketing is an energetic connection with your marketing and ...
Views: 1315 - How to Determine Your Life’s Work - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageOur experiences are what move us into our life’s work. The choice is whether to respond to whatever life throws at us in a proactive way and keep moving forward, or stay stuck and flounder about. There are people fulfilling their life’s work each and every day. Some are visible in the ...
Views: 1314 - Why Publicity is Far Superior to Advertising for a Book - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageAs an author you absolutely must look for opportunities to gain visibility for you and your book. The best way to do this is with publicity. This is different than advertising. With advertising you are paying for visibility. Publicity is usually free. The fact is, publicity works much ...
Views: 1312 - 5 Mistakes Authors Make When Doing an Online Book Launch - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the best ways to sell lots of books from the comfort of your home is to do an online book launch campaign. When done right you can sell hundreds, even thousands of books in a very short period of time. However, one launch is not the end all be all to a successful book. It is the start ...
Views: 1311(2 votes) - The Purchasing Process You Customers Go Through Online - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageThere is a process customers go through when buying your product. It is built on need and desire. The greater the investment on the part of your customer, the more you must build confidence, trust, and credibility in their mind. If you are selling $10 widgets, that’s one thing. If, on the other ...
Views: 1310 - If your life ended today are you complete? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageIf your life ended today are you complete? What a morbid question to pose one might think. Yet, if you really think about it, what a perfect question to ask ourselves to make sure we are completely in resolve with all we need to be. Equally, this question is such that it keeps our ...
Views: 1306 - Authors: The Reality of Why You’re Not Selling Books - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Kathleen GageRecently, I read a post on Facebook from an author who complained that they are not selling any books. Yet, when I looked at their activity on Facebook, it's apparent they spend a lot of time playing around and doing things that likely takes a lot of time away from marketing their ...
Views: 1302 - Why Authors Need to Consider an Online Book Launch - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageNo matter how you slice it a visible online book launch has incredible benefits. Take the book to bestseller status and the benefits skyrocket. A few of the obvious ones are: 1. Book sales 2. Credibility as an author 3. Revenues 4. Backend revenue opportunities When done right not ...
Views: 1302 - Collaboration Rather Than Competition – The Need for Wise Partnerships is Higher than Ever - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageI have owned and operated my business for nearly 15 years. Although the reasons for being in business have remained consistent, the method in running and building my business has drastically changed. The greatest change came with the onslaught of the Internet. Another huge change came with 9/11. ...
Views: 1297 - Is your Social Network involvement a plus or a disaster waiting to happen? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageDaily men and women from around the globe join Social Networks because they "heard" it's necessary to join in the social network craze. Although Social Networks can be a great way to connect with family, friends, colleagues, current clients, potential clients and high school buddies they can ...
Views: 1297 - Simple quiz reveals who is cut out for Internet marketing - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 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 are ...
Views: 1295 - Regret or Passion? Which Will Be Yours? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageI once attended a retreat on how to live with passion and fulfill one’s life’s work. The facilitator posed the question, “If money was not an issue, yet you had to work full-time, what would you do?” Answering this question was a turning point for me. Now - years later - I am doing much of what ...
Views: 1292 - Create extremely high value for those who buy your books - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageIf you have your books listed on Amazon and B&N it’s likely you get very excited when the book rises on the charts. Unfortunately, lots of authors never sell more than a handful of books on either of these locations because they don’t do any marketing. If you want to see your books rise on the ...
Views: 1292 - Do Your Readers Know You Exist? Authors... are you invisible to your readers? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Kathleen GageI’ve been consulting with authors for many years now. The one question that always comes up is this, “Why am I not selling more books?” Without fail, it’s usually because the author is doing little, even nothing, to promote their books. Sure, they may tell family and friends, post an ...
Views: 1290 - From $10 in my pocket to this... - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Kathleen Gage“Stop. Let’s go in here,” I turned to Wayne, as we drove down auto row just outside of Sacramento, California. After abruptly leaving a town in Nevada, I was starting my life over. With a little over 100 people in the off-the-beaten path town and having experienced my fair share of trouble, ...
Views: 1289 - An incredible way to grow your business - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from Kathleen GageOver the past couple of weeks I’ve hosted open Q&A calls where I hop on the phone and those who join in can ask me as many questions as they have in the time allotted. I’ve been offering these with no opt-in and no replay. It’s amazing how many people are showing up live. I suppose it’s because ...
Views: 1283 - Online bestsellers; utilizing Internet systems - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageIf you're like most authors you have a very important message you desire to share with as many people around the globe as possible. With the information contained on these pages you are in a better position to achieve your goal. You will learn what you can do to reach large numbers of potential ...
Views: 1283 - Expert Status Means Increased Revenues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people think marketing is only about getting word out about your product or service. There's more, much more, to marketing. In most cases you must also establish yourself as an expert. With competition for the consumer’s dollars at an all time high, there are some very simple strategies you ...
Views: 1282 - Testimonials Add to Your Credibility with Information Products - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the most effective methods for you to enhance your credibility and trust with prospective clients is with strong testimonies. The place to strategically utilize testimonials are sales pages and landing pages. Authentic client testimonials are a powerful marketing tool. There are numerous ...
Views: 1282 - The Major Barrier to Getting Your Book Published - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhatever your perspective, your opinion or your belief, the Internet provides a platform to express it. Barriers to entry for getting your material published is practically nonexistent. The greatest barrier to entry is not getting started. Simple as that. The great news is this: the minute you ...
Views: 1279 - Create a Targeted, Problem-Solving Ethical Bribe To Build Your List - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 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: 1278 - Video for Marketing and Credibility - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageHas the thought of being in the movies ever appealed to you? Dreamed of having your own television show? Want to be seen by hundreds, thousands, and even millions of viewers? If you said yes, then video is for you. Video is one of the hottest marketing tools around. Not only is it great for ...
Views: 1278 - 21 Ways to Promote Your Book with One Blog Post - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Kathleen GageYou’ve got the book. You’ve got the digital product. You’ve got the virtual training. Now what? Simple. Now you have to promote it. With all that’s available online, you have a wealth of possibility at your fingertips. One of the most effective methods for spreading the word, establishing ...
Views: 1276 - Make this your most profitable year ever - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageWith a new year upon us, now is a great time to put pen to paper and map out your coming year. Rather than kick back as the year comes to an end, this is the time to plan for a banner 2016. Rather than take a haphazard approach to what you are doing, determine what you really want to see ...
Views: 1274 - Leave Memories of Appreciation - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhat would life be like if you could decide moment by moment your state of mind? What if you could have complete control over your response to any situation life holds for you? What if you could live in the space of gratitude and appreciation regardless of the economy, loss, change or ...
Views: 1273 - 7 Common Ways People Sabotage Their Success - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Kathleen GageHave you ever said you wanted something so much all you can think of is the “thing”, but your actions said something different? I daresay at some point most everyone has, myself included. Such was the case with Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington. As the result of a bad choice ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Is Your Website Visitor Ready? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageFar too often people say, “My business is not working.” Yet when they are given the solution for what to do, they don’t take advantage of it. For example, there was one Shark Tank participant I had a phone conversation with after he appeared on the show. He was frustrated that he didn’t get the ...
Views: 1268 - Skyrocket Your Blogging Results - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely that one of your resolutions for the coming year is to gain more visibility. You’re committed to be seen in a big way in 2015. Your intentions are sincere, but chances are within a very short period of time you will get caught up and fall behind. To avoid this happening to ...
Views: 1268(2 votes) - Identify Your Expertise for Market Influence - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Kathleen GageThe best way to influence people’s buying choices is to offer something they can only get if they work with you or buy your product or those you recommend. What is your expertise? What sets you apart from others? And why should prospects choose you over your competition? This is a portion of ...
Views: 1267 - Reduce Inflammation with a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageChange won’t happen without change. Simple truth, but one many people lose sight of. Health issues abound, getting worse by the day. Obesity is on the rise, limiting the day-to-day activities of those who are bound by unhealthy weight. Disease is out of control with more people being ...
Views: 1267 - Sales - You’ve got it bass ackward - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Kathleen Gage“I’ll invest in sales training as soon as I make the money to do so.” I can’t even begin to count the number of times people have said this, all the while struggling to make sales. For some reason, they believe that they are going to figure out what the problem is with their sales results when ...
Views: 1266 - Market Your Expertise Online Through Teleseminars - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageIf you have certain expertise and want to market it, there is nothing better than teaching others. It has been said that teleseminars are one of the best ways to demonstrate your expertise to potential clients and market your business. In fact, leading teleseminars is an excellent marketing ...
Views: 1263 - Top reasons authors won’t market… but should! - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageSuccessful authors need three things: A book Buyers Marketing A book is the obvious. Without a book you have nothing to sell. Without something to sell you can't make money. Next, buyers; lots of buyers. This is again very obvious but for some reason many authors don't put much ...
Views: 1263 - Why Publishing a Book Increases Your Credibility - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Kathleen GageOne of the best ways to position your expertise and be viewed as a thought leader is as a published author. Most people view book authors as bona-fide experts regardless of whether or not they are. In years past, the dream of wanna-be authors was to be published by one of the big New York ...
Views: 1262 - Self-Published Books Can Create Multiple Streams of Revenue - But Readers Need to Know they Exist - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the past becoming a self-published author was a very different experience from what it is today. There were many obstacles that are no longer limitations for today’s self-published authors. Not only was the process much more cumbersome than it is today, there was no such thing as Kindle, ...
Views: 1261 - Thunderclap; A great way to sell books - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Kathleen GageAs an authorpreneur you want your book to get in the hands of as many readers as possible. You also want to sell lots of books. The more visible your book is and the more potential readers who know about your book, the more books you are likely to sell. A great way to sell books is word of ...
Views: 1261 - Is Blogging Necessary? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageAlthough some people view blogging as a novelty or a “someday I’ll get around to it” most companies will find great benefit by adding blogs and blogging to their overall marketing strategy. When done correctly, blogging can have an incredible impact on your market position. In essence blogs are ...
Views: 1259 - Blogging a book is easier than ever and other benefits of blogging - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Kathleen GageI’ve been blogging for years and can’t imagine not having this avenue for getting my message out to market. Blogging also allows me to build community, position myself as a thought leader in some circles, generate revenues and write about virtually anything I want to teach on or express my ...
Views: 1258 - #1 Rule of Affiliate Marketing and Sales - by Submitted on Mar 18, 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: 1256 - 12 Simple Ways to Sell More Books - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 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: 1255 - Keep The Long-Term Results In Mind While Building A Responsive Opt-In Subscriber List - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the most important things you can do as a list owner is have empathy for your subscribers. What this means is, don’t abuse them. If you’ve been a member of other lists you might have noticed that they seem to “use” their list members. This can really make you upset and frustrated. And, ...
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