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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: 643 - Qualities and Attributes of a Best Selling Author - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhether you plan to create a bestselling book or via the Internet or you plan to go the traditional route with a major publishers, it will ultimately be up to you how you create, handle and release your freshly written masterpiece. Many new authors are under the mistaken impression that they ...
Views: 634(2 votes) - The Truth about Driving Qualified Traffic to Your Website - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Kathleen GageCompanies large and small are constantly seeking creative, high return strategies to increase visibility on the Internet. The quest for a high ranking position seems to be a never ending process. With most people there seems to be an endless search for the one answer on how to drive traffic to ...
Views: 632 - What “authorpreneurs” need to know about media interviews - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Kathleen GageIf you’re an expert who has written a book or you are an “authorpreneur”, one of the most important things you can do is secure media interviews. When you’re on radio, television, podcast shows or in print, your credibility shoots up. Interviews are a great way to reach potential readers and ...
Views: 632 - The six figure speaker mindset - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageGet on the platform. Give an incredible presentation. Make a boatload of money selling your products and services on the back-end. Can it really be this simple? Actually yes…when you know what you’re doing and you have the correct mindset. Experts around the globe are making incredible ...
Views: 630 - Online Visibility Equals Potential Criticism - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the greatest concerns I hear from emerging entrepreneurs is the fear of criticism. In order to avoid criticism, they will often downplay who they are and what they offer. The reality is, the more visible you are the more you open yourself up to the judgment of others. As you emerge ...
Views: 629 - How To Make Money Writing Free Articles - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageI work with many speakers, authors, trainers and consultants who want to gain visibility on the Internet and within their market. Many have heard they can achieve this outcome by submitting articles to various online directories and Ezines. Although this is true, there are pros and cons to using ...
Views: 628 - It’s Not that Internet Marketing Doesn’t Work; It’s that Your Systems Suck! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Kathleen GageUsing the Internet as part of your marketing mix can bring with it interesting challenges; a primary one being the amount of competition for the reader’s attention. For the sake of this article I want to talk about two primary types of Internet buyers. There is the impulse buyer looking for ...
Views: 628 - Why resolutions set you up for failure - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageTraditionally, this is the time of year lots of people reflect on the resolutions they set at the beginning of the year. Realizing many of their “this time I will do it” resolutions resulted in giving up, they are preparing for the next round of resolutions. Often, they will set the same ones ...
Views: 628 - Get the Most from Your Show Investment - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageBusiness expos can be an excellent marketing investment and an outstanding way to build your business. On the other hand, if not treated as an integral part of your marketing strategy, they can become a huge waste of time, money and energy. To gain the most from your investment develop a ...
Views: 627 - Expert Status Means Increased Revenues - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 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: 624 - You Haven't Earned the Right to Sell to Me! - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageHow often do people try to sell us something before we have expressed an interest, have a desire, or are in the market for what they have? It seems the standard for many salespeople is to try to sell to anyone and everyone regardless of the interest level. When someone attempts to sell us ...
Views: 623 - Running a Business IS Like Running a Marathon - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Kathleen GageThere is so much evidence that the more visible we are, the more opportunity we create. Yet, many people continue to hide out, thinking somehow they will be discovered Without a doubt, when you are open about who you are, what you do, hobbies you have, this is when opportunity appears to ...
Views: 622 - Online book campaigns – friend or foe? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOver the last few years countless number of authors have utilized the power of the Internet to market and sell their books. The question that begs to be answered is, "Are online book launches a viable way to market your book?" Absolutely! However, you will find criticism from some who believe ...
Views: 621 - Your success is directly proportionate to your ability to be incredibly honest with yourself - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathleen GageA few weeks ago I completed my first ever marathon. Crossing the finish line at the 26.2 mile marker was my gift to myself for my 61st birthday. It’s likely I hold the distinction of being the last to cross the finish line for the 2015 Eugene Marathon and yet, as many of my friends and ...
Views: 619 - Teleseminars - 5 Elements of a Successful Lead Capture Page - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageThere are several elements that go into a teleseminar that attract lots of listeners and buyers of your products and services. By far, landing pages are one of the most critical. A landing page is also known as a squeeze page and lead-capture page. The amount of information on the page is ...
Views: 618 - Are media releases worth the effort? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhen it comes to media releases, also known as press releases, there are mixed feelings as to whether or not they are worth the effort. If done right, they can be well worth the effort. However, they can also be a complete waste of time for many people. To assure the greatest result for your ...
Views: 612 - Before Taking Advise From Someone - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Kathleen GageThere’s no shortage of people who will tell you what you should do in your business. The problem with listening to unsolicited (and even solicited) advice is that often those doling out their thoughts have no idea what’s involved with your decision. Recently, there was a posting on Facebook ...
Views: 612 - 6 Steps to Save Money in Your Online Business by Outsourcing - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageFar too often solopreneurs try to do everything themselves in their business. There is a misguided train of thought that if you do all the work yourself you are saving money. The fact is you may be costing yourself and your business if you try to be a "Jack/Jill of all trades". Granted, when ...
Views: 609 - How is it that Maya Angelou and SARK wrote so many books? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Kathleen GageWhat would Maya Angelou do? What would SARK do? They would write. That’s what they do. (Well, that’s what Maya DID) SARK still writes. Is it luck that SARK is a best-selling author & artist, with over 17 titles in print and well over 2 million books sold? Is it luck that Maya ...
Views: 607 - If you’re fed up....then you must speak up! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageHave you heard of the documentary Fed Up? I came across it as a result of a search online to do with healthy eating. In a nutshell the documentary, created by filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and journalist Katie Couric, investigates how the American food industry may be responsible for more ...
Views: 607 - Internet Marketing! It’s driving me crazy! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageI have been involved with the Internet for years. I use the Internet as a primary part of my overall marketing. I absolutely love what is possible because of it. However, it hasn't always been that way. When I first began my journey into cyberspace I had no idea that this would turn from a ...
Views: 607 - A Life Can Be Changed by a Few Simple Words - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen Gage"I'm willing... I'm ready... I'm available to more good than I have ever imagined or experienced at any time in my life." What a fantastic affirmation. I first heard this particular affirmation a few days ago while listening to one of the CDs in the Life Visioning series by Reverend Michael ...
Views: 605 - Authors! There’s Power and Profit when you get FREE Publicity - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the greatest ways to promote a book is with free publicity. It is not difficult to secure publicity if you know what you are doing. With all that is available on the Internet it’s even easier than ever. The fact is, many times your potential readers will pay attention to free publicity ...
Views: 605 - Making Money on the Internet Forget all the Hype – You Have to Work at This - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageThere are primarily two types of people who read my books, attend my seminars and listen to my Podcasts; professionals who are using (or will be using) the Internet in their overall marketing and those who are (or want to be) to making money exclusively from the Internet. The information I ...
Views: 605 - Teleseminars for Virtually Any Need and Any Market - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageWhen you ask many people online how many types of teleseminars there are many people stop at one or two. Actually, there are dozens of types of teleseminars and reasons to host one. Regardless of the type of teleseminar you host or participate in, many of the steps to create and develop one ...
Views: 605 - Authors! There’s Power and Profit when you get FREE Publicity - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the greatest ways to promote a book is with free publicity. It is not difficult to secure publicity if you know what you are doing. With all that is available on the Internet it’s even easier than ever. The fact is, many times your potential readers will pay attention to free publicity ...
Views: 604 - Know Your Big Why in Building an Online Business - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt takes work to build an online business. Anyone who tells you otherwise either hasn’t done so or they are blowing smoke up your backside. There will be times when you’ll wonder whether what you are doing is actually working. Sometimes you’ll get immediate results, but that’s often not the ...
Views: 602 - Internet Marketing - What's stopping your success? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageI've owned and operated my business for years. Nearly 15 to be exact. In this time I have seen ups and downs in the economy, watched numerous business start and within a short period of time end, and watched other businesses flourish. I am fortunate to be among those business owners who have ...
Views: 602(1 vote) - You're not succeeding with Internet marketing because of this! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the years I have been involved in Internet Marketing, there is one activity a great many people avoid; building their opt in subscriber list. This is a huge mistake and likely the primary reason the majority of people who attempt to utilize the power of the Internet to market their businesses ...
Views: 601 - Discover one way to use blogs to market and sell more books - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageThose who make great money online are those who continually seek opportunities to position their expertise. An excellent way to do this is with blog tours and guest blogging. What is a blog tour? Blog tours became popular by authors who were seeking a more cost effective way to get the ...
Views: 599 - Surefire ways for articles to build your online position - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageSomething I specialize in is teaching clients and prospective clients how to gain visibility and credibility on the Internet by way of no-cost and low cost strategies. When done right the visibility can lead to increased revenues. One of the most effective methods to accomplish this is through ...
Views: 599 - What does your “digital footprint” say about you? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageA couple of days ago I read a post on Facebook about a woman who wrote a book on a topic I have great interest in. Being that it was a third party endorsement, I was even more eager to buy the book than if the author had touted the benefits of her own book. Since there was no link in the post ...
Views: 598 - Are You Losing Money By Doing Your Own Work? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageAccording to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the average small business owner spends up to 40% of his or her time on routine administrative tasks. Constantly working on non revenue-producing tasks that could be more productively and cost-effectively performed by a highly ...
Views: 596 - Put Your Stake in the Marketing Position Ground - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageLook at many marketing campaigns and you might find one is pretty much the same as the other. There’s no major distinction between them. To achieve the outcomes you desire, and stand out in the consumer’s mind, you must put your stake in the ground through market position, meaning stand up ...
Views: 593 - Archenemies of the Aspiring Bestselling Author - Burnout and Apathy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt's likely there is not a best selling author around who has not had to face burnout at one time or another. Others simply felt uninspired to keep on going with their craft. As an aspiring author, you are inevitably going to have to face these major obstacles. You will be well served to get ...
Views: 589 - 9 reasons millions know and love Joel Comm - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Kathleen GageIf you’ve been online for any length of time, you’ve likely heard the name, Joel Comm. Acknowledged as one of the most influential experts online, by far, Joel Comm is one of the most recognized names in the space of Internet Marketing. Yet, some newbies (and even a few old timers) in this ...
Views: 586 - 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: 586 - An online bestseller book launch is only as good as the book - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageAs an author you have some amazing opportunities if you know how to optimize your position. Beyond being an author is to become a bestselling author. There are many lists that one can make it on to become a bestseller. One of the ways I really enjoy and recommend to my clients is to utilize ...
Views: 585 - Article Writing to Optimize Your Online Visibility - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people are trying to get in on the “writing and distributing articles online” bandwagon. Although an incredibly effective online marketing strategy, when done incorrectly it can be a complete waste of time. I have been advocating article writing and distribution for years. I have built ...
Views: 582 - Media Is Great Fodder for Low Cost Report Topics - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageLow cost reports have become a very popular way to not only get information to one's market, but to also generate handsome revenues. But where can you find great ideas for your report topics? The answer is a close as your doorstep, television and computer. There is so much information ...
Views: 582 - Integrity is a highly overused word for many entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn a recent conversation with a colleague of mine the topic of business integrity came up. Actually, I’ve had this type of conversation many times during the nearly 20 years I’ve been in business. It seems in some circles the word integrity means something completely different than in other ...
Views: 579(2 votes) - Isn’t it Time to Add Teleseminars to Your Marketing Mix? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageCompanies are constantly seeking the next new idea when it comes to marketing and sales. Fact is, some of the best strategies have been around for a long, long time. Take presentations – they have been a viable aspect of marketing for untold numbers of people. With the availability of ...
Views: 579 - Know What Keeps Your Customers Awake at Night - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the most important steps you need to take in your business in order to fully serve your market is knowing your customers problems, concerns and worries. You must be able to answer this question, “What keeps my customers awake at night?” In addition, you must understand their dreams and ...
Views: 578 - Your Point of View Gets Your Stuff Read - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageAnyone marketing online in the late nineties knows it didn't take much at all to get someone on your subscriber list. It took even less for them to stay on your list. Online marketing was such a novelty; people read just about anything they received. Fast forward to 2013. Building a list ...
Views: 578 - Internet Marketing – Are You Using a Push/Pull System? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageAn important aspect of marketing has to do with what is referred to as Push/Pull marketing. Push/Pull marketing is exactly as it sounds. At times you are “pushing” information out to your market and at other times you are implementing strategies to “pull” consumers to you. Regardless of whether ...
Views: 577(1 vote) - Get You Noticed by the Media by Newsjacking Your Book - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2016 from Kathleen GageThe first time I heard the term Newsjacking I was a bit taken back. Newsjacking? What the heck is that? It brought up images of criminal activity. But upon a bit of research, I realized that Newsjacking is a powerhouse way to get noticed by the media AND potential clients. According to ...
Views: 573 - Here’s what article marketing can do for you - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageRecently one of my premier clients was invited to write a monthly article for a highly visible online magazine specific to her market. The magazine is extremely well known, has a huge readership and is definitely a feather in my client’s cap. These type of opportunities are huge and can ...
Views: 573 - Identify Your Expertise for Market Influence - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 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: 572(2 votes) - Know What Keeps Your Customers Awake at Night - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the most important steps you need to take in your business in order to fully serve your market is knowing your customers problems, concerns and worries. You must be able to answer this question, “What keeps my customers awake at night?” In addition, you must understand their dreams and ...
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