How to Self Publish a Book That Succeeds When Nobody Reads It (with Rodney Miles)

Описание: How to self publish a book that succeeds when nobody reads it. Rodney Miles reveals why 80% never finish—yet still hire you. Real costs, launch mistakes that kill books, and self-publishing frameworks for entrepreneurs.

⏱️In this episode, Scherrie and Rodney discuss:
00:00:00 Introduction to self-publishing expert Rodney Miles
00:01:30 The entrepreneurial swarm phenomenon and community building trends
00:05:30 Why Mighty Networks is the best community platform for authors
00:06:10 Four types of authors every self-publisher should understand
00:07:50 Contributing to the great library and establishing thought leadership
00:11:00 The legacy value of documenting your entrepreneurial journey
00:12:20 Time commitment required to write your first business book
00:15:20 Stephen King's daily word count strategy for consistent writing
00:17:00 Creating a book from interview sessions in just one month
00:17:50 Choosing the right ghost writer to preserve your authentic voice
00:22:50 ROI metrics beyond book sales for business book authors
00:26:00 How one financial consultant's book landed more clients without sales
00:28:20 Amazon's 15-review threshold for retail-ready book status
00:30:30 The million-dollar question about getting more Amazon reviews
00:34:20 The Great Purge when Amazon removed fake reviews overnight
00:37:30 Ashley Leopard's automated email strategy for organic reviews
00:42:20 Free book plus shipping campaigns for building author revenue
00:46:00 BookBub and Book Raid promotional strategies for maximum distribution
00:50:30 Russell Brunson's free plus shipping model for ladder of services
00:53:30 Recording your own audiobook versus hiring professional narrators
00:57:30 Cost breakdown for professional audiobook production per finished hour
01:00:40 Repurposing existing content into your first cohesive business book
01:06:30 Trello boards versus mind maps for organizing your book structure
01:13:40 Building an author email list without existing subscribers
01:16:30 Why social media followers don't convert like email subscribers
01:21:10 ISBN numbers and copyright registration essentials for self-publishers
01:25:20 Bowker ISBN pricing strategy for one book versus multiple titles
01:29:20 Getting advance praise reviews during beta reader stage
01:36:00 Kirkus Reviews investment and when it makes sense financially
01:39:30 Celebrity forwards versus credibility-building forwards for business books
01:47:30 Acknowledgements versus dedications placement strategy for reader experience
01:55:40 Compilation book best practices for multiple author contributions
02:01:20 Book cover design as strategic business asset versus aesthetic choice
02:04:30 Tim Ferriss's cover testing strategy for The 4-Hour Work Week
02:10:40 Photo placement decisions for speakers building personal brands
02:15:30 Safe font and paper color choices for first-time self-publishers
02:19:50 Book launch strategies have changed from traditional publishing
02:25:00 Customizable launch goals for reviews, engagement, and list building
02:27:20 Free resources available at rodneymiles.com for aspiring authors

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