Discover the transformative magic of the written word in business as I sit down with the remarkable Ray Higdon, whose expertise as a best-selling author and speaker is unmatched. Throughout our conversation, we uncover how the simple act of becoming an author can drastically shift your personal brand and create lucrative opportunities within the speaking circuit. Ray brings to light the untold stories of his own success, demonstrating that even an untouched book on a shelf can translate into a powerful business tool, from commanding speaking fees to bulk purchases by industry leaders.
We then voyage into the realm of resilience through rejection, where I share a slice of my life's journey, from the highs of network marketing to the stark reality of managing the financial heft of traditional business ownership. Embracing the 'Go for No' philosophy, I found that actively seeking rejection not only fortified my spirit but also opened a floodgate of opportunities. This counterintuitive approach helped catapult my career from the depths of a downturn back to the pinnacle of prosperity.
In the final stretch, we tackle the art of maximizing both your impact and income through the power of speaking. I divulge personal anecdotes on ethical decision-making and professional integrity, before moving on to the nitty-gritty of how to secure those coveted speaking gigs. Finally, to all you aspiring speakers in the network marketing sphere, I offer a treasure trove of tips on how to deliver value that resonates with company leaders and audiences alike, all while staying true to one's faith and principles. Join us for this riveting episode that's bound to inspire and equip you for the next leap in your career.
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SPS 124: How To Sell More Fiction Books & Build A Full-Time Fiction Career with Ramy Vance
SPS 123: The War of Art & Turning Pro As A Writer with Steven Pressfield (Fiction, Nonfiction, and Screenplays)
SPS 122: The Bezos Letters: Writing A Great Research Based Book That Sells Well (And Selling International Rights) with Steve Anderson
SPS 121 - Passion To Purpose- Adding A Nonprofit Arm To Your Book Or Business with Amy McLaren (And Advice For Nonprofits Writing A Book)
SPS 120: Building An Email List, The Long Game & Becoming A Full Time Author with Dorie Clark (Behind The Scenes On My Next Book Launch)
SPS 119: Read To Lead: From Podcaster To Published Author with Jeff Brown (And How To Write A Book From Your Podcast Topic)
SPS 118: How To Create & Launch An Online Course From Your Book (And Get Your First Sales) with Amy Porterfield
SPS 117: Why I Published Six $100 Books I'm Not Selling On Amazon (And How I'm Using Books To Grow The Warrior Movement) with Garrett J. White
SPS 116: What I Learned Launching The Most Successful Books Of The Last Decade with Daniel Decker
SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book (And How I Sold 4 Million Copies In 3 Years) with James Clear
SPS 114: How To Write A Book If You Have ADHD with Chalene Johnson
SPS 113: How To Find A Ghostwriter That Writes A Great Book Without Wasting Time & Money Doing It The Wrong Way with Carol Tice
SPS 112: How To Turn Your Podcast Into A Book (To Get More Subscribers & Sell More Books) with Nick Loper
SPS 111: How My Real Estate Investing Book Helps Me Close Deals & Get Funding with Hayden Crabtree
SPS 110: Supporting A Cause Or Charity With Your Book Launch (How To & Mistakes To Avoid) with Susie Harder
SPS 109: How To Sell More Books & Make A Full Time Living As A Non-Fiction Author with Scott Allan
SPS 108: Giftology, “Love Bombs”, And Why I Have A $250 Book with John Ruhlin (Using Your Book To Build Relationships & Get Referrals)
SPS 107: How To Write A Perennial Bestseller If You're "Not A Writer" with Dr. Henry Cloud (The Real Secret To Selling 20 Million Copies)
SPS 106: Hybrid Publishing 101, Audible Originals, And Why You Should Focus On Audiobooks with Phil Jones (Exactly What To Say To Get People To Buy & Read Your Book)
SPS 105: Using Partnership Marketing To Sell Books, Change Lives, And Grow Your Business with Pedro Mattos (An Immigrant's Guide To Affiliate Marketing)
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