Have you ever been told that following the beaten path is the safest bet to success? Buckle up as we invite Robert Kiyosaki, the financial guru and author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," to shatter this myth and share the uncharted routes that led him to self-publishing triumph. From turning a simple game into a bestselling book, to placing his work in a car wash, Robert's journey is a masterclass in ingenuity and resilience. He challenges the conventional wisdom of education and finance, teaching us that embracing our mistakes and carefully selecting mentors are the real game-changers on the road to financial freedom.
Robert doesn't just tell us to think outside the box; he shows us how to tear it apart. His insights on entrepreneurship versus the predictability of employment illuminate the stark contrast between just making a living and truly living. Salesmanship, once Robert's personal nemesis, became his greatest ally, proving that the art of selling is integral to entrepreneurial success. For authors, he reinforces the power of perseverance and the essence of self-publishing: it's not about literary acclaim, but the number of lives you impact and the sales you make.
As we wrap up our enlightening session with Robert, he reflects on the evolution from a single book to a global phenomenon. He emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between setbacks and achievements, and how branding and strategic use of intellectual property can transform an idea into an empire. For anyone looking to leave an indelible mark on the world, Robert's narrative serves as a blueprint for building a legacy that outlives the printed page – turning your name into a brand that stands the test of time.
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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)
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