In the first episode of Season 7, Becky is joined by Sharon Woodhouse—publisher, coach, consultant, business strategist, and award-winning author—to explore what it means to run a profitable, sustainable author business. Sharon shares multiple lessons including how to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, prioritize consistent outreach, and diversify your income streams. From speaking gigs to partnerships, this episode is filled with practical, repeatable strategies for authors who want to move beyond book sales and achieve lasting success.

During the episode, you’ll learn:

  1. About Sharon and her business, Conspire Creative.
  2. How Sharon’s consulting and coaching work inspired her book, The Profitable Author.
  3. Which lesson from The Profitable Author Sharon has personally relied on the most.
  4. What an entrepreneurial mindset actually looks like in practice for authors and the lessons she often repeats.
  5. About various income streams for authors and how they are impactful in driving revenue.
  6. How Substack has helped Sharon grow the reach of her book and her business.
  7. How authors can choose the right business model for them, especially with so many income streams and platforms to choose from.


Don’t forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.

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