Most authors assume that selling books on Amazon KDP or in bookstores are the only ways to sell thousands of copies. However, there are quite a few ways to sell your book other places and in large numbers. Ashley focuses on 3 ways to diversify your sales channels, viewing books as business assets, & creating engaging experiences for readers.
The conversation covers the benefits of bulk sales to organizations and leveraging speaking engagements to enhance book visibility and sales. You’ll get practical examples and insights to help authors maximize their book's sales potential.
TAKEAWAYS
- Why creating experiences with your book increase sales
- Why selling more than one copy of your book is simpler
- Three ways that don’t rely on social media posting to sell books
- Why only focusing on Amazon KDP can be more work
CHAPTERS
00:00 Why Selling Outside of Amazon is Important
00:57 Your Book as a Business Asset
04:07 Create an Experience Around Your Book
07:55 Sell Your Book in Bulk
12:31 Use Speaking Gigs to Sell More Books
17:51 Key Takeaways and Next Steps
RESOURCES:
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→Episode 27: Paula Banks Used Preorders to Pay for Editing https://youtu.be/fM2i1ThxYWM?si=iKK42ggCj44c-Pj-
→Episode 6: Why Best Seller Status is Overrated https://youtu.be/--g1wUN0vaY?si=cpCMsf8Eik3qdT9f
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST:
Profitable Publishing® is the podcast for coaches, consultants, speakers, and service providers who want to package their expertise into a profitable book to build their brands, attract clients, and create multiple income streams.
book marketing, self-publishing, sell books, author strategies, book sales, marketing strategies, profitable publishing, book experiences, bulk book orders, speaking engagements
