A Book Launch Will Teach You Almost Everything You Need to Know About Selling

A lot of authors spend months, sometimes years, writing a book, and somewhere along the way, they develop the expectation that once the book is available, people are naturally going to want it.

You worked hard on it. You know the information can help people, and you know the story is powerful. So you publish it, announce that it is available, put the link on social media, send a few emails, and wait for the sales to come in.

And then, crickets.

When the sales do not come in at the level you expected, you start questioning the book. Maybe people are not interested. Maybe the topic is wrong. Maybe your audience is not large enough.

But sometimes the problem is not the book. Sometimes it is the marketing.

A book launch will teach you almost everything you need to know about selling because it forces you to learn how to communicate value, create demand, understand buyer behavior, build anticipation, create ...

Discover five essential questions to ask when choosing a coach or consultant so you can invest wisely in your personal and business growth.

Choosing the right coach can be a game-changer for your personal and professional development. With so many options available, it is important to find someone who aligns with your goals, values, and long-term vision. In this article, we’ll walk through five essential questions to ask before hiring a coach, inspired by insights shared on the Published and Paid Podcast with Jasmine Womack.

Why Coaching Matters

Coaching is more than a trend. It is an investment in your future. The right coach can help you accelerate your growth, strengthen your decision-making, and navigate challenges with greater clarity and confidence.

At the same time, not every coach is the right fit for every person. That is why it is so important to know what you are looking for before making an investment.

1. What Are Your Specific Needs and Goals?

Before you begin sea...

Do you struggle with posting on your Social Media outlets? Don’t be too shy to admit it. Many of us are overwhelmed by the thought of having to share our lives or what we do with complete strangers on the internet. At one point in my life, I even felt intimidated by Social Media, but I did not allow it to stop me from moving forward. I moved forward and did it scared. And it used to take me a long time. 

However, I have learned how to maximize my time to be able to create weeks of content in just one setting. Curious to know how I did that? Keep reading and you’ll find out my strategy.

Whether you choose Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, or all of the above, you can create content that will translate across all platforms. 

Step 1:  Map Out Your Content 

I literally studied my own posts to see which content received the most engagement. That let me know what my audience wanted to see. From there I created content buckets that included topics of interest based ...

Yesterday, thanks to an invite from a Facebook friend (shout out to Jasmene Bowdry), I had the opportunity to attend the livest party in history.

I arrived to the party around 7 pm EST and at the time, there were approximately 17k people tuning in. The music was so great, that I shared it with my audience as well.

Hours later, the party was still going, and everyone you can name from Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Lenny Kravitz, Angela Bassett, Omari Hardwick, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Ava DuVernay, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Entertainment Tonight, Netflix, NFL… everybody and they mama came through.

And I watched the numbers climb... 40k, 50k, 70k, 100k, and in less than 24 hours, history was made.

Over 100k attendees were on Dj D-Nice (on Instagram @dnice) livestream and he was featured in major media outlets including CNN, Forbes, The New York Times in less than 24 hours.

And I shut the party down. The- you ain’t gotta go home, but can’t stay here- type of ...