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• Why you can influence influencers from Day 1
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• Why you should start selling your course BEFORE you develop it
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• Don’t fall into the False Familiarity Trap
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• How the Silicon Valley networks and why you should never diss the less influential

• How to build and successfully monetize your email list from scratch
• Should you 100% self-publish OR sell on Amazon?
• Your New Best Friend: Double or even Triple your revenue with a tiered pricing model
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• Learnings from running 7-figure launches
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• Hack your product sales with targeted content
• The psychology of bad reviews and how they can improve your business
• Keep your audience engaged with online course content “dripping”

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• How to leverage the reach of others to propel your book and YOU

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• How to write your memoir and find YOUR audience
• The evolution of stories and books in the digital age
• How to heal others and YOURSELF through your writing
• Why writing can alleviate suffering
• Non-traditional perspectives on a successful writing career

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• Why you should rethink the look of your book in the Digital Age
• How to User Experience (UX) your design for a killer reader experience
• The power of a collaborative team for your book

• The Bulletproof Book Launch Strategy
• 14 Principles to successfully launch a book over and over again
• How to write a killer pitch email
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• Product Launch 101: How to impact the RIGHT audience

• How to leverage experts in your community to contribute awesome content
• Why building selective partnerships will help you sell a ton of books
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• 3 tips you need to follow if you want to succeed
• What does “community” really mean and how do you find what they NEED

• How to turn a crappy 1st draft into a genius manuscript
• Ways to maximize your time and FINISH THAT BOOK!
• How to write a great book while still enjoying life
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