Carma Spence's Blog, page 88
May 26, 2022
A book makes you stand out
In January 2022, Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, published the results of a survey they conducted in which they reported that 43% of Americans plan to start a new business this year and one-third of them are first-time entrepreneurs.
How do you stand out among the sea of fresh new businesses? How do you showcase your expertise in a meaningful way?
A well-thought-out, well-positioned, well-branded, and well-launched book, that’s how!
=> One survey of 150 entrepreneurs reported that 34% saw a doubling of their income after writing a book
=> Having a book increases your chances of getting speaking engagements, and increases the likelihood of being paid for those engagements
=> Publishing a book increases the chances of growing your business not only through increased clients but also through higher-value clients
So, have you started working on your book yet?
If you want help, stay tuned – I’ll be launching something very soon that will help you create the best book for your business. Get a sneak peek here: https://authorneering.com/acanalysis
How do you stand out among the sea of fresh new businesses? How do you showcase your expertise in a meaningful way?
A well-thought-out, well-positioned, well-branded, and well-launched book, that’s how!
=> One survey of 150 entrepreneurs reported that 34% saw a doubling of their income after writing a book
=> Having a book increases your chances of getting speaking engagements, and increases the likelihood of being paid for those engagements
=> Publishing a book increases the chances of growing your business not only through increased clients but also through higher-value clients
So, have you started working on your book yet?
If you want help, stay tuned – I’ll be launching something very soon that will help you create the best book for your business. Get a sneak peek here: https://authorneering.com/acanalysis
May 25, 2022
Boldly Go Where No Summit Has Gone Before
Entrepreneurship: The next frontier. These are the voyages of the summit EntrepreNERD. Its nine-event mission: To explore strange new concepts, to seek out new ideas and new strategies, to boldly go where no summit has gone before.
Join me at the EntrepreNERD Summit: Episode IV, A New Summit.
June 6th, 2022, 11 am to 5 pm Eastern Time (8 am to 2 pm Pacific)
And if you understand why the first EntrepreNERD is Episode IV, then you absolutely need to register immediately because you belong with us.
=> https://carmarecommends.com/entrepren... <=
Topics will include:
* How Negotiating for Comic Books Taught Me About Pricing Strategy
* Your Geek Factor Is Your Superpower (this is my talk!)
* Critical Lessons from Avatar, Star Trek, & Star Wars, OH MY!
* Otaku Marketer: How Anime Rules the Marketing World
* How and Why Geeks Have the Power the Change the World Now More Than Ever
And this isn’t a sit and watch videos event. This is interactive – with breakouts, Q&As, and roundtables.
Don’t miss out on your chance to say that you were there when it all began at the first EntrepreNERD!
Registration is free, but the bragging rights (and learnings and connections) are priceless.
-> Register now at https://carmarecommends.com/entrepren... <-
Join me at the EntrepreNERD Summit: Episode IV, A New Summit.
June 6th, 2022, 11 am to 5 pm Eastern Time (8 am to 2 pm Pacific)
And if you understand why the first EntrepreNERD is Episode IV, then you absolutely need to register immediately because you belong with us.
=> https://carmarecommends.com/entrepren... <=
Topics will include:
* How Negotiating for Comic Books Taught Me About Pricing Strategy
* Your Geek Factor Is Your Superpower (this is my talk!)
* Critical Lessons from Avatar, Star Trek, & Star Wars, OH MY!
* Otaku Marketer: How Anime Rules the Marketing World
* How and Why Geeks Have the Power the Change the World Now More Than Ever
And this isn’t a sit and watch videos event. This is interactive – with breakouts, Q&As, and roundtables.
Don’t miss out on your chance to say that you were there when it all began at the first EntrepreNERD!
Registration is free, but the bragging rights (and learnings and connections) are priceless.
-> Register now at https://carmarecommends.com/entrepren... <-
May 24, 2022
Reading Takes You Places
Mary Schmich, an American journalist, once said, “Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” I’m on board with that!
Want to travel to Australia? Read a book! Want to travel to the International Space Station? Read a book! Want to travel to another planet? Read a book! Want to travel in time? Read a book!
Well-written books transport you to other places, other times, and other perspectives. So read widely!
Want to travel to Australia? Read a book! Want to travel to the International Space Station? Read a book! Want to travel to another planet? Read a book! Want to travel in time? Read a book!
Well-written books transport you to other places, other times, and other perspectives. So read widely!
May 23, 2022
The Truth About Procrastination and Writer’s Block
Whether you aren’t writing due to procrastination or writer’s block, the result is the same. And it can be hard to break free from the shame brought on by the blank page. But don’t worry – you’re not alone! In this post, I’ll share some tips on how to overcome procrastination and writer's block. So read on and start writing!
https://authorneering.com/procrastina...
https://authorneering.com/procrastina...
May 20, 2022
Support when needed
Several years ago, a sparrow flew into the window of my balcony and knocked himself out. I brought him in, put him in a box to stay warm, and gave him shelter while he recovered. when the shock wore off that evening, I set him free.
It made me happy to watch him fly off into the distance.
This little guy reminds me of many of my clients. They come to me because they have a problem that needs fixing. I bring them in, provide support, and when they’ve accomplished what they hired me to help them with, they fly off into the distance.
It makes me happy to watch the transformation and know that I was able to help out.
It made me happy to watch him fly off into the distance.
This little guy reminds me of many of my clients. They come to me because they have a problem that needs fixing. I bring them in, provide support, and when they’ve accomplished what they hired me to help them with, they fly off into the distance.
It makes me happy to watch the transformation and know that I was able to help out.
May 19, 2022
Finish this sentence...
... If I knew I couldn’t fail, I would write a book about …
May 18, 2022
Does a good sales strategy feel like a Jedi mind trick?
Do you think about how Tywin Lannister might handle a business deal?
Is there a TARDIS, spaceship, dragon, or sword in your office?
If so, and if you’re an entrepreneur, you might be an entrepreNERD, and that’s awesome.
Why? Because I’m happier than an ewok who just helped defeat the Empire to announce that I’ll be one of the speakers at the EntrepreNERD Summit: Episode IV, A New Summit happening on June 6. More info to come!
https://carmarecommends.com/entrepren...
Is there a TARDIS, spaceship, dragon, or sword in your office?
If so, and if you’re an entrepreneur, you might be an entrepreNERD, and that’s awesome.
Why? Because I’m happier than an ewok who just helped defeat the Empire to announce that I’ll be one of the speakers at the EntrepreNERD Summit: Episode IV, A New Summit happening on June 6. More info to come!
https://carmarecommends.com/entrepren...
May 17, 2022
Don’t Be Haunted by the Book that Never Became
Do you know what happens if you never even try to write and publish your book?
That book, that chose you to enter into the world, instead goes to the Cemetery of Books that Never Were.
And what happens to you?
You are forever haunted by the ghost of the Book that Never Became, always wondering “what if.”
That’s no way to live! It is better to make the attempt and fail, than never to try … especially these days when creating a book has become so easy. If you want to get to the root of your writer’s block, take this quiz: authorneering.com/blockassessment
That book, that chose you to enter into the world, instead goes to the Cemetery of Books that Never Were.
And what happens to you?
You are forever haunted by the ghost of the Book that Never Became, always wondering “what if.”
That’s no way to live! It is better to make the attempt and fail, than never to try … especially these days when creating a book has become so easy. If you want to get to the root of your writer’s block, take this quiz: authorneering.com/blockassessment
May 16, 2022
Leverage LinkedIn to Market Your Books
Writing a book is only half the battle. Make sure you're promoting it too! Here are my top tips for leveraging LinkedIn to get your author brand out there: https://bookmarketingclub.com/leverag...
May 13, 2022
Add Trust Indicators to Your Homepage
Homepage Improvement Tip: Add trust indicators to your homepage. These include:
* A strong testimonial quote
* As seen or featured in logos
* Your related experience
Give visitors a reason to trust that you know your stuff.
http://bookmarketingclub.com/homepage...
* A strong testimonial quote
* As seen or featured in logos
* Your related experience
Give visitors a reason to trust that you know your stuff.
http://bookmarketingclub.com/homepage...
