Do you know that the #1 fear in America is public speaking?
Put another way, more people are afraid of speaking in front of other people than jumping out of an airplane(?!)
Underneath that fear are the contributing factors like lacking confidence, feeling unprepared, not knowing how to move when you talk, etc.
Wouldn’t it be great if you could nail the mechanics and the emotions of delivering a captivating talk that connects with your audience and closes the deal?
That is exactly what Dr. Laura Sicola teaches you to do in Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice which is out today wherever books are sold! (…and she would know, her TED Talk has over 5,000,000 views!)
When you speak, whether on stage, in a meeting or on the telephone, ask yourself:
Do you feel confident and captivate your audience?
Do you command the room naturally, and feel like you are completely connecting with your audience?
Do you feel like you get the full respect you deserve and the results you want?
Are you recognized as a leader that people genuinely want to follow and support?
If you’re like most people, your response to many and even most of these questions is, “No, but I want to!” If that’s the case, then this book is for you.
Speaking to Influence is all about helping you understand how the way that you speak has a powerful effect on your ability to influence your surroundings, your relationships, your reputation, and your potential to succeed.
In Speaking to Influence, Dr. Laura Sicola walks you through the three key channels of speech communication and how they need to work together for people not just to “get it” when you talk, but also to “get you.”
The first time I met Daniel Munro, he wasn’t yet envisioning becoming an author and I wasn’t a publisher.
It was 2012, and Dan was working as a probation officer while using his spare time to study personal development. During his exploration, he picked up a copy of my best-selling book, “Lifestyle Entrepreneur,” and was inspired by the lessons he encountered.
Shortly after reading my book, Dan was driven to do something different — to step outside the rat race.
That “something different” was to write a book conveying many of the ideas and the methodology he’d developed through his own studies.
Dan spent two solid weeks over the Christmas holidays writing the first draft of what would eventually become “The Legendary Life: Build the Motivation and Confidence to Create an Authentic Lifestyle.”
But it wasn’t quite there yet. After sharing his manuscript with a handful of friends and family, they ripped the draft to shreds.
Based on their feedback, he tripled the word count, adding examples, stories, and layers of authenticity to his book.
The goal was to share his knowledge with a wider audience and establish himself as a “confidence coach,” helping others towards the discoveries he’d made himself.
When he finally felt he was ready, he self-published his book to Amazon Kindle. He pushed the “publish” button and the labor of love was met with… crickets.
He sold about five copies …mostly to people he knew.
Dan did some research on publishing with a traditional publisher and even wrote query letters to almost a dozen agents, hoping one would agree to represent him.
Only one responded, and they said no.
Publishing seemed like a closed system — you couldn’t get in unless you were already in. And Dan was securely on the outside — or so he thought.
Because of this, Dan resigned to himself that he’d never be an author, so to speak, but that the book he wrote would be a resource he’d give to his coaching clients.
And then Dan happened to send me a nice email, thanking me for the knowledge that set him on the path to writing his own book and establishing a new career path.
That’s how our relationship began.
I answered quickly, and a correspondence began. Within short order, it came up that Dan had written and self-published a book of his own.
A few more exchanges, and suddenly Dan had a new publisher — Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press.
Working with Dan was a no-brainer. I had a personal connection with him and our value aligned.
Dan used his book to build a business and Dan used Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press to raise his profile and reach a larger, international audience with his ideas and message.
Also, the idea of having a physical book, not just an electronic version, was alluring — and something that seemed a distant possibility after his first, failed attempts at getting traction with his self-published book.
Publishing Dan’s book was a collaborative process. I gave Dan an informed expert opinion on elements like design and marketing. But the decision was eventually up to him. I made sure Dan felt in control of the process to the extent he wanted to be.
The result in early 2015?
A polished, professional manuscript published in Kindle and paperback, which has reached #1 status in the Self-Esteem, Psychology & Counseling and Creativity categories of Amazon and continues to bring new clients to Dan month after month.
Dan says he regularly hears from readers who have devoured his book and want to work with him more deeply.
He thinks that having a book helps in several ways:
First, it’s an instant badge of authority that positions himself as a trustworthy expert.
Also, people who have taken the time to read his book and absorb his ideas have already determined whether they’re on board with his program.
The book has been so instrumental in building his coaching business that Dan’s second book, “Nothing to Lose: Using Curiosity to Destroy Hesitation, Procrastination and Limiting Beliefs,” is slated to be published by Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press this October.
It’s the first in what he plans to be a three-book trilogy, something he couldn’t have imagined a few years ago.
Another benefit of having a bestselling book is the amplification of Dan’s big ideas and messages.
While he may have originally written the book as a way to document his ideas and methodology, he did so with the intent of sharing them with a wider audience.
When asked what he’d say to other aspiring authors, Dan responds that self-publishing successfully is nearly impossible unless you have excellent writing, design and marketing skills — which is rare to find in a single person.
In contrast, the “big” publishing world is closed to anyone without a ready-made platform of tens if not hundreds of thousands.
Don’t let the fears and doubts and blocks that usually hogtie aspiring authors hold you back.
Anyone can be a published author.
If you have the ability to send me an email, you have the ability to write a book.
Pre-order a copy of Dan’s forthcoming book “Nothing to Lose: Using Curiosity to Destroy Hesitation, Procrastination and Limiting Beliefs.”
Meet Daniel Munro and many other inspiring authors at Bestseller Summit Live, October 28-30 in Los Angeles!
Registration closes this week, come join us in LA for the premiere author event of 2016 🙂
Whoever told you that you can’t make more as an author is not giving you a complete picture.
With the right strategy, writing a book can become one of the most rewarding and profitable things you can do.
On the other hand, if you don’t apply a proven plan behind your writing career, then you’ll join the ranks of many “starting artists.”
As a published author myself, I’ve seen both ends of the spectrum and I want to shed some light on this topic.
Here are the 3 pillars to become a profitable author.
Pillar #1: Your Book
As an author, your book is the primary vehicle for your message.
This is the tool you’re going to use to transfer your knowledge and experience to the hands of your ideal audience. You can literally give someone years of wisdom in a concise and easy way through your book.
Not only that, having a book is an incredible way to prequalify your clients.
By mentioning different programs, services and other learning opportunities, a portion of your readers will want to take the next step with you.
If they connect with your message, your potential clients will self-select themselves and take the necessary action to get in touch with you.
This makes enrolling clients much easier. It becomes less about you convincing them to work with you and more about them resonating with your story.
Your book positions you as an authority and you become someone people want to do business with.
Pillar #2: Your Business
Your book sparks an idea and gives inspiration to your readers on what’s possible if they implement what they learned in your book.
While your book can definitely make you money, there are other ways to monetize your expertise.
Your readers can go deeper with the subject with an online course and private coaching with you. You can also invite them to a live event or an online summit. You can even charge a premium for a mastermind group where your readers get to learn from you and connect with other like-minded people.
Having these options in the backend make your book a much more compelling business model. The options are limitless.
Ultimately, your business should fulfill the promise you made in the book. Make it real and give your readers the A-to-Z, step-by-step process to help them achieve their ideal outcome.
Pillar #3: Your Brand
One of the best aspects about publishing a book is getting inbound media opportunities.
If you provide a way for people to contact you, you can reasonably expect to get invited in different forms of media.
People can submit a short form on your website requesting a consultation or invite you to be a guest on a podcast, expert on an online summit and even a speaker on live events.
Once you have traction in the media, you can use that as leverage to make an appearance on bigger shows.
Whether you want to be on TV, on the radio or on stage, a book is a great credibility builder. Not only will it help expand your audience, it will also allow you to inspire people around the globe.
Bestseller Summit Live
If you’re ready to finally get that book out of your head, into the world and onto the best-seller charts, then you need to come to Bestseller Summit Live, October 28-30 in Los Angeles.
Unless, you’re able to overcome the mental blocks that prevent you from writing your book, your dreams of becoming a best selling author will remain… a dream.
After publishing multiple best selling books, I’ve talked to a lot of first time authors along the way.
They seem to have the same internal issues that they struggle to overcome.
They doubt themselves and have limiting beliefs that hold them back.
I can totally relate to these. I’ve encountered myths, limiting beliefs and doubts throughout my journey as well.
That’s why I’m here to help.
Here are 5 myths that hold first time authors back from writing their book and how to overcome them.
Myth #1 – I’m Not An Expert
This one of the most common myths I hear all the time.
But the truth is, most people don’t really care what your credentials are.
You don’t need to be an expert to write a book. You just need to solve an urgent problem for a specific group of people.
What’s more important than your credentials is how you deliver the information.
People like to do business with other people they like. The more personal stories you share, the more your readers will be able to relate to you.
You just have to be a curator of good information. Take the best advice out there on your particular subject and add your personal experiences.
Your ability to provide real value to your readers is more important than being an expert.
Myth #2 – I’m Not A Good Writer
If English wasn’t your best class back in school, don’t worry about it.
In fact, I want you to forget everything you learned about writing. A book isn’t about a collection of facts and data. That would be really boring and you might put your readers to sleep.
The best books out there are conversational. It feels like your reader is just having a conversation right in front of you.
You don’t need to be a great writer to become a best selling author.
In fact, you don’t even need to write your book. You can have someone interview you and transcribe the recoding. Think of yourself more as a storyteller rather than a writer.
Not only will this simple process will give you all the content you need for your book, it will also make your writing more engaging to read.
Myth #3 – I Don’t Have Enough Time
We’re all given the same 24 hours per day. How you spend it is what makes the difference.
Most aspiring authors who say they don’t have time to write just means their book is not a big enough priority.
If you truly look at your schedule, I’m confident you can find a few hours here and there to sit down and put words on paper.
If you spend at least 30 minutes a day, you’ll have your book draft done in a month or so.
Remember, writing is just like a muscle. The more you do it, the better you get at it.
Myth 4 – I Don’t Know If People Will Like It
Here’s the reality of your situation: you can’t please everybody.
That statement applies not just to your book but in all areas of your life. You want your book to be appealing to your ideal audience only.
Imagine that you’re writing for one specific person – your perfect customer. And if your message resonates with them then that’s all that matters.
Myth 5 – I Need To Make This Perfect
Don’t let your perfectionism hold you back.
This is by far one of the worst mindset that prevents so many aspiring authors to even get started.
Remember, done is better than perfect. You can always go back and make things better.
Experience is always the best teacher. You’ll learn from about writing and publishing a book from actually doing it than just thinking and talking about it.
Now, I’m not saying put out a crappy book out there. What I’m saying is do the best you could with what you know with the time you have.
Bestseller Summit Live
If you’re ready to finally get that book out of your head, into the world and onto the best seller charts, then you need to come to Bestseller Summit Live, October 28-30 in Los Angeles.
It’s always an exciting Tuesday when we’re launching a new book, and today that is twice as true.
Since early on in the publishing process, I knew Dream Training had the potential to be special. Very special.
Colin Gilmartin, the author transcended difficult circumstances in his own upbringing and had become a nationally-ranked soccer coach. But it wasn’t just his soccer skills that the kids loved.
During soccer practices, Colin would integrate some of the teachings and lessons from such personal development pioneers as Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie…and the kids would keep doing better and better.
Which obviously made him look great to their parents!
By downloading a copy and starting to read Dream Training, you’re helping Colin’s author dreams come true. Please share this with anyone who has children that could use some inspiration.
Colin’s personal mission, which we’re working on now, is to distribute a copy of Dream Training to every inner-city child in New Orleans, and even help them understand how to read and use the book.
To that extent we are talking with sponsors and local businesses in New Orleans to help improve the literacy rate and life outcomes of their at-risk youth.
That is the deeper mission of Dream Training and I hope you’ll support in your own way by grabbing your free copy today
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Since early on in the publishing process, I knew Dream Training had the potential to be special. Very special. 
