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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 30 MIN

3 Reasons Authors Can't Sell and How to Overcome them

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Unlocking Author Success: Overcoming Sales ChallengesIn this video, the speaker discusses the three major problems hindering authors from monetizing their books: lack of sales skills, unclear target audience, and misunderstandings about the money game. The speaker highlights typical mistakes such as 'begging behavior', 'shouting strategy', 'distress selling', and erroneous pricing adjustments that stem from a lack of proper sales training. He further explains that many authors do not know who to sell to, often relying on friends and family, which is ineffective. Lastly, the speaker delves into the financial aspects, emphasizing the need for investment instincts and effective systematization to grow one's business. The session wraps up with an invitation to a five-day live challenge aimed at fixing book sales issues, marketing, messaging, methods, monetization, and momentum.00:00 Introduction: The Biggest Problems Authors Face02:30 Problem 1: Authors Don't Know How to Sell12:41 Problem 2: Authors Don't Know Who to Sell To20:43 Problem 3: Authors Don't Understand the Money Game29:01 Conclusion and Invitation to Publishing Profits Challenge🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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