Build Your Credibility and Authority with a Book | Michael DeLon

In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast, Capt. Marco features a bestselling author, coach, and authority on credibility marketing, Michael DeLon. He is the President and Publisher at Paperback Expert who helps business owners publish a book that positions them as the expert in their respective fields. He explains how he helps business owners write books without actually writing them, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and personal connection in marketing. He also shares his journey from a job he hated to finding his passion in helping others clarify their brand strategy, make them bestselling authors, and set up their profitable podcast. They use his Credibility Marketing strategies to gain more clients, get more referrals, and grow their revenue. You can also find more about Michael DeLon and his services below: Website: https://paperbackexpert.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MichaelDeLonPaperbackExpert/ Not a MarketingBoost Solutions member yet? Book a free Brainstorming Session with our team today to learn more about our travel incentives. Click here:https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/appointment/brainstorm-session/mb Whether you are a start-up or a well-established business, you need to have a robust platform to help you scale your business with the ease of automating Marketing Boost travel incentives. Schedule a call with our team to explore what Automation Booster can do for you. Book here: https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/bookings/brainstorm-session/ab Timestamps: [00:03:09] Introduction of Michael Dillon as a guest on the podcast, highlighting his expertise in teaching business owners how to write a book without actually writing it. [00:07:56] The Journey to Finding Passion. Michael shares his experience of climbing the corporate ladder, facing reorganizations, and ultimately leaving to pursue his passion in helping small business owners with marketing. [00:09:29] Using a Book to Establish Expertise. Michael explains how he wrote a book on marketing to establish himself as an expert and gain clients, highlighting the impact it had on his business and life. [00:11:07] The Speak to Write Process Michael advises against traditional book writing and instead recommends speaking to write a book, outlining the process he created to help business owners communicate their ideas effectively. [00:13:03] The power of storytelling. Using a personal injury attorney's story as an example, Michael explains the importance of telling a unique and relatable story to connect with the audience. [00:17:10]  Using a book as a marketing tool. Michael emphasizes the need to go beyond just being an author and explains how to use a book as the centerpiece of a marketing message, including capturing emails and utilizing direct mail marketing. [00:19:44]  Building credibility with or without a book. Michael discusses the importance of building credibility and connecting with potential clients through a book, allowing them to get to know you and trust you before the first interaction. [00:22:04] Creating a magazine-style about oneself. Michael mentions that creating a magazine can be a great option to showcase credibility, although it may not have the same impact as being an author.  [00:28:41] Using automation booster with your book. Michael discusses how business owners can use automation booster to repurpose the content from their book into various marketing materials such as podcasts, blog posts, emails, and webinars. [00:33:43] Free coaching and training . Explore the free section on paperbackexpert.com for coaching, training, and webinars on marketing systems and building credibility. [00:35:08] Putting your book on Amazon. Hire Michael to get your book published on Amazon and receive support throughout the process.