Using Tech to Serve Over 35,000 Authors

If you are in or have interest in the world of tech, writing, and/ or music, this is the show for you! This week’s spotlight story will feature Garfield Cartoonist, Jim Davis.Today, we welcome the Co-Founder and COO of Written Word Media, Ferol Vernon.Written Word Media is a media company focused on connecting readers with their next great read and providing the premier ad platform for authors and publishers, serving over 35,000 authors. It’s basically like an online “matching” service for authors and readers and is nearing 10 years in business. It operates multiple websites including Freebooksy, Bargain Booksy, Red Feather Romance and NewInBooks.Ferol loves tech and has spent his career building it. Everything from medical simulators (fake bodies for practicing surgery) to web and mobile based products for musicians, he does it all!  We will also discuss his experience and areas such as photoshop, written code, managed Agile teams, tackled gnarly UX/UI issues, handled HR issues, crafted strategic vision, and everything in between. He built his career working for small technology companies that focus on democratizing writing/music, and will share it all today.Some  other areas of discussion include:The highs and lows of entrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship lessons and experiences working with familyHow to evolve your product or serviceHow to scale your product or service, and much more. Enjoy the show.This week's spotlight story will feature Jim Davis. Follow along here: https://business.time.com/2012/02/16/top-9-celebrity-bankruptcies/slide/larry-king/Personal WebsiteIf you enjoy this interview, be sure to check out Host Vincent A. Lanci's YouTube Series, Writing with Authors, here.Episode #216 of That Entrepreneur Show- Top performing entrepreneurs around the world stop by each week to provide you with the tools you need. Get the most of your 20 minutes. With weekly episodes with founders of companies since 2019, you learn the skills and advice you need to become more successful, confident, and ready to thrive. You never know which part of their journey will resonate with you most.The podcast where founders of companies and brands share their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons learned, tips for success, and more each Friday since 2019.Email: [email protected] to all episodes here: https://ThatEntrepreneurShow.Buzzsprout.comListen to A Mental Health Break here: https://AMentalHealthBreak.Buzzsprout.comWebsite:  https://www.VincentALanci.com/YouTubeShow InstagramHost InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInFor Digital Editing Inquiries and Potential Podcast Guests: Email: [email protected] by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenHappy | https://soundcloud.com/morning-kulishow/happyDiscussion points credit: Jon at Podcast SquadSend us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Sponsor: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.com (Download your Podcast Launch Checklist for only $1 here)Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.