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In a world that just keeps getting busier, how can an author stand out? Zack Miller joins Morgan James Radio to explain how you can be seen and make An amazing business plan and solid processes won't help if you aren't noticed.  Listen in as Zack explains some of the tactics he has used to stand out, get noticed, and use your book to build a business. 

Many authors get frustrated by the low financial return of a book. As an entrepreneurial author, it is not about the book it is about what the book can do for you.    Dan Miller, the author of 48 Days to the Work You Love, joins Morgan James Radio to discuss how authors can build multiple streams of income. So many authors think they are finished when they get their manuscript completed. But this is just the beginning. Dan explains how you can leverage your book to reach more people, teach more people, make a bigger impact, and make more money. 

A podcast can be the perfect way for an author to connect to an audience and build a tribe of followers and fans.  In this episode of Morgan James Radio, David Hancock and Jody Maberry discuss how an author can use a podcast. Listen in as these two podcast veterans discuss insider tips on how to create an impact with a podcast.  Is a podcast the next right step for you as an author? Find out on this episode. 

Some topics are not easy to discuss. Not only does our guest join us to talk about a tough topic, but he also wrote an entire book about it. Kurt Michael Brundage, the author of After 3 PM, joins us to talk about why teachers have unlawful relationships with students.    In this candid interview, Kurt shares his experience and his efforts to shed light on inappropriate behavior in schools and how you can protect your family. Kurt also discusses how authors can use books to be part of solutions to issues they care about. 

Forbes Riley joins Morgan James Radio to talk about her new book, Verdition, and to explain how authors can launch their platform by being prepared for their virtual audition. With so many avenues to put ourselves out in front of people through Facebook Live, YouTube, Podcasts and more, we need to understand how we are constantly auditioning.   Authors no longer have to wait for someone to give them permission to audition. Now, we can choose our own virtual auditions and create our own brand. Forbes gives us insight into how to approach virtual auditions and what to consider while building a brand around our book. 

Brian Feinblum, Cheif Marketing Officer of Media Connect in New York City, joins us on Morgan James Radio to discuss how authors can use publicity to sell books and spread your message.    Brian will help you understand why you should use media, how you should use media, and discover what types of media are right for you. Brian will also uncover what you need to know to create a short message you can use when talking about your book to the media. 

Jim Howard, publisher at Morgan James Publishing, joins David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing to celebrate the 15 year anniversary of Morgan James.  Together, they tell the story of the company and what has taken place, what has led to the success of the company, and changes in book publishing during that time.  You will enjoy this inside look at how Morgan James works and how they help authors find the right path. Find out what Morgan James does to help authors make their book a part of something bigger. 

Authors devote so much into writing their book, but don't always take the next powerful step. Audiobooks are a way for authors to connect to an audience in a way you can't through text and pages in a book. David Wolf joins us to explain the power of audiobooks and why every author should consider narrating their own book. 

We all start with a blank canvas and writing a book can seem overwhelming. In this episode of Morgan James Radio, author Dan Janal joins us to discuss his new book, Write Your Book in a Flash. In the book, and in this episode,  Dan explains how his system shows us the exact steps we need to fill in the blanks and write the book of our dreams. Using a clear system allows you to create your book without getting stuck.    Dan also talks about testimonials, working with beta readers and other ways to give your book a head start. 

Today's episode is all about publishing fiction.  In this episode, we talk with Lara Helmling, our Chicago, IL Fiction Acquisitions Editor.  Fiction Author's don't often tap into the tremendous potential of opportunities available in the online world.  Lara discusses how fiction writers can adopt the Entrepreneurial Author model to get their story out to more people, sell more books, and support their cause. 

Your well-intended comments could be building a wider diversity gap and you may not realize it. As author's, we need to be effective communicators and be aware of widening the diversity gap.  Dr. Maura Cullen joins Morgan James Radio to discuss her book 35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say. Dr. Cullen is one of the most respected diversity trainers. Her insight and experience will help you connect with people and be more aware during conversations. Dr. Cullen reminds us that the impact of our words is more important that the intent of our words. 

Live Boldly and Accomplish Anything   Will Matthews joins us on Morgan James Radio to discuss the five self-coaching keys that can help you live boldly and accomplish anything. Too often, we allow external factors impact what we believe about ourselves. Will reminds us that success is an inside-out endeavor. No matter what is happening on the outside, Will's book, You've Got This, will help you understand what you can accomplish. 

Faced with disappointment in his career, Vincent Pugliese walked away from his dream job.  In this interview, Vincent shares openly and honestly about the struggle that led him away from his career and towards financial, time, and life freedom.  Listen in as Vincent discusses how he tapped into his skill to find freedom through freelancing. 

After years of studying the neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality of fear, Akshat Nanavati has discovered the value of fear in your life.  Fear can create enlightenment in your life. Struggle and doubts can help propel you to a more powerful life.  Akshay calls it Fearvana.  Join us as we talk with Akshay about fear and his book Fearvana. This is not your ordinary self-help book.   

Morgan James Radio Episode 22: Secrets to Creating a Successful Future with Skip Prichard  Skip Prichard knows how to make mistakes.  Drawing from real-life wisdom gleaned from a successful and wide-ranging leadership career, from decades of studying leadership psychology, and from over 1,000 interviews with the most successful people in life and business, Skip Prichard has crafted an inspiring business story that will keep you learning.  Skip says ‘we often learn from other people’s mistakes and struggle than their successes.  Join me as we learn from Skip.

Ken Druck wants you to know your best years are ahead of you.    By sharing his personal experience, Ken uses his book Courageous Aging to help us replace fear and dread with enthusiasm by re-imaging your past experiences and replacing expectations about future experiences.    No matter what age you are, the perfect time to change your attitude and direction is now. Ken is an example that you can have the right attitude, deal with problems head on, break through and have a good time doing it.    Re-imagine your life to have greater meaning and purpose.

Morgan James Radio Episode 020: Cultivating a culture of trust and leadership among people   Today's episode is all about growing things.    Jeff McManus grows things.  As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants... he grows people... he grows ideas.  Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate.   Oftentimes, most people think that what they’re doing is irrelevant and will not really affect other people. They have a small regard for their job and doesn’t think that they can actually do great things out of it. A true leader does one step ahead of the others when he thinks of how he can make his people feel valued and how he can help them grow and be great at what they do.    As a leader... that’s part of your role. You need to make sure they know what they do is very important.   Listen in to hear Jeff's story and discover how to add value and greatness to your team.

Today's episode of Morgan James Radio is about living a life of significance.    Aaron Walker is devoted to helping people live a life of significance and enjoy a view from the top. Aaron shares his compelling journey from entrepreneur to author. Hear stories of how a book can have an impact on individuals and an author may never meet. Aaron also shares how an unconventional podcast tour helped him build an audience before he wrote his book, A View From the Top. 

Our special guest on this episode of Morgan James Radio is Dr. Ryan Gray.  Dr. Gray discusses his five-year journey of building an audience through podcasting and creating content for medical students. Over the years, Ryan built his audience one person at a time by finding a way to provide value.  Listen in to hear Ryan's story and learn how you build an audience who is eager for your book. 

  Cortney Donelson shares her deeply personal story in the book Clay Jar, Cracked. Cortney takes a situation that would break most people and uses it to change lives and help other people.