Podcast popularity is continuing to skyrocket, allowing more and more thought leaders and authors to showcase their expertise to niche audiences and listeners. On this episode of All Things Book Marketing, Founder and Chief Evangelist Officer at Interview Valet Tom Schwab provides insights into how to give an expert interview including how to arrange your background, the equipment you'll need, and tips to talk like a pro. Tom Schwab believes the best things in life come from conversations. It’s these powerful, sometimes awkward conversations that propel us from where we are personally an ..read more

Peter Winick, Founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage and host of the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast, breaks down the hot topic of thought leadership with definitions, descriptions, and examples. Peter Winick is the founder and CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage. For the past two decades he has helped individuals and organizations build and grow revenue streams through designing and growing their thought leadership platforms as well as acting as a guide and advisor for increasing business to business sales of thought leadership products. His clients come from a diverse set of ba ..read more

Book Publicist Chris Baker walks us through the basics of expert commentary as a thought leader with insights into how to frame yourself and pitch to the media. Follow Chris on LinkedIn and learn more about his band, The Duskwhales, at www.theduskwhales.com. Discover more about Smith Publicity and how we can potentially help you market your book at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & LinkedIn ..read more

Author, Speaker and Chief Strategist of the emPower PR Group Stephanie Feger speaks about what makes up a brand and how an author's brand can be incorporated into their books and writing and vice versa. Learn about the importance of discoverability and consistency across all platforms and what to keep in mind as you expand your reach. Stephanie Feger, owner and chief strategist of the emPower PR Group, is passionate about emPowering nonfiction writers, authors and authorpreneurs with laser-focused marketing strategies and tactics to help them write books that sell, promote their books to thos ..read more

Independent Book Publishers Association's (IBPA) Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke, discusses the four different review categories that affect today's books with host Olivia McCoy. Tune in to learn more about endorsements, trade reviews, media reviews, and consumer reviews and how they can help your book! As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 4,100+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for indie publishe ..read more

CEO and Founder of Smith Publicity Dan Smith sits down with host Olivia McCoy to reminisce about the last 25 years working in book marketing and publicity. From radio to social media, they discuss how Smith began and grew into the company we know and love today. Discover more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn ..read more

Pubvendo's Josh Schwartz dives into digital strategy and optimization by discussing how data can inform language, advertising, audience engagement, and platform growth. Tune in for expert advice and to learn which metrics should be key in developing your brand! Joshua Schwartz is the Founder and CEO of Pubvendo, a disruptive digital agency for book publishers and authors, where he is responsible for digital campaign methodology, strategy, and execution. A 12 year veteran of the book publishing industry, he has previously held business development and product development roles at Aptara and Jo ..read more

Traci DeForge, one of the leading experts on podcast creation, promotion and marketing, explains how authors can develop podcasts to sell books, establish their expert brand and create revenue streams. She discusses how podcasts can be a powerful addition to an author's book marketing arsenals and maximize all of their book publicity efforts. Traci, founder of Produce Your Podcast, is recognized as an international podcast expert, sought after speaker and media contributor. She is the creator of PODHIVE.com, an online community providing education, encouragement and support for podcasters and ..read more

In a wide ranging and information-packed conversation, writing coach and mentor Tiffany Hawk talks with Dan, discussing various elements of the writing and publishing process. From book proposals for agents and developing a compelling book, to book sales and different publishing models, this episode is perfect for all types of authors. Whether self or traditionally published, fiction or non-fiction and for writers any stage of a publishing journey, Tiffany's insights, tips and guidance are invaluable. Tiffany Hawk is a traditionally published author and writing coach who helps aspiring write ..read more

Most authors know about the big bestseller lists with the New York Times and USA Today, but many are missing out on the much more reachable goal of Amazon Bestseller status. Chelsea Richards, the Marketing Manager at Greenleaf Book Group, joins this episode of All Things Book Marketing to dive into what it means and what it takes to become an Amazon Bestseller. As Marketing Manager at Greenleaf, Chelsea works with authors to create strategic marketing campaigns, build their author brands, and increase visibility and exposure for their books. She helps authors establish their authority as expe ..read more