Episode 213: Your Book Is Not Your Business: Setting Smarter Expectations

In this episode, Jodi breaks down a topic that many business owners encounter when considering writing a book: understanding the role of the book within their business ecosystem. This understanding helps business owners writing books set realistic expectations and appropriate goals.

Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction

01:30 – The common misconception about book sales

03:15 – Why your book isn't your primary revenue stream

05:45 – The math behind book sales vs. client revenue

08:10 – The real ROI of a business book

10:25 – What happens when expectations are misaligned

12:40 – Reframing your book as a supporting asset

14:30 – Where your book fits in your business ecosystem

16:00 – Thinking in terms of offers: tripwires, upsells, and more

18:20 – Why clarity early in the process matters

20:00 – Final thoughts and wrap-up

Keywords:
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Resources Mentioned:

Coffee + Commas signup: https://bit.ly/coffeeandcommassignup

Episode 170: Sales Multipliers + Your Book: http://www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/write-publish-market-podcast/170

LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Du0z1Lhu5UKwry1ayv1sqrwAlE91FpsGm3VEDhqA_Eo/edit?usp=drive_link