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Most authors think marketing means promotion, pressure, or constantly “selling themselves.”

In this episode of the Published Creator Podcast, I sit down with Keisha Williams, creator of the Money Alphabet: ABC of Money Activity Coloring Book, to explore a very different approach—one that feels natural, relational, and effective.

What began as a simple idea to help her nephew learn about money has grown into a book that sparks conversations, builds confidence, and spreads organically through everyday interactions. No hype. No ads. No aggressive tactics. Just clarity, consistency, and sharing the work in real life.

This episode is a real-world case study in how authors can market their books simply by talking about them in meaningful ways—and why that approach often outperforms waiting on Amazon or social media algorithms to do the work for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the most effective book marketing rarely feels like marketing
• How everyday conversations can become your most powerful promotional tool
• What makes a book naturally shareable
• How simplicity and clarity help ideas spread
• Why books that create dialogue tend to create opportunities

If you’re an author (or aspiring author) who wants your book to do more than sit on a sales page, this episode will help you rethink how momentum is really built.

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about the Money Alphabet: ABC of Money Activity Coloring Book and grab a sample.
• Click here if you're interested in bulk orders, community use, or collaboration opportunities
• Want help turning your book into a living ecosystem? Take the free Book-to-Ecosystem Assessment

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If you’ve ever stared at a pile of content and wondered, “How do I turn this into a book or paid offer?” This episode is for you.

Rodney sits down with Andy Clark, a former lawyer turned business coach, who breaks down the real reason most books never get finished (hint: it’s not a lack of ideas).

Andy introduces us to his “Whole PIE Framework” — a powerful, repeatable process that helps small business owners create more Profit, Impact, and Enjoyment in their work.

This conversation is packed with actionable insights on turning chaos into clarity through structure, and how a strong framework can make your book — and business — sustainable.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• Why more ideas aren't the answer — and what your book really needs
• How to identify your “superpower” and turn it into a teachable system
• The difference between messy content and a marketable framework
• Andy’s 3-step recipe to transform your expertise into a book
• What a “Whole PIE” really means for small business success
• How to avoid the common mistakes when turning content into a paid offer

🔗 Resources & Links:

🎯 Ready to turn your content into a book or paid offer?
Grab your spot in the free masterclass: 👉 5 Costly Mistakes Masterclass

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📚 Recommended For:

• Coaches & consultants looking to turn frameworks into books
• Podcasters, YouTubers, and content creators ready to monetize
• Creatives struggling to organize their ideas into teachable systems
• Small business owners who want to enjoy running their business again

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Sick of pouring your energy into social media and getting almost nothing back?

You're not alone. And you're not doing anything wrong.

In this episode, I sit down with award-winning, best-selling author and book coach Lana McAra, who shares how authors can sell more books—faster—without relying on algorithms, ads, or endless posting.

We dive deep into the lost art of in-person book promotion and why it still works (maybe better than ever). Whether you're introverted, writing fiction, or just burned out by digital hustle, this conversation will give you a fresh, fun, and human approach to marketing your books.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• Why online marketing alone isn’t enough (and never really was)
• How to turn your book into a live experience readers love
• Where to find venues that actually want you to speak
• Easy ways to make events interactive—even if you hate public speaking
• How in-person events help you grow your email list and online sales, too
• Stories from real authors making real money… without a single boosted post

🧩 Episode Highlights:

• The forgotten power of face-to-face connection
• Creative examples of book events that sell (even fiction!)
• What bookstores and libraries really want from authors
• Why “marketing” can be the most fun part of publishing
• A powerful mindset shift for long-term author success

🔗 Resources & Links:

• 🎧 Lana’s Fiction Writer’s Podcast
• 📕 Lana's Publishing Company
• ✍️ How To Write A Novel That Sells Course
• 📸 Follow Rodney on Instagram
• 💼 Connect on LinkedIn
• 📺 Watch The Episode on YouTube

💬 Let’s Connect:

If this episode gave you a lightbulb moment 💡 — or reminded you that yes, you can promote your book in ways that feel fun and aligned — I’d love to hear from you.

📥 DM me on Instagram or join the Published Creators Skool community and let’s talk about YOUR next live event idea!