Summary: Books have become the new business card. Books are something that people keep, they can use them, and they make people think of you! People are likely to throw away business cards, but not books.<br> However, a lack of confidence, insecurities, doubts, and other factors keep people from writing books. Who’s gonna buy it? Who’s going to listen to what I have to say?<br> Writing and publishing a book can be a scary and intimidating process for most people. They may have the drive and ambition to write a book, but they don’t have a publishing formula to follow.<br> Fortunately, the publishing industry is much easier these days. Plus, Chandler Bolt is here to help entrepreneurs with self-publishing books to build their business and increase business leads.<br> Self-published books offer entrepreneurs a source of passive income. But they also serve as a powerful marketing and networking tools. They open so many doors and help you build a following for your business. By writing books and self-publishing them, you become known as an expert and grow your personal brand and business.<br> Self-publishing is a lot easier than people think, and it allows you to be in a position of power if you do it well!<br> About Chandler:<br> Chandler is an entrepreneur and author of best-selling books. He first started businesses while still in high school. He enjoys the freedom of being an entrepreneur! The first book he wrote focused on productivity for entrepreneurs.<br> Challenged Issue: <br> During this podcast, we challenge the issue of helping people gain exposure so they can grow their businesses quickly through authoring/self-publishing.<br> Chandler’s Actionable Tips:<br> <br> * Done is better than perfect: Don’t expect your first book to be your best and to be perfect. Just get a book done and make it available.<br> * Be consistent: Spend time regularly writing and set a goal to write so much each day. Plug away!<br> * Be accountable: Hold yourself accountable, but also get an accountability partner. They will help you keep on track!<br> <br> Top Quotes:<br> <br> * “I’ve always kind of had this hunger for entrepreneurship.”<br> * “I just kind of stumbled into writing my first book.”<br> * “I really realized the power that books give you.”<br> * “Drive tons of business and tons of leads to the business…through books.”<br> * “Anyone can do this.”<br> * “It’s (self-publishing) a way to prove yourself and then have more leverage with publishers.”<br> * “This is a game changer. Now I have all these people coming to me, instead of me banging on their doors.”<br> * “Most people have a book inside them.”<br> * “The self-publishing route is so much more attractive.”<br> * “The option of failure was not an option.”<br> <br> Guest Links:<br> <br> * Self-Publishing School (<a href="http://www.self-publishingschool.com">self-publishingschool.com</a>)<br> * Email: chandler@self-publishingschool.com<br> <br> Resources:<br> <br> * David Allen (<a href="http://gettingthingsdone.com/">http://gettingthingsdone.com/</a>)<br> * Amazon (<a href="http://www.amazon.com">amazon.com</a>)<br> * Guy Kawasaki (<a href="http://guykawasaki.com/">http://guykawasaki.com/</a>)<br> * Gary Vaynerchuck (<a href="https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/">https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/</a>)<br> * Justin Mares (<a href="http://justinmares.com/">http://justinmares.com/</a>)<br> * Tim Ferriss (<a href="http://www.timothyferris.com/">http://www.timothyferris.com/</a>)<br> * Huffington Post (<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/</a><br> * Facebook (<a href="http://www.facebook.com">facebook.com</a>)<br> * The Essential 14–Day Guide to Cutting Your Working Hours and Increasing Your Impact (<a href="http://www.excellence-expected.com/cwh/">http://www.excellence-expected.com/cwh/</a>)<br> <br> Key Timestamps:<br> <br> * 01:00 Challenged issue<br>
