Got a book in your head and can’t write it fast enough? It seems that the biggest block to getting your first draft written is often the noise in your head! Having your own book is a powerful credibility booster (not to mention it's an easy way to get booked on HOT podcasts and get paid speaking opportunities.)

My guest Dan Janal has helped thousands of experts write and publish their books and the first step to a successful book is writing a great first draft. He joins me on Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 259 to share his “great first draft” checklist!

Join us in the Amplify Your Authority Facebook Group to tell us about the book YOU are writing.

Key Takeaways

• [4:11] How writing a book is a lot like putting puzzle pieces together
• [6:59] The importance of writing a first draft of your book
• [11:01] Dan talks about the negative impact of comparing your topic to other books in the market
• [12:12] How to tease out important stories that establish credibility in your book
• [17:15] Dan talks through his “great first draft” checklist
• [28:39] The head games people play on themselves that keep their book from getting written

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Get Dan’s 3 Keys for Getting Your Book Done - FAST!
• Get Access to 7 Step Plan to Get Booked, Get Leads and Get 5 Figure Clients when you join my Amplify Your Authority FB Group.

If you are considering offering a membership program to support clients once they complete your online course, then you’ll want to tune in to this edition of On Air Coaching!

My Amplify Mastermind client Julie Hood is in the “hot seat” with the question: “How can I launch my membership quickly to start filling it?”

Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 258 allows you to eavesdrop in on this laser coaching session to get some HOT ideas to get members into your membership or group coaching program.

Join us in the Amplify Your Authority Facebook Group as I go live each Wednesday with “#AskMelanieLive!”

Key Takeaways

• [4:57] Why it's important for Julie to have a “next step” in order to keep the cash flowing year around.
• [7:39] How to find Julie’s “low hanging fruit” and get faster results.
• [9:52] I tell Julie how to use personal video follow up to get current clients “off the fence” and into her program.
• [11:59] A tip on how to bundle her continuity program with her initial online course to increase enrollments.
• [12:41] When to introduce “bring a friend” specials to quickly boost enrollments.
• [15:.04] What to do to maximize her Black Friday sale (I get her to pivot on her offer.)

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Meet Julie Hood of Course Creators HQ
• The Amplify Mastermind (Now open for applications)
• Amplify Your Authority Inner Circle
• VIP Day Packages

Could you improve your results by 800% right now?

Chances are you just thought of all the reasons why you couldn’t do that, right? What if you knew that improving results starts with your THINKING and BELIEF and then you discover what to do differently?

Our mindset has a huge impact on our results, and our ability to raise our authority and influence in our marketplace. Fears, limits, and conflicted feelings can cause you to play it safe instead of taking a leap of faith

In Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 257, I'm joined by Nina Cooke of The Entrepreneur’s Inner Game Podcast, to talk about how to overcome a common mental obstacle of “not feeling good enough.” This is a must-listen as you discover simple ways to reframe your thinking to activate an unstoppable momentum to grow your business.

Be sure to join the conversation in the Amplify Your Authority Group.

Key Takeaways

[5:08] Nina’s definition of mindset and why how we perceive things has such a big impact on our attitude.

[9:41] What to do differently if you have a pervasive habit of negative thinking.

[17:15] The surprising feedback Nina discovered when she surveyed her list about their biggest concerns and challenges.

[20:57] How to shift your perspective to the positive, even when what you are doing doesn’t seem to be working.

[30:08] Why Nina would have stopped playing small earlier (you’ll want to tune in to this part!)

About The Guest

Nina Cooke helps 6 and 7 figure coaches, consultants, and experts to build authority and boost their profit by creating an unstoppable mindset.

Nina has worked with 100s of established entrepreneurs, helping them to increase their profits by up to 800%. The host of “Entrepreneur’s Inner Game Podcast, she has interviewed world-class entrepreneurs and best-selling authors.

She’s been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, on BBC Radio, and on top podcasts.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Use Nina’s Millionaire Mindset Scorecard co.uk/scorecard