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Publishing on Kindle – 5 Reasons This Makes Sense

Publishing on Kindle

publishing on kindle 300x255 Publishing on Kindle   5 Reasons This Makes SenseBecoming a Kindle author will help you in much greater ways than just by the income you will earn. I currently have more than a dozen titles of my own published on Kindle, and these have helped me grow my business exponentially over the past several years. Being a published author has always carried with it perks that some were locked out of. But now with Kindle Direct Publishing, you too can take part in what most authors have always known publishing can do for them.

Here are some reasons you’ll want to add publishing on Kindle to your online business marketing mix:

  1. Become an Authority in Your Niche – Having enough material for a Kindle Book or a series of Kindle books makes you into an instant authority figure within your niche. Creating a well put together, well researched and designed Kindle book will raise your authority status faster than most other means.
  2. Establish Deeper Relationships – A book can be a more cohesive way to tell your story, to get the word out about something you’re passionate about that is more than a sound bite. A Kindle book can be as long as it needs to be to explain to your reader about who you are, what you do, why you do it and what’s in it for them.
  3. Get Known outside Your Current Circle – Due to the way Amazon promotes books, you can find some of your audience via Kindle who have never heard of you otherwise. It’s yet another way to promote your products and services that should not be passed up. Just like you wouldn’t pass up being on any social media that exists where your audience goes, you should not pass up being on Kindle where your audience is looking for eBooks and information about your niche.
  4. Get Recognition and Awards – Some people don’t realize that if you publish a Kindle book and make great sales, and enter some contests you can also win publishing awards just like people do with the big publishers. This type of recognition can get you more response than you might think.
  5. Build a Strong Community – Being a published author can help you build your community larger than before and turn the community you have into raving fans. By cross promoting your online real estate, like your blog to your book readers, you will introduce them to your work in a new way. By telling your blog visitors about your eBooks, you’ll get new respect.

You’ll be able to reach more people than you ever thought possible via your Kindle Books. If you use the Kindle Select program your book can be loaned and you’ll still earn money, so that makes it even more likely that you’re going to be discovered. Many speakers, coaches and service providers use their books to prove expertise that they otherwise would not have been able to establish with traditional publishing. Take a look at some of the books I have been publishing on Kindle and in paperback here.

 

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Announcement: Huge Profits Tiny List with Connie Ragen Green

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Making huge profits with a small list is possible! My name is Connie Ragen Green, and I’ve been making a full time living online since 2006. I have successfully built a five figure a month income with a very small list. In fact, I was earning six figures a year long before I had one thousand people on my list, and I can teach you how I did this by following some simple marketing strategies based on affiliate marketing, product creation, and joint ventures. I am now a list relationship coach, helping others to build a relationship with the people on their lists in order to increase their online income.

The mission of this site is to teach you how to monetize your list, no matter how small it is. I will share what has worked for me, and welcome your comments and suggestions for what other information you would like for me to share with you.

Even though it is important to be continually growing your list, you certainly do not need a huge list in order to make an excellent living with your online business. Thanks for being here, and be sure to sign up on the right to receive an email notification when I write a new post twice each week. Feel free to leave a comment on any post that resonates with you, and share your own experiences about making big money with a tiny list. I have completed my first book, Huge Profits With A Tiny List: 50 Ways To Use Relationship Marketing To Increase Your Bottom Line, and it is now available. Click on the picture of the book on the right to get your copy today, or visit Amazon.com directly to see what else I have available.

My latest books are now available. The titles include Huge Profits With Affiliate Marketing: How To Build An Online Empire By Recommending What You Love and The Inner Game of Internet Marketing, co-written with author Geoff Hoff. Click on the link on the right, or visit my author page on Amazon or Barnes & Noble to order your copy today.

Finally, The Weekend Marketer, is available! I spent almost a year creating this book and online course based on the principles and CRGreen Cover 03 SM 187x300 Huge Profits Tiny List with Connie Ragen Greenstrategies I used to make the jump from working as a classroom teacher and real estate appraiser to coming online full time in 2006. You can do the same thing, and I’m here to assist you. No matter where you are right now, the Weekend Marketer™ book and program will help you to achieve the success you want and deserve.

It is my hope that you will join me on your journey of turning your ideas, interests, and passions into a lucrative online business. The first Weekend Marketer Live Workshop was in October in Las Vegas, and was so well received that I’ll be hosting the next one there the weekend of October 11-13, 2014. I hope you will be able to join us then.

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Announcement: How To Get Started Online To Build Your Online Empire

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Connie Ragen Green Get Started OnlineMy name is Connie Ragen Green and I teach people just like you how to build a profitable online business and use the basic technology needed to get started in this fun and lucrative field. The first year (2006) was difficult for me online, and I ended up spending about 10K and making almost no money. I vowed that my students would not have to struggle like I did.

I have now been making my full-time income online since 2006, and earn a comfortable income, primarily from my own programs and courses, information products, and affiliate marketing. I teach new online entrepreneurs how to write short reports, eBooks, and books for Kindle, as well as how to set up your own blog, set up mini-sites, use Twitter and Facebook, create your own information products, and write your own web sales copy, which is copywriting for the Internet.

My motto is: “If I can do it, YOU can do it!”

I took one of my students, Helen Raptoplous, to 10K a month as part of the 10K Laser Coaching program, did it again in 2012 with student Geoff Hoff, and am now working with student Adrienne Dupree during 2013/2014, as well as Mike Darling. This will help you to do the same thing in your online business, so please join us.

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Podcast: Google Hangouts on Air with Zane Miller

zane miller 300x225 Podcast: Google Hangouts on Air with Zane MillerGoogle Hangouts on Air expert Zane Miller describes a Google Hangout as having your own television show and studio right in the comfort of your own home. In my recent interview for the podcast series Zane and I discussed the many way to monetize your Hangouts and why everyone should give them a try.

Personally, I was intimidated by the technology of Hangouts when they were first offered by Google. Then I joined a few other people’s Hangouts and learned a few things that were helpful. Learning from Zane makes it all much easier.

Zane takes us on a virtual tour of how to get started, why Hangouts are so important, how to incorporate them into our online business, and when to monetize your Google Hangouts for maximum results. Check out Zane’s training on using Google Hangouts more effectively here.

I’m sure you will enjoy this podcast immensely, as we teach and explain the ins and out of this new technology. You may listen through the webcast right here on this site or…

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Online Marketing Tips Podcast: Podcasting Tips for Beginners

Podcasting Tips for Beginners: Online Marketing Tips Podcast

 Getting Started Online Marketing Tips Connie Ragen GreenPodcasting Tips for Beginners is the topic of my most recent online marketing tips podcast. I have been podcasting regularly since December of 2011, and currently have two different and popular podcasts available on iTunes that are helping me to grow my business. Recently this podcast was named as one of the Top 100 Small Business Podcasts, and you can read all about it in that post.

I’ll be explaining how you can do this as well by following my model. Also, my own training will be released on this in the very near future (my Podcast Show Notes page for further details). People on six continents have now discovered that starting an Internet business is the fastest way to achieve both time and financial freedom, as well as to great success in all areas of your life, and you need help to get there quickly. That’s why I started this online marketing tips podcast for my community.

Starting your own podcast can be an excellent way to increase your visibility and credibility as an online entrepreneur. In this episode of the Online Marketing Tips Podcast With Connie Ragen Green, my newest marketing training podcast series, I discuss in great detail how I got started, why I decided to start a second podcast, and why I release each podcast using a post on one of my blogs. Knowing where you are right now with your niche and where you want to go is crucial to the process of becoming the online entrepreneur you are meant to be.

I take questions from those who attended the live recording, including why having your own podcast is so important, my 10K Laser Coaching program, how to get the technical side of things up and running, attending live and virtual events, and my own upcoming event, The Weekend Marketer: Affiliate Marketing for Everyone, in Las Vegas October 10-12. Also, when I am asked how to start earning right away I share the details of what I did that very first year that made a huge difference in the level of my success.

This online marketing tips podcast, as well as all of the calls in my podcast series is intended to teach you and other new online entrepreneurs how to take your business to the next level quickly and effectively, and as a way for me to share my exact Case Studies, secrets, and advice on creating a profitable and lucrative online business using the ‘multiple income streams’ approach. You will see that each session is first recorded live as a teleseminar, and then repurposed into a podcast to extend my reach to the world. Please join my list (opt in on the right) to be included on these calls, and be sure to introduce yourself and share your site for optimal exposure for years to come!

Also, you can now pick up my popular training on winning affiliate contests and other online marketing tips for only seven dollars at Affiliate Contest Secrets. Use the discount code CONTEST to bring the price down to $7. This training has been completely updated for with the latest information, strategies, and Case Studies for you to use in your own business.

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Generosity – Is It Something You’re Born With?

generosityGenerosity is something you’re born with, I honestly believe. It has nothing at all to do with how much money you have, how well connected you are, or whether or not you believe that giving to others is optional. It does have everything to do with knowing that sharing your time, money, knowledge, and resources with others, especially if they have done the same thing for you is the right thing to do on a regular basis.

Here is something I began notice as my business began to grow and I was surrounded my more and more successful people:
People who are more successful are generally more generous to those around them.

It turns out I am not the only person to feel this way. Seth Godin discusses something he refers to as the Generosity Boomerang. It goes like this:

“Success makes you happy. Happiness permits you to be generous.
In fact, it actually works like this:
Generosity makes you happy. Happy people are more likely to be successful.”

Godin goes on to say in another post that we seek to be around people in our life who are open, generous, and connected.

“Open to new ideas, leaning forward, exploring the edges, impatient with the status quo… In a hurry to make something worth making.
Generous when given the opportunity (or restless to find the opportunity when not).”

When I spend time with people who do not seem to have a generous bone in their body I am always tempted to start a discussion on the topic with them. Many are just getting started with their businesses and would argue that they simply can’t afford to be generous right now, but fully intend to when they are earning more money.

Generosity is all about gratitude, and understanding that when we are grateful for what we already have in our lives we are given even more.

Just as I believed I could not volunteer for charities and other organizations back when I was a classroom teacher and also in real estate, this is just wrong thinking. You always have enough time and money to serve others, both those you know and whom are helping you and those you may never meet because they live half way around the world. Generosity is a trait worth developing, if you were not born with it.

What do you think about generosity – is it a trait we are born with, or must it be developed?

 

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What’s Next For You in Your Body of Work?

body of work 200x300 Whats Next For You in Your Body of Work?I’ve been reading Pamela Slim’s latest book, Body of Work: Finding the Threat That Ties Your Story Together, and it has made me think more about what I am doing in my own life and business. In her latest blog post Pamela asks her readers what’s next in their body of work.

Here is an excerpt from her post that rings true with me:

“We have so much more in common than we think– people in every work mode want to know that the work they do matters, they want to enjoy what they do, and they want to know that they will remain highly employable, no matter the economic climate. My heart sings when I get to help individuals, organizations and communities work together to create positive, productive and sustainable economic growth. So that is my next challenge!”

As I look back over my own Body of Work, almost nine years in the making since leaving my life as a classroom teacher and real estate broker/residential appraiser behind, I think about what I have accomplished. Some is tangible, like the fifteen hundred blog posts I’ve written on my two main sites, the ten books I have published, the events I have spoken at, the Workshops I have hosted, the Retreats I hold in Santa Barbara, and the thousands of people whose lives I have touched and whom have touched mine as well.

The real victory for me is the intangible; the way I have been able to change my mindset and belief system to know anything is possible if we want if badly enough, the feeling of accomplishment I have when one of my students excels, and the way I have been able to step up to help a variety of charities around the world. I’ve come so far, yet I feel in many ways that I am just beginning my journey.

What’s next for you, in your unique body of work?

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Best Free Podcasts

Both of my podcasts were selected as those worthy of being called the ‘Best Free Podcatsts’ available on iTunes. Have you subscribed to these on the list?


Best Free Podcasts for Online Business Entrepreneurs


Nicole Dean

Best Free Podcasts for Online Business Entrepreneurs

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This is a crowdsourced list of favorite podcasts that talk about internet business topics. Please vote for your favorite below! If you have a favorite podcast and it's not on this list, please add it. Just make sure to choose a good picture and write a helpful description if you would like your suggestion to be added to the list. Thank you!

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    Solopreneur Podcast on Solo Smarts

    Solopreneur Podcast on Solo Smarts

    Kelly McCausey's podcast for Solopreneurs.

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    Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income Podcast

    Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income Podcast

    Smart Ways to Live a Passive Income Lifestyle On the Internet with SmartPassiveIncome.com

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    Ms. Ileane Speaks Podcast hosted by Ileane Smith

    Ms. Ileane Speaks Podcast hosted by Ileane Smith

    Blogging, Podcasting, Social Media and YouTube tutorials

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    Social Media Marketing Podcast | Business How To | Tactics & Strategy by Michael Stelzner

    Social Media Marketing Podcast | Business How To | Tactics & Strategy by Michael Stelzner

    Social Media Examiner's Michael Stelzner helps your business navigate the social jungle with success stories and expert interviews from leading social media pros. Discover how successful businesses employ social media, learn new strategies and tactics, and gain actionable tips to improve your social media marketing. Find show show notes at http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/podcast/

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    Nicole Dean’s Online Success Podcast

    Nicole Dean's Online Success Podcast

    While Nicole doesn't podcast regularly, this is a fun one to listen to. The guests have a great time when they are on. Listen to Willie Crawford, Carrie Wilkerson, Dan Thies, and more.

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    Connie Ragen Green’s Podcast

    Connie Ragen Green's Podcast

    Get Started Online | Connie Ragen Green – Build A Profitable Online Business

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    Mark Mason’s Late Light Podcast

    Mark Mason's Late Light Podcast

    On the Mason World Late Night Internet Marketing Podcast you can expect to hear practical internet marketing advice that you can apply to your own internet business, great interviews with successful and interesting marketers, and tidbits of great information delivered in an easy to understand format. My goal is to have the best internet marketing podcast on the internet and to do that by delivering excellent content that people really want to hear.

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    Podcasts ” Huge Profits, Tiny List

    Podcasts " Huge Profits, Tiny List

    Connie Ragen Green Teaches List Relationship Marketing.

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    Freedom Ocean Podcast

    Freedom Ocean Podcast

    with James Schramko and Tim Reid.

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    The Foolish Adventure Show

    The Foolish Adventure Show

    Breaking the rules to create a fulfilling online business! Join Tim Conley and 5,000+ Adventurers each week as we dive into the tips, tactics, and techniques you need to build your own Six Figure Internet Income.

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    The EntreLeadership Podcast – daveramsey.com

    The EntreLeadership Podcast - daveramsey.com

    Lessons from Dave Ramsey on business, team building and leadership. Hosted by Chris LoCurto. Each episode features teaching from Dave along with guest interviews with some of today's top leaders, such as Tony Hsieh, Simon Sinek and Dan Cathy.

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    Web Domination Podcast – by Dan Norris

    Web Domination Podcast - by Dan Norris

    Web Domination is a weekly podcast by Dan Norris the founder of Web Control Room where he interviews web entrepreneurs from around the world.

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    Podcast – Amy Porterfield

    Podcast - Amy Porterfield

    Today's episode of the Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, is all about selling with social media, and today's special guest is Laura Roeder, founder of LKR Social Media. I invited Laura on the show because she is a master at selling with social media. She does it in a way that's incredibly inviting and her …

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    Podcast – Internet Business Mastery | Get Paid to Live Your Purpose

    Podcast - Internet Business Mastery | Get Paid to Live Your Purpose

    The Internet Business Mastery Podcast has Given Me Lots of Confidence to Begin Building My Own Internet Business.

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    Woman in Leadership Success Show with Host Stacie Walker

    Woman in Leadership Success Show with Host Stacie Walker

    Stacie Walker and her guest experts empower listeners with long term success in life and business, combining inspiration, motivation, and all sorts of practical advice. She also reveals success secrets to help you build a profitable and thriving business.

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    Social Media Hangout Time

    Social Media Hangout Time

    Janet E Johnson and Kimmy, The Social Media Puppet (a.k.a. Lisa Saline), both long-time social media trainers and educators are interviewing experts in the industry. Learn how to grow your business through Social Media the FUN way.

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    Podcasts – Entrepreneur On Fire Business Podcasts

    Podcasts - Entrepreneur On Fire Business Podcasts

    EntrepreneurOnFire: Awarded Best in iTunes 2013 IGNITE! EntrepreneurOnFire has featured Entrepreneurs such as Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, Brian Tracy, and over 700 inspiring Entrepreneurs.

    EntrepreneurOnFire is all about inspiring YOU to take YOUR entrepreneurial leap. We know that by hearing the failures, AH-HA moments, and successes of others, you can begin to craft your dream and take inspired ACTION!

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    Subscribe to the Tropical MBA Podcast

    Subscribe to the Tropical MBA Podcast

    Millions of downloads and counting! The Tropical MBA podcast has been downloaded in over 100 countries worldwide. Here's how to subscribe: The story of the show… Every Thursday morning, 8AM EST, we do our best to produce a show that highlights the strategies and stories from entrepreneurs who are making the location independent lifestyle a reality.

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    Radio Archives – Copyblogger

    Radio Archives - Copyblogger

    The Lede is a regular, short-form broadcast hosted by Copyblogger Media's Director of Content Jerod Morris. It features a rotating lineup of Copyblogger staff, including Chief Copywriter Demian Farnworth, plus special guests to answer your questions about copywriting, content marketing, email marketing, conversion optimization, and much more.

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    5by5 | Back to Work

    5by5 | Back to Work

    Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin on productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more.

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    Mad Marketing by Marcus Sheridan, The Sales Lion by Marcus Sheridan

    Mad Marketing by Marcus Sheridan, The Sales Lion by Marcus Sheridan

    The Mad Marketing podcast is where real questions about marketing are asked and real answers are given, by someone that's actually living it, breathing it, and doing it. Presented by Marcus Sheridan of TheSalesLion.com.

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    Trafcom News Podcast by Donna Papacosta

    Trafcom News Podcast by Donna Papacosta

    A show about communicating with clients, prospects and employees – in person, in print and online. Listen to this podcast if you CARE about communicating!

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    This Is Your Life Weekly Podcast

    This Is Your Life Weekly Podcast

    This Is Your Life is a weekly podcast dedicated to intentional leadership. My goal is to help you live with more passion, work with greater focus, and lead with extraordinary influence. I post the podcast on Wednesday morning of each week. If you subscribe, you will automatically get every episode for free.

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    The Daily Boost: Daily Motivation | Life Skills | Job Motivation | Goal Setting | Health and Wellness

    The Daily Boost: Daily Motivation | Life Skills | Job Motivation | Goal Setting | Health and Wellness

    eed Motivation? The best daily motivation is The Daily Boost! Find what makes you happy! Reduce your stress! Get inspired! Master the life skills you need to balance your life and enjoy more success. Specializing in daily motivation to help you stay motivated, Scott Smith host

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Using Dropbox Effectively

Dropbox 300x154 Using Dropbox EffectivelyDropbox is a service that allows you to store your content in the Cloud. I started out with the free version, which you may access here, and when I realized how simple it made my business I upgraded to the paid version. In a recent post at their blog, the good people at Dropbox explained how they have added a new feature in case your computer falls into the wrong hands. Here is an excerpt from that post:

“Remote wipe lets you delete your Dropbox files from a lost or stolen device while keeping them safely backed up in Dropbox. For example, if you’ve ever left your laptop on a plane, you’re not just worried about the laptop — you’re worried about the stuff that’s on it.”

You can also share folders with others through your Dropbox account, giving them their own unique password. This is an excellent feature if you work virtually and have several people assisting you on a variety of projects as I do. In addition, I have pictures, videos, audios, and all of my written documents backed up and saved with Dropbox. There are so many more features I’m not going into detail with here, and once you give it a try you will not know how you ever lived without it!

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