It’s between you and your major competitor. You’re both submitting on a big tender that, if you win it, will set your business up for a good 12-months. You’re both comparable on price and service delivery, so there’s not much in it and the client is having a hard time deciding who to award the deal to. Then the client remembers the book you’d written (that you’d personally signed and given them instead of a business card) and BOOM you win!
A glorified business card is a great way to view having a book that helps market your business and win business.
So, in episode 95 of Australia’s #1 marketing podcast, I welcome back Australia’s #1 small business author, Mr. Andrew Griffiths who shares some absolute marketing gold on why you should and (most importantly) how you can write a book. And before you say “Hum bug, I could never write a book!” take a close listen to what Andrew shares (and have a pen and paper at the ready) as it’s no where near as hard as you may think.
BTW, this was the chat Andrew and I were going to have in the episode on how to create content but didn’t quite get around to. We both love a chat, you see, and time got in the way!
Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode ..
LuLu – A self-publishing site.
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9 thoughts on “#95 How To Write A Book With #1 Small Business Author, Andrew Griffiths.”
Alright alright! I’ll write a book!
Great interview Timbo, I have heard Andrew Griffiths speak recently, a great presenter also. Sme gold in that session (and episode 90).
Alright alright! I’ll write a book!
Great interview Timbo, I have heard Andrew Griffiths speak recently, a great presenter also. Sme gold in that session (and episode 90).
Seeing you two guys together, would love to have been in the room with you, what a great meeting that would have been, you guys rock!
Seeing you two guys together, would love to have been in the room with you, what a great meeting that would have been, you guys rock!
Thanks Tim, Great interview. I must say that I am not happy with the suggestion of using 99Designs as sites like these are slowly killing the Australian graphic design industry.
Thanks Tim, Great interview. I must say that I am not happy with the suggestion of using 99Designs as sites like these are slowly killing the Australian graphic design industry.
Hey guys! We will need to pitch in and buy a soap box for you to stand for the next photo Andrew!!
I have been told I can place an ‘advert’ in the back of my next book … any tips for what I should include … o wise ones ?
Hey guys! We will need to pitch in and buy a soap box for you to stand for the next photo Andrew!!
I have been told I can place an ‘advert’ in the back of my next book … any tips for what I should include … o wise ones ?
Promote one key product Heather – keep it simple and make it one of yours – or workshops that you might be doing. Remember it can’t date and it needs to tie into the content of the book – but it is a great opportunity.