Can Audiobooks Be A Six-Figure Revenue Source? — Most Authors Miss This | Cindy Gunderson

Cindy Gunderson has seen massive success as an author in recent years and audiobooks have been one of the biggest drivers of that success. At one point, audio made up 60% of her annual income. The wildest part? All of her audiobooks are available for free on YouTube. And instead of hurting her sales, it's actually boosted them.

In this conversation, Cindy breaks down exactly how she built her audiobook business from scratch — starting with a $45 setup in her living room — and shares why she believes there's never been a better time for authors to get into audio.

Whether you're thinking about narrating your own books, exploring narration, or just looking for a new revenue stream, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

🔗 LINKS
Cindy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CindyGunderson
Cindy's Website: https://cindygundersonaudio.com/

📚 MY BOOKS & KICKSTARTER
Flour and Forge Kickstarter Pre-Launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hermansteuernagel/flour-and-forge-a-cozy-fantasy-special-edition-book
My Website & Newsletter: https://www.hermansteuernagel.com

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Audio income
1:03 — Episode introduction
3:35 — Sponsor: Flour and Forge Kickstarter
6:05 — Barriers to getting started with audiobooks
14:15 — Narration Options
25:15 — Recording Equipment & Budget
33:25 — Why going wide tripled her income
39:30 — Posting full audiobooks on YouTube for free
51:00 — Cindy's #1 tip for authors