Should You Write a Book? One Advisor's Honest Take on Books as Marketing Tools with Sean Mullaney

In this episode of The Finance Marketing Podcast, Hillary welcomes back Sean Mullaney, a financial planner with an advice-only practice in Los Angeles who focuses on those nearing an early retirement by conventional standards. Sean was Hillary's very first podcast guest, and in this follow-up conversation, he shares the valuable marketing lessons he's learned from writing two books—his first solo effort on Solo 401(k)s and his recent co-authored book with Cody Garrett on early retirement. Sean gets candid about the mistakes he made with his first book, particularly writing it before clearly defining his ideal client, and explains why the question "Will this book be successful even if I don't sell a single copy?" is critical for advisors considering major content projects. Tune in to learn how relationship-building, niche clarity, and patience have made Sean's second book more successful, and discover practical insights you can apply whether you're considering writing a book or simply trying to align your marketing efforts with your ideal client.

Connect with Sean:

LinkedIn: Sean Mullaney

Website: FItaxguy.com 

Book: Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement

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