Copy That Pops: Writing Tips and Psychology Hacks for Business

Is communicating your message on stage one of your goals or dreams? Then this week's guest has amazing tips just for you! She's a seasoned speaker and speaking coach who is passionate about helping all people find their stories and tell them in an impactful way. We talk about: - How did Johanna get into speaking? (Hint: She used to be super shy and thought "men are smart and women are not...I am a female, so I must not have anything of value to say") - Is it possible to learn to have presence and charisma on stage? - Johanna's experience studying abroad in Italy. - Tips for getting speaking engagements - Why you need to let YOURSELF know you are a speaker - Discovered she needed to speak for all women...and all people...to liberate all of us. - What's your "genie gem"? - Ignite Your Speaking Power (mini-training) free! JohannaWalker.com/copythatpops Our Guest Johanna Walker is the fear-blasting, storytelling maven for coaches, consultants, leaders, and change-makers. She's the founder of Women Who Speak, a transformational speaker coaching program for female leaders, and she's the co-founder and co-host of Boulder, Colorado's popular bi-monthly story slam series, Truth Be Told. In addition to her work as a speaker and coach, Johanna has written and performed solo theater pieces that she's toured throughout the US and Canada. She holds an M.Ed. from Kent State University, an MFA from Naropa University, and is a certified WholeSpeak Public Speaking Coach. Johanna's TED Talk "The Stories That Live in Our Bodies" Great Quotes "My story was about my story of silence and experience of not speaking." - Johanna Walker "I could feel my voice connect with the people in the room." - Johanna Walker "This is a part of a bigger story...of women...of women in speaking." - Johanna Walker "'You rarely meet a woman who's as smart as her husband.' - I bought into that story." - Johanna Walker "I really found my voice through creativity." - Johanna Walker "On stage, I had permission to speak...something about that opened the door for me to take up space, speak my truth, and tell my story." - Johanna Walker "Start identifying as a speaker." - Johanna Walker "It takes networking and pitching, and networking and pitching, and networking and pitching [to get speaking opportunities]." - Johanna Walker "Presence is 'I'm showing up fully.'" - Johanna Walker "Go forth and speak." - Johanna Walker "If you feel the call, I say answer it. Answer it in spite of whatever story you are telling yourself or despite whatever fear you might be feeling." - Johanna Walker Take Action Now! Amazon Bestselling Book Workshop [free] Bestselling Book Accelerator Speaker's Secret Gig List

My favvvvorite tool for writing books (and why) is revealed! Plus, a special shoutout to new #1 International Bestselling Author Nadine Blase Psareas who hit #1 bestseller in 11 categories and #1 hot new release in 14 categories in the U.S. plus #1 in 2 categories in Mexico with her new book! BOOK THAT POPS Podcast? I've gotten feedback from some listeners of the show that they'd love a "book only focused" podcast, so I do have the idea to make a Book That Pops podcast JUST about writing, self-publishing, launching, and leveraging bestselling books! It's what I teach in my Bestselling Book Accelerator...and I love the idea of sharing some of the lessons learned from there in podcast form. Would you listen? Let me know! THE BEST (FREE) BOOK WRITING RESOURCES If you can't bear to wait until I can produce another show (and with being pregnant now, I may not get to it as fast as I'd like!), I can share a new resource with you all that is free... Head over to CopyThatPops.com/free Where you can get access to some new free training. An hour-long workshop I call the "Book Profit Blueprint" Email training material sent to you spread out over a few weeks to share more insights A great book writing checklist And more! All free, in exchange or your email. :) -------- And for today's quick tip, I wanted to share my favorite writing tool or platform. It's called Scrivener and I'm shocked I haven't done an episode on it yet because I do love it! That's spelled S-C-R-I-V-E-N-E-R And it's made especially for book writers, both fiction and non-fiction. It's $45, one-time to buy it (you can get a discount if you are a teacher or student) http://copythatpops.com/smac http://copythatpops.com/spc Now, before I share some of my favorite things about it and why I endorse it so much, I should tell you that if you use a PC, the program is not as robust as it is for Mac. With many of my Accelerator clients, we find that they cannot do exactly what I show them is possible, or things are hidden in different areas. So, as a warning, if you have a PC and are happy with programs like Word, then consider sticking with what you know. There is a learning curve, as with any program, but I have found it more than worth it if you use a Mac and feel like maybe you have more than one book project in you, as I do! BACKGROUND I wrote my first book in Google Docs because I hate Word (and don't even have it on my Mac), and love how you can share documents there with your editor (or nerdy friend helping you edit for free) so that you both are always looking at the most current file. However, once I went to export my book for Kindle, it looked horrible. Google docs just isn't robust enough to look right for Kindle ebook formatting. That sucked. So, I copied and pasted it all into a free trial of Word, reformatted it, and exported it. This time Word gave more functionality but the copying and pasting over added more hidden code that messed with things and I couldn't get the page numbers to work for the life of me. I was on a time crunch, writing and publishing in just 30 days, so I found a woman who was willing to help me with Word -- for free! -- with fixing the formatting and making it look great. She was so kind and generous! However, her mother fell ill in the U.K. right when she was helping me and since she was helping for free, I could hardly push her. And she kept reassuring me it would be done in time...so I ran with it. If you know the crazy story of my first book in full detail, you know that I didn't get the final file uploaded in time with Amazon's deadlines -- not realizing I couldn't just push back the release date one day with Pre-Order delivery of books -- so the OLD, horrible, rough, and wrong file went out to all the people who had bought my book during my bestselling launch and after. That was about 100 people total. I have some really bad reviews on my book and I think it's from folks who got that horrible draft by mistake but didn't know me personally. I did a Facebook Live as soon as I realized my error and impending doom, but some people, of course, didn't see it or know what happened. Anyhow, it was a great lesson learned and I cannot blame the nice lady who was helping me. I was too cheap and nervous at the time to go find a new editor for help. Long story short, I still have my first book in Word and loathe editing it because anything I do seems to throw off the formatting somehow and mess it up. I swore I'd never use Word again. And I haven't. SCRIVENER For my second book I used Scrivener. And I love it. Behind worth the $45, one-time payment! It's a program designed for book writing. And it may be hard to describe how it's different other than to say that in Word you write your whole book in one long thread. But in Scrivener, you have a side menu with folders and sub-folders and sub-sections of text for EASY planning, writing, and navigating of your material.And, when you export it, it all looks right as it should. Creating the book is easier and more intuitive than Word. Exporting it for Kindle and for print is also very easy, once you get the hang of things, which does require trial and error and searching for some how-to videos. But now that I know it's power, I won't leave! PROS AND CONS One con of Scrivener is that not a lot of editors are familiar with it still (like on UpWork.com for example). So, what I've done in the past with client's books is to export the book from Scrivener as a Word doc and share it in Word or Google Docs with a junior editor on my team to do another read through with fresh eyes. I have them "track changes" and then I go in and physically update the changes in the Scrivener master file afterward. I like this approach because I do not accept all changes other editors would make, often because of stylistic choices or they aren't reading it right and I still think how I have it is better. So, if you like to oversee edits being made, this is an easy workaround using Scrivener even if the editor is not familiar with it. Another "con" is their support material isn't the best in the entire world...but, I love creating helpful how-tos inside my Bestselling Book Accelerator to support my clients and happy to make one and share it publicly if you get stuck with something! Although it does have a learning curve, it's still worth it for people like me. ----- So, if you are someone who wants to write more than one book, use a Mac, and don't love Microsoft Word, for sure check out Scrivener! It's $45, one-time to buy it (you can get a discount if you are a teacher or student) http://copythatpops.com/smac (for Mac) http://copythatpops.com/spc (for PC) Totally worth it! And head over to CopyThatPops.com/free Where you can get access to some new free training. An hour-long workshop I call the "Book Profit Blueprint" Email training material sent to you spread out over a few weeks to share more insights A great writing checklist And more! ---- Talk to you again soon to find more ways to write copy and a book that pops! Take Action Now! TRAINING on hitting Amazon bestseller [free] COMMUNITY of new and growing nonfiction authors! [free] GROUP COURSE: How to write a great book & hit bestseller! [not free ;)]

Wanna see what it looks like to be a #1 bestselling author on your launch day? I pull back the curtain! Read (and watch) below for the 9 spots to look for proof you got bestseller...SEE it in action the day that my private client Mark Wills went live with his book! 9 Spots to Get Social Proof That Your Book Hit Bestseller on Amazon [the video!] In last week's episode I revealed my big SECRET...which, if you missed it, is that I am pregnant! Due September 20th. My husband and I do know the gender at this point, but we are keeping that a secret until after the baby shower. I do not want a pink or blue explosion of gender-stereotypical decor and gifts. Also, if we have a girl, her name will be gender-neutral or something often used for boys. So, her name will not be anything like Laura, Michelle, Ashley, Monica, or the like. Fun fact. ;) As I shared in episode 177 about being pregnant, super sick and tired all the time, and needing to cut back on things to get more efficient in my business, I mentioned repurposing. So, I thought to try that for this podcast episode. On April 23rd, a private client of mine named Mark Wills went live with his book on Amazon...which you can find it directly from the link CopyThatPops.com/mark … and he hit #1 bestseller in over 12 categories in the U.S. I sat down the evening of his launch to record an updated video for my Bestselling Book Accelerator showing my clients in that effective group program both what it looks like to be a bestseller and the 9 spots to get screenshots to prove your feat. Recently, I've heard that none of my competitors in this space are teaching that! I have since day one when I first launched my group program in June of 2017, but it was time for another update of the screenflow, since Amazon does make updates to how things look. Long story short, this episode is the stripped audio from that video tutorial. If, as you listen, you wish you could SEE what I am showing on the screen, just head back to the shownotes at CopyThatPops.com/178 and you'll find an embedded video there of the exact same content, but with the visuals. I hope it's a useful episode even with audio only, but the video is available to you for free, even if you are not yet in the Accelerator! Without further ado...let's jump in! ----------- 9 Spots to Get Social Proof That Your Book Hit Bestseller on Amazon [the list!] Book's Individual Page 1. Look on book's actual page for rankings (under "Product Details") for the three categories it is in. Note: You can get tech support to put you into up to 10 you choose. #BookHack! 2. Look at the top of your book's page for a flag too! Note: May take longer to appear and it is not guaranteed. Note: #1 New Release easier/faster to get than Best Seller Book's Category Pages 3. Look on each of the categories' pages for rankings and side by side comparison shots with your competitors' books. 4. Look at the "Hot New Release" rankings for side by side comparison shots with your competitors' books. 5. Look at other countries Amazon pages at #1-4 above Note: You can easily access your book in other countries through KDP 6. Then, check 'up' in the Parent Categories for how you rank in more competitive listings. Note: Even if you do not rank as well, the books around you may be very cool and photo-worthy! Search 7. Do an Amazon search for your author name or name of your book and look for the flags there! Author Page 8. Look on your Author Central author page for the flags there Mobile - BONUS! 9. Get the same shots, but from mobile to share! WHAT TO DO NEXT? Save all screenshots in a folder Use Skitch to 'mark them up' Share on social! Hope this audio repurposing was helpful to you. Pop over to CopyThatPops.com/178 to see the full video with screenflow! And, if you want to learn more about the Accelerator, visit CopyThatPops.com/Accelerator [special offer!] Talk to you again next time when we'll find more ways to write a book and copy that pops! Take Action Now! TRAINING on hitting Amazon bestseller [free] COMMUNITY of new and growing nonfiction authors! [free] GROUP COURSE: How to write a great book & hit bestseller! [not free ;)]

Speeeeeecial announcements, milestones, and business lessons learned to share with you! This is a fun and personal quick episode. #1: Big Big Announcement: I'm preggo! I actually found out that I was pregnant in mid-January. Thank god I had just gotten my new podcast audio editor and shownotes person up and running with a great system, or this show would have stopped in its tracks! My first trimester was miserable. I never threw up, but I felt like I had 2 solid months of mild food poisoning. Not so bad that I had to barf, but bad enough that I couldn't get much done each day. I'd sleep 10-12 hours a night (getting up to pee 3-4 times), have just a couple of hours to work on helping my book writing and bestseller launch clients before the nausea hit me like a ton of bricks and send me running back to bed for a 3 hour nap or just general day-long unproductive malaise. My respect for all mothers has skyrocketed. Now, I'm in the second trimester and feeling a lot better. I'm not 100% back to my old energy, but at least able to get more done in a day. #2: Special Milestone! This month, April of 2019, we crossed the 3-year anniversary of this podcast! I first launched Copy That Pops while living in Regensburg, Germany. Episode 000 released on April 22, 2016. Can you believe it? [April 26th was also Devin and my 5-year wedding anniversary]. Having a podcast has been an interesting undertaking in that it's forced me to produce consistent content for longer than I ever have before. And I don't want to stop now! In fact, I am bouncing around the idea of a Book That Pops podcast just on books specifically...it's just a matter of getting my energy back to produce the material for you all! Would love to hear your feedback on if you would listen to a show just about writing, self-publishing, marketing, and launching a bestselling book on Amazon with me!? #3: Thank you for the podcast reviews! Every time I look at my show on a podcast player like iTunes (though this show is on many, many other channels!) it makes me feel so good to see reviews! The most recent ones I see are from Keselea and Wade Galt. Thank you both so much for taking the time to leave a rating and review! It's super easy from your smartphone and it helps tell the podcast player it's on that the show is worth putting in front of more eyeballs. So, your reviews not only make me feel good, they help more people find us! #4: Business Lessons Learned Never in my entrepreneurial life have I been so slammed, down and out, like I have felt being pregnant this year in 2019. My capacity to do things has tanked. I am so behind on FB messages that I feel physically horrible and guilty. I am saying 'no' to opportunities I'd normally jump at. But, in a way, this is a good thing. It's forced me to reflect a lot. It's forced me to analyze how I used to fill my days. Always busy, was I working on the right things? Going forward, especially in late September and after when I have a crying baby that needs me, what do I WANT to be doing? What realistically CAN I actually manage? I am still figuring it all out, but I'm focusing hard on: - More systems - Automation - Elimination of things that aren't really essential - Delegation - Repurposing - Growing sales of my products and group programs and saying 'no' to private client work - Getting my digital funnels and email nurturing really on point instead of relying so much on networking and referrals To be continued...but it's certainly an inflection point for me in business. If you have navigated something similar...with the birth of a child, adoption of a child, an illness, a family commitment, etc...I'd love to hear about it! --------- And thank you for being a listener of the show! I am honored you choose to spend time with me each week. 3 years running now! Talk to you next week with more ways to write copy that pops! xo Laura Take Action Now! TRAINING on hitting Amazon bestseller [free] COMMUNITY of new and growing nonfiction authors! [free] GROUP COURSE: How to write a great book & hit bestseller! [not free ;)]

Would you love to attract and engage your ideal clients? Or how you can be an expert in your niche with your one core idea! Our guest today will offer you all the insights on how you can do that! We talk about: - Why Lisbon & how many languages?! - Entrepreneurial journey - How she helps clients today: 3 step process - Speaking first model - Why writing a book matters to grow your thought leadership - Public speaking fear & 3-month walkthrough - Constant support for public speaking - Helping people figure out their big idea and making sure it's present in all elements - Research your idea - Self-published vs. Publisher - Writing your book, better teacher? - Storyteller on stage - Thought leadership & why it's powerful Get Daria's Book & Contact her! - Daria's Book: Social Media for Artists and Creatives: How to Build a Supporting Community, Manage Your Time and Sell Your Creative Work Online - Want to learn more about Daria's work? There are even free masterclasses that you can join! The access to the virtual Thought Leadership Academy goes through the first contact with Daria. You can get in touch with her directly on www.dariav.com and let her know that you've listened to this podcast! Contact her today, don't be shy! - Daria's first TEDx-talk about group dynamics - Daria's 2nd TEDx-talk about personal branding Our Guest Founder of the Thought Leadership Academy, Daria Vodopianova is the quintessential digital strategist. She blends her many years of experience and academic background with cutting-edge ideas to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to get better positioning, more high-end clients, and inbound leads. As an international keynote and 2-time TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and Thought Leadership & LinkedIn strategist, Daria serves as a translator between business goals and social media strategies – so that business owners can share their visionary thinking and attract an excited and engaged online community. She is also a marketing mentor for European Innovation Academy, on the Cal Advisory Board at Berkeley University, on the Women in Tech Jury, and is frequently invited in to speak to students in European universities on career development in the digital era. Daria's Highlights Speaks FIVE languages Marketing mentor for European Innovation Academy On the Cal Advisory Board at Berkeley University On the Women in Tech Jury Frequently invited in to speak to students in European universities on career development in the digital era Self-published Author Great Quotes "It's really about the impact you make, not often about the money. " - Daria Vodopianova "Having a course or book is a way to really help more people and serve them better." - Daria Vodopianova "Speaking is not only public speaking but also training. Getting in front of people and sharing your idea and getting your process out there to see if it works for them." - Daria Vodopianova "I was afraid of public speaking, I got over that in 2018." - Laura Petersen "Print your own shirt. You don't have to wait for someone to pick you and tell you that you're good enough. You get to choose, it's your life." - Laura Petersen "If you research the same idea. Your conversations will be deeper and you will really be an expert." - Daria Vodopianova "A book is a low ticket way to start learning and connecting with you." - Laura Petersen Take Action Now! TRAINING on hitting Amazon bestseller [free] COMMUNITY of new and growing nonfiction authors! [free] GROUP COURSE: How to write a great book & hit bestseller! [not free ;)]

Can there be a use for profiling to better understand yourself, your clients, customers and business associates? How can we use clues about a person to improve our communication with them in writing? We dive into these great questions and answers with our guest today! We talk about: - Where to start in profiling: with yourself - Tips for profiling others - How to apply those tips to better communicate in person - Can we apply profiling tips from photos to better improve our written communication with people? - Tips to read faces - Profiling Britain's Royalty - Bestselling Author of TWO books - How to profile the perfectionist - How can we apply profiling to increase sales and improve customer loyalty? Get Alan Stevens' Books & Courses - The Face - How to get your ideal careers to match your personality - Game Changers: Entrepreneurs Leading Change - Online Course: Harness the Power of Reading People to Persuade and Influence Outcomes Our Guest Alan Stevens is an International Profile and Communications Specialist. He is regularly featured on National TV, Radio and in the World's Press, profiling the likes of our leading politicians, TV and sports stars as well as Britain's Royalty. With over 30 years accumulating experience, and skills in training and coaching, counselling, psychometric profiling, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), body language, micro and subtle expressions and reading personality traits, Alan believes that all aspects of human relations and interactions are improved when you can read people accurately. Having these skills today, more than ever before, can determine the future success of your business and your personal relationships. Alan conducts training for businesses and organisations in team building, sales training, negotiations and recruitment skills. Alan also works with educators to increase their people reading skills around social-emotional intelligence, and to assist students to find careers that suit their personalities. Alan's Highlights Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, a Coach and Trainer. He's been referred to as "the leading authority on reading people globally" by the UK Guardian and as "the mentalist meets Dr. Phil" by the Herald. He has been a founding board member of a number of charities, Zone Supervisor for the Surf Life Saving Association and Club Captain of Nobbys SLSC. Teaches his skills in the US, Europe and Asia Been a guest speaker for the Australian Technical Analysts Association, the National University Singapore and the Option Traders Club of Singapore. He has taught FOREX trading and The Psychology of Trading here and overseas. He also introduced sound & colour therapies in Singapore Schools for students with ADHD. Great Quotes "If you understand your own traits, you find the environment that suits your personality. " - Alan Stevens "This is how we create teams, through the differences, not the similarities." - Alan Stevens "One trait doesn't define you." - Alan Stevens "Map it all out so now you don't feel that stress, as you know the plan." - Laura Petersen "Do the intro and the conclusion done last. Get the meat done first." - Laura Petersen "You understand their traits, you know what triggers them, so you make sure that doesn't happen." - Alan Stevens Take Action Now! TRAINING on hitting Amazon bestseller [free] COMMUNITY of new and growing nonfiction authors! [free] GROUP COURSE: How to write a great book & hit bestseller! [not free ;)]

The great copywriter Ray Edwards said at SMMW19 this past March, "There is no copy that is too long - there is only copy that is too boring." I agree 1000%. People often ask me How long should my book be? How long should my blog article be? How long should the email be? How long should my bio be? As long as it takes to deliver value to the intended reader or audience but, the shorter you can do that, the better. "I would have written you a shorter letter if I had more time." It's been attributed to: Mark Twain, George Bernard Shaw, Voltaire, Blaise Pascal, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Winston Churchill, and so much more. But, it does lend evidence to the fact that writing both well and briefly is harder. Great writing and editing is the cutting away of the unnecessary. The more you do it, the better you'll get at writing succinctly and well. It really is a practice makes perfect sort of thing. So, if you don't feel like a strong writer right now, all hope is NOT lost. It's not a gift one is born with. It is a skill that can be honed. --- "How Long Should My Copy, Blog, Book, or Writing Be?" … Keep these three things in mind... Shorter the better Ensure it delivers value to the intended audience Don't let it be boring With these three simple things in mind, you can't go wrong! Want me go more in depth on any or all of these three items in a future episode? Ring in and let me know! You can email me at Laura@copythatpops.com with your feedback or find me on all the socials at @LaptopLaura! And head back to CopyThatPops.com for more great blogs, podcasts episodes, and even book that pops - writing resources like my signature Accelerator program! Take Action Now! TRAINING on hitting Amazon bestseller [free] COMMUNITY of new and growing nonfiction authors! [free] GROUP COURSE: How to write a great book & hit bestseller! [not free ;)]

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Another quick tip episode for you today...I'll keep it pithy and productive for you! You never know when one introduction can lead to great things! Writing introductions are important for many cases: Introducing guests on your own podcast Introducing guest speakers at a local meetup, an online live stream, or a stage where you may have another expert on with you Helping podcast hosts or emcees to properly introduce you to the audience Introducing yourself in-person, on interviews, or even in writing inside a blog or your book & so much more! Introduction Tips 1. Proper Preparation I'm not one to completely wing something new when I want to do a good job. Luckily, the Director of Events for SMMW Phil Mershon ran an incredibly helpful online training for we who would be Track Leader emcees! He shared two resources that really helped inspire my own preparation, which were: How to Be a Good Master of Ceremonies How to be a great MC - Emcee - Master of Ceremonies #1 "Secrets to a Great Introduction!" Speaker Introduction Framework 2. The Framework Components To really set the stage for the audience, make the speaker feel honored and well-received, and ensure everyone in the room knows they are in the right place and excited for the material, we should: Quickly...try to cover: Why the subject is important Why this speaker is awesome Why the audience is linked to both above Why right now is the best time to learn this 3. What I ended up doing I made sure to introduce myself and also connect myself to the audience. Here's how I ended up doing my intros: Greet the audience and thank them for coming Engage the audience somehow Introduce myself + connect myself to the audience Well, hello everyone, my name is Laura Petersen and I'm in business and marketing just like you! I own my own company called Copy That Pops, with a podcast of the same name. Primarily, I help entrepreneurs to write, self-publish, launch, and leverage bestselling books on Amazon to grow their brands and businesses! Tie in why the subject of the speaker's talk is important Tie the audience and me back into the subject and say why now is the best time to be here learning more about this Introduce the speaker without saying his or her name until the very end! End the introduction by asking the audience to get on their feet, put their hands together to properly welcome…. THEN, I would say the speaker's name last as he or she walked onto the stage Another Quick Tip: It's good to stay there until the speaker is settled in for two reasons: Give the audience a consistent focal point of where to look Be there just in case the speaker drops something or needs a quick bit of help as he/she adjusts to the stage Importance of saying the guest's name LAST. Michael O'Neal of the Solopreneur Hour podcast in episode 51 entitled, "High-level Branding & the Art of the Podcast Interview with Michael O'Neal [Book Influencer Mini-Series]." Anyhow, both Michael and this article point out that professional hosts always save the guest's name for last. Watch Stephen Colbert, Jay Leno, Oprah, Ellen, or Larry King for example. Watch how they introduce mega-stars to their stage...they save their name for last! If it's good enough for these pros, it's good enough for us! Example: An Example of one of my introductions… Tim Schmoyer. He's a huge YouTube influencer and one of the kindest people I met at SMMW. CTA plug around books. I truly believe that you should write a book. I can help you, even if you are a bit nervous or overwhelmed! Together, we can make it hit bestseller on Amazon too and map out a plan to ensure it creates an ROI in your business. If you would like to share a bit more about your book dreams and goals, fill out a quick survey to tell me more at CopyThatPops.com/survey. I read each one of them and can point you in the right direction for more resources whether that is free material I've created or even my signature Bestseller Accelerator ROI program! Either way, I am here to help however I can. Take Action Now! The Speaker's Secret Gig List

Today's episode is a special solo one for you! I have 100,000 thanks to give, so have a listen! Pride I have reached 100,000 Shame Part of me feels shame at the number. My friends have done that within the first month, 3 months or 1 year. It took me 3 years. So much wrong with thinking less of myself, my show, my accomplishment because of comparing myself to others. Gratitude It's over 6-digits, baby! I'm grateful to you for listening. For sharing with your friends. I'm grateful to my two team members helping me bring this show to you each week: Joao Zurzica in Lisbon, Portugal and Tiffany Petersen (no relation!) in Wisconsin. I'm grateful for my past team members who helped me along the way like Leslie in Texas, Lauren & Tom in Thailand (originally from New Jersey). I'm grateful for Tom again who sings the music I use for my intro and outro. Tom Camp, he's amazing! I'm grateful for biz buddies and fellow podcasters who have supported and encouraged me for as long as I can remember like Melissa Sue Tucker, Allison Melody, Erica Mandy, Travis Chappell, and so so many more. I'm grateful to podcast event coordinators who have allowed me to speak at their events like Jared Easley, Dan Franks, Ronsley Vaz, and Chris Krimitsos...and Pat Flynn too has asked me to step up and share publicly at smaller events here in San Diego! I'm grateful for my husband who emotionally supports my crazy biz life even though this world is so not up his alley. I'm grateful for my dad and stepmom who have been amazing parents to set me up mentally to push through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. I'm grateful for it all. Here's to the next 100,000!!! Sign up for Lisbyn here! If you use the code "LAURA" when you sign up, you will get this month, plus the entire full next month, free! Copy that Pops Podcast Take Action Now! The Speaker's Secret Gig List Connect Socially: Host: Laura Petersen podcast@copythatpops.com