Author Business School
Author Business School
Brian Dixon
Author Business School is your go-to resource for turning your writing passion into a thriving business. Whether you're an aspiring author, a seasoned writer, or someone looking to build a brand around your book, this show gives you the tools, strategies, and mindset to succeed. Hosted by Brian Dixon, founder of Hope Books, Author Business School teaches you how to write, publish, and market your book like a pro. But more than that, it’s about building a sustainable business around your message—so you can make an impact and an income. Each episode covers practical topics like: ✅ How to grow your audience before launching your book ✅ The best ways to monetize your message beyond book sales ✅ Marketing strategies to sell more books with less stress ✅ Time-tested business models for full-time authors ✅ Real-life case studies and expert interviews Your book is just the beginning. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your words into wealth and build a business that lasts, Author Business School is for you. 🚀 Subscribe now and start building the author business you’ve always dreamed of!
Why Your Goals Elude You (And What to Do About It)
If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered why your goals aren’t becoming reality, this video is for you. Discover the simple mindset shift that helps you move from vague dreams to clear, measurable progress. We’ll cover: The power of zooming out and zooming in How to reverse-engineer your goals The “50 to 5” podcast strategy for authors Why clarity on the what, how, and who changes everything 📘 Want to write your book this year? Visit HopeBooks.com
Mar 25, 2025
11 min
Find Time to Write | Carpe Your Commute!
Struggling to find time to write? You’re not alone! As a busy dad, entrepreneur, and author, I’ve found a powerful way to turn my commute into writing time—and you can too! 🚀 In this video, I’ll show you three simple strategies to write your book while driving and turn lost time into productive time. What You'll Learn: ✅ Tip 1: Use Voice Memos – Record your book ideas hands-free while driving. ✅ Tip 2: Use ChatGPT – Let AI transcribe and clean up your thoughts into polished writing. ✅ Tip 3: Record Video – Capture your ideas on camera for easy transcription and content repurposing. ✅ Bonus: How to Process Your Recordings – Tools like Descript, Trint, and Hope Dashboard to turn your recordings into publish-ready content. 🎯 Stop waiting for the perfect time to write—use the time you already have! 📚 Want more help writing, publishing, and launching your book? 👉 Visit https://hopebooks.com for expert guidance!
Mar 1, 2025
6 min
How to Write Your Book in 5 Simple Steps
Less than 1% of people who say they want to write a book actually do it! If you’ve been dreaming of writing your book but don’t know where to start, this video will walk you through the five-step process we teach at Hope Books to help you finally make it happen. 🚀 Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ Step 1: X, Y, Z Statement – Identify your ideal reader, their biggest problem, and the promise your book delivers. ✅ Step 2: Write Your Transformational Tale – Map out your book’s journey from the "prison" (problem) to the "promised land" (solution). ✅ Step 3: Detailed Chapter Outline (DCO) – Study best-selling books in your niche to create a clear structure for your book. ✅ Step 4: Write Your Model Chapter – Perfect one chapter first before writing the rest of your book. ✅ Step 5: Repeat the Process – Use your model chapter to complete the rest of your book with confidence. 🎯 If this video helped you, LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more writing and publishing tips! 📚 Ready to write and publish your book? Join Hope Books today! 👉 https://hopebooks.com
Feb 27, 2025
6 min
Navigating Anxiety - Robyn Graham
Learn more about Robyn here: https://therobyngraham.com/
Feb 24, 2022
19 min
Mission Focus - Diedre Haupt
Learn more about Diedre here: briandixon.com/berlin
Feb 17, 2022
36 min
Serve Others with Your Gifts - Adrienne Richardson
Learn more about Adrienne here: https://wearepowerplay.com/
Feb 10, 2022
28 min
Comparison is Coveting - Erin Harrigan
Learn more about Erin here: https://erinharrigan.com
Feb 3, 2022
22 min
Take God at His Word - Merritt Onsa
Learn more about Merritt here:https://www.merrittonsa.com/ Follow her on IG here:https://www.instagram.com/merrittjo/  
Jan 27, 2022
17 min
Helping Others with Your Story - Lindsey Hartz
Learn more about Lindsey here: https://www.hartzagency.com/
Jan 20, 2022
22 min
Personal Growth - Jenni Rae Oates
Learn more about Jenni Rae here: https://www.jennirae.com/jenniraecoaching
Jan 13, 2022
27 min
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