If you’re working on a book and you’re not focused on starting and building your email list you’re missing out on a huge opportunity Why?  Your email list is one of the most valuable assets any author/entrepreneur can have in their business next to the publication of your actual bookA common question I often get is, "Should I wait to start my email list after I publish my book?"Absolutely not! As a matter of fact, the best time to focus on launching and growing your email list is while you’re working on your new title! Hopefully, starting today this episode has inspired you to take email list building seriously, and to help you get started on the right foot I've created a special time-limited opportunity to get direct 1-on-1 support from me where I'll set up and launch your email list including publishing your one-page website for just $97 To secure one of the spots - Email List Builder Package and on that page, you'll see everything included in the package 📦 ***Done For You Spots Are Limited***  It's an incredible opportunity especially if you don't want to deal with the tech So if this speaks to you Act Quickly Go to -  http://emaillistbuilderspackage.com

Why Your Creator Biz Is Tap Dancing On The Brink Of Disaster If You Ignore ThisPlease Note: There's an accompanying written iteration of this special episode available if you'd like to read while you listenThat might sound rather dramatic but it’s trueWhat am I talking about?I’m talking about not having an email list There are so many creators  both existing businesses or those launching for the first time not giving email list growth the attention it deserves and operating under the assumption that they're safe because they're a small fish which is why in the special edition episode of the podcast I talk about:Why it's absolutely imperative to get started list building immediately.I share a tragic example of a creator whose business was practically left in ruins after an untimely Amazon takedown but because they embraced list building  early they managed to have a solid foundation on which to rebuildWhat we as creative entrepreneurs must focus on immediately to safeguard our hard work The special opportunity I've created to help you kickstart your list-building efforts If you would be so kind, if you found value, please share this episode with a colleague or friend who's getting started creating, publishing and selling books, products, or courses.This is must must-list episode no entrepreneur can afford to miss whether you're business is off or online. Resources Mentioned In This Episode:How To Set Up A Simple One-Page Website Designed To Help You Pre-Launch Your Book As You’re Creating It Boot Camp Coloring Creator Course & Mentor Program 011: What’s Ahead For Coloring Book Creators in 2023 | 10 Ways To Protect Yourself Financially & Safeguard Your Coloring Book Creator Biz038: After The Rain with Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator Now Coloring Book Creator Lisa Dolson

You’re listening to the Coloring Book Creator podcast episode 047 and in this episode, I’ll be sharing 10 Steps to Pre-Launch Your Book (Without Ads or Being on Social Media All Day) So, you've made the bold decision to dive into the world of book writing – awesome! But, hold up, there's more to this journey than just crafting words on paper. Have you thought about how you'll launch your masterpiece? Let's break down the 10 steps to navigate this pre-launch journey:1. Announcement Post2. Create a Focus Group3. Share Book Insights4. Vote on Titles:5. Choose a Book Cover6. Build a Simple 1-Page Website:7. Collect Emails:8. Share Book Samples:9. Host Free or Paid Workshops or Challenges:10. Maintain the Momentum:Remember, building a book is a collaborative process.  Don't hide away in solitude; bring your audience along for the ride. The more invested they become in your journey, the more eager they'll be to grab a piece of your literary creation when it finally hits the shelves. Ready to connect, collaborate, and create?  Let the soft pre-launch begin! 🚀Resources Mentioned In This Episode:042: Is Your Book Cover Helping -or- Hurting Your Sales? 037: Turning Pages, Turning Profit: Why I Love Using Bootcamps, Challenges & Retreats To Launch A Book 021: Why Your Story Is An Essential Ingredient For Selling Anything Especially Coloring Books019: The #1 Mistake Coloring Book Authors Are Making That's Killing Sales On Social MediaJoin the Coloring Book Creator Course (members and get access to all bonus workshops)To learn more about my upcoming Build Your 1 Page Website and Email List Building   Bootcamp DM on Facebook or Instagram and say 1 page in the message 

You're listening to the coloring book creator podcast, episode 46. In this episode, I'm going to be sharing more about the rebrand of the Coloring Book Creator, including this podcast. The new book I'm writing and why I'm making this pivot. And if you're considering making a pivot, either in your life business, or both, what things or signs could be telling you that it's time to consider making one?Or you're thinking about writing a book this year, or creating your first paid online course, or employing more educational-based marketing in your business to attract your right-fit audience listen to the episode and consider joining me and small intimate group of fellow creatives on my journey to writing my new book Resources Mentioned In This Episode:If you're interested in participating in the behind-the-scenes creation of my rebrand including the new book I'm currently writing  Message me on Facebook or Instagram and say "I want to read it" and I'll send a link to Google form to answer a few questions to see if you're a good fit to participate in this collaborative process.

You're listening to the coloring book creator podcast, episode 45 and in this episode, I'm continuing the conversation from episode 43: Do you have a vision for your creative business in 2024? And why you need one!  In this follow-up episode, we continue the conversation about vision and how we all have one, either the one we create and control ourselves, or one that's created for us by others' perception of us which impacts how we respond to the world.Resources Mentioned In This Episode:043: Do You Have A Vision For Your Creative Business In 2024? And Why You Need One038: After The Rain with Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator Now Coloring Book Creator Lisa DolsonI’m hosting a new virtual live 3-Day Event Crafting Your Creative Future: A Visionary Retreat & Roadmap for Creative Entrepreneurs  Retreat + Live Coaching - February 7th, 8th, and 9thThe experience will include live coaching,  ✨ The 3-Day Retreat with lifetime access to all recordings✨ Physical and digital copies of the 2024 Vision Journal and Biz Planner✨ Live coaching to fine-tune your next profitable book project✨ A personality and income-aligned quiz to pinpoint YOUR perfect idea✨ PLUS an opportunity to upgrade to a Special VIP that includes bonuses that you don’t want to miss. Want to join me in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico late spring and summer of 2024 to work on your book in person?Contact me to learn more about a special one-on-one VIP Day Experience Will 2024 be the year you finally decide to get serious about your creator biz? If you answered yes this is the level you want to play at so don't wait, reach out today, and let's chatIf you’d like to know more about the live retreat experience happening February 7th through the 9th shoot me a text at 415-851-1222 and in your text say retreat and I’ll respond within 24 hours  or messenger me on Facebook

You’re listening to the Coloring Book Creator Podcast episode 044 and today’s episode I’m going to be talking about the 10 Most Common Reasons Why Creative Entrepreneurs Struggle To Experience The Artistic and Financial Freedom We WantBut before we get started I wanted to make sure that I told you about a brand new event I’m hosting I’m calling Crafting Your Creative Future: A Visionary Retreat & Roadmap for Creative Entrepreneurs  3 Day Retreat + Live Coaching - Happening January 17th thru the 19thAt the time I’m recording this episode we just entered the top of 2024 and of course, the #1 thing that most of us do is set New Year's resolutions, well… if you listened to my previous episode 043 I talk about how I’m not a fan of resolutions.What I believe we should do instead is to give ourselves the space and the grace to spend some quality time to get clear about what we really want to experience and map out a vision for its achievement and that’s exactly what I and an intimate group of fellow creative entrepreneurs are going to do over three days in this new virtual retreat We’re going to get clear about what we want to experience in the new year both personally and professionally and map out your vision including a crafting roadmap and launch plan for your businessThe experience includes a copy of my new 2024 Vision Journal and Biz Planner both a physical copy sent to your door and a digital iteration available immediately in time for the retreatThere’s still space if you’d like to join us, again at the time I’m recording this our next retreat is happening on January 17, 18th and 19For more information send a text to, 415-851-1222 and I’ll send you everything you need to sign up if you’re listening after those dates reach out anyway because I’m thinking about hosting a new retreat event once a quarter throughout 2024Resources Mentioned In This Episode:039: Why Having A Clear Identity Impacts Your Book Sales 043: Do You Have A Vision For Your Creative Business In 2024? And Why You Need One

A new year is upon us and like so many people do at this time make resolutions that typically are forgotten about before the end of the month if not within the first week or two of the new year and that’s why I don’t bother making themInstead, I prefer to focus on something bigger something that will remind me every time I think about it (even in the struggle) why I’m doing what I’m doing. It's called a visionWhen you have a vision that’s so perfectly tailored to you and your soul's desires you can’t help but do something to make it a reality, especially on those days when you don’t feel like getting out of bed and you’re ready to throw in the towelVision is inspiration in its truest sense Vision is big picture thinking that impacts the totality of your life not just one area in other words you’re not just setting intentions for one but all areas of your life.If you don’t have a vision or you don’t know how to create one then I invite you to join me in my private Facebook group and or on YouTube for Vision Week where I’ll be deep diving into several key areas and breaking down why it’s crucial to our emotional, financial and physical health to have a vision and how to get started creating one that’s truly aligned with who you are and how you want to live.Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Join us for Vision Week Inside The Coloring Book Club Facebook Group and/or on YouTube I’m hosting called a virtual live 3-Day Event Crafting Your Creative Future: A Visionary Retreat & Roadmap for Creative Entrepreneurs  Retreat + Live Coaching - Encore Experience Happening - February 7th, 8th and 9thThat experience will include live coaching,  ✨ The 3-Day Retreat with lifetime access to all recordings✨ Physical and digital copies of the 2024 Vision Journal and Biz Planner✨ Live coaching to fine-tune your next profitable book project✨ A personality and income-aligned quiz to pinpoint YOUR perfect idea✨ PLUS a $97 coupon code to level up to any of my advanced programsIf you’d like to know more about the live retreat experience happening January 17 through the 19th shoot me a text at 415-851-1222 and in your text say retreat and I’ll respond within 24 hours  or messenger me on Facebook

You’re listening to the Coloring Book Creator Podcast Episode 042 and in this episode,  break down what makes a newsfeed scroll-stopping book cover for your coloring book.If you're selling your book on Amazon but you're not getting the sales you hoped your book cover could be the culprit.Think about this, your book is competing with 'everything' on the platform, and your cover is the first thing that a prospective buyer sees before they read a word of your book description. They notice your cover first and yours absolutely must make them stop and take notice.In my part of my two-part mini-series, I demonstrate over a dozen visual examples of book covers that work and some that don't. I highly recommend visiting the group to watch the video iteration of this podcast episode the link is available below:If I offered to personally help you get your coloring book idea out of your head and into your hands in the next 30 days…Using the exact process that helped me create and publish my first book in five days, then leverage my status as a newly published author to launch and leverage it to create two additional income streams in less than six months allowing me to make more money faster than relying solely on one-off book sales on Amazon or Etsy {Which is vulnerable to being shut down without any warning.}And I did it with no formal art training or prior design experienceWould you be interested?If you answered yes, then send me a text to 415-851-1222  and say "Yes"  and I’ll reach out within 24 hours for more details.  Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Is Your Book Cover Helping -or- Hurting Your Sales Part 1 (video replay)Is Your Book Cover Helping -or- Hurting Your Sale Part 2 (video replay) Coloring Book Creator Mentor Program (the price is doubling in 2024) Take advantage and save $50 til December 31st, 2023 (use the coupon code PODCAST50 At Checkout)

You’re listening to the Coloring Book Creator Podcast Episode 041 and in this episode, I’m going to talk about why Amazon is not a genie in a bottle. It’s not a magician more specifically just because you’ve published a book on the platform does not mean that sales are automatic or guaranteed. This is sort of a continuation of the conversation I had on my bonus episode: The Passive Income Myth (what nobody tells you about selling your book on Amazon) I’ll link it up in the show notes but first I want to discuss I feel so strongly about this topic. Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Profitable Pages: 3-Step Roadmap To Making Your First 1K Creating & Publishing Coloring Books, Planners & Journals039: Why Having A Clear Identity Impacts Your Book Sales Bonus Episode: The Passive Income Myth (what nobody tells you about selling your book on Amazon) Validate Your Coloring Book Idea Before You Make It Prep Guide Free Course: Includes my 10-Step Roadmap To Get Your Coloring Book Idea Out Of Your Head And Into Your HandsColoring Book Creator Mentor Program Take $50 off when you use the Coupon Code: PODCAST50

Want to sell more books this holiday season all year round?Start implementing more short-form video content in your regular marketing, I know for some coloring book creators the idea of making regular videos can be downright overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.  Admittedly I'm not a huge fan of being on camera myself. But when I'm focused more on service than how I look, I actually get more sales so take from that what you will.  The most common issue I hear is "I don't know what to post" If that's you, so you definitely want to listen to this episode because I just released a special report called 36 Short Form Video Ideas 💡 For Coloring Book Creators that report combined with the virtually uptapped resource I speak about in this episode will provide you with tons of opportunities to create highly engaging video-based content that grows audience, email lists and sales!So if this sounds like something you're excited to dive into, grab yourself a favorite beverage, get comfy, and prepare to take some notesPS: Make sure to sign up to get my free gift because with it I'm hosting a free workshop as a value add bonus where I'll help you take your book or book idea, match it with a few of the ideas featured in the report and coach you on some strategy for producing and posting your short-form videos quicklyAnd use them to turn viewers into buyers. The holiday season is here, now is the perfect time to start putting yourself out there and short-form video is one the best ways to do itResources Mentioned In This Episode:36 Short Form Video Ideas For Coloring Book Creators That Will Help You Sell More Books 039: Why Having A Clear Identity Impacts Your Book Sales012: She Turned Her Passion for Tea Into A Beautiful Book with Coloring Book Creator Margaretha MadisonProfitable Pages: 3-Step Roadmap To Making Your First 1K Creating & Publishing Coloring Books, Planners & JournalsNational Day CalendarColoring Book Creator Mentor Program Take $50 off when you use the Coupon Code: PODCAST50