My Personal Story (and How to Connect with Bestselling Authors & Influencers)

Five years ago this month, my business shifted in a significant way.

And when I say significant, I’m talking about a “MACH 3″ shift - the kind that allows you to LEAP AHEAD to more meaning, impact and results faster than you ever thought possible.

Through a series of conversations and two serendipitous introductions, I launched AuthorTeleseminars.com in June of 2007. Almost immediately, I went on to build relationships with and host virtual book tours for an incredible group of bestselling authors, C-level execs and influential leaders, like Keith Ferrazzi, Seth Godin, Guy Kawasaki, Tim Ferriss, Carol Roth, Michael Port, and many many others.

Here’s the most interesting part.

I was able to make connections with these bestselling authors and get them to say YES to participating in and promoting my virtual book tour events with hardly any “list” or following of my own. And, definitely without a relevant website or online presence (that came MUCH later).

HOW in the world did that happen?!?!

There’s a LOT more to the story, including several lessons that you can apply to your own work, so scroll down to access the video interview below.

Details aside, here’s the one thing I REALLY want to you to know and recognize:

RELATIONSHIPS ARE THE REASON I AM WHERE I AM TODAY.

No, NOT the surface-level connections you often experience at networking events or through the casual “friends” you may know on social media.

I am referring to RICH relationships - meaningful, purposeful connections with people who recognize you, believe in what you’re doing and say YES to supporting you and your work.

http://www.RichRelationshipsCourse.com

Imagine with me for a moment…

What would shift with YOUR message + work if you could identify and build more relationships like these?

To help you get started, here’s a few lessons and highlights from my interview with David Siteman Garland, a former client and founder of The Rise to the Top. In this fun conversation, you’ll hear David and I chat about:

• my very first AuthorTeleseminars.com virtual book tour (and why Michael Port was willing to introduce me to Seth Godin) - 9:40 mark in the recording

• 3 Relationship Mistakes to avoid (and how not to come across as a “user”) - 18:10 mark in the recording

• When to ask for help and when to WAIT (or how to navigate the inevitable “Relationship Crossroads”) - 24:23 mark in the recording

• Effective ways to engage and build relationships with influential authors, change agents and messengers - 19:29 mark in the recording

While I trust you’ll gain value from watching the entire 30-minute interview, I know you’re busy, so I included the exact timing for the lessons / stories above so you can skip ahead.

Now, the tips from this video are great, but they only go so far…

I want to help YOU accelerate your path to greater meaning, impact and RESULTS - and guide you to your own Rich Relationships.

Based on the strategic coaching and hands-on relationship guidance I’ve given to both bestselling authors and emerging messengers, I’ve created an incredibly affordable way to help you do that:

http://www.RichRelationshipsCourse.com

For less than the cost of two mediocre networking events, you can access the interactive 6-week Rich Relationships course (with group coaching and Q&A time) - and SHIFT the trajectory of your message + work!

But, the course starts TOMORROW (Tuesday, May 15), so if this is speaking to you, reserve your seat today!

(BTW, this is the only time I’m offering the course at this price, so this is your chance to work with me for a very modest investment.)

I look forward to guiding you towards more rewarding relationships (and results!) for your message and work.

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P.S. The video interview with David Garland is from last year, so if you’re interested in Book Breakthrough 2012, please click here to get the scoop on this year’s Virtual Master Class - http://www.BookBreakthrough.com

What’s Blocking Your Vision?

Last night’s live video chat was nothing short of incredible. In fact, tears come to my eyes just thinking about it…

We had a juicy and vibrant discussion about making a greater impact as a messenger, including how to successfully publish and promote your book. Click here to see the replay (video officially starts at 2:40 mark).

From my transformative week in Vancouver speaking and attending Andrea J Lee’s Wealthy Thought Leader conference, I’ve realized that a huge part of my gift is to help messengers to SEE what is possible. And, from my experience, here’s what I know for sure:

When you truly see what’s possible for your message and uncover the RIGHT strategies and RIGHT connections (individuals, groups, associations) to help you spread that message, that’s when the magic happens.

Normally, I don’t do the whole “summer sale” thing, but my heart is telling me to do whatever I can to help messengers like you. So, I’m going to follow that advice…

Until Friday, June 10, I am offering my Spread Your Message home study program at 50% off the regular price so that it’s as affordable as possible.

I designed the Spread Your Message program to help you map out a plan to get your core idea and book (or message-based product or program) out to the world in a consistent and effective way - without wasting your precious time, money and energy on strategies that won’t work for you!

Over 100+ authors and messengers like you have used the SYM home study program to:

•    stand above the crowd by knowing how to talk about their message/book in a compelling and relevant way
•    sell more books by using the best marketing strategies to reach their unique audience
•    launch their book (or program) with the greatest impact possible
•    leverage relationships with individuals and groups to reach far more people than they could on their own

Currently, this program retails for $247 (or two payments of $127).

But, for one week, I am offering it to you for one single payment of $127 (I’m taking care of the second payment as my gift to you). And, I’m including this additional bonus:

One 60-minute group coaching and Q&A call to help you implement the strategies you’ll learn from the program and to support you in developing your own Spread Your Message plan.

To take advantage of this offer, click on the link below and choose option #1 at the bottom of the page (once you click on the register button, the 50% off price will appear in your shopping cart):

http://www.authorteleseminars.com/beta/investment.html

Remember, the special $127 price is only good for one week (until Friday, June 10 at 11:59pm ET), so if you’re wanting to make a greater impact with your message, I encourage you to check it out.

With gratitude and love,

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