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✨ Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt and strategy-packed episode, I sit down with Micaela Benn, children’s book author, marketer, and founder of The Children’s Book Marketing Lab, to talk about how authors can create powerful, purpose-driven children’s books and sell them before they even go to print.
Whether you’re a writer, coach, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is filled with insights that will shift how you think about publishing, storytelling, and selling with heart.
🧠 What We Cover:
Why good stories start with connection, not just content
How to sell your children’s book before it's printed
The difference between bulk sales and wholesale, and how to find the right buyers
Real-life stories of emotional impact from readers
Why your book can be more than a product, it can be part of a movement
How authors are partnering with schools, dentists, and even shelters to reach more readers
🔗 Links Mentioned:
*Connect with Micaela Benn:*
📚 Join The Children’s Book Marketing Lab:
https://www.skool.com/childrens-book-marketing-lab-8402/about
📺 Watch her on Children’s Book Marketing TV:
https://www.youtube.com/@childrensbookmarketingtv
📷 Follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/micaelasbenn
💻 Follow her on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/micaelasbenn/
*Connect with Me (Rodney Washington):*
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https://www.skool.com/thepublishedcreator-2767/about
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https://www.youtube.com/@thepublishedcreator
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https://www.instagram.com/rodneywashington.creative
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneylwashington/
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