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June 26, 2024 123 mins

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Nicolas Cole, and we explore the fastest path to making $10,000 per month as a writer, why monetising through a service is often more effective than selling products, and we debunk the myth that you need a large following to start earning money.

We also cover the pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing and delve into the intricacies of book deals and distribution.

Finally, we discuss Feel-Good Productivity, the process of writing a book, overcoming self-doubt, and the benefits of immersive writing sprints.

Enjoy :)


(00:00) Introduction 
(03:48) The Fastest Path to Monetisation
(08:00) The Value of Your Knowledge
(19:08) The ROI of Free Work
(25:26) The Three Services Every Business Owner Needs
(26:47) Identifying Potential Clients 
(40:46) The Abundance Mindset 
(57:35) Doing the Work
(01:09:26) Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing
(01:29:19) Overcoming Self-Doubt 
(01:46:55) Expanding the Feel-Good Productivity Category
(01:57:41) Immersive Writing Sprints


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🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST


Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. 


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