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Rodney and Chela are hosting a live virtual experience called The Authorpreneur Decision, designed to help you clarify your authority, map your monetization ecosystem, and turn your book into a credibility engine.

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Publishing a book doesn’t make you an authority.

In this conversation, Rodney Washington is joined by publishing project manager and author support specialist Chela Hardy to break down a truth most professionals discover too late: the book is not the business, it’s the engine.

They unpack why so many smart, experienced creators publish a book, put it on Amazon, and then wonder why nothing changes… and what actually needs to be in place before and during the publishing process for a book to create credibility, clients, and momentum.

This episode reframes the entire idea of “writing a book” into something far more powerful: building an ecosystem.

You’ll hear:

Why Amazon is a fulfillment tool, not an authority strategy

How existing content (podcasts, blogs, talks, YouTube) is already your book

The mindset shift from “writing” to building a book

Why most authors get stuck after publishing — and how to avoid it

What it really means to make the Authorpreneur Decision

How books become entry points into communities, programs, and experiences

Why authority is built through intention, mapping, and experience — not sales alone

This isn’t about writing faster, selling more copies, or chasing bestseller lists.

It’s about deciding how you want to show up in the world — and designing your book to support that decision.

If you’re a coach, consultant, speaker, content creator, or professional with a message — and you want your book to do more than sit on a shelf, this conversation will change how you think about publishing.

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Most authors think marketing means promotion, pressure, or constantly “selling themselves.”

In this episode of the Published Creator Podcast, I sit down with Keisha Williams, creator of the Money Alphabet: ABC of Money Activity Coloring Book, to explore a very different approach—one that feels natural, relational, and effective.

What began as a simple idea to help her nephew learn about money has grown into a book that sparks conversations, builds confidence, and spreads organically through everyday interactions. No hype. No ads. No aggressive tactics. Just clarity, consistency, and sharing the work in real life.

This episode is a real-world case study in how authors can market their books simply by talking about them in meaningful ways—and why that approach often outperforms waiting on Amazon or social media algorithms to do the work for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the most effective book marketing rarely feels like marketing
• How everyday conversations can become your most powerful promotional tool
• What makes a book naturally shareable
• How simplicity and clarity help ideas spread
• Why books that create dialogue tend to create opportunities

If you’re an author (or aspiring author) who wants your book to do more than sit on a sales page, this episode will help you rethink how momentum is really built.

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about the Money Alphabet: ABC of Money Activity Coloring Book and grab a sample.
• Click here if you're interested in bulk orders, community use, or collaboration opportunities
• Want help turning your book into a living ecosystem? Take the free Book-to-Ecosystem Assessment

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🎯 Ready to turn your content into a book or paid offer?
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If you’ve ever stared at a pile of content and wondered, “How do I turn this into a book or paid offer?” This episode is for you.

Rodney sits down with Andy Clark, a former lawyer turned business coach, who breaks down the real reason most books never get finished (hint: it’s not a lack of ideas).

Andy introduces us to his “Whole PIE Framework” — a powerful, repeatable process that helps small business owners create more Profit, Impact, and Enjoyment in their work.

This conversation is packed with actionable insights on turning chaos into clarity through structure, and how a strong framework can make your book — and business — sustainable.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• Why more ideas aren't the answer — and what your book really needs
• How to identify your “superpower” and turn it into a teachable system
• The difference between messy content and a marketable framework
• Andy’s 3-step recipe to transform your expertise into a book
• What a “Whole PIE” really means for small business success
• How to avoid the common mistakes when turning content into a paid offer

🔗 Resources & Links:

🎯 Ready to turn your content into a book or paid offer?
Grab your spot in the free masterclass: 👉 5 Costly Mistakes Masterclass

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📚 Recommended For:

• Coaches & consultants looking to turn frameworks into books
• Podcasters, YouTubers, and content creators ready to monetize
• Creatives struggling to organize their ideas into teachable systems
• Small business owners who want to enjoy running their business again