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Secrets of a Free Kindle Book Promotion

On Monday I made my book, Conquer the Entrepreneur’s Kryptonite, free for Kindle on Amazon.com. I learned two big things that are good for my readers that I should have known going into it, but didn’t.

#1: Free Sharing!

If you download the Kindle version of my book, even during the free days, you can then lend it to other people even if they missed out this week. Crazy, right!

Well, I’m not concerned because if someone is willing to first download it, and second recommend it, and third loan it to a friend, that friend is very likely to read it.

I want my book to be read. I know it will help people. And I’m all about helping people.

So why not make the book free all the time? Because people just don’t value free books, and most free books don’t get read (even for the thousands of downloads I’m getting, I’ll be lucky if 10% read it and 1% review it…another 0.1% may be interested in coaching with me).

#2: Discounted Audiobook!

The second big surprise is that if you own the Kindle version of my book, you can get the Audible audiobook version for $1.99 instead of $14.99.

Again, I didn’t know this going in and was surprised (okay, shocked) at first. But I’m not worried about the lost revenue on a few books. Instead of a few bucks, I’ll make a few cents. But if more people decide to opt in on the $1.99 audiobook, I could end up making more in the long run.

And it helps people. They hear my voice, hopefully like it, and then want to know more and eventually do some coaching.

Business is about experimentation. I’m experimenting with five days of my book being free on Kindle. Surprises like this happen, but in this case it’s good.

It’s good for my readers. It’s good for me. And I love a Win-Win situation!

Click here to download the book for free through November 8th…time is running out!

RedHR

Bonus Announcement

On Thursday, November 7th I’ll be live in Colorado with Kevin Miller to do a special Free Agent Uprising broadcast. Time is TBD due to my flight, but it’ll be late afternoon and details will be posted at http://www.facebook.com/freeagentuprising. Tune in and enjoy!

RedHR

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CtEK Free on Kindle (and more!)

I’m very excited to share my book with a larger audience this week…the entire world!

Starting today and running through Friday, November 8th, the Kindle version of my best-selling book Conquer the Entrepreneur’s Kryptonite will be available to download for FREE at Amazon.com.

I don’t know that I’ll ever do another free promotion, so get it while you can.) Here’s the short link: http://www.WoosleyCoaching.com/ctek

Please share the link with everyone you know (and strangers too!). I want to get this book in the hand of as many people as possible so that they can win in 2014 and beyond.

RedHR

In other news…

Tomorrow night, November 5th at 8 pm Eastern, I’ll be hosting the final promotional teleseminar for my group coaching experience, Conquer 2014. If you can’t make it live, post or email me your question and I’ll tackle it on the call (a replay will be posted).

RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1423003951261489 or just show up. The dial in number is 712-432-3100 [guest code 563498].

The deadline for applications is November 12th and about half of the seats are already taken.

RedHR

On Thursday, November 7th, I’ll be in Woodland Park, Colorado hanging out with my buddy Kevin Miller (and working on a project with his wife, Teri). Kevin’s shows are normally on Wednesday, but since I’m going to be there he’s doing a special show.

Details will be posted https://www.facebook.com/freeagentuprising (I expect it to be sometime in the late afternoon). A replay will be available.

RedHR

It’s a busy week, but so exciting. I hope you can join in the fun!

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Five Reasons to Plan for 2014 Now!

Sometimes it’s good to do things at the last minute, even for a planner like me. There’s power in rushing to complete something and sharing it with the world. It works for quick little presentations, but I wouldn’t want to live that way for an entire year.

In that spirit, tonight I decided to host an impromptu teleseminar and made a quick list of five reasons you need to start planning for 2014 now instead of waiting until January.

Several of my friends joined me and we did a brief question and answer session after the presentation.

Here’s the list, followed by the replay:

      1) Intentionality –
      Success rarely happens by accident.
      2) 2014 Will Come and Go Quickly –
      Will you advance in the direction of your dream or will it die a little?
      3) If You Wait for January, It’s Too Late –
      Don’t procrastinate. Get a running start into the new year.
      4) Implementation is Hard –
      So is planning. But a plan makes implementation a lot easier.
      5) It’s Hard to Do Something That Matters –
      Doing hard things makes us better, stronger, and smarter.

Download the Replay: 2013-10-29 Five Reasons to Plan for 2014 Now

RedHR

Conquer 2014

I also announced the creation of Conquer 2014, a group coaching experience that I believe will accelerate your efforts in the coming year. Click here for an overview of the program and a link to the application.

RedHR

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Are You Perfect?

The following is an excerpt from my new book, Conquer the Entrepreneur’s Kryptonite:

I’m a perfectionist at heart, and it is both a blessing and a curse. The blessing comes from my attention to detail and the quality of the things I create. The curse is that the constant pursuit of perfection can keep me from finishing anything because there’s always one more thing to be improved.

Note that I’m not saying I’m perfect. Far from it! My perfectionism ensures that I see countless mistakes and errors and imperfections in everything I do. It can be paralyzing at times.

I have to work hard to strike a balance in this part of my personality (it is listed as both a Strength and a Weakness in my own SWOT diagram).

Admitting that I’m not perfect is a key factor for me to find any level of success. I’m good at seeing my mistakes, but even here I’m not perfect. I still have blind spots. I have to have people around me who can see what I cannot see. They have different skills and abilities and help me immensely. You need them, too!

Admit that you’re not perfect. Accept it and then seek out help with your blind spots. When you gain the proper perspective, you can move forward with confidence.

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