Jon Friedl, Ph.D., Author at Your Author Platform with Jon Friedl

You can write another book whenever you want, but wouldn’t you prefer to build a business around your previous one? Which path is more likely to lead you to becoming a seven-figure CEO? To clarify, it’s not just about the money; it’s about how many more people you can serve.

Entrepreneur the Heck Out of Your Nonfiction Book

By Jon Friedl, Ph.D. / March 19, 2025

Building a business around your existing book can be a strategic decision that potentially positions you for greater success than writing another book. Consider which approach might offer a clearer pathway to becoming a seven-figure CEO. It’s important to note that this journey goes beyond financial gain; it centers on the opportunity to reach and assist a larger audience.

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Business Planning, Insights

Imagine sitting in your basement or at the kitchen table after the kids have gone to sleep. Recording your podcast, whether alone or with a few friends, requires little more than that. Some of your fans exclusively listen to podcasts; you’re just the person to engage them.

Find Your Fans Who Love Listening to Podcasts

By Jon Friedl, Ph.D. / March 17, 2025

Picture yourself in your basement or at the kitchen table after the kids have settled in for the night. This is a great setting for recording your podcast, whether you choose to go solo or join a few friends for conversation. The beauty of podcasting lies in its accessibility; it requires minimal equipment and can be done from the comfort of your home. Many of your listeners may primarily consume content through podcasts, making you ideally positioned to connect with them effectively.

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Insights, Media Creation

As an author turned entrepreneur, video production will be essential. These videos fall into three categories, each of which is vital to your business’s success. You’ll start exclusively with one type, then introduce the others as you gain followers.

Only 3 Essential Types of Entrepreneur Videos

By Jon Friedl, Ph.D. / March 15, 2025

As an author transitioning into entrepreneurship, video production will be crucial to your strategy. Videos can be categorized into three essential types, each contributing significantly to the success of your business. Initially, you will focus on creating breakthrough videos to help establish your brand. As your follower base grows, you can introduce community and sales videos to engage your audience further and drive revenue.

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Insights, Media Creation

Having a website is essential for an entrepreneur. If you create it yourself, you won’t need to pay someone to manage it indefinitely. Fortunately, it’s not as difficult as you might think.

Seven Steps to an Easy Website Setup

By Jon Friedl, Ph.D. / March 10, 2025

Establishing an online presence through a website is crucial for entrepreneurs. By building it yourself, you can avoid ongoing management costs associated with hiring professionals. Thankfully, creating a website is more manageable than you may assume.

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Insights, Media Creation

One day, you might vaguely recall what it was like to begin growing. But for now, you’re just starting out. However, you’re determined to succeed, aren't you?

How to Begin Growing an Audience from Scratch

By Jon Friedl, Ph.D. / March 7, 2025

As you embark on your growth journey, it may become a distant memory of what it felt like to first step into this process. Currently, you are at the beginning stage of your development. Nevertheless, your commitment to achieving success remains strong.

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Business Planning, Insights

Becoming an entrepreneur may appear daunting. What motivates authors to pursue it at all? Becoming an entrepreneur isn’t that difficult once you understand what motivates authors to do so. It’s fun and worthwhile. Your audience needs you, and you need them.

What Motivates Authors to Become Entrepreneurs

By Jon Friedl, Ph.D. / March 3, 2025

Becoming an entrepreneur may appear daunting. What motivates authors to pursue it at all? Becoming an entrepreneur isn’t that difficult once you understand what motivates authors to do so. It’s fun and worthwhile. Your audience needs you, and you need them.

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Community Building, Insights

The Bluesky social media site is gaining traction with authors and online entrepreneurs. Authors join Bluesky to connect with fans and build community. How do you use Bluesky?

How Authors Use Bluesky to Build Community

By Jon Friedl, Ph.D. / February 12, 2025

The Bluesky social media platform is increasingly popular among authors and online entrepreneurs. Many authors are utilizing Bluesky to engage with their fans and foster a sense of community. To effectively use Bluesky, consider exploring its features for networking and interaction with your audience.

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Community Building, Insights

Your fans want three things from you: Connection through community, depth of knowledge, and quickness of content. Your job is to give them what they want. Are you ready?

Focus Your Business Plan on Community First

By Jon Friedl, Ph.D. / January 20, 2025

Your audience seeks three key elements from you: the ability to foster connection through community, a depth of knowledge, and the provision of information in a timely manner. It is essential to meet these expectations. Are you prepared to do so?

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Business Planning, Community Building, Insights

Most people spend their time on a single social media channel. Don’t you, too? However, entrepreneurs must be wherever their fans are on social media.

On Social Media, Where Is the Best Place to Reach Your Fans?

By Jon Friedl, Ph.D. / January 12, 2025

Many individuals tend to focus their engagement on just one social media platform. This is a common trend. However, entrepreneurs must establish a presence across multiple social media channels to reach and connect with their audience effectively.

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Community Building, Insights

Being famous comes with 7 troll types. Some types arrive early and disappear quickly, while others stick around forever. You need to know what you’ll get and how to deal with them effectively.

7 Troll Types to Beware of and How to Defeat Them

By Jon Friedl, Ph.D. / February 13, 2024

Fame attracts various types of trolls, categorized into seven distinct types. Some may appear early in your journey but fade away just as quickly, while others tend to linger indefinitely. Understanding and managing these troll types effectively is essential for maintaining a positive presence.

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Business Planning, Insights