How to Monetize and Turn Your Book into a Six-Figure Income Stream with Julie Chenell | Ep. 84
What if your book wasn't the final product, but the first step to a six-figure business? Many authors pour their hearts into writing and publishing a book, only to struggle with author marketing and visibility, wondering if it will ever lead to a real, lasting income. Allison Lane and Julie Chenell dive into a new path for authors, one where your book becomes a powerful tool for a scalable business, not just a one-time sale.
Julie, a digital marketer who built a multi-million dollar business without a book, shares her framework for finding your readers and monetizing your expertise without guesswork. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to write a book, launch a book, or publish their work with a clear strategy for success and sustainable income.
In this episode, Allison and Julie discuss:
- [00:02] Why book sales alone won’t create a six-figure income
- [00:06] The “Hawaii journey” analogy for author monetization
- [00:10] How to choose between high-ticket vs. scalable offers
- [00:13] The 3 reflection exercises to design your business model
- [00:17] Why most authors struggle to identify the real problem they solve
- [00:21] How to make six figures with your book before it’s published
- [00:24] The baker’s story: being the best isn’t enough—you need to sell
- [00:26] Julie’s one tip every author must follow
Resources Mentioned:
- Julie’s Website: https://juliechenell.com/
- Book coming out on October 26th: Million Dollar Grit by Julie Chenell (subscribe to the podcast)
- Podcast: Million Dollar Grit: https://milliondollargrit.com/
- Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliechenell/
- Get Allison’s Essential Author Bio Package: https://www.lanelit.com/package
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