Born To Create

I don't often talk about my faith directly in my podcast or other content. It's not because I'm hiding my faith--rather, it's because my focus is on helping people with writing, not to preach. But today is different. I think it's important for you to know where I'm coming from as a person. Since today is Easter, it's a great opportunity to share a little about my faith.  You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/168. Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com.   

As a writer, you’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the writing you can do for yourself, but have you ever considered writing for other people? More specifically, have you ever considered … ghostwriting?  On this episode, successful ghostwriter Nick Pavlidis answers lots of burning questions about ghostwriting, such as how much to charge for blog posts, how to deal with sticky client situations, whether you should write for free, and much more! You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/167 Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of our lives in a short amount of time. Chances are high that you are working from home and have more time on your hands. On this episode, I’ll share 3 ways to use this extra time to move your writing and business forward.   For the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/150.

Podcasting is an amazing way to connect with listeners and impact more people. Have you ever considered starting your own show? If so, my guest today will point you in the right direction. His name is Jody Maberry, and he is a former park ranger who is now a successful podcast coach, consultant, and a co-host with some of the biggest names in business. In this conversation, you’ll learn why you should pay attention to podcasting, how a podcast can help your business, how to decide on a show format, how to avoid the pitfalls of podcasting, and much more. You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/149. Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com. 

I listen to podcasts constantly and believe in the power of podcasting to change lives. But as a business writer, which shows should you listen to? There are so many! Well, I’ve got you covered. On this episode, I share my top 13 podcasts for business writers, and what I love about each one. Some of my selections might surprise you! You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/148. Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com. 

I love featuring successful authors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders on my blog and podcast. But I also want to showcase writers who are in the beginning or intermediate stages of building a business. We can learn from people at every stage of the journey. Today I’m beginning a new monthly series called “Success Stories.” I’ll feature writers who are doing a great job creating content and building their business. My first guest is Craig Harmann, who is a musician, writer, music publishers, and entrepreneur. In this interview, Craig talks about his journey as a writer, the tools he uses, and where he’s headed next. You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/147. Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com. 

How do you create a truly “magical” experience for the people you lead and those you serve? My guest on this episode has the answer! His name is Lee Cockerell, and he is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Lee dedicates his time to public speaking, writing, and consulting.  Get ready to hear Lee’s wisdom on time management, writing, leadership, and some secrets to creating a truly magical life! You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/146. Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com. 

My biggest priority in business is to create content that is helpful for you. I recently created a survey for my listeners and readers to help me determine what your biggest needs are. I thought it would be fun to go through the results of this survey and let you know how I’m responding to it. You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/145. Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com. 

At every stage of our careers and our lives, we need the help of other people with influence, opportunities, or connections. But the question is: How do we create more of those connections with influential people? There are plenty of ways to do this, but I want to share with you one very simple way that has been working for me lately.  In fact, it’s so shockingly simple that I can’t believe I have only recently begun to use it more. You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/144.  Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com. 

Have you ever wondered how to engage your readers, audience, or clients on a deeper level?  I’m joined on this episode by Dr. Anissa Holmes, a leader in the dental industry. As an author, coach, entrepreneur, and business leader, she has impacted thousands of dentists through her training and content. No matter your industry, you’ll learn how to truly deliver a WOW experience to those you serve. You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/143. Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com. 

We writers tend to have a lot of ideas. Which is a great thing! But this wellspring of ideas also presents a problem: how do we know which ones are good? There’s no foolproof method for ensuring that the best ideas rise to the top. However, there are many ways you may not have thought about. In this episode, I'll share eleven ways to get feedback on your idea, fast. This will apply to any kind of idea, whether it’s a book, blog post, presentation, or business concept. To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/142.

Have you ever thought about what your time is worth? As a business leader, entrepreneur, you know your time is valuable. It is your most precious resource. You can never get it back. In this episode, I'll share three calendar automations that save me about three hours per week. They are: Google calendar notifications, the Calendly scheduler, and the Pretty Link Wordpress plugin. I use these tools so often that it’s second nature at this point. They have saved me a boatload of time, and I know they will do the same for you. To access the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/141.

140: Grow Your Audience Through Large Publications (with Kimanzi Constable)   There are endless ways you can leverage your writing and knowledge to grow your audience and serve more people. One of the most effective ways is to write for large publications.   I’m super excited about today’s guest, Kimanzi Constable. He is going to teach you how to get into large publications as a writer and then leverage those opportunities to grow your business. Kimanzi is the author of four books that have sold over 150,000 total copies. He is also a contributor to over 30 large publications, including The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur (online and the print edition on newsstands), SUCCESS Magazine, AskMen, Mind Body Green, Fox News, The Good Men Project, Yahoo, NBC News, Time Magazine, Business Insider, Addicted 2 Success, CBS News, and over 60 blogs. In this conversation, Kimanzi is going to teach you why large publications present such a great opportunity, the specifics of how to find and pitch editors via email, and what

It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with this approach: If we’re doing better than them, we get prideful. If we’re doing worse, we feel like a failure. There’s a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today we’ll cover the fourth part: reframe your failures.

It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with this approach: If we’re doing better than them, we get prideful. If we’re doing worse, we feel like a failure. There’s a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today we’ll cover the third part: celebrate your progress.

It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with this approach: If we’re doing better than them, we get prideful. If we’re doing worse, we feel like a failure. There’s a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today we’ll cover the second part: completing a project.

It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with this approach: If we’re doing better than them, we get prideful. If we’re doing worse, we feel like a failure. There’s a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today we’ll cover the first part: track your metrics.

As a writer and content creator, you have amazing opportunities to share your message and impact people’s lives. You can do this through a blog, book, podcast, YouTube channel, speaking, and so many other ways. But did you know you can also leverage other people’s platforms to get your message out there? My guest on this episode is Millette Jones, who walks us through the process of appearing on other people’s podcasts as a guest expert. She is the founder and CEO of Cast Global Media, a podcast consultancy and digital marketing agency for corporations. Cast provides training, consulting, and creative services for CEOs that want to leverage podcasting as a marketing strategy for their business. Millette will teach you how to find the right podcasts, pitch yourself to the host as a guest, be a great guest, and leverage the appearance for your business. This is a powerful conversation, so be ready to take lots of notes! You can find the show notes at https://kentsanders.net/135. 

Email is all about relationships. Every time we send an email, there is a human being on the other side of that message. For that reason, email is one of the most important things we write for our business and relationships. In this series on “Easy Email Tips,” we’ll dive into an important rule: adding a drop of grace by saying thanks or giving them a virtual high five.

Email is all about relationships. Every time we send an email, there is a human being on the other side of that message. For that reason, email is one of the most important things we write for our business and relationships. In this series on “Easy Email Tips,” we’ll dive into an important rule: never send an email when you’re angry.