Episode 47 Rewind: The Blueprint to Writing a Thought Leadership Book That Sells

Episode 47 Rewind: The Blueprint to Writing a Thought Leadership Book That Sells

In this episode of Published and Paid®: The Podcast, Jasmine Womack shares what it really takes to write a thought-leadership book that sells and supports a business. Note: This episode is being reuploaded from the Published and Paid podcast archives. A powerful book is not just a passion project. For coaches, consultants, speakers, and experts, a book should be created with a clear strategy, a strong framework, and a purpose beyond book sales. Jasmine explains why strong writing alone is not enough and why positioning, marketing, and monetization must be considered before the first chapter is written. This episode is for experts who want to turn their expertise, experience, and personal story into a book that establishes authority, supports speaking opportunities, strengthens coaching or consulting offers, and creates a pathway for business growth. Jasmine breaks down how to start with the end in mind, use storytelling strategically, build a signature framework, create a monetization plan, and begin creating demand before the book is released. In This Episode, The Blueprint to Writing a Thought Leadership Book That Sells: Viewers Will Learn: → Why a book should be written with a clear business goal in mind → How to turn expertise and experience into a profitable thought-leadership book → Why good writing alone does not guarantee book sales or business growth → How storytelling should support the reader’s transformation → Why a signature framework is essential for expert positioning → How a book can support speaking, coaching, consulting, and digital product offers → Why authors should think beyond book sales and create a monetization plan → How to build interest and demand before the book is released Key Takeaways: A thought-leadership book should begin with the end in mind. Before writing, experts should know what they want the book to do for the reader and for the business. Strong writing matters, but strategy matters too. Marketing, positioning, and offer alignment can determine whether a book creates real business opportunities. Personal stories should support the transformation. The story should help teach, guide, and lead the reader toward a meaningful result. A signature framework gives the book structure. It can also become the foundation for coaching offers, consulting services, speaking topics, and digital products. Book sales are only one part of the opportunity. A strong monetization plan can help a book support visibility, authority, clients, and long-term business growth. Notable Quotes from Jasmine: “Nobody cares about your book as much as you do. They care about how it helps them.” “You’re not writing a memoir. You’re creating a movement.” “Your personal story should support the transformation, not take the spotlight.” “If you don’t have a monetization plan, your book becomes a missed opportunity.” • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize  • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist  → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack             • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack  • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/  •  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack

Episode 58 Rewind: The Money Team - Real Talk on Taxes, Retirement & Building Smart Wealth

In this episode of Published and Paid®: The Podcast, Jasmine Womack brings viewers inside one of the most powerful conversations from Published and Paid LIVE, where she sits down with her personal Money Team: CPA Eric McGlothin and Financial Advisor Harvey Maclin. Note: This episode is being reuploaded from the Published and Paid podcast archives. These are the trusted professionals Jasmine works with in her own financial life, and in this session, they share wisdom on how authors, coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs can build sustainable wealth, not just generate one-time income. Together, they discuss why the way income is structured matters just as much as how much is earned, the difference between short-term revenue and long-term wealth, and the financial decisions that can impact high-earning business owners. Whether viewers are new to business or already earning six figures, this conversation will help them think differently about money, structure, stewardship, and wealth building. In This Episode, Viewers Will Learn: → Why earning more is only part of the wealth-building equation → How to structure business income with a long-term plan → Why taxes should be handled proactively and legally → Why business and personal finances must stay separate → How entrepreneurs can begin planning for retirement now → Why authors, coaches, and consultants need a trusted financial team → How to think beyond short-term checks and build sustainable wealth Key Takeaways Your income needs a structure, not just momentum. Without a plan, business owners can stay in constant hustle mode. Taxes are part of doing business. Learning how to minimize liability legally and prepare properly can protect the business long term. Business and personal finances should remain separate. This creates cleaner records, stronger decision-making, and better financial clarity. Retirement planning matters now. Building a business should also include building systems that support rest, legacy, and future stability. A strong financial team matters. Entrepreneurs do not need to know everything, but they do need access to trusted professionals who can guide them. Memorable Quotes: “Making money is great. Keeping it is better.” Eric McGlothin “You cannot retire from what you didn’t plan.” Harvey Maclin “Your business income should be funding your wealth, not just your lifestyle.” “Too many entrepreneurs are building big brands without sustainable business models.” Jasmine Womack • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize  • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist  → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack             • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack  • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/  •  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack Connect with Harvey Maclin - linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveymaclin/ Connect with Eric McGlothin - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-mcglothen-cpa-516a305 - X: https://x.com/emaccpa - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eric-McGlothen-LLC-CPA/100063691114849/ #thoughtleadership  #wealthbuilding  #coachingbusiness  #consultingbusiness

Episode 46 Rewind: How to Make Daily Passive Income with Digital Sales

In this episode of Published and Paid®: The Podcast, Jasmine Womack shares a real, transparent look at how she has built consistent daily sales using digital products inside her thought-leadership business. Note: This episode is being reuploaded from the Published and Paid podcast archives. Jasmine breaks down the revenue goals she has set, the systems she uses to support passive sales, and how she structures her offers for maximum impact. From bundling digital products with her book to leveraging automation tools like Kajabi, she takes viewers behind the scenes of how digital products can support a scalable, income-generating ecosystem. She also shares how she generated $5,000 in just two days without a launch and explains why authors, coaches, consultants, speakers, and experts should stop sitting on their expertise and start turning their intellectual property into accessible, scalable offers. For experts who are ready to monetize their knowledge, expand beyond the book, and create offers that can sell while they rest, this episode offers a strategic look at how digital products can become a powerful part of a thought-leadership business. What You Will Learn In This Episode 46 Rewind: How to Make Daily Passive Income with Digital Sales → Why a signature book is the foundation, not the finish line, of a thought-leadership business → How Jasmine sets realistic and stretch revenue goals using digital products → What a digital product funnel looks like and how it can multiply a $19 sale → Why systems and automation are essential for consistent daily sales → The tools Jasmine uses to run her digital product ecosystem, including Kajabi → The difference between digital products and self-study courses → Types of digital products that work well for authors and experts → How to create accessible, scalable offers between $19 and $199 → Why digital products are essential for experts in today’s economy Notable Quotes from Jasmine: “Your signature book is not the finish line. It’s the foundation of your thought leadership empire.” “You are not just an expert. You’re the CEO of your intellectual property.” “It’s not about saying, ‘I don’t have it.’ It’s about asking, ‘What can I create to get what I need?’” “Digital products allow you to provide transformation without doing the work over and over again.” “I made $5,000 in a day and a half while sitting on the couch during Thanksgiving. That’s the power of systems.” • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize  • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist  → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack             • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack  • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/  •  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack #digitalproducts  #coachingbusiness  #thejasminewomack

Episode 32 Rewind: "Seven Figure Friends" - from Published and Paid LIVE 2024 |

Episode 32: “Seven Figure Friends” from Published and Paid LIVE 2024 | Published and Paid®: The Podcast Note: This episode is being reuploaded from the Published and Paid podcast archives. Today’s episode features a powerful conversation from Published and Paid LIVE, recorded in October 2024. Jasmine Womack invited Dr. Nneka Unachukwu, Dr. Jinneh Dyson, and Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas, her dear friends and fellow millionaires who have each built multi-7-figure businesses centered on God. Together, they represent what courage, resilience, faith in Christ, and strategic leadership can look like when women in business decide to rise to the next level. In this episode, Jasmine and her panelists discuss the transformative impact of mentorship, the mindset required to scale, and the faith-filled wisdom that helped each of these women achieve extraordinary success in business and life. This episode is a must-listen for women in business who are ready to increase their impact, expand their income, and step into the rooms, relationships, and opportunities that support their next level. What Viewers Will Discover In This Episode: → How these millionaire women of faith overcame mindset blocks around pricing and charging their worth → The role of mentorship and coaching in helping their businesses reach new heights → Strategies for building a thriving personal brand and thought leadership platform → The importance of intentionally designing life and business around personal values → Insights on managing the demands of entrepreneurship, family, and ministry Memorable Quotes: “Walk with the wise and become wise. Find the people who are doing what you want to do and insert yourself in those circles.” Dr. Nneka Unachukwu “Your voice has value and the world is waiting on you.” Dr. Jinneh Dyson “People are making too many assumptions around other people's bank account. That is none of our business.” Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas “If you can only see the payment, you'll never see the payoff.” Dr. Jinneh Dyson’s coaching mentor “You cannot rise above your environment. Find a room full of people who are where you want to be and put yourself in that room.” Dr. Nneka Unachukwu • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize [https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize]  • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply [https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply]  • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack [https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack]  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack [https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack]  • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack [https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack]  • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/]  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack [https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack]  Connect With The Panelists On Instagram: Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/e_jordanthomas [https://www.instagram.com/e_jordanthomas]  Dr. Jinneh Dyson: https://www.instagram.com/drjinnehdyson [https://www.instagram.com/drjinnehdyson]  Dr. Nneka Unachukwu: https://www.instagram.com/drunachukwu [https://www.instagram.com/drunachukwu]  #publishedandpaid #thejasminewomack

Ep 67 Rewind: From Layoff to Leadership: How Dr. Rhonda Anderson Built a Six-Figure Thought Leadership Brand Brand

In this powerful conversation, Jasmine Womack sits down with Dr. Rhonda Anderson, Talent Development Strategist, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, and Author of The Influential Leader Blueprint. Note: This episode is being reuploaded from the Published and Paid podcast archives. After a sudden layoff, Dr. Anderson faced a pivotal decision: return to the job hunt or bet on herself. She chose to build from her expertise. Within a year, she wrote a transformational leadership book, strengthened her B2B brand, secured speaking engagements, and landed multiple six-figure corporate contracts. This episode is for professionals, coaches, consultants, speakers, and thought leaders who are ready to establish authority, clarify their niche, create consistent visibility, and monetize their expertise with more intention. In this episode, viewers will learn: → How Dr. Anderson moved from an unexpected career transition into full-time entrepreneurship → Why choosing one niche can strengthen credibility and confidence → How a high-quality thought leadership book can open B2B opportunities → Why content creation is essential for experts who want to be seen and trusted → How curriculum-based programs can create transformation and lead to high-value contracts → Why marketing requires consistency, patience, and strategic action → How accountability and community can accelerate growth in business Key Takeaways → Betting on yourself requires courage, but staying in the same place changes nothing. → Focusing on one niche helps build clarity, credibility, and authority. → A well-written thought leadership book can position an expert for speaking, consulting, and corporate opportunities. → Consistent content creation builds visibility and attracts aligned opportunities. → Curriculum-based programs help experts package transformation in a structured way. → Corporate clients value expertise, structure, and clear solutions. → Visibility creates momentum when experts are willing to show up and serve. → Success comes from taking action, not waiting for the perfect time. Memorable Quotes → “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson → “I didn’t want to be the entrepreneur who was all over the place. Master the one thing first.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson → “Subject matter experts put out content. You have to show up for people to consider you an expert.” - Jasmine Womack → “Just because you wrote the book doesn’t mean success will come. You have to put in the work.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson → “The best marketer wins, not always the most qualified person.” - Jasmine Womack → “Be bold enough to build your own table. Don’t wait for someone to tap you.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize [https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize]  • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply [https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply]  • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack [https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack]  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack [https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack]  • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack [https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack]  • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/]  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack [https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack]  Connect with Dr. Rhonda Anderson Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drRhondaAnderson [https://linktr.ee/drRhondaAnderson]  Find links to her book, social channels, newsletter, and freebies. Grab Dr. Anderson’s Book The Influential Leader Blueprint: Action-Oriented Strategies to Enhance Your Leadership Capability and Drive Peak Performance: https://www.drrhondaanderson.com/tilbbook [https://www.drrhondaanderson.com/tilbbook]  Chapters 00:00 — Master One Thing Before Expanding 00:56 — Welcome To Published And Paid 01:25 — Meet Dr. Rhonda Anderson 03:28 — From Layoff To Talent Development Business 05:51 — Dr. Anderson’s Books And Leadership Expertise 07:43 — Choosing Entrepreneurship After A Layoff 10:05 — Finding The One Thing To Focus On 11:02 — Why The Book Became The Next Step 12:20 — Why Multi-Talented Experts Need Focus 13:53 — The Power Of Staying In One Lane 15:15 — Business Growth Takes Time 17:15 — Betting On Yourself During Uncertainty 20:40 — Why A Published Author Still Invested In Support 21:48 — Writing A Quality Book In Months, Not Years 23:25 — Using Content To Build Authority 25:31 — How Content Led To Corporate Contracts 27:20 — Book ROI, Bulk Sales, And Business Growth 30:10 — Turning A Book Into A Curriculum-Based Program 33:03 — Why Marketing Requires Commitment 35:11 — Showing Up Even When It Feels Uncomfortable 36:48 — The Right Book In The Right Hands 37:14 — What’s Next For Dr. Anderson 38:36 — The Value Of Group Coaching And Community 39:47 — Accountability Beyond The Program 40:54 — Connect With Dr. Rhonda Anderson 41:45 — Build Your Own Table And Create Opportunities