The Daily Author

#163: Coach Michael Burt — Million Dollar Days

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, high-performance coach and multi-bestselling book author Coach Michael Burt, founder of The Greatness Factory shares his evolution as an author and coach. We discuss how he moved from seeing himself as a “coach who writes books” to a serious author who could compete at the highest level. We cover hybrid publishing, the importance of audience building, unique book selling methods, and the importance of clearly defining the book’s purpose. Please enjoy! * Follow Owen & Unleash The Knowledge: Owen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashtheknowledge/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owensammarone/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OwenSammarone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@owensammarone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/owen.sammarone.5/

#162: Joshua Medcalf — Chop Wood Carry Water

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Joshua Medcalf, bestselling self-published author of Chop Wood Carry Water, Pound the Stone, Hustle, and others, shares his journey from athlete to pioneer in mental skills training. We discuss how self-published books can build long-term impact when combined with authenticity, generosity, and consistent value-driven strategies. We cover self-publishing versus traditional publishing, his marketing philosophy, strategies, and using personal touch. Please enjoy! * Follow Owen & Unleash The Knowledge: Owen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashtheknowledge/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owensammarone/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OwenSammarone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@owensammarone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/owen.sammarone.5/

#161: Craig Ballantyne — The Dark Side of Discipline

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Craig Ballantyne is a renowned business coach, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and productivity expert known as the world's most disciplined man. With multiple books on success and time management, his soon to be released work, The Dark Side of Discipline, explores the hidden challenges of extreme discipline. We discuss the importance of a book’s title, cover, and visibility on Amazon, highlighting that many buyers never actually read the books they purchase. We cover leveraging email lists, optimizing book covers for Amazon thumbnails, and using promotional tools like QR codes. Please enjoy! * Follow Owen & Unleash The Knowledge: Owen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashtheknowledge/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owensammarone/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OwenSammarone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@owensammarone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/owen.sammarone.5/

#160: Stu McLaren — Predictable Profits

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Stu McLaren a renowned membership expert, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Membership.io. He is the author of Predictable Profits and has spent over 16 years helping businesses create recurring revenue through memberships. We discuss long-term book marketing, including online summits, bulk sales, and community engagement. We cover how authors can see their book as a conversation starter, not just a transaction, highlighting Michael Hyatt’s shift to a sustainable business model for lasting impact. Please enjoy! * Follow Owen & Unleash The Knowledge: Owen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashtheknowledge/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owensammarone/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OwenSammarone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@owensammarone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/owen.sammarone.5/

#159: Cindy Anderson and Anthony Marshall — The ROI of Thought Leadership

In this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guests, Cindy Anderson and Anthony Marshall, are IBM executives and co-founders of the Global Thought Leadership Institute. They explore the impact of thought leadership. In their new book, The ROI of Thought Leadership, they reveal how businesses can measure the true value of innovation and branding. We discuss the power of thought leadership, particularly when it's perceived as independent and based on integrity. This perception helps build trust and credibility. We cover the importance of patience for aspiring nonfiction authors, as books often take longer to complete than expected. They also recommend writing for oneself or a single ideal reader to ensure authenticity and engagement. Please enjoy! * Follow Owen & Unleash The Knowledge: Owen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleashtheknowledge/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owensammarone/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OwenSammarone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@owensammarone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/owen.sammarone.5/