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Ep. 031 David Burkus on Building a Platform to Sell More Books

November 13, 2019

David Burkus is a bestselling author and keynote speaker. His latest book, “Friend of a Friend” focuses on how to grow your nework and build meanignful connections.

On this episode, David discusses how building a platform can help you sell more books. He talks about the importance of starting a newsletter and engaging readers. 

He also discusses some advantages to traditional publishing vs. self-publishing.

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Resources

Here’s a list of resources which are mentioned in the episode:

  • David Burkus (his main website)
  • David’s books:
    • Friend of a Friend on Amazon
    • Under New Management on Amazon
    • The Myth of Creativity on Amazon
  • Ryan Holiday
  • Heidi Grant’s book, Reinforcements
  • Follow David on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter

 

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