BTB118: Over Half a Million Books Sold: Garrett Gunderson’s Journey to Becoming a Best-Selling Author with Winning Book Launch Strategies and Marketing Tips

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In this episode, we’re catching up with Garrett Gunderson as he shares his journey to becoming a successful author, having sold over half a million copies of his books like Killing Sacred CowsWhat Would the Rockefellers Do?, and Money Unmasked. He opens up about what helped him get there, including the importance of building solid relationships with industry pros, using personal connections, and putting together a smart marketing plan. Garrett also talks about the challenges of creating amazing content and how to get the word out so it lasts. Plus, he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at launching multiple books and the lessons he’s picked up along the way.

Garrett shares some real-world tips on his book launch strategies, like pre-selling, offering exclusive bonuses, and using word-of-mouth to build buzz. He also talks about the challenge of making it to the New York Times Bestseller list and breaks down the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. Garrett touches on the personal connection he has with his writing and why he values the artistic side of creating a book, while also explaining why he prefers books written by people over those generated by AI. He also shares how both good and bad reviews have influenced his writing and how he approaches his future books. If you’re looking to dive into the world of books or the mix of creativity and business, this episode is packed with practical tips and lessons you won’t want to miss.

You can learn more about the book here: https://a.co/d/bf7SAJe

You can visit his website here: garrettgunderson.com

Don’t forget to follow Garrett on Instagram (@garrettbgunderson) and get an audiobook of Garrett’s book Killing Sacred Cows 2

Make sure to check out these 2 articles here: https://garrettgunderson.com/when-whole-life-insurance-works-when-it-doesnt/

https://garrettgunderson.com/common-life-insurance-mistake-can-cost-legacy/

Alex Strathdee
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