Hello Reader,
This week marks the 1-year anniversary of the publication of my first book, Marketing Yourself.
Here's the replay of the Launch Party. During this 45-minute video, recorded last year, you can see:
Writing this book took me five years, because I wanted it to be good. People say it's a worthwhile read:
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I'm especially proud of finishing this book before the world of generative AI transformed content production. No bots were used in the creation of this book!
🎁 Here's my gift to you:
You can download the PDF or EPUB digital copy of Marketing Yourself. This is a full copy of the manuscript, and I hope it helps you grow your business and increase your impact in the world.
If it does, I'd love to hear about it on the hashtag #MarketingYourselfBook.
To celebrate the birthday of Marketing Yourself, you can get the 16 Cornerstone Workbooks for half price.
There are 4 Workbooks for every Cornerstone of your Personal Platform - your Positioning, your Profit, your Strategy, and your Systems.
Each workbook is accompanied by a short, 5-10 minute video describing the purpose of the workbook, and how to use it.
The copywriting formulas and plug-and-play templates are what I use in my digital marketing agency, Stellar Platforms, to help experts and entrepreneurs elevate their impact, income, and influence.
The workbook titles are:
If you are ready to do the practical work to elevate your Personal Platform, buy the Cornerstone Workbooks today!
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