HeyJaredKB's SelfPubEmpire
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Bonus 08: The $1.5M Warning (opens the original)
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The FTC just hit Publishing.com with a $1.5 million fine for misleading consumers about how much they could earn through self-publishing. This isn't just their problem. It's a wake-up call for every indie author and content creator. In this bonus episode, I break down the entire case and what it means for you: • What Publishing.com was selling and the income promises that got them in trouble• The three specific FTC violations: false earnings claims, deceptive refund guarantees, and fake testimon
Bonus 07: How to Handle Too Many Things at Once (opens the original)
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Running multiple businesses, side projects, and creative ventures at once? You're not alone — and you're not unfocused. In this bonus episode, KB breaks down 7 research-backed strategies for juggling multiple business interests without burning out. You'll learn:• Why context switching costs you up to 40% of your productive time (APA research)• How to time block by venture to eliminate the switching penalty• The "CEO Day" method for weekly strategic reviews across all your businesses• Why systems
Bonus 06: Amazon KDP's New Groundwood Paper (opens the original)
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Amazon KDP's New Groundwood Paper. Lower Costs, Classic Feel, and What It Means for Your Books Amazon KDP has introduced Groundwood paper as a new beta option for eligible black-and-white paperbacks. In this bonus episode, KB breaks down what Groundwood paper is, how it compares to the existing white and cream options, the cost and environmental benefits, the important limitations authors need to know about, and actionable steps for evaluating whether to switch your titles.
Bonus 05: KDP's Performance Algorithm! What the Data Says About Your 90-Day WindowSpotify Episode Summary (opens the original)
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Bonus 05: KDP's Performance Algorithm — What the Data Says About Your 90-Day WindowSpotify Episode Summary Every self-published author has heard about the "90-day cliff" — but most of what gets repeated is half-truths. In this data-driven bonus episode, Kevin breaks down how Amazon's KDP algorithm actually evaluates your book, what the research says about the 90-day window, and how to use it to your advantage. Backed by cited sources including Amazon's own documentation, advertising benchmark re
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