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The Publishing Performance Show

Welcome to The Publishing Performance Show, the quintessential podcast for both budding and veteran self-published authors! Join your host, Teddy, as he sits down with with successful indie authors and top experts in the publishing world, who generously share their unique journeys, creative inspirations, and future aspirations in their writing careers and the wider industry.Immerse yourself in a trove of valuable insights and actionable advice on writing, essential tools, and practical tips to

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38:10

Andrew Wallner & Phil Marshall of Spoken -...

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2025/04/22

Andrew Wallner and Phil Marshall are co-founders of Spoken, an innovative platform that combines AI narration technology with a streaming network for audio content. Coming from backgrounds in healthcare technology where they developed conversational AI systems, they sold their company in 2021 before turning their attention to the audiobook market. Phil, as a sci-fi writer and audio-only reader, recognized the need for better tools to create, publish, stream, and monetize audio content, which became

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52:30

Johnathan McClain - Narrating 200+ Audiobooks:...

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2025/04/17

Johnathan McClain is a multi-talented creative professional working as a screenwriter, narrator, actor, and novelist. With a background in theater and television, Johnathan transitioned to audiobook narration in 2012, coinciding with Amazon's acquisition of Audible when the demand for narrators exploded. His first major audiobook projects included narrating several Jack Reacher novels, and he has since recorded over 200 books across various genres including sci-fi, fantasy, lit-RPG, mystery

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43:34

JD Barker - Co-Writing Thrillers with James Patterson...

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2025/04/15

JD Barker is a New York Times bestselling author who has experienced various publishing paths including traditional, indie, and hybrid publishing. With a background as a book doctor and ghostwriter for over 20 years, JD transitioned to writing his own novels and has since collaborated with James Patterson among other notable authors. His unique publishing journey includes a special relationship with Simon & Schuster that combines the advantages of indie publishing with the distribution power of

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29:21

Aryn Van Dyke - LinkedIn for Authors: Unexpected...

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2025/04/10

Aryn Van Dyke is a book marketing expert and the founder of Book Rockstar, specializing in LinkedIn marketing strategies for authors. With extensive experience helping both fiction and nonfiction writers leverage LinkedIn as a powerful platform for book promotion, Aryn has developed proven methods for building professional networks, crafting engaging content, and connecting authors with their target audiences. Despite LinkedIn's reputation as a purely professional platform, Aryn demonstrates

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24:29

Nicola Kinloch - Balancing Art and Education: The...

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2025/04/08

Nicola Kinloch is an artist and illustrator with a background in fine art photography and textile design who recently ventured into children's book illustration. Her first illustrated book, written by her mother Patricia Lang, is about bees and beekeeping, combining adventure storytelling with educational content. The book uniquely presents the world from a bee's perspective, teaching children about beekeeping while engaging their imagination. With a passion for visual storytelling, Nicola

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44:41

Leah Paulos - The Pitch Perfect Formula: How to Get...

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2025/04/03

Leah Paulos is the founder and director of publicity for Press Shop PR and Book Publicity School. With a background in journalism as a writer and magazine editor at Condé Nast, Leah brings a unique perspective to book publicity, having been on the receiving end of pitches. After transitioning from journalism, she founded Press Shop PR to help authors navigate the challenging world of book promotion, especially as publishing houses provide less marketing support than in the past. Her team has worked

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32:36

Flora Qian - Breaking Censorship Through Language:...

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2025/04/01

Flora Qian is a writer born and raised in Shanghai who later lived in Hong Kong for over a decade before relocating to New York City. Her novel "South of the Yangtze" won the Proverse Prize, an international award for unpublished works in fiction and poetry. Drawing on her experiences growing up in 1980s China and living across multiple cultures, Flora's work explores themes of identity, language, censorship, and cultural displacement through the coming-of-age story of a young Chinese

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29:15

Marco Moutinho of Dibbly - From Idea to Book in 24...

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2025/03/27

Marco Moutinho is the founder and CEO of Dibbly (formerly The Urban Writers), a comprehensive content creation platform that combines AI tools with freelance writing services. The rebranding from The Urban Writers to Dibbly reflects their expansion beyond just writing services to include a suite of AI-powered content creation tools. With Dibbly Create, their collaborative document editor, and an extensive freelancer marketplace, Dibbly aims to streamline the book creation process from research to

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27:05

John DeMato - The Book Boudoir: Professional...

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2025/03/25

John DeMato is a visual storytelling expert and professional photographer who specializes in creating compelling visual content for entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, and consultants. After transitioning from a career as a television field producer, John found his niche in branding photography, which eventually led him to develop Book Boudoir - a specialized service creating high-quality, strategic photographs of books for marketing purposes. With his background in visual storytelling, John helps

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28:51

Carol Kabaale - Facebook Ads Made Simple:...

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2025/03/18

Carol Kabaale is a Facebook ads expert based in South Africa who transitioned from a corporate hospitality career to digital marketing after seeking more freedom and fulfillment in her work. With eight years of experience specializing in Facebook and Instagram advertising, Carol helps clients develop strategic marketing campaigns that build community and convert leads into customers. Her data-driven approach focuses on understanding audience demographics and creating targeted content that resonates

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34:29

Hannah Parry - The Hero's Journey: Building...

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2025/03/15

Hannah Parry is an author of both adult and young adult fiction who came to writing later in life after initially training as a nurse. With a family background in writing (her parents were copywriters in advertising), Hannah discovered her passion for storytelling in her late twenties. After experiencing several personal losses, she found herself writing more frequently as both an emotional outlet and a form of escape. Her young adult historical fiction series follows the adventures of Isabella

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34:17

Alexa Nazzaro - Launch Like a Pro: Customized...

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2025/03/13

Alexa Nazzaro is the founder of Axel Author Group, a publishing services company with the memorable tagline "we won't let you publish crap." With a background in writing and business communications, Alexa transitioned into author services after helping a client with an ebook project. Her passion for the creative process led her to support authors across various genres, while also working on her own fiction writing.In this episode:What makes an effective book launch strategyThe

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50:58

Barbara Boyd - The Book Coach Approach: Finding Your...

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2025/03/11

Barbara Boyd is a book coach and author who has guided over 100 authors through the publishing process. With a specialty in nonfiction writing, Barbara helps experts transform their knowledge into well-structured, reader-focused books. As a certified book coach through Author Accelerator, she uses proven frameworks like the Blueprint for a Non-Fiction Book to help authors clarify their ideas, identify their target audience, and achieve their publishing objectives.In this episode:The Venn diagram

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48:10

Ray Hartjen - Writing Your Truth: How Personal...

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2025/03/08

Ray Hartjen is an author, musician, and cancer patient advocate who has written several books including "Me, Myself and My Multiple Myeloma" - a memoir about his journey with blood cancer. After being diagnosed in 2019, Ray transformed his experience into a platform to help others, with all proceeds from his book benefiting the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Beyond his cancer memoir, Ray has co-authored "Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh" and writes about his

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51:04

Gene Mollica and Sasha Almazan - Beyond Basic Covers:...

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2025/03/06

Gene Mollica and Sasha Almazan are the creative duo behind GNS Cover Design Studio, a premium book cover design company specializing in photo-based, high-impact covers for authors. With over 15 years of experience working with both traditional publishers and indie authors, they bring their backgrounds in photography, digital art, and styling to create covers that help books stand out in competitive marketplaces. Their unique collaborative approach has helped countless authors transform their sales

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41:11

Dale L. Roberts - Beyond Amazon: The Strategic...

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2025/03/04

Dale L. Roberts is an award-winning writer and the author of "Publishing Wide," a comprehensive guide for authors looking to expand their book distribution beyond Amazon. With over a decade of experience in self-publishing, Dale shares valuable insights on how authors can maximize their reach and revenue by strategically publishing across multiple platforms, while maintaining control of their publishing business.In this episode:The concept of "wide publishing" and why it matters

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34:51

Mike Capuzzi - The Magic of Short Books: Turning...

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2025/03/01

Mike Capuzzi is the founder of Byte Size Books and creator of the "shook" concept – short, helpful books designed as powerful marketing tools for business owners. With almost 30 years in the marketing industry, Mike has developed a specialized approach to help entrepreneurs, professionals, and local business owners establish authority and generate leads through concise, impactful books typically around 100 pages in length.In this episode:The concept and benefits of "shooks"

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31:19

Jay Styles - The Book Funnel System: How Authors Can...

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2025/02/27

Jay Styles is an Amazon bestselling author, coach, and former radio personality who helps entrepreneurs and business owners leverage books as powerful marketing tools. After pivoting his career during COVID-19 by transforming his documentary "Become Inspired" into a book, Jay discovered the untapped potential of using books for lead generation and business growth. Through his coaching program, he guides clients through the book creation process while helping them develop effective sales

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34:19

Rodney Miles - The Three Pillars of Self-Publishing...

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2025/02/25

Rodney Miles is the author of "The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing" series and a self-publishing consultant with over 14 years of experience in the industry. Having worked on more than 300 book projects, Rodney has developed systematic approaches to help authors navigate their publishing journey. His background as a writer, ghostwriter, and editor evolved into a comprehensive consulting business where he helps authors through custom publishing projects while sharing his expertise

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29:35

Rami Jandali - The Art of Children's Storytelling:...

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2025/02/22

Rami Jandali is a children's book author and illustrator who combines his love of storytelling with artistic talent to create engaging books that spread messages of kindness and acceptance. Through his brand "Rami Stories," he has published books including "An Almond All Alone" and "Blueberry Fairy," which blend colorful illustrations with meaningful themes for young readers. As both an author and artist, Rami creates his own illustrations and brings his characters

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