The Expert's Journey: Helping Speakers & Authors Succeed!

By Dixie Maria Carlton Brad Hauck

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Description

The Expert's Journey: How Authors & Speakers Build Profitable Businesses with Books & Marketing

Turn your book into a business-building asset. Learn proven strategies to leverage your expertise, get booked as a speaker, and create multiple income streams beyond the page.


Are you an author, speaker, or expert who wants to use your book as a powerful marketing tool to book speaking gigs, grow your authority, and build a profitable business? This podcast delivers the strategies you need to transform from writer to sought-after thought leader.


Hosted by Brad Hauck (author of AI Powered Profits and international digital marketing expert "Mr Web Marketing") and Dixie Carlton (publisher and author of Start With the Draft), this show provides actionable insights to help experts monetize their knowledge through books, speaking, and smart marketing.


Brad: www.proficlix.com.au

Dixie: www.indieexpertspublishing.com


What You'll Learn: 


Book marketing for speakers – Turn your book into a lead generation machine that attracts high-paying speaking opportunities
Author platform building – Create a strong personal brand that positions you as the go-to expert in your industry
How to write a book – Practical strategies to plan, write, and publish books that build authority and credibility
Speaker marketing strategies – Leverage your published work to get booked for conferences, corporate events, and keynotes
AI-powered content creation – Use artificial intelligence to streamline writing, marketing, and audience growth
Thought leadership – Establish yourself as an industry influencer who shapes conversations, not just joins them
Multiple income streams – Create coaching programs, online courses, membership sites, and subscription models from your expertise
Book to business blueprint – Extend your influence beyond book sales into speaking fees, consulting, and digital products
Publishing and self-publishing – Navigate the publishing landscape to maximize your book's business impact


Perfect for:

  • Published authors looking to monetize their books beyond sales
  • Aspiring authors building their expert platform
  • Speakers who want to write books to boost their speaking career
  • Experts and consultants ready to establish thought leadership
  • Non-fiction authors seeking to turn books into business assets
  • Solopreneurs building authority-based businesses
  • Conference speakers positioning themselves for higher fees


Each episode features conversations on author success, expert positioning, content marketing, and the intersection of writing, speaking, and entrepreneurship. You'll discover how to use your book as the foundation for a multi-six-figure expert business that generates income through speaking, coaching, digital products, and more.


Whether you're writing your first book or scaling your existing author platform, The Expert's Journey provides the roadmap to transform your expertise into influence and income.


New episodes weekly. Subscribe now and start your journey from author to authority.


Episode Date
YouTube vs Social Media: How Experts Build Authority That Lasts
Jun 03, 2026
Why People Follow Fake Experts Instead of Real Ones?
May 27, 2026
Will Workshops Replace Keynotes? The Rise of “Key Shops” in Modern Conferences
May 20, 2026
The Expertise Trap: Why Knowing Too Much Can Hurt Your Marketing
May 14, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Over-Explaining
May 08, 2026
Would Anyone Notice If You Stopped Posting?
Apr 29, 2026
The Real Reason Some Experts Become Famous
Apr 23, 2026
Should Experts Clone Themselves With AI?
Apr 15, 2026
Travel Turbulence: How Global Events Shape Our Journeys
Apr 08, 2026
How to Speak With Authority When You Doubt Yourself
Apr 01, 2026
Why Conferences Matter for Speakers & Authors (Global Speakers Summit GSS2026 Recap)
Mar 25, 2026
The #1 Mistake Speakers Make With Slides
Mar 04, 2026
The Power of Compilation Books | Connect, Lead, Succeed (Conferernce in a Book)
Feb 24, 2026
Should You Kill a Product That Still Makes Money?
Feb 19, 2026
Why Your Best Stories Aren’t Landing
Feb 13, 2026
Your Brand Might Be Sending the Wrong Message
Feb 04, 2026
The Cost of Being Too Helpful
Jan 31, 2026
Transform Your Amazon Listings: Simple Ways to Skyrocket Book Sales
Jan 21, 2026
The Hidden Sales Tools Every Expert Needs
Jan 14, 2026
Wrapping Up the 2025 Year
Dec 27, 2025
Making Subscription Models Work
Dec 12, 2025
The AI Content Question Every Expert Must Answer
Dec 03, 2025
Dealing With Everything Yourself
Nov 27, 2025
Unlocking the Secrets of Bestseller Success: Inside the Book Thinkers Conference!
Nov 12, 2025
Becoming a Thought Leader: Transform Your Career and Influence Your Industry
Oct 30, 2025
Should You Speak Globally or Dominate Locally?
Oct 22, 2025
Finding your Niche
Oct 15, 2025
Mastering Publicity: Becoming the Expert Everyone Knows
Oct 08, 2025
Creating Irresistible Lead Magnets: What Brad Did Wrong!
Oct 01, 2025
Which Website Platform is the Best?
Sep 25, 2025
Maximize Your Content: Turn One Talk into Endless Opportunities
Sep 17, 2025
Audience Growth Mistakes and How to Overcome Them
Sep 10, 2025
Inside the Mind of a Publishing Powerhouse: Insights from Dixie
Sep 09, 2025
Common Questions People Ask Google About Public Speaking
Aug 27, 2025
A Conversation with Brad Hauck, AI Entrepreneur & Firefighter
Aug 18, 2025
How Do I Make My Speeches Memorable?
Aug 06, 2025
Building A speaker Brand That Stands Out Without Burning Out
Jul 30, 2025
Which Self-Publishing Platform Should You Use?
Jul 23, 2025
What Makes A Book Cover That Gets Attention
Jul 16, 2025
Handling Difficult Audience Questions From Stage
Jul 10, 2025
Profitable Pathways: How to Focus your Business into a Smart Funnel
Jun 25, 2025
How NOT To Run A Workshop or Event!
Jun 19, 2025
Connection is Key: Unlocking Opportunities Through Networking
Jun 11, 2025
Harness Your Success: Strategies to Scale Your Wins
Jun 04, 2025
Conquer Your Nerves & Unleashing Your Stage Presence
May 21, 2025
Define Your Unique Voice: Authenticity in Writing and Speaking
May 14, 2025
Using Consistent Branding To Propel Your Authority and Influence
May 08, 2025
How Lead Magnets and eBooks Can Skyrocket Your Success!
Apr 30, 2025
Adapting Your Speaking For Your Audience and Venue
Apr 02, 2025
Successfully Merging Speaking with Publishing
Mar 26, 2025
Embracing Chaos: Overcoming Unexpected Challenges in Business
Mar 19, 2025
Top Tips for Marketing a Self-Published Book
Mar 05, 2025
Unlock the Power of Collaborative Book Writing!
Feb 27, 2025
Running Your Own Profitable Workshops
Feb 19, 2025
Leveraging Published Books to Land Speaking Jobs
Feb 12, 2025
Rank Up Your SEO to the Next Level
Feb 05, 2025
AI for Content Creation, Repurposing and Management
Jan 29, 2025
Using Social Media to Promote your Products & Services
Jan 23, 2025
Practical tips for Structuring a Best Selling Business Book
Jan 15, 2025
Identifying Your Core Marketing Message
Jan 08, 2025
Leveraging AI Tools for Content Mastery
Dec 25, 2024
Mastering Calls to Action: Turn Visitors into Engaged Fans
Dec 18, 2024
Turn Your Book Into a Profitable Online Course with Micro-Courses
Dec 11, 2024
How To Reach An Audience Of Buyers
Dec 04, 2024
Every Expert Needs Multiple Streams of Income
Nov 27, 2024
Why Every Expert Needs to Publish a Book – Elevate Your Career!
Nov 20, 2024