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Hendo UnpluggedUnplugged Ep. 8 | Drake’s $250M Lawsuit Deal, YN Mount Rushmore, Top Female Rappers, & Much more🔥 Hip-Hop News, Raw Opinions & No Filter Talk | Hendo UnpluggedCourtney Hendo & Chef Q break down the hottest topics in hip-hop, culture, and controversy — unfiltered and uncut. From celebrity headlines to viral debates, nothing’s off-limits.🎤 This Episode Covers:🔹 Universal Music reportedly offering Drake $250M to settle lawsuit🔹 Nia Long says she dated a 30-year-old while in high school — with her mom’s consent🔹 Best Female Rappers ranked — who made the list?🔹 Damon Wayans opens up about dating his nephew's ex-girlfriend🔹 "YN Mount Rushmore" featuring Young Thug, Chief Keef, Waka Flocka & NBA Youngboy goes viral🔹 The most violent cities in America — shocking stats...and way more.🎧 Tap...2025-04-111h 30
The BookFunnel PodcastKickstarter Success: Crowdfund Like a Rockstar with Kevin J Anderson, The BookFunnel Podcast Episode 12In this episode of the Book Funnel podcast, host Jack Shilkaitis hands over the reins to Damon Courtney and special guest Kevin J. Anderson, a bestselling author and indie publisher. They discuss Kevin's journey through traditional and self-publishing, the establishment of WordFire Press, and the importance of building a direct relationship with readers. Kevin shares insights on the power of crowdfunding through Kickstarter, his successful campaigns, and the value of short fiction in engaging audiences. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of publishing and the strategies authors can use to thrive in it. In this conversation, Kevin J. Anderson...2025-03-141h 07
The Buddy ReadersEp. 8: Quicksilver Part 1Hey book friends, welcome to the buddy readers podcast. We're three friends who felt like reading together made trekking through our TBR a bit more fun. Each month we'll announce our next buddy read where you can read along. We'll drop 2-3 episodes a month. Come join our next buddy read!
On today's podcast we discuss chapters 1-19 of our buddy read Quicksilver by Callie Hart with a special guest- Julia’s sister Jasmine. We had a lot of fun and we hope you do too!
This is not a spoiler free episode so please rea...2025-01-1442 min
Damon Bruce Plus: 49ers, Warriors, Giants, National Headlines, Bay Area Sports TalkIndiana Football's Dream Season - IU's Courtney Cronin joins IU's Damon BruceIndiana's dream season, and can it maintain? Two IU media school alumni discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-12-0710 minDamon Bruce Plus: 49ers, Warriors, Giants, National Headlines, Bay Area Sports TalkIndiana Football's Dream Season - IU's Courtney Cronin joins IU's Damon BruceIndiana's dream season, and can it maintain? Two IU media school alumni discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Damon Bruce Plus: 49ers, Warriors, Giants, National Headlines, Bay Area Sports TalkESPN'S Courtney Cronin Joins Damon taking Bears vs. 49ers.Courtney Cronin runs the Bears beat for ESPN, and she helps set up what Sunday could look like, with so many moving pieces.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-12-0622 minDamon Bruce Plus: 49ers, Warriors, Giants, National Headlines, Bay Area Sports TalkESPN'S Courtney Cronin Joins Damon taking Bears vs. 49ers.Courtney Cronin runs the Bears beat for ESPN, and she helps set up what Sunday could look like, with so many moving pieces.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Learn-It-All Podcast93: He Went From Athlete To Leading Sales Expert With This Mindset | Charles ThompsonWhat if you could build trust with your team and make a real impact—not just in your sales numbers, but through genuine relationships? In this insightful episode of The Learn-It-All Leader Podcast, seasoned sales leader, Charles Thompson shares the stories of how he overcame personal challenges, applied leadership lessons from his sports to his business career, and redefined the role of a sales leader. Learnit CEO Damon Lembi and Director of Learning Experience Courtney Ritchie sit down with Charles to discuss the importance of competition, hard work, and trust-building for leaders and the role of personal bran...2024-11-1949 min
Author Nation: State of the NationBookFunnel with Damon Courtney: Direct Sales and BeyondIn Episode 42, Author Nation's Managing Director Joe Solari sits down with Damon Courtney, the creator of BookFunnel, to discuss how this essential tool empowers authors to connect directly with readers. Damon explains ways BookFunnel can support direct sales, boost audiobook accessibility, and streamline reader engagement. They also reflect on industry shifts, like the rise of audiobooks and direct-to-consumer models, and how authors can use these trends to build sustainable, profitable careers.
Join us live in November at www.authornation.live or suggest a topic or host at www.authornation.live/deepdive.2024-11-141h 12
Book Career Network071 - Harnessing the Power of Superfans with Damon Courtney [Romancing Like Swift]In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane sit down with Damon Courtney from BookFunnel to explore the art of building a dedicated fanbase as an indie author, drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift’s remarkable connection with her superfans. Damon shares insights into creating a strong author brand, using direct sales to foster loyalty, and building meaningful connections with readers at every stage of their journey—from new readers to die-hard fans.
Through relatable examples, Morgana, Emily, and Damon discuss tools like mailing lists, bonus content, and social media for deepening fan enga...2024-10-301h 12
How To Write The Future124. Interview with BookFunnel creator Damon Courtney, part 2“I want you to own the relationship with your reader. It should be your website they're buying on, not mine. So they're buying on your website. They're experiencing your process.”-- Damon Courtney In “Interview with BookFunnel creator Damon Courtney, part 2” How To Write the Future podcast host, Beth Barany continues her interview with Damon Courtney where he explains the importance of direct sales with BookFunnel, explains its features. Plus they discuss how traditional publishing is following the independent publishing in the realm of success. Damon also shares what’s next for Bookfunnel!Be sure to...2024-10-2816 min
The Publishing Performance ShowJoe Solari - Author Networking Success: The Author Nation Strategy GuideJoe Solari is the Managing Director of Author Nation Conference, one of the largest and most innovative writing conferences in the self publishing industry. With wide experience in organizing major events and building author communities, Joe brings a unique perspective to conference organization and author development. His focus on combining business strategies with creativity has helped shape Author Nation into an amazing experience for writers at all stages of their careers. Along with his wife Sue, Joe has visited numerous industry conferences to bring the best practices and most effective strategies to the author community. I...2024-10-2441 minHow To Write The Future123. Interview with Bookfunnel creator Damon Courtney, part 1“I set out really just to write myself a set of instructions that I could give to readers who joined my list. And ended up building BookFunnel.”-- Damon Courtney In this How To Write the Future podcast episode, “Interview with Bookfunnel creator Damon Courtney” host, Beth Barany interviews Bookfunnel creator Damon Courtney where Damon shares the inspiration behind creating the author service and why authors need their own mailing list. Together they discuss the many helpful features the platform has and Beth shares why she has been a long-time customer.ABOUT DA...2024-10-2116 min
The Learn-It-All Podcast43: Is Your Company Culture Costing You Money? – The HR Lady Wendy SellersIn this latest episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, hosts Darren Bridgett and Courtney Ritchie explore the complexities of workplace culture with Wendy Sellers, also known as "The HR Lady." Bringing her 25+ years of experience as a speaker, trainer, and consultant to the conversation today, Wendy shares details of her remarkable journey into Human Resources, highlighting the crucial balance of empathy and directness in leadership. Her discussion with our hosts delves into key aspects such as the role of HR professionals, the impact of AI on HR practices, and strategies for effective communication and leadership development. Wendy goes on to...2024-08-0839 min
The Learn-It-All Podcast35: This CEO's Surprising Key To Overcoming Fear | Adam HillIn this incredibly honest and insightful episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, Damon Lembi and Courtney Ritchie welcome Adam Hill, the nine-figure CEO of a 101-year-old family business, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and host of the Flow Over Fear podcast. Adam shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming alcoholism and anxiety, reframing fear as a catalyst for growth, and building a thriving business while prioritizing his values and family. This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership is not about perfection, but about embracing vulnerability, seeking connection, and finding strength in unexpected places.Episode Highlights:[00:00] Adam...2024-07-1850 min
The Learn-It-All Podcast31: Top Strategies and Insights for Aspiring Product Managers | Nataraj SindhamThis enlightening episode of "The Learn-It-All Podcast," takes a deep dive into the world of generative AI with Nataraj Sindham, a senior product manager at Microsoft. Damon, Courtney, and Nataraj explore the rapid adoption of generative AI among knowledge workers and discuss Nataraj’s diverse career journey from Epic Systems to Microsoft. Nataraj shares insights from his book, "100 Days of AI," detailing the potential and impact of large language models on various industries. The conversation also touches on the future of AI in product management, the importance of embracing a learn-it-all culture, and practical advice for aspiring product managers and...2024-07-0447 min
Habari LiveTitle: "Sweets, Sports, and Social Commentary: A Delectable Dive into Habari Live's Latest Episode"In this episode of Habari Live Podcast, hosts delve into a diverse array of topics that are sure to satisfy your cravings for knowledge and entertainment. Join us as we sit down with Zach and Courtney from Treat Dreams, the renowned bakery crafting
extraordinary desserts for extraordinary people. Discover the sweet secrets behind their delectable creations and the story of their journey in the culinary world.
But that's not all—our discussion doesn't stop at dessert! From the NBA playoffs to the highly anticipated X-Men 97 series, we cover the latest in sports and entertainment. Dive into the heated college Pa...2024-05-061h 44
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast - EP445 - 7 Tips To Build Your Newsletter List (Minisode)How the heck do you build a reader newsletter list, especially when you're first starting out? We're back with another SPA Girls minisode, to get your author career rocking. Listen up for how we built our own reader newsletters and what tools and services we recommend. 7 SIMPLE WAYS TO BUILD YOUR NEWSLETTER LIST: Join bookfunnel Provide a tasty sample Sign ups on social media Sign ups in books Join newsletter builder through Booksweeps etc Work with other authors Run a facebook ad to your free sample on bookfunnel SPA Girl...2024-04-2317 min
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP445 – 7 Easy Tips For Building Your Newsletter List
How the heck do you build a reader newsletter list when you’re first starting out?
We’re back with another SPA Girls minisode, to get your author career rocking. Listen up for how we built our own reader newsletters and what tools and services we recommend.
7 SIMPLE WAYS TO BUILD YOUR NEWSLETTER LIST:
Join bookfunnel
Provide a tasty sample
Sign ups on social media
Sign ups in books
Join newsletter builder through Booksweeps etc
Work with other authors
Run a facebook ad to your free sample on bookfunnel
SPA Girls EP378 Be News...2024-04-2317 minSPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP445 – 7 Easy Tips For Building Your Newsletter List
How the heck do you build a reader newsletter list when you’re first starting out?
We’re back with another SPA Girls minisode, to get your author career rocking. Listen up for how we built our own reader newsletters and what tools and services we recommend.
7 SIMPLE WAYS TO BUILD YOUR NEWSLETTER LIST:
Join bookfunnel
Provide a tasty sample
Sign ups on social media
Sign ups in books
Join newsletter builder through Booksweeps etc
Work with other authors
Run a facebook ad to your free sample on bookfunnel
SPA Girls EP378 Be News...2024-04-2317 min
Streaming Without A PaddleEpisode 73 "Players"This week on "Streaming Without A Paddle" Andrew and Ted discuss Netflix's original movie "Players", starring Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr., Augustus Prew, Joel Courtney, Liza Koshy, and Tom Ellis. Mack / McKinsey (Gina Rodriguez), Adam (Damon Wayan Jr.), Brannagan (Augusta Prew), and Little (Joel Courtney) are all friends that help each other score one night stands with strangers. That is until Nick (Tom Ellis) comes into Mack's life and she wants to turn her one night stand into a drawer in Nick's apartment. This is unchartered territory for the friends as they're not accustom to going to the next...2024-04-1929 minAuthor Nation: State of the NationBookFunnel: Your Secret Weapon for Finding Your AudienceIn Episode 11, Author Nation Managing Director Joe Solari sits down with BookFunnel's Damon Courtney to explore the platform's robust features. Damon explains how BookFunnel has expanded its services to include tools for distributing advanced reader copies, managing direct sales, and delivering audiobooks. He highlights how BookFunnel's data on reader behaviors helps authors refine their marketing strategies and content. The discussion also covers the critical role of direct sales in building a community and enhancing reader engagement.
Join us live in November at www.authornation.live or suggest a topic or host at www.authornation.live/deepdive.2024-04-1157 min
Two Indie AuthorsTwo Indie Authors - Ep.67. All about BookFunnel with Damon CourtneyThis week, the guys welcome a huge guest, as the creator of BookFunnel, Damon Courtney joins them on the show. As one of the biggest innovators in the indie author world, Damon has over a decade of experience in the profession, as well as being the brains behind one of the most used pieces of software amongst the indie author community. If you've ever wanted to know what BookFunnel can do for your business, or some of the features it offers, then this is the episode for you.And Damon sticks around to tackle the 'Seven...2024-02-201h 22
What's Working Now112. Your Missing Piece to Massive Authority Leader in your Field/BusinessWhenever we make a decision, there is that part of us that dreads making the wrong one and that part makes us procrastinate making that decision now. A very simple shift in perspective can go a long way to get us moving forward if we’re stuck in that moment. Join us in this mind expanding episode of What's Working Now? as Katie talks with Courtney Elmer, the founder of The EffortLESS Life, about how to get unstuck in that paralysis from decision making. Courtney also talks about how she realized the value in leveraging podcasts for tho...2023-12-0554 minSPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP424 – BookFunnel Tips for Authors
Most authors know what BookFunnel is these days (just in case: it’s a platform that helps you deliver reader magnets, ARC copies, audio files, and so much more to your readers) but do we all know how to use it the best we can?
I’m pretty sure the answer is no!
That’s why we spent this episode with Damon Courtney, creator and CEO of BookFunnel, going over all the functions, from the innovative ways that successful authors are using this platform to deliver ebook files, to using features like the one-on-one author swap tool...2023-11-281h 15SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP424 – BookFunnel Tips for Authors
Most authors know what BookFunnel is these days (just in case: it’s a platform that helps you deliver reader magnets, ARC copies, audio files, and so much more to your readers) but do we all know how to use it the best we can?
I’m pretty sure the answer is no!
That’s why we spent this episode with Damon Courtney, creator and CEO of BookFunnel, going over all the functions, from the innovative ways that successful authors are using this platform to deliver ebook files, to using features like the one-on-one author swap tool...2023-11-281h 15
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast - EP424 - Bookfunnel Tips For AuthorsMost authors know what BookFunnel is these days (just in case: it's a platform that helps you deliver reader magnets, ARC copies, audio files, and so much more to your readers) but do we all know how to use it the best we can? I'm pretty sure the answer is no! That's why we spent this episode with Damon Courtney, creator and CEO of BookFunnel, going over all the functions, from the innovative ways that successful authors are using this platform to deliver ebook files, to using features like the one-on-one author swap tool, the gr...2023-11-281h 15
The Author Wheel PodcastBehind the Scenes of BookFunnel with Damon CourtneyLead magnets, advanced reviews, author cross-promotions, and more...Are you ready to unlock the secrets to building an engaged readership and securely sharing your work with the world? Join us as we welcome Damon Courtney, creator of BookFunnel to the show. In this interview, we unpack the platform's fascinating features that help authors track reader engagement, deliver digital books, and create compelling reader magnets. From aiding budding authors with their newsletters to managing advanced review teams for established authors, Damon enlightens us on the plethora of ways BookFunnel is beneficial for authors. Authors...2023-10-161h 11