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The Publishing Performance ShowDave Chesson - How to Beat Amazon's Algorithm with Strategic KeywordsDave Chesson is the founder of Kindlepreneur and creator of Publisher Rocket, one of the most trusted keyword research tools in the publishing industry. With years of experience helping authors crack Amazon's discovery algorithm, Dave has become the go-to expert for book marketing and keyword optimization. His platform Kindlepreneur has helped thousands of authors increase their book visibility and sales on Amazon.In this episode:* How Dave built Publisher Rocket into the industry's leading keyword tool* Decoding Amazon's algorithm: What really drives book discovery* Maximizing your 7 KDP keyword boxes for better...
2025-08-1244 min
Millionaire UniversityCan You Really Make Money With a Book? Dave Says Yes (Here’s How) | Dave Chesson#333 Have you ever wanted to write a book but felt stuck on where to start — or unsure if it could even be profitable? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we’re joined by self-publishing expert and Kindlepreneur founder Dave Chesson, who turned his side hustle into a thriving business that out-earned his military salary. Dave shares the insider secrets behind Amazon’s algorithm, why most books fail to get discovered, and how you can position your book to actually generate income. Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, or a personal memoir, he breaks down the importance of keyword research...
2025-04-111h 02
Masterminding Success PodcastGetting Repeat Customers! (Guest Dave Chesson)Send us a textIn today’s episode of the Masterminding Success Podcast, Keith and Nuria are joined by Mr Kindlepreneur himself, Dave Chesson.In this mastermind we discuss how important having repeat customers are to increasing your self-publishing success. We also discuss why you may or may not be getting repeat customers and share tips on how to increase your chances of getting customers to keep coming back. Check out everything Dave has to offer: https://kindlepreneur.com/You can also watch the Masterminding Success Podcast on YouTube. We...
2025-04-0856 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 176: How to Sell More Books on Amazon with Dave ChessonAre you struggling to sell books on Amazon? Well, Dave Chesson has some strategies to boost your sales. In today’s masterclass, Dave will break it down for us.Book MentionedSmall Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/Register for BambuSparks’ Inaugural Publishing Summit and Expo at https://bambusparks.com/expo2025/Join the Alliance of Independent Authors:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writi...
2025-03-3138 min
Write the Damn Book AlreadyEp 113: Amazon Book Sales: What’s Working (and What’s Not) with Dave ChessonClick Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Keywords: they either fascinate you or they're the bane of your existence. For me, it's the second. Which is why I'm so excited to bring you this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast with guest Dave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur, where we do an in-depth exploration of the significance of keywords and categories when it comes to a book's success on Amazon. We discuss strategies for choosing keywords that maximize book discoverability and allow you to run effective Ama...
2025-02-191h 08Write the Damn Book AlreadyEp 113: Amazon Book Sales: What’s Working (and What’s Not) with Dave ChessonClick Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Keywords: they either fascinate you or they're the bane of your existence. For me, it's the second. Which is why I'm so excited to bring you this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast with guest Dave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur, where we do an in-depth exploration of the significance of keywords and categories when it comes to a book's success on Amazon. We discuss strategies for choosing keywords that maximize book discoverability and allow you to run effective Ama...
2025-02-191h 08
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 160: From Army to Authorship & Book Marketing with Dave ChessonThere’s no better time to write a book than now, but why should you write one?
In this week’s episode, we continue to look at writing motivation and today, we will hear why military veteran and nuclear engineer Dave Chesson turned to writing and book marketing.
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DAVE CHESSON is an American bestselling author, military veteran, book marketing expert, and a paid consultant to major publishing companies helping with digital sales, advertisement methods, and sales page optimizations.
2024-12-0231 minThe Publishing Performance ShowDave Chesson - Cracking the Amazon Keyword Code with the KindlepreneurDave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket, shares his expertise on Amazon keyword optimization and book marketing. As the creator of one of the most popular keyword research tools for authors, Dave provides insights into how authors can better position their books for discovery on Amazon.In this episode:The story behind Publisher Rocket's developmentUnderstanding Amazon's keyword systemHow to optimize your seven KDP keyword boxesDifferent approaches for fiction vs non-fiction keywordsUsing the new reverse ASIN tool for researchTips for analyzing competition and market potentialBest practices for keyword research and implementation
2024-11-0544 min
Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!How Dave Chesson Earns Up To $14k/Month Publishing Books on Amazon When Dave Chesson was in the US Navy, he would spend lots of time away from his family. And he hated it. He decided to create a portfolio of niche sites in an attempt to earn enough to quit his job, but his path took a different turn. He got the idea to turn one of his websites into a book and self-publish it. As it turned out, it was the start of something big, and it allowed him to eventually quit his job to be with his wife a...
2024-10-021h 00
Author Nation: State of the NationDave ChessonIn Episode 35, Author Nation's Managing Director Joe Solari sits down with Dave Chesson, creator of Kindlepreneur, to discuss how emerging technologies are reshaping the publishing world. Together, they explore how authors can leverage tools like Chesson's Atticus to improve collaboration, streamline book formatting, and maintain greater control over their work in the ever-evolving self-publishing landscape.
Join us live in November at www.authornation.live or suggest a topic or host at www.authornation.live/deepdive.
2024-09-2634 min
The Terry Knight Show: Business, Real Estate And Health64. Mastering Amazon: Secrets to Profitable Self-Publishing Books | Dave ChessonEver wondered how someone with no writing background can revolutionize self-publishing on Amazon? Dave Chesson, entrepreneur, Kindle publishing expert and the OG in the candle Amazon space, joins Terry Knight to discuss: In today's digital age, the allure of passive income through self-publishing has captivated many, yet the path to successful publishing remains elusive to most. Dive into this episode where Dave Chesson shares the revolutionary strategies that have helped countless authors turn pages into profits, without the hassles of traditional publishing.1. Insider Knowledge: Learn the secrets of Kindle Direct Publishing that helped Da...
2024-09-0339 min
The TufFish ShowMaximize your book's reach and discoverability with Dave ChessonWelcome Dave Chesson to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.
Whether you’re in the middle of writing your book or you’ve hit publish and are looking for ways to g...
2024-07-3035 min
The Fantasy Writers' ToolshedHow To Sell Books On Amazon With Kindlepreneur's Dave ChessonIn this episode, we welcome the Kindlepreneur himself, Dave Chesson for a chat about selling books on Amazon and Kindle Direct Publishing.
Dave has devoted huge amounts of time and effort into helping authors sell books and reach readers. We chat about the latest changes Amazon has made to its book category system, how selling books on Amazon works, how you can use Amazon ads to great effect, and what best practices authors can follow (like using keywords) to find more success.
The book marketing advice you'll find here...
2024-06-1446 min
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And BusinessSPS 247 How To Format A Book + Atticus Overview & Deep Dive with Dave ChessonEver feel like the process of getting your book from concept to print is mired in a swamp of software and formatting woes? Enter Dave Chesson, the genius behind Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket, who joins us to share the inner workings of Atticus, his latest innovation aimed at streamlining the author's journey. Imagine a world where writing, editing, and formatting are housed under one roof, collaboration is a breeze, and your manuscript is the only version you need to worry about. That's the reality Dave is creating, and we're here to give you the grand tour.As...
2024-04-1138 min
Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen & AdannaTalking Book Publishing with Dave ChessonOn Unlocking Amazon's Hidden Categories: A Path to Publishing Success Join us for an eye-opening episode that will supercharge your publishing journey and leave you ahead of the game. In this riveting conversation, hosts Kathleen and Adanna dive deep into the heart of Amazon's latest category conundrum with Amazon expert Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur. Have you heard of "ghost categories?" These elusive realms are new in Amazon's category system and have confounded authors, making it challenging to become bestsellers or even get noticed on category pages. If you're in the...
2023-10-1243 min
Publishing RebelBestseller vs Invisible on Amazon with Dave ChessonHow do you make sure your book doesn’t drown into the Amazon sea of “dead” books but hit the bestseller lists and bring in income every day?In this episodeHow to drill down and let data and market research guide your book topicWhat does it take to become an Amazon bestsellerEye-tracking study: the 3 key things to have on your book sales pageThe ONE element potential buyers focus on on your book coverCrafting the perfect book description (fiction vs. nonfiction)5 magic words that should always be at the end of your descriptionThe single most important things...
2023-10-1247 min
The Indy Author PodcastAI as Metadata Assistant and Muse with Dave Chesson - #185 Matty Dalrymple talks with Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur about AI AS METADATA ASSISTANT AND MUSE, including how effective (or ineffective) AI is in helping authors with keywords, book descriptions, categories, and titles; using AI to create interior images such as maps (and tips for how to do this); using AI image generators to visualize your book description; and the importance of changing how we operate to use AI tools to their fullest. Show notes at https://bit.ly/TIAP185 Did you find the information in this video useful? Please consider supporting The Indy Author!
2023-05-0942 min
The Profitable WriterKindlepreneur Founder Dave Chesson on Amazon Keywords, Publisher Rocket & Book MarketingWhen you get into the world of self-publishing, you discover a lot of helpful tools and resources for writing, publishing, and marketing your books. But there are a handful of tools that become an essential part of your arsenal as a self-published author. One of those tools is Publisher Rocket, an app that helps you get your books in front of more Amazon readers. The creator of Publisher Rocket is Dave Chesson, and I’m excited to feature him as a guest on today’s show. Dave is a military veteran, husband, father of three kids...
2023-03-291h 01
Get Your Book Seen and SoldDave Chesson Interview: Perfect Book Marketing Starting Point RevealedInterview with Dave Chesson, The Kindlepreneur Personal note: I have been reading, learning, and sharing from Mr Chesson’s Website for two year now. Dave is very successful in the word of self-publishing and continues to put out and create top notch, worth your time, content and software for authors. I am thrilled he had time for an interview!Dave Chesson is more than the owner of Kindlepreneur - website / podcast / book publishing resource / Publisher Rocker creator - he is also a generous and kind author himself who gives back to other authors. Th...
2023-03-0734 min
The Write ApproachPirates, Scams, and Copyright Issues with Dave ChessonIn Episode 25 of The Write Approach, Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur talks with us about current trends on Amazon, scams that are prevalent on the Amazon platform and in the author community, problems with pirates, and dealing with copyright issues.Dave Chesson's website -- https://kindlepreneur.com/Barbara Hinske's author website -- https://barbarahinske.com/J. W. Judge's author website -- https://jwjudge.com/
2023-02-2835 min
Unstoppable AuthorsEpisode 162: Amazon Keywords with Dave ChessonThis week, Holly talks with returning guest, Dave Chesson. Dave is the founder of Kindlepreneur, a resource for indie authors to level up their publishing game.
In this episode, the discussion covers:
Publisher Rocket - the software for discovering categories and keywords
The data available
How to utilise keywords in your book's metadata
The prime real estate on your book's Amazon sale's page
Find out more at www.unstoppableauthors.com
2022-11-071h 04
Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed | Passion to Profit StoriesE444 - Dave Chesson - How you can optimize marketing for your books.Today we get to speak with Dave Chesson.
He is the creator of Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book Marketing which even Amazon KDP acknowledges as one of the best by telling users to “Gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing for your books.”
Having worked with such authors as Orson Scott Card, Ted Dekker, and more, his tactics help both Fiction and Nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers.
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2022-09-2037 minUnstoppable AuthorsEpisode 155: Atticus and the future of book management software with Dave ChessonIn this week's episode, Julia speaks to Dave Chesson, the owner and creator of Kindlepreneur, all about his new software, Atticus.
"If Scrivener, Google Docs, and Vellum got together and had a baby, it's name would be Atticus."
One software to rule them all (but this one plays nicely with others, such as ProWritingAid, Dragon Dictate and BookBrush), Atticus currently covers writing and formatting and already has some amazing features up it's sleeve (duplicating AND auto-updating front/back matter across books, hello!) but it also has a bright future ahead of it, including collaborating with...
2022-09-191h 05
Big Idea To BestsellerHow A Book Will Change Your Life And Business Overnight with Kindlepreneur’s Dave ChessonWhat is more important? Writing a great book or marketing a great book? Sure, writing a good book is necessary but you must market your book for it to be successful. The key component is getting your book to the RIGHT reader.For entrepreneurs and authors to successfully write and market a book, they must prioritize time and resources.In this episode, Dave Chesson, creator of Kindlepreneur.com and Publisher Rocket shares easy & practical tips for successful marketing, how to write your book even if you’re not a great writer, and how us...
2022-08-2941 min
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP352 – Interview with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur
Dave Chesson joins us in the SPA to chat about some of the awesome apps that he’s designed for authors on the Kindleprenuer website.
Dave is a smart guy, and he knows his stuff when it comes to self publishing, so the apps are all super useful and on-point. This includes the free apps, such as the Book Description Generator and the Hashtag Generator (if you’ve ever struggled with finding good hashtags on any of the socials, that’s the app for you!) and his two powerful paid apps, Publisher Rocket and newbie Atticus. Join us for D...
2022-07-131h 10
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast - EP352 - Interview with Dave Chesson from KindlepreneurDave Chesson joins us in the SPA for a third time to chat about some of the awesome apps that he's designed for authors on the Kindleprenuer website. Dave is a smart guy, and he knows his stuff when it comes to self publishing, so the apps are all super useful and on-point. This includes the free apps, such as the Book Description Generator and the Hashtag Generator (if you've ever struggled with finding good hashtags on any of the socials, that's the app for you!) and his two powerful paid apps, Publisher Rocket and newbie Atticus. ...
2022-07-131h 10
The Authorpreneur Podcast - Writing & Self Publishing TipsTAP038, Dave Chesson Discusses Writing, Editing, Formatting, and Collaborating with AtticusSend us a textIn previous podcast episodes, I've mentioned that I want this podcast to be free of interviews unless they are about how an author writes, outlines or writes without an outline. Today, I'm making an exception with this bonus interview because I believe the discussion will benefit you even if you're in the planning stages of writing your first novel.As you can guess from the title of this show, I chatted with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur on writing, editing, formatting, and collaborating with Atticus. For those who don't know...
2022-07-0759 min
The Creative Writing LifeDave Chesson on Atticus - a Tool for Writing and Formatting BooksDave Chesson joined us to chat about his book writing and formatting tool ATTICUS.
https://www.atticus.io/
Atticus is an easy, all-in-one writing and formatting tool that helps authors generate beautiful, professional-quality ebooks and print books. In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, we’re chatting with Dave about the origins of the software, where it’s going, and more importantly, where it can take authors and publishers in the future.
You might also know Dave from Kindlepreneur.
https://kindlepreneur.com
2022-06-3029 min
Writer in the MakingGuess who? (Interview with Dave Chesson)Having trouble formatting your book? Tired of using too many platforms that cost you thousands of dollars? Wouldn't it be easier if everything was in one place? Well, we have a special treat authors. Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur is here! Not kidding lol! Here he shares some of his story, how Atticus (Book Formatting Tool) got started, along with his best tip for indie authors! Enjoy!
Dave Chesson https://kindlepreneur.com/
Atticus (Book Formatting) https://www.atticus.io/
2022-06-2722 min
The Writers' Block Party PodcastEpisode 92: Atticus with Dave ChessonWhat if you were annoyed by something that didn’t work as well as it should and instead of just grumbling about it, you RE-PLOWED THE WORLD to make it right?! Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket stops by the podcast to explain to Merry and Pru how he’s calmly revolutionizing how authors write, collaborate, and publish with his new godsend, Atticus. Damn, Dave—would you please run the world??
Dave (we call him Dave now; we're like THIS) mentioned where you could find out more about future plans for Atticus; that website is https://www.not...
2022-06-1048 min
Global GurusAdmiral Games and Sri Lanka: Interview with Dave ChessonAfter living in five countries, selling US weapons through the Office of Defense Cooperation, speaking fluent Mandarin, and with businesses in Sri Lanka, Dave Chesson now leads Kindlepreneur, top-rated by Amazon to teach people how to self-publish and market their own books. His Navy experience is full of stories of power plays with admirals, “brutally honest” comments inappropriate in other cultures, and drinking and eating games to psych out and neutralize the opposing side. His exciting podcast also presents the pros and cons of doing business in Sri Lanka, the critical role of competent and capable midd...
2022-05-0638 min
Self Publishing InsidersWriting and Formatting Books using Atticus, with Dave ChessonSerial entrepreneur Dave Chesson has built a number of tools and businesses around helping authors market and sell their books, and now he's helping them write and format them as well. Atticus is an easy, all-in-one writing and formatting tool that helps authors generate beautiful, professional-quality ebooks and print books. In this episode of Self Publishing Insiders, we're chatting with Dave about the origins of the software, where it's going, and more importantly, where it can take authors and publishers in the future.//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for y...
2022-04-2849 min
Writer, Writer, Pants On FireKindlepreneur Creator Dave Chesson on Covers, Mailing Lists & Going Wide... Or NotToday's guest is Dave Chesson, creator of Kindlepreneur, which is dedicated to helping authors build their writing and careers from the ground up, from writing to editing, to cover creation. Dave joined me today to talk about the most important aspects of self-publishing - covers, mailing lists, and the choice of going wide or staying strictly with Amazon.
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2022-04-2630 min
Creator Dad PodcastSuccess Through Consistency with Dave ChessonDave Chesson is a writer and entrepreneur. He is the owner of 7 companies, including Kindlepreneur, Publisher Rocket, and Atticus. Join us on this episode as we discuss building a company from the ground up, how Dave launched one of the best publishing tools in the business without knowing how to code, the current state and future of Atticus, and how he built a business while working in the military and being a husband and father.
I’m Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I’m also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most i...
2022-04-1951 min
The Casual AuthorWinning Social Media Hashtags and Atticus for Writing with Dave ChessonIf you're like me, posting anything on social media is a huge burden in and of itself. Now you want me to figure out hashtags to get a better reach? Join me and Dave Chesson as we talk about one of his most recent author tools, the hashtag generator. Need a place to write that syncs across all your devices, even to the cloud? What about a software for editing and formatting? Atticus has all of that! Listen as we discuss the current state of Atticus and where the software is going.SHOW NOTES:
2022-04-0645 min
Stop Doubting Your DreamThe Silent Dream Killer (and How to Avoid It) with Dave Chesson“I was an overnight success. Ten years in the making,” says Dave Chesson, Founder of Kindlepreneur. Dave first started his career in the military and was sent around the world. Realizing that this was not his path, Dave started the book marketing company, Kindlepreneur, which allowed him to follow his true passion: being home with his kids.
It took Dave three years to see more revenue from Kindlepreneur than his military job. Although he could have seen this as a sign to pivot into something else, Dave understood that the road to success is never easy. Wanting to w...
2022-02-0848 min
The Published Author PodcastKindlepreneur Dave Chesson Shares Top Amazon TipsDave Chesson became an author as a way to spend more time with his family. As he developed expertise writing, publishing, and marketing books, he shared lessons learned on his Kindlepreneur.com website, which eventually became his main focus. In this episode, Dave shares his author journey, how he started Kindlepreneur, as well as some of his top tips about how to market your book on Amazon using Amazon Ads, editorial reviews, and more. Kindlepreneur is one of the most visited websites for self-publishing authors, so seriously, if you haven’t been there, go now. https://kindlepreneur.com/
2022-01-1850 min
The Creative Writer's ToolbeltEpisode 168. Passion Focus and Discipline with Dave ChessonWelcome to Ep 168 of the Creative Writer’s Toolbelt podcast. My guest for this episode is Dave Chesson. Dave is an author, entrepreneur and something of a famous name in the self-publishing scene.
For many years he has been creating free courses and articles as well as applications that help writers to publish and promote their work, applications like publisher rocket and the newly arrived Atticus, which combines editing, sharing, and formatting functionality.
I have been using Dave’s publishing tools for a number of years and I was particularly interested in finding out how Atti...
2021-12-2344 min
Self-Publishing Queen#73: Marketing, Formating and Keyword With Dave ChessonDave Chesson is the creator of Kindlepreneur, Publisher Rocket and most recently, Atticus - a book writing and formatting software.
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2021-11-2540 min
The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersAmazon Keywords And Atticus For Writing And Book Formatting With Dave ChessonDave Chesson provides many useful tools and information for authors at Kindlepreneur and he has recently launched Atticus, writing and formatting software that will output both ebook and print formats, as well as providing collaboration and ARC management tools. Dave Chesson is the founder of Kindlepreneur and producer of Publisher Rocket and Atticus, amongst many […]
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2021-11-1254 min
Before The BestsellerBTB14: Dave Chesson on becoming the "Kindlepreneur"Today’s guest needs no introduction but I’ll give you one anyway.Here's the hint: He’s Mr. Kindlepreneur. Not just by his own naming but by Amazon - which actually calls him that themselves.While overseas in the military, he started building websites. One of his sites, Kindlepreneur, eventually took off with hundreds of thousands of visitors each month.After hearing about the struggles of authors and reflecting on his own experiences, he built publisher rocket - a tool used by alm...
2021-11-0842 min
Cops and Writers Podcast041 Best Selling Author And Entrepreneur Dave Chesson On Keyword Utilization, How To Sell More Books And Atticus!Send us a textOn today’s show, we have Serial Entrepreneur Dave Chesson returning to the Cops and Writers studio! Dave was my guest back in April on show number 13. Dave is the owner or co-owner of seven different successful companies. His expertise reaches a large and diverse audience. Dave, a veteran of the United States Navy where he served aboard a submarine as a naval officer, was a Navy liaison in South Korea and was an international arms dealer. In today’s episode, we chat about his career in the navy...
2021-11-081h 07
WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty BucholtzAtticus From Kindlepreneur: An Interview with Dave ChessonEPISODE 255IToday's guest is Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur talking about a brand new piece of writing software, Atticus.Dave and his team have been working hard to create a one-stop shop for writing, collaboration, and publishing. Atticus allows you to not only compose in the software, but to collaborate with co-writers, editors, and beta readers. When you make edits, you no longer have to worry about whether or not you are updating the latest version. Dave explains all this and more in the episode.To find out more about Atticus, go to...
2021-07-021h 02The Indy Author PodcastEpisode 085 - Optimizing Your Keywords with Dave ChessonDave Chesson talks about the importance of thinking like a reader, not an author, when picking your keywords (actually, keyphrases), best practices for prioritizing your keywords, a newish feature on the Amazon product page that can help you identify phrases that will resonate with readers, and an exercise that KDP itself endorses that you can use to successfully expand beyond those words and phrases. Dave Chesson is the guy behind Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching authors about book marketing. Recommended by Amazon KDP as the place where you can learn how to “optimize marketing for yo...
2021-06-2951 min
Run With ItA Social Media Analytics Tool with Dave ChessonIf you like the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!Nuggets:Dave's Cardinal Rule: Always Be Adapting (ABA)Action Steps:1. Look at user feedback from poorly reviewed competitors in the app store2. Spend only a few hundred to a few thousand dollars developing a Chrome extension 3. Collect user feedback4. Expand to other channels like LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and TwitterLinks:Kindlepreneur: Book Marketing for Self-Publishing AuthorsLinkedIn Loses Appeal Against Data Scraping StartupColin Powell's 13 Rules of LeadershipPublisher Rocket: Sell More B...
2021-06-1730 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 03 - Must-Have Tools and Strategies for Indie Author Success with Dave ChessonAre you looking for resources and tools to become a successful Indie Author? Why not visit Kindlepreneur.com hosted by Dave Chesson, our guest for today.
Even Amazon has recognized his book marketing strategies by officially saying that authors “…should gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing your books…”
After years of learning, practicing, and experimenting with book markets and online stores like Amazon, Dave started to understand why certain books succeed while others didn’t.
He understands what makes Amazon tick and why they choose to show one book more on the...
2021-05-1740 min
Cops and Writers Podcast013 Sailing Into A Successful Life As An Entrepreneur And Author With Dave ChessonSend us a textOur guest for today’s show is Dave Chesson. Since many of you are writers, you know Dave from his excellent company, Kindlepreneur, which helps out authors with many free videos and services, and his Publisher Rocket software. There is much more to Dave than meets the eye. He owns multiple companies and is truly a serial entrepreneur. Dave is also a veteran of the United States Navy where he served aboard a submarine, was a Navy liaison in South Korea, and was an international arms dealer. We...
2021-04-261h 26
After Hours Entrepreneur with Mark SavantHow to Self-Publish Your 1st Book | Dave Chesson#84: Dave Chesson is a Veteran, Entrepreneur, creator of Kindlepreneur.com,Publisherrocket.com, author, marketing expert, and host of The Book Marketing Show.Dave has helped millions of people self-publish their first book, and today, he's giving you all the tools!In this episode, Dave talks about why he became an entrepreneur.He talks about his first book and how he improved his writing skills. Dave shares tips for beginners and the average budget for publishing a book. He talks about the best tools and tips that Amazon sellers can use to thei...
2021-02-0832 minSPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP266 – Nail Your Keywords With Dave Chesson
Why does Amazon choose someone else’s book over yours in a search? How do we make sure we’re using the best keywords for sales? What exactly is a keyword, anyway? We have all these answers and more for you in this info-packed episode!
We’re joined again by the awesome and knowledgeable Dave Chesson, Founder and CEO of Publisher Rocket and Kindlepreneur. Dave breaks down all the best practices for getting the right keywords to deliver your book to the right readers, every time.
About Dave Chesson
A former Navy engineer and supe...
2020-11-181h 08
SPA Girls PodcastNail Your Keywords with Dave ChessonWhy does Amazon choose someone else's book over yours to show in a search? And how can we make sure to use the best keywords for sales? Well wonder no more! We've got the answers for you in this info-packed episode! We're joined again by the awesome and knowledgeable, Dave Chesson, Founder and CEO of Publisher Rocket and Kindlepreneur. Dave breaks down all the best practices for getting the right keywords to deliver your book to the right readers, every time. About Dave Chesson A former Navy engineer and super-passionate online ma...
2020-11-181h 08
The Story Studio PodcastState of the Industry with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur
In today’s episode, the guys talk to Dave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book marketing. His tactics and insights help both Fiction and Nonfiction authors get their books discovered by the right readers.
Dave and the guys talk about how he went from being a career military member to becoming an author and how his curiosity about categories and keywords led him to create Kindlepreneur. Any author selling ebooks on Amazon today will really want to listen to Dave.
Dave is also the creator of Publisher Rocket, a so...
2020-11-111h 00
Writers of the Future Podcast95. Dave Chesson, the Kindlepreneur, discusses the evolution of self-publishingDave Chesson created Kindlepreneur to help authors get started with Amazon. In our interview, he discusses the evolution of self-publishing and the relevance of self-published authors comparing them to free-agents in sports. Self-publishing makes it easier for a publishing house to know who to take on. Self-publishing used to be the junior varsity team but this has evolved.
The con to self-publishing includes such things as no backing of a publishing house; not have access to specific editors, no professional formatting, to name just a few of the points. With self-publishing, you need to learn to do these things yourself...
2020-10-2449 min
Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And BusinessSPS 070: Keywords, Categories, & Using Amazon SEO + Publisher Rocket to Sell More Books with Dave ChessonIn this episode, I'm thrilled to have Dave Chesson, renowned Kindlepreneur and successful entrepreneur, join me. With his expertise in self-publishing, Dave has made a significant impact on the industry. We delve into the strategies and techniques that have made him a prominent figure in the world of Kindle publishing.Dave's journey as a self-published author and entrepreneur began in 2014. Since then, he has built a thriving business, generating a consistent six-figure income annually. Today, he shares his invaluable insights on boosting discoverability and driving book sales on Amazon.Discoverability is the key to success...
2020-09-0936 min
The Kate and Abbie ShowEpisode 021: How to Successfully Self-Publish on Amazon - with Dave Chesson of KindlepreneurIf you want to successfully self-publish your book, you need to know how to market it. But where do you start? How do you beat the algorithm and get your book in front of new readers? Preferably without spending a lot of $$$? Dave Chesson (book marketing Jedi and founder of Kindlepreneur.com) is here to answer that very question.
Dave's mission is to help indie authors take their book sales to the next level. He is the creator of Publisher Rocket, a software that does the work for you and shows you what's really going on in...
2020-09-0751 min
Better Health Bookshelf: Discover New Health and Wellness Books to Help You Look, Feel, and Live YoungerEp:34—An Interview with Amazon Expert & Author, Dave ChessonOn this episode I interview Amazon book publishing expert and author, Dave Chesson.Dave served in the U.S. Navy for 11 years and today is a world-renowned expert on helping people create successful self-published books. He is the founder of Kindlepreneur.com and Publisher Rocket and the author of eight books. Using what I learned from Dave, my brand new book, The 100-Page Book became an Amazon #1 Best Seller in both print and Kindle in a number of business categories.Learn more about Dave by visiting Kindlepreneur.com.
2020-08-1324 min
Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authorsMarketing on Amazon with Dave ChessonThrough dissecting the website's algorithms, understanding the relationship between keywords and sales, and applying an entrepreneurial mindset, master coder Dave Chesson has gained a solid understanding of how to market a book on Amazon. Chesson is the mastermind behind Kindlepreneur, an online blog and podcast that shares his extensive marketing knowledge with authors around the world. He is also the creator of Rocket, a self-publishing software that provides authors with useful analytics and keyword suggestions for their books. Links to Kindlepreneur and Rocket can be found below.From Kindlepreneur.com:When I’m not li...
2020-06-2950 min
Invest in SqftEpisode 18: Sell More Books on Amazon: Research, Creation and Marketing with Dave ChessonThis episode’s guest is Dave Chesson. Dave Chesson is the creator of Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book Marketing which even Amazon KDP acknowledges as one of the best by telling users to “Gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing for your books.” Having worked with such authors as Orson Scott Card, Ted Dekker and more, his tactics help both Fiction and Nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers. In this episode we discuss: Business lessons learned from being in a fraternity in college [4:25] Overcoming challenges in wri...
2020-06-0927 min
Mimika TV with Mimika CooneyHow to Sell more Books and Build your Brand Dave ChessonFor many aspiring writers, the idea of publishing a book can be so romantic. Simply write a book and readers will magically fall in love with it, you get paid an obscene amount of money, and you instantly become famous! The hard truth is that it's simply not true. That kind of thing only happens in the movies. However, the good news is that in today's ripe market, you can become a full time author by adopting to the way the market works. There are some misconceptions about the publishing world that many...
2020-02-2527 minMimika TVHow to Sell more Books and Build your Brand Dave ChessonFor many aspiring writers, the idea of publishing a book can be so romantic. Simply write a book and readers will magically fall in love with it, you get paid an obscene amount of money, and you instantly become famous! The hard truth is that it's simply not true. That kind of thing only happens in the movies. However, the good news is that in today's ripe market, you can become a full time author by adopting to the way the market works. There are some misconceptions about the publishing world that many...
2020-02-2527 min
Novel MarketingHow to Rank in Amazon Search Results with Dave ChessonLearn Amazon SEO tips and tricks with guest Dave Chesson.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post How to Rank in Amazon Search Results with Dave Chesson appeared first on Author Media.Support the show
2020-02-0337 min
Zbooks Successful Authors PodcastSEO With Dave Chesson and the most Awesome SEO Blueprint Ever Conceived in Broad Daylight!Zbooks SEO Podcast Interview with Dave Chesson,In this podcast+post we cover: The SEO Blueprint for Authors Finding and Targeting Keywords Keyword Tools Amazon Associates Website Monitoring and Metrics The Future of Ebooks Disappearing Camels!"I may not be a best author, but I am a best selling author."-- Dave Chesson, Kindlepreneur click to tweet!http://ctt.ec/0Gn_fLast week I had the excellent opportunity to interview a non-fiction AND SEO master, the one and only Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur.com! If you are not familiar with SEO, it's "Search Engine...
2019-10-271h 00
Real Fast Results for Marketing, Business and EntrepreneursImproving the Conversion Rates of Your Books on Amazon with Dave ChessonClick to download full notes Hello! Welcome to the RealFastResults.com podcast! This episode is going to be extremely beneficial to a lot of the authors out there, especially those who want to know more about how to make the best of their Amazon sales. Dave Chesson is today’s special guest. He is a very accomplished author and entrepreneur, and he has some really stellar software that helps authors see what’s really going on in the book market. This software is called KDP Rocket (PuplilsherRocket), and it helps people to pick better keywords, as well as knowin...
2019-09-1847 min
The Am Writing Fantasy PodcastThe AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 32 – Publisher Rocket Ninja Tricks (with Dave Chesson)Now that KDP Rocket changed it's name to Publisher Rocket, we brought its founder and creator, Dave Chesson, on to Am Writing Fantasy.
We discuss the recent change to Publisher Rocket, but more importantly, how authors can get the most out of Publisher Rocket. The conversation covers everything from how to rank on Amazon, insights on the Amazon A9 algorithm, KDP keyword selection and onto Amazon ads.
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2019-08-0540 min
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging PodcastAmazon Book Marketing—Everything You Need to Know with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur#378: Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur shares everything you need to know about Amazon book marketing, book ranking, book cover design, and more! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session378
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2019-07-031h 04
Flourish to 7 Figures Podcast: Growing Your Online Business to 7 Figures and Beyond7 Figures in 4 Years with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur#2 Dave Chesson, founder and CEO of Kindlepreneur, created a 7-figure business in four years! Listen in to learn: - The one thing that led to Dave’s business hitting 7 figures in 4 years -- and why it takes longer for most other businesses to hit 7 figures - Why committing to being “the top 1%” is the key to getting unstuck in your business and breaking through to the next level - How to get your book to stand out on Amazon so readers will want to buy it ...and more! Go t...
2019-05-2352 min
WriterConPaths to Publishing Success with Dave ChessonBestselling author William Bernhardt (The Last Chance Lawyer) discusses the latest news from the publishing world, offers writing tips, and interviews Dave Chesson, the "Kindlepreneur" who offers educational classes, books, and the invaluable program KDP Rocket to help writers promote their work.Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Newsa) For the first time, Amazon Studios has purchased the media rights to a book published by Amazon Publishing, creating synergy that could make Amazon an even more desirable publishing choice.b) Stephen King becomes the first author to have his own Amazon skill (program), allowing people to...
2019-02-2539 min
Off The FloorBet On Yourself with Dave ChessonDave Chesson was never the best writer... just ask his English teacher. But Dave decided to challenge the safety of his comfort zone to try to create a better life for him and his family. You don't have to strive to become a self-published success story to learn a lot from Dave's story, you just have to love the idea of making a little bet on yourself to expand your comfort zone. This episode is LOADED with fantastic takeaways for any motivated person to learn from. For more on Dave Chesson, check out: https://kindlepreneur.com/To learn more about...
2018-09-2634 min
Blogger to AuthorHow to Sell More eBooks on Amazon with Dave ChessoneCommerce giant Amazon has been a game changer for self-published authors. But, getting your book seen by the shoppers who want it can be a little tricky. With hundreds of millions of shoppers on Amazon each month, all you need to do is load your eBook into KDP and the money will start rolling in, right? If only it was that easy... In this episode, I'm featuring an interview with Dave Chesson of Kindlepreneur. Dave is a Kindle publishing expert, the host of the Book Marketing Show Podcast, and creator of KDP Rocket software, which I've used...
2018-08-2334 min
Self-Publishing with Dale L. RobertsSelf Publishing Interview With Dave ChessonSelf-Publishing Interview with the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson
Do you want to know the easiest way to do keyword research? Would like to know how to get your book more discoverable in your chosen niche? Then, you’ll want to tune in today as I talk to the man responsible for one of the best keyword research tools on the market today.
Not too long ago, I released a video about the 10 Best YouTube Channels for Learning How to Self Publish in 2017, I talked about one of my favorite go-to resources in the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson.
Dave Chesson is a husband, a...
2018-04-0534 min
The Market Your Message Show5 Easy Steps to Amazon Bestseller Status with Dave ChessonSend us a textWant to write and publish a Kindle book that reaches bestseller status? In this episode, Jonathan interviews Dave Chesson, founder of KDPRocket.com. Dave offers some amazing, practical tips on how to gain more exposure for your Amazon Kindle book. Topics discussed include: keyword research, how to rank your book in Amazon, and why bloggers have a unique competitive advantage. Links mentioned: http://BloggingYourPassion.com/129
2017-11-1339 minThe Market Your Message Show5 Easy Steps to Amazon Bestseller Status with Dave ChessonSend us a textWant to write and publish a Kindle book that reaches bestseller status? In this episode, Jonathan interviews Dave Chesson, founder of KDPRocket.com. Dave offers some amazing, practical tips on how to gain more exposure for your Amazon Kindle book. Topics discussed include: keyword research, how to rank your book in Amazon, and why bloggers have a unique competitive advantage. Links mentioned: http://BloggingYourPassion.com/129
2017-11-1339 min
SPA Girls PodcastInterview with Dave Chesson of KindlepreneurThinking about self publishing and don't know where to start? Join the SPA Girls each week for 30 minutes of honest advice, tips and resources. This week we talk to bestselling self-published author Dave Chesson. He's the genius behind the Kindlepreneur.com blog, which provides loads of step-by-step information for self published authors, and he's also the creator of the fabulous app KDP Rocket, a tool you can use to do research into your next book topic, find keywords and categories for your current book, and to create a massive list of keywords for Amazon Ads. Amo...
2017-11-0855 min
Hot Chicks Write Hot Books - Expert Author InterviewsDave Chesson - How to get More Book Sales on AmazonHow to get More Book Sales on Amazon - Dave Chesson. Melanie Johnson & Jenn Foster interview Dave Chesson with Kindlepreneur! Dave Chesson is Founder of Kindlepreneur. Dave Combines his SEO knowledge and website development experience with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Dave teaches us how to get more book sales on Amazon with your kindle book.
2017-10-3032 min
Hot Chicks Write Hot Books - Expert Author InterviewsDave Chesson - How to get More Book Sales on AmazonHow to get More Book Sales on Amazon - Dave Chesson. Melanie Johnson & Jenn Foster interview Dave Chesson with Kindlepreneur! Dave Chesson is Founder of Kindlepreneur. Dave Combines his SEO knowledge and website development experience with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Dave teaches us how to get more book sales on Amazon with your kindle book.
2017-10-3000 min
Elite Expert Insider PodcastDave Chesson - How to get More Book Sales on AmazonHow to Get More Book Sales on Amazon - Dave Chesson. Melanie Johnson & Jenn Foster interview Dave Chesson with Kindlepreneur! Dave Chesson is the Founder of Kindlepreneur. Dave Combines his SEO knowledge and website development experience with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Dave teaches us how to get more book sales on Amazon with your Kindle book. ELITE EXPERT Insider is a weekly podcast that educates, inspires, and motivates entrepreneurs, innovators, and growth seekers. Hosts Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster, owners of Elite Online Publishing, will bring you conversations from business, personal development to health and fitness. They will chat...
2017-10-2739 min
Elite Online Publishing: Expert InsiderDave Chesson - How to get More Book Sales on AmazonHow to get More Book Sales on Amazon - Dave Chesson. Melanie Johnson & Jenn Foster interview Dave Chesson with Kindlepreneur! Dave Chesson is Founder of Kindlepreneur. Dave Combines his SEO knowledge and website development experience with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Dave teaches us how to get more book sales on Amazon with your Kindle book.
ELITE EXPERT Insider is a weekly podcast that educates, inspires and motivates entrepreneurs, innovators and growth seekers. Hosts Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster, owners of Elite Online Publishing, will bring you conversations from business, personal development to health and fitness. They will chat with special...
2017-10-2700 min
Book Marketing Show Podcast with Dave ChessonWelcome to the Book Marketing ShowAre you ready to increase your book sales? Want to hit the bestseller list consistently? Well, welcome to the Book Marketing Show. In this weekly podcast, Dave Chesson will teach you some of the best book sales tactics that work consistently in today’s market. Then to show the tactics in action, Dave brings in top-notch guests to show you how they used the information you just learned in the episode in order to improve their sales - and how you too can do the same. Creator of Kindlepreneur.com, one of the largest, most-visited websites on book ma...
2017-10-1705 min
Digital Marketing RadioHow to Market a Book on Amazon – DAVE CHESSON | DMR #224Today I'm joined by an online entrepreneur specializing in book marketing. He’s worked with New York Times bestselling authors like Ted Dekker, and the book marketing team of L.Ron Hubbard - plus also, online writers like Pat Flynn and Jeff Goins. Welcome to DMR, Dave Chesson. [you can find Dave over at Kindlepreneur.com.]
On this episode of Digital Marketing Radio we discuss how to market a book on Amazon, with topics including:
You have a very varied background to put it mildly, how did you get into book marketing?
I’m interested in exploring your thoughts on producing and...
2017-09-1835 minDigital Marketing RadioHow to Market a Book on Amazon – DAVE CHESSON | DMR #224Today I'm joined by an online entrepreneur specializing in book marketing. He’s worked with New York Times bestselling authors like Ted Dekker, and the book marketing team of L.Ron Hubbard - plus also, online writers like Pat Flynn and Jeff Goins. Welcome to DMR, Dave Chesson. [you can find Dave over at Kindlepreneur.com.]
On this episode of Digital Marketing Radio we discuss how to market a book on Amazon, with topics including:
You have a very varied background to put it mildly, how did you get into book marketing?
I’m interested in exploring your thoughts on producing and...
2017-09-1835 min
Personal Profitability PodcastPPP068: Financial Freedom through Writing with Dave ChessonThank you for reading this article, which comes to you originally from Personal Profitability.Dave Chesson started his side hustle while in the military, and grew his online empire from the first dollar to a full-time income. He now supports his family through a combination of niche websites, Kindle books, and his new venture, The Kindleprenuer. Learn how you can make a killing with the Kindle in this week's […]
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2017-09-1225 min
The Smarty Pants Book Marketing PodcastEpisode 60 - Amazon Keywords Learning Lab With Dave ChessonIn this episode, Chris and Dave Chesson dig into Amazon keywords--what are they, why do you need to know how to use them, and everything in between. You'll want to take notes on this one. A learning lab episode. Show Notes & Links: -Hear Dave's story and how he got into self-publishing. -What the heck is a keyword anyway and why you need to know. -Where you should be using Amazon keywords. -How to research the best keywords for your book or Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) ads. -What...
2017-09-0945 min
The Business Generals Podcast | Helping You Maximize Your Entrepreneurial Dreams - Every Single Week033: How to Successfully Sell Your Book Online and Sustain Huge Sales (w/ Dave Chesson)Dave Chesson is a 9-year veteran of the US Navy who spent his nights working in online marketing, creating niche websites which earned him advertisement and affiliate commissions. Within a 3 year period, he now has 27 websites, 7 published books, and multiple YouTube channels with his greatest project being www.kindlepreneur.com. While working on the websites, Dave perfected his skills in SEO, website development, social media marketing, online video marketing, and a whole lot more. Later on he started publishing his own books and combined his online marketing skills to his self-publishing endeavours which created a consistent steady stream of sal...
2017-07-2644 min
Reaching The Finish LineEpisode 109 - Dave ChessonIn this episode, our guest is Dave Chesson. He is the Kindlepreneur. Yes, you read that right. His catalogue of best-selling Kindle books has led him to retire from the military to be with his family and commit to his book business full-time.
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2017-05-2130 minNiche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!NP 126: How Dave Chesson Used SEO Traffic to Launch Kindle Books and a Software BusinessIn today's interview I talk with Dave Chesson. Dave is the founder of Kindlepreneur.com, his blog that will teach you how to write and sell Kindle ebooks. In addition, he is the creator of KDP rocket, a software application for self publishers to help them find Kindle keywords. Dave is actually a long time reader of Niche Pursuits and started out by creating a couple of niche websites and then moving into publishing Kindle ebooks. One point that Dave really drives home is just how important it is to fully monetize your site when yo...
2017-05-1838 min
The BRAND New You Show - A Personal Branding podcastDave Chesson the KindlepreneurOn today’s episode of the BRAND New You Show, I speak with Dave Chesson the founder of Kindlepreneur. At Kindlepreneur, Dave helps authors and aspiring authors sell more books and make more money. CAREER JOURNEY Dave started his career as a nuclear engineer. After spending so much time away from his family Dave decided to take a step back and take a look at his life and how he defined success. In other words, he took the time to become self-aware. To define his brand. He assessed his skills, his traits and most i...
2017-04-1347 min
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-109 - Rocketing Writer Success with Dave ChessonDave Chesson ... the 'Dude' at the heart of Kindlepreneur.com and KDP Rocket. Dave has made a career out of learning the ins and outs of KDP and sharing them with a growing and appreciative audience. In this week's Wordslinger Podcast, Dave shares his story and his tools for author success. CONNECT ONLINE: Website(s): https://Kindlepreneur.com https://kdprocket.com/ Twitter handle(s): @DaveChesson Facebook: https://Facebook.com/Kindlepreneur Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe
2017-03-1757 min