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The Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE51. The Roadmap to Crafting Stories that Inspire Change with Shaté HayesSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Shaté Hayes with me today and we are talking about Shaté’s journey of storytelling, the tools to keep yourself grounded, what you need to craft impactful stories, and the lessons she learned from publishing her first two books.Shaté Hayes is a certified business coach and creative career strategist who helps professionals and organizations tell their stories. She is also the Founder & CEO of Career Steward, Inc. So, whether you're starting a business or side hustle, changing careers, seeking a pro...2025-02-2048 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE50. Celebrating the Journey to 50 Podcast Episodes and the Path to the Next 50Send Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. Happy 2025! In this very special episode, I’m celebrating 50 episodes by reflecting on my podcast journey and looking forward to all the great things that are coming to The Rebel Maker™ and Rebel Queen.Podcasting is one of my favorite parts of my job. So, thank you for being a part of this and allowing me to continue making rebels out of you.Tune in to hear all about the hurdles I had to overcome to get this podcast live, the lessons I le...2025-01-0945 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesQ: Is writing a book the right next step for me? Real Pep TalkSend Marti a text message HERE!To listen to the full episode with Marta Spirk, go to episode 13 or click here! This is one of the best moments of episode 13 with Marta Spirk. In this conversation, Marti and Marta talk about how Marta decided writing a book was the right next step for her and how to get more visible your way.According to Marta, “It’s only impossible until you do it.” So, tune in to discover how to get out of your own way and finally...2025-01-0216 min
Oh There You AreE3. Rebel Queen Energy with Marti StatlerWelcome back to Oh, There You Are! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with the incredible Marti Statler—a true Rebel Queen. Marti is a serial entrepreneur, book publisher, strategist, and podcast host who’s passionate about empowering women and helping them believe in their limitless potential.What You’ll Learn: How to find courage when chasing your dreams. The importance of self-belief and purpose in creating the life you want. Marti’s journey and her advice for women ready to step into their power.Key Takeaways: Believing in yourself is the first step tow...2025-01-0235 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesQ: I'm not selling my books. Should I buy Facebook Ads to sell more books?Send Marti a text message HERE!To listen to the full episode with Jill Cooper, go to episode 3 or click here! This is one of the best moments of episode 3 with Jill Cooper. In this conversation, Marti and Jill cover ways authors can improve their book sales, including how they can sell much more by running Facebook Ads.Tune in to learn Jill and Mal’s strategies for advertising your books effectively, and what may be keeping you from selling as many books as you need to...2024-12-2609 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesQ: When Should I Reach Out to a Publisher? And What Should I Ask Them?Send Marti a text message HERE!To listen to the full episode with Autumn Cohen, go to episode 15 or click here! This is one of the best moments of episode 15 with Autumn Cohen. In this conversation, Marti and Autumn talk about the perfect time to find a publisher, how important reaching out to Marti was for Autumn, and finding the right publisher.The importance of connecting with people who actually know what they’re doing (not just say they do) cannot be overstated. In this epi...2024-12-1910 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesQ: Do I Need a Book Editor? When Is The Best Time to Reach Out to One?Send Marti a text message HERE!To listen to the full episode with Danielle Anderson, go to episode 5 or click here! This is one of the best moments of episode 5 with Danielle Anderson. In this conversation, Marti and Danielle are talking about why and when you should reach out to an editor, as well as all the different ways to edit a book and their roles in making a quality book.Get acquainted with all the rounds of editing a good book will (should) go through before i...2024-12-1216 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE45. Get Started on Your Book Idea and the Values-Based Message for Your New BusinessSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode, we’re diving into the valuable role of a book in a business, when you should start writing your book, how to craft a values-based message, and make sure it aligns with the business.I’m sharing questions that will guide you in creating a values-based message for your website, which will be the basis for what you write in your book, your social media posts, and your email newsletter.In this episode:[02:04] Client conversations and...2024-12-0516 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE44. Grow Your Following and Market Your Book Without Feeling Icky with Samantha PollackSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Samantha Pollack with me today and we are talking about a new marketing paradigm rooted in honesty, kindness, and slowing the fuck down—while making (and paying) sustainable wages as well as how you can be not just a writer but a copywriter too.Samantha Pollack is a Positioning Strategist & Copywriter who creates powerful brand personalities and compelling marketing copy for service providers, creatives, BIPOC women, AuDHD folks, activists, queers, weirdos, and other smart people. She’s known for her ability to t...2024-11-2848 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE43. Getting Paid in Traditional Publishing versus Self-PublishingSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode, we’re diving into a conversation that authors in publishing circles keep bringing up: “Should you pay or be paid to publish a book?”.I’m going to keep it real and break down how authors get paid in traditional publishing and self-publishing. This way instead of going along with baseless declarations you may see out there, you get to choose which type of publishing (and payment) makes the most sense to you.In this episode:[02:47...2024-11-2121 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE42. How to Successfully Write 2 Award-Winning Books with Your Business Bestie with Lynn HowardSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Lynn Howard with me today and we are talking about books that change lives, what it’s like having the best business bestie, and how she and her partner are pumping out books like machines.Lynn Howard is a seasoned Entrepreneurial Development Strategist with 25 years of battle-tested experience. Transforming businesses, sparking growth, and establishing unshakeable foundations for enduring success is her game. She is the author of two award-winning books, and the host of a thriving podcast and a vibrant YouTube ch...2024-11-1449 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE41. What’s Holding You Back From Writing Your Book?Send Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode, we’re tackling the chains that are holding you back from writing the book that’s in your heart and in your head.Tune in for some practical tips and tools to help you get to the bottom of what is keeping you from writing so you can finally break free and start going a hundred miles an hour toward your finished book.In this episode:[01:56] Tips for more effective writing sessions[06:13] 3 things to better hand...2024-11-0723 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE40. Unlock Your Superpowers and “Lift The Ceiling” in Both Your Life and Business with Louisa HaversSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Louisa Havers with me today and we are talking about money blocks, slowing down and calming ourselves, and energetics so you can unlock your superpowers.Louisa Havers is the Creator of The Helix Method, a Master Akashic Records teacher (Soul Journeys® Method), and a Business Mentor. She enables high achievers and coaches to unlock their superpowers, and "lift the ceiling" in both their lives and businesses. It’s a journey Louisa knows works as she’s personally undertaken it.2024-10-3146 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE39. Finding What Works For You: Embracing Inspired WritingSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode, we’re diving into what writing flow works for you. For some people, if they carve out space in their calendar for writing and have a structure around it they can be very productive and write a lot. However, this just doesn’t work for others (like me) who only write when they have a clear mind and are inspired.Which one are you?Tune in to learn more about the inspired writing side of thin...2024-10-2421 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE38. Living Out Loud and Embracing Who You Are with Ber-Henda WilliamsSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Ber-Henda Williams with me today and we are talking about going through an important transformation, the importance of self-love, navigating your inner critics, how to know whether your book idea is good enough, and more.Ber-Henda Williams lives according to her name’s Germanic-Greek origin, “The Bear Hearted Protector” of multiculturalism, art, and womanhood. She focuses her energy as a creative femolutionary empath into being a poet, teacher, soul coach, author, television and film producer, public speaker, youth advocate, and podcas...2024-10-1742 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE37. Unlock Your Voice: Where to Start When You Have Too Many Book IdeasSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to a new season of The Rebel Maker Podcast.Does this sound familiar? “I feel like I have so many books inside of me, and I just don't know where to start.” If so, you’re not the only one, as this is a conversation I often have with aspiring authors.In today’s episode, we are going to talk about how to navigate this situation, so that you can finally unlock your voice and get your first book out there.In this...2024-10-1023 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesQ: How Do You Turn a Book into a 6-Figure Business?Send Marti a text message HERE!To listen to the full episode with Trina Gunzel, go to episode 2 or click here! This is one of the best moments of episode 2 with Trina Gunzel. In this conversation, Marti and Trina cover strategies for integrating challenges, courses, and consultative offers within a book to drive sales. Practical advice for authors and entrepreneurs is shared, highlighting the importance of starting simple, solving one problem at a time, and maintaining integrity to build authority and establish credibility in their...2024-09-2615 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesQ: Why Do I Keep Procrastinating When It Comes to Writing & Publishing?Send Marti a text message HERE!To listen to the full episode with Laura McKenna, go to episode 10 or click here! This is one of the best moments of episode 10 with Laura McKenna. In this conversation, Marti and Laura discuss the concept of our 'vision self' and 'protection self' and how that ties back to procrastination. Marty dives into how our inner voices shape our aspirations, fears, and actions, particularly focusing on women's struggles with self-marketing and business pursuits. The episode encourages listeners...2024-09-1908 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesQ: Should You Pay or Be Paid to Publish a Book?Send Marti a text message HERE!To listen to the full episode with Tasha Christy, go to episode 9 or click here! This is one of the best moments of episode 9 with Tasha Christy. In this conversation, Marti and Tasha discuss the financial aspects involved in self-publishing and the importance of early marketing when it comes to selling books.They also highlight the necessity of building a platform and having clear messaging for business (and book) success.00:50 Embracing Uniqueness01:41 The Real Costs of...2024-09-1210 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesQ: What Do I Need To Know Before Writing a Book?Send Marti a text message HERE!To listen to the full episode with Kirsten “Kiki” Ringer, go to episode 1 or click here! This is one of the best moments of episode 1 with Kiki Ringer. In this conversation, Marti and Kiki discuss crucial considerations for authors before publishing, including defining end goals, understanding target audiences, and marketing strategies. They emphasize the importance of staying true to one's message, consistently marketing the book, leveraging word-of-mouth and reviews, and adapting to current media trends. Marty encourages rebe...2024-09-0513 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE32. The Importance of an Outside Perspective and 4 Simple Ways to Write Your Book with Ashlee SangSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, I have the great Ashlee Sang with me and we’re talking about the power of having an outside perspective to reflect back to us what was obvious and we just couldn’t see on our own – and the 4 different ways to use messaging and thought leadership to write a book. Ashlee Sang consults conscious and caring business owners so they can grow their impact and their revenue. Through Ashley Sang Consulting and as a host of the Purpose...2024-06-1842 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE31. What Type Of Writing Coach Do You Need? Find The Writing Coach That’s Right For YouSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about writing coaches.There’s an abundance of writing coaches out there and it can be difficult to discover who to work with. I’ve talked to people who have hired writing coaches that ended up not being a good fit for them.So, I feel like it's time that we shed some light on how to determine what makes a good writing coach for YOU.In this e...2024-06-1117 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE30. Tax Basics for Authors: Personal Tax Returns, Book Sales Tax, and How to Find the Right CPA with Dawn ScottSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, I have empowered CPA Dawn Scott with me and we talk about taxes, yes, but also so much more.Dawn Scott has spent almost 20 years helping entrepreneurs streamline their businesses and get comfortable with the accounting and tax side of their businesses. If you are an author looking to sell your books and wondering about the tax implications of it, make sure to tune in to this episode so you’re equipped to sell your books with...2024-06-0452 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE29. Publishing a Children’s Book: Here's Everything You Need to Know!Send Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m talking about one of the favorite things I do at Rebel Queen: publishing children’s books.There has been so much coming up lately as it pertains to children's books. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about this topic, so I decided to do a podcast episode on it.Listen in because we're going to spill the tea on children’s books and I’ll give you a high-level overview of what you need to...2024-05-2822 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE28. Reframing the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Kenzie GrohSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. I have Kenzie Groh with me today and we are talking about the secret sauce and some really important things that can change your life with her practical advice. Kenzie Groh is a passionate and transformational women's life and mindset coach. With a unique blend of subconscious mind work, breathwork facilitation, and clinical hypnotherapy, Kenzie guides women on a powerful journey of self-discovery and empowerment, helping them unleash their inner powerhouse and create a life they truly desire.Tune in...2024-05-2139 min
The Infinite Prosperity PodcastEp 79: Just Write the Damn Book - Interview with Marti StatlerLouisa Havers is a globally recognized Wealth Energetics Expert dedicated to empowering coaches and consultants to break free from their income ceilings and achieve extraordinary financial results. As the visionary creator of The Helix Method® and a Master Akashic Record Channel, Louisa has guided 10,000+ entrepreneurs to achieve rapid, sustainable growth by mastering the subtle yet powerful forces of energy.Louisa’s unique blend of science, spirituality, and proven energetic techniques enables her clients to break through barriers they didn’t even know existed. From achieving six-figure months to experiencing profound shifts in clarity and confidence, Louis...2024-05-1530 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE27. What You Need To Know When Writing a Story and Including Someone ElseSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m answering the questions I always get from authors when they’re writing a story that includes another individual or that, at some point in their book, are writing about another individual. We’re going to dive into defamation of character, rights of publicity, the importance of having a lawyer to back you up, and whatever you need to protect yourself.If it’s up to me, this will NOT be the reason that stops you from w...2024-05-1418 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE26. Let It Be Easy: Choose the Temporary Hard That Frees You with LauraAuraSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. In today’s episode, I have with me my business bestie of 16+ years and one of the bravest people I know, LauraAura. Laura is a vibrant speaker, coach, author-in-the-making, and host of The Gutsy Podcast, a Top 100 Podcast, and all-around visionary. She is an Alignment Coach for driven women, guiding them to learn how to honor their energy and truly listen to what they want instead of what they’ve been taught they should. She’ll be the first person to pus...2024-05-0758 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE25. 4 Tips to Get Your Book Out of Your Head + What You Need To Know To Get Your Book Published (Traditionally or Independently)Send Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode we are picking up where we left off in the last solo episode and continue talking about traditional book publishing and self-publishing.If you decide that traditional publishing is for you, today I walk you through the first steps to getting a publisher: creating a book proposal and finding an agent.However, if you actually listened to everything and you’re either not ready for a traditional contract and what you want is to write your book, then I’m sh...2024-04-3026 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE24. Ditching the Golden Handcuffs and Grabbing Life by the Dreams with Karin FreelandSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. I have Karin Freeland with me today and we are talking about going through a midlife awakening, dropping out of corporate to pursue what fulfills you, and self-publishing two books.After over 15 years in the corporate environment, Karin Freeland left to “Grab Life by the Dreams” and become an author and life coach. Today, she is an award-winning author of two books and a certified Life Reinvention Coach focused on helping professional women transform their lives, overcome fears, and achieve their dreams with...2024-04-2347 minThe Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable BusinessesE23 Traditional Publishing or Self-Publishing? All You Need To Know To Decide Which One Is Best For YouSend Marti a text message HERE!Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast and welcome to the second solo episode of the podcast. I promised to have more 1:1 conversations with you and I’m delivering. Today we’re going to talk about the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing.There are so many different publishing models out there that it’s hard to decide which one is for you. That’s why today I’m sharing a few things you need to know so you can make an informed decision about how you want to publish yo...2024-04-1627 min