106 How Nick Gray Sold 5,000 Copies of His First Book in 3 Months

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106 How Nick Gray Sold 5,000 Copies of His First Book in 3 Months

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Oct 19, 2022

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A great conversation with Nick Gray about how he launched and marketed his book "The 2-Hour Cocktail Party"

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Oct 19, 2022

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Most employees want to write a book but don’t have the time to write or don’t know where to start. This podcast will show you how to get your nonfiction book published while working a full-time job. You'll also get simple tips about launching and marketing your book.

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