627: How to Make a Passive Income Using Amazon ACX Audible Audiobooks

Robert Plank is back to explain how his wife (and many up-and-coming entrepreneurs) have used the Amazon Audible ACX marketplace to boot-strap their self-funding online business by narrating entire audiobooks. How is it done? What tools and experience are required? What are the steps? It's all explained in today's training. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9nBg7fvaTs&pp=ygUPcm9iZXJ0cGxhbmsgNjI3 Quotes:                                                                                                                                    “It's important to publish consistently—putting out episodes every week, three times a week if possible. But don't let a strict release schedule stop you from doing things.” – Robert Plank “If a client is always on your mind in a bad way, then you should fire them. Life's too short not to be happy. So if a client is a pain in the butt, wants extra stuff, or wants to pay you less, you can say, 'See you later.'” - Robert Plank “If it sounds overwhelming, it's a sign that you should hire someone to help with some of the work. This way, you can focus on high-level tasks. The idea is to have so much going on, so much money coming in, and so many clients that you're too busy not to delegate a lot of the work.” - Robert Plank Takeaways: 00:49 Consistency in content creation doesn't mean you must stick to a rigid schedule; podcasts and creative projects can be flexible and released as you feel inspired. 08:27 Amazon's publishing platforms offer multiple ways to transform written content into different formats, making it easier than ever for authors to reach diverse audiences. 15:13 Audiobook narration on ACX provides flexible income opportunities, with options to get paid upfront or through royalty splits, allowing narrators to choose their preferred compensation model. 27:15 Building a successful voice-over business requires dedicating at least one hour every morning to developing your skills, auditioning, and expanding your professional network. 42:10 True professional freedom comes from having multiple clients, not just one or two, which allows you to increase rates, fire difficult clients, and maintain financial stability. 49:46 Treat your voice-over work as a business, not an art form, by having predictable systems, multiple income streams, and a strategic approach to client acquisition. 56:30 Audiobook narration platforms like ACX offer opportunities for aspiring voice actors to build a portfolio, gain experience, and potentially create a sustainable income stream. Resources Audacity (Sound Recorder) Blue Yeti (Microphone) VO Success Formula (Voiceover Training)