Published and Paid®: The Podcast

In this episode 77, Jasmine shares her reflections after making over $4 million in business and what she would do differently if she were building toward her next level from a place of greater wisdom, discipline, and clarity.She talks about the strategies she would repeat, the patterns she would stop, and the leadership shifts she believes matter most for sustainable business growth.In this episode, "I made over $4,000,000 (Four million) in Business - Reflections and What I would Do Differently", Jasmine covers:→ Why would she stick to winning strategies longer instead of constantly changing things→ Why she would repeat, refine, and optimize what already works→ How too much noise and too many outside voices can disrupt business momentum→ Why would she be more careful about friendships and access in business→ How would stronger boundaries around work, family, and personal time be have helped me lead better→ Why maintaining her exercise routine and health would have protected her in demanding seasons→ What she learned about stress, rest, and the cost of ignoring her body→ Why would she be stricter with hiring, compensation, and performance expectations→ Why holding onto the wrong people too long creates unnecessarypressure and slows growthWhether I’m building a coaching company, leading a team, managing my time, or scaling my next season of business growth, this episode helps me think more clearly about what sustainable success really requires. It is not just about making money. It is about building in a way that protects momentum, relationships, health, and peace.Key Topics:• Why repeating winning strategies matters more than chasing constant novelty• The role of boundaries, health, and family rhythm in sustainable growth• Lessons about friendships, discernment, and character in business• Hiring, overpaying, under-correcting, and learning to fire faster• What leadership maturity really looks like after major revenue growthNotable Quotes from Jasmine:"I would stop changing what already works and run the play again.""I disrupted my own momentum every time I kept trying something new.""We get better by repeating, refining, and optimizing.""Weak boundaries eventually cost me in business and in life.""Holding onto the wrong people too long puts the company in jeopardy."• Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize• Read - Published and Paid: Write, self-publish, and launch your non-fiction book in 90 days or less → http://www.jasminewomack.com/published-paid-book• Listen - Published and Paid®: The Podcast → https://www.jasminewomack.com/podcasts/published-and-paid-the-podcast• Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist  → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/•  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomackChapters:00:00 Welcome + Episode Setup00:42 Why I’m Reflecting01:13 Looking Back to Grow02:28 Stick to What Works03:22 Stop Chasing New05:08 Repeat + Refine06:14 Protect Momentum06:38 Quiet the Noise06:56 Be Careful With Friends08:44 Set Better Boundaries11:12 Family + Work Rhythm12:26 Keep Exercising13:17 Health Consequences14:51 Hire More Strictly15:55 Build a Firing Process17:27 Fire Faster18:19 Final Reflections18:36 Monetize Your Book Challenge18:58 Closing Charge#businessgrowth#entrepreneurship#leadershiplessons#womeninbusiness#coachingbusiness

In this episode 76, I answer the top 5 questions I get asked about writing a signature book and break down what makes a thought leadership book different from just any other book. I share how I think about frameworks, alignment, positioning, outlining, page count, forewords, and monetization so that my book is not just finished, but actually useful for building my authority and business.In this episode, The Top 5 Questions I Get Asked About Writing a Signature Book, I cover:→ What a signature book is and what makes it different from a journal, devotional, or general book→ Why my signature book should be based on my expertise and framework→ How I think about finishing a book in 90 days or less than 6 months→ Why clarity, audience, and structure matter more than writing longer→ How many pages a book should have and why page count should not drive content→ Whether I need someone to write the foreword for my book→ How I think about author alignment between my book topic and my services→ How I position my book to lead to speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offers→ The questions people do not ask but should, including outline structure, back cover copy, and vetting editorsWhether I’m building a speaking platform, strengthening my authority, or creating a profitable ecosystem around my expertise, this episode helps me think more strategically about the kind of book I write. If I want my book to support my business instead of sitting disconnected from it, I need a book that aligns with my framework, my audience, and my long-term goals.Key Topics:• What defines a signature or thought leadership book• How to align a book with a business ecosystem• Why frameworks matter in writing and monetizing a book• How to think about page count, forewords, and book structure• Questions to ask about outlining, back cover copy, and editorsSound Bites:"A signature book is a book I become known for.""Not every book is a signature book just because I wrote a book.""My book should align with my business goals and ecosystem.""I need to stop writing the book I just want to write and write the book that is needed.""A framework helps my reader move from where they are to where they want to be."🔥 Let’s build a visible, elevated brand! Register for MONETIZE YOUR BOOK CHALLENGE, a 5‑Day Challenge on Zoom: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize 🔥 DISCOVER 100+ Strategies TO MONETIZE YOUR BRAND BUILDING BOOK  → https://www.jasminewomack.com/100-ways🔥 FREE TRAINING: 7 Steps To Writing A Book That Adds 6‑Figures To Your Bank Account → https://www.jasminewomack.com/sfbs👉 Learn more about our programs: https://www.jasminewomack.com 👉 Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:35 Episode Overview00:47 What a Signature Book Is01:18 Expertise + Ecosystem02:01 Not Every Book Fits03:04 Why Frameworks Matter03:35 Aligning Book + Business05:07 Common Book Challenges05:55 Question 1: What Is It06:34 Question 2: How Long07:25 Why Frameworks Help08:15 Question 3: Page Count09:16 Question 4: Foreword10:26 Question 5: Monetization10:44 Author Alignment12:22 Questions You Should Ask12:31 Outline Structure14:02 Back Cover Strategy15:16 How to Vet Editors16:21 Final Encouragement16:31 Monetize Your Book Challenge16:58 Closing#expertpositioning#businessbook #coachingbusiness

In this episode, I break down the 3 limiting beliefs that keep so many smart, accomplished women from fully monetizing their expertise, publishing their intellectual property, and stepping into their next level of business growth.I share why mindset is not separate from strategy, because even when the right steps are in front of me, weak belief can still block execution.I walk through the beliefs that keep people stuck in perfectionism, underpricing, and fear of visibility, and I show how those patterns quietly limit revenue, impact, and authority.I also share the mindset shifts that help me publish with confidence, sell from authority, and show up visibly even when it feels uncomfortable.In this episode, EP 75: Limiting Beliefs Keeping You From 10xing Your Business and How to Overcome Them! I cover:→ why mindset is everything in business growth→ the belief that everything has to be perfect before I publish→ why progress creates profit faster than perfection→ the belief that I have to start by charging low→ how to price based on results and authority→ why underpricing disconnects me from the value of my expertise→ the belief that I am afraid to be seen→ why visibility is part of building an online education brand→ how purpose helps me move past fear→ why my voice, content, and presence are all part of my assignmentWhether you’re a coach, author, consultant, or business owner, this episode helps me confront the mindset patterns that keep me circling the same level. If I want to build a visible authority brand, premium offers, and a profitable ecosystem around my expertise, I need beliefs that support execution, confidence, and action.Takeaways:• Progress moves my business faster than perfection• I do not need to underprice proven expertise• My pricing should reflect the results I help create• Visibility is a business requirement, not a side issue• My content is a vehicle for service and transformation• Purpose helps me move even when I feel uncomfortable• My intellectual property has value when I publish and position it• Mindset shifts are often the first step to 10X growthSound Bites:• “Progress over perfection creates profit.”• “I do not need to start off underpricing my expertise.”• “My voice is my stage, and my voice is the vehicle for my assignment.”• “My visibility is about value, not proving anything.”• “Every time I hold back what I know, I delay someone else’s breakthrough.”🔥 Let’s build a visible, elevated brand! Register for MONETIZE YOUR BOOK CHALLENGE, a 5‑Day Challenge on Zoom: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize 🔥 DISCOVER 100+ Strategies TO MONETIZE YOUR BRAND BUILDING BOOK  → https://www.jasminewomack.com/100-ways🔥 FREE TRAINING: 7 Steps To Writing A Book That Adds 6‑Figures To Your Bank Account → https://www.jasminewomack.com/sfbs👉 Learn more about our programs: https://www.jasminewomack.com 👉 Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/Timestamps:0:06 – Podcast Intro: From Middle School Teacher to 7-Figure Entrepreneur.0:56 – Episode Premise: 3 Limiting Beliefs keeping you from 10X growth.1:31 – The Strategy vs. Belief Gap: Why strategy fails without the right mindset.2:23 – Belief #1: The Perfectionism Myth. Why "perfect" content is a barrier to profit.4:41 – The First 5-Figures: How Jasmine launched with just Zoom and PayPal.4:57 – Belief #2: The Low-Ticket Trap. Why experts with advanced degrees shouldn't charge "pennies."6:39 – Pricing for Results: Attracting the right clients by stating your value with confidence.7:18 – Belief #3: Fear of Being Seen. Adapting the identity of a content creator.8:58 – Being the "Answered Prayer": Realizing your visibility is about the person you serve.11:19 – Breaking Mental Chains: The spiritual weight of releasing your expertise.#limitingbeliefs #businessmindset #thoughtleadership #monetizeyourexpertise #coachingbusiness

In this episode, I break down the real meaning behind Published and Paid and why it was never just about writing a book and getting paid from that one product alone.I share how this brand evolved from my experience serving hundreds of authors and realizing that most people needed more than publishing support. They needed a monetization strategy for their intellectual property.I walk through how I think about publishing in a much broader way: books, content, speeches, courses, coaching programs, curriculum, launches, and digital products all come from my ideas, my frameworks, and my expertise. This episode is really about expanding how I see my own authority and how I build a business around it.In this episode, The Evolution of Published and Paid, I covered:→ how I originally coined Published and Paid→ why the brand evolved out of my publishing business→ the monetization gap I saw with authors→ why publishing is bigger than a physical book→ how I define intellectual property in business→ why content, speeches, curriculum, and digital products are all forms of publishing→ how I package ideas into frameworks that create results→ why this podcast talks about books, speaking, launches, and more→ what I want Published and Paid to mean moving forwardWhether you’re a coach, author, consultant, or business owner, this episode helps me think bigger about how I package my expertise. If I have ideas, frameworks, lived experience, and solutions that help people get results, then I have intellectual property. And if I have intellectual property, I have more than one path to authority, visibility, and revenue.Takeaways:• I need to expand my definition of publishing• My book is not the only expression of my expertise• My ideas become assets when I package them intentionally• Intellectual property can be monetized across multiple formats• Published and Paid is a full business ecosystem, not a single product• The goal is to turn expertise into impact, systems, and revenueSound Bites:• “Published and Paid was never just about writing a book and getting paid for it.”• “Every time I package an idea and put it out publicly, I am publishing.”• “My intellectual property should create more than one stream of value.”• “My book is one format, not the whole business.”• “Published and Paid is about turning my expertise into assets that pay me.”🔥 Let’s build a visible, elevated brand! Register for MONETIZE YOUR BOOK CHALLENGE, a 5‑Day Challenge on Zoom: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize 🔥 DISCOVER 100+ Strategies TO MONETIZE YOUR BRAND BUILDING BOOK  → https://www.jasminewomack.com/100-ways🔥 FREE TRAINING: 7 Steps To Writing A Book That Adds 6‑Figures To Your Bank Account → https://www.jasminewomack.com/sfbs👉 Learn more about our programs: https://www.jasminewomack.com 👉 Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/Timestamps 0:06 – Podcast Intro: From Middle School Teacher to 7-Figure Entrepreneur.0:48 – The Origin Story: Coining "Published and Paid" in 2018/2019.1:13 – The Problem: The authors had books but zero monetization strategy.2:28 – The Rebrand: Shifting focus from "Books" to "Intellectual Property."2:57 – The Content Truth: Why every social media post is a form of publishing.4:10 – The Dictionary Definition: Breaking down what "Publish" actually means.4:51 – The IP Ecosystem: Coaching, curriculum, and digital products.6:06 – Trademark Warning: Addressing "charlatans" and brand protection.7:01 – Call to Action: The Monetize Your Book Challenge.#intellectualproperty#thoughtleadership#publishedandpaid#jasminewomack#monetizeyourmind

In this episode 73, I share my approach to choosing coaches, investing wisely, and building a successful business through strategic coaching and personal development. I emphasize the importance of clarity, long-term vision, faith, and action in making coaching investments that accelerate growth.In this episode, How I Choose Coaches (and questions I ask before investing in rooms), I cover:→ Why I get clear on my needs, bottlenecks, and business goals first→ Why I make coaching decisions based on my long-term vision→ Why I pray, look, and then move when the fit is right→ How I evaluate whether a coach has real depth of knowledge→ How I think about high-ticket investments and ROI→ Why showing up and doing the work matters just as much as choosing the right coach→ The questions I ask before joining a group program or mastermind→ Why I aim to be the kind of client I would want in my own programWhether I’m hiring for ads, sales, messaging, digital products, or business growth, this episode will help me make smarter, stronger investment decisions in the rooms I choose.Key Topics:• How to select the right coach based on needs and goals• The importance of long-term vision in coaching investments• Faith and prayer as part of decision-making in business• The role of integrity and competence in coaching• Strategies for leveraging coaching to accelerate business growthSound Bites:"Coaching accelerates my personal progress tremendously.""AI is only as good as the humans who feed it.""Investing in coaching is about ROI, not expense.""Coaching accelerates my personal progress tremendously.""AI is only as good as the humans who feed it.""Investing in coaching is about ROI, not expense."🔥 Let’s build a visible, elevated brand! Register for MONETIZE YOUR BOOK CHALLENGE, a 5‑Day Challenge on Zoom: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize 🔥 DISCOVER 100+ Strategies TO MONETIZE YOUR BRAND BUILDING BOOK  → https://www.jasminewomack.com/100-ways🔥 FREE TRAINING: 7 Steps To Writing A Book That Adds 6‑Figures To Your Bank Account → https://www.jasminewomack.com/sfbs👉 Learn more about our programs: https://www.jasminewomack.com 👉 Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Jasmine Womack and the Podcast01:01 Jasmine's Background and Passion for Coaching02:24 The Impact of AI and Technology on Trust and Authenticity04:40 Living in a Transitional Generation of Tech and Mindset06:56 The Importance of Depth and Competence in Coaches08:23 Aligning Coaching Needs with Business Goals10:34 Thinking Long-Term When Investing in Coaching11:33 Praying and Seeking Guidance in Business Decisions13:28 Finding and Investing in High-Value Coaches16:00 Positioning and Differentiating Your Brand17:55 Making Big Investments and Trusting the Process19:48 Using Coaching to Accelerate Academic and Business Goals22:09 The Power of Strategic Investment and ROI23:31 Decision-Making: Pray, Look, and Act24:27 Showing Up and Doing the Work in Coaching Programs27:17 Decisiveness and Confidence in Business and Coaching28:12 Supporting Your Business Decisions with Your Spouse30:05 Thinking About Coaching as an Investment, Not Expense31:03 Shifting Perspective: From Cost to Profit32:01 Becoming a Star Client and Setting Standards33:27 Overcoming Life's Challenges and Staying Committed34:23 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Group Coach35:49 Promoting Your Book and Thought Leadership36:18 Join the Monetize Your Book Challenge37:17 Closing Remarks and Next Steps

In this episode of Publish and Paid Podcast, I break down exactly how I generated $125,000 within 18 months of releasing my first book - and how that book became the foundation of a multi-million-dollar business.I share the real journey behind turning my book into an ecosystem while I was still a middle school educator - from selling memberships and publishing services to launching high-ticket offers and building recurring revenue. This wasn’t luck. It was positioning, repetition, and strategic investment.In this episode, I cover:→ How I positioned my first book as a subject matter expert tool→ Why learning marketing changed everything for me→ How a free challenge evolved into recurring revenue→ The shift from book sales to publishing services→ How I created my first $5,000 package (and why it changed my life)→ Why selling one offer consistently beats launching everything at once→ The exact moment I broke past my $6K/month plateau→ How a $2,000 coaching investment helped me reach my first $10K month→ Why systems matter more than fancy platforms→ How to build an ecosystem from your bookWhether you’re a coach, consultant, executive, speaker, or service provider, this episode will show you how to stop treating your book like a product - and start using it like a business asset.Takeaways:• Your book should position you as a subject matter expert• Sell one offer consistently before adding more• Recurring revenue creates stability and scale• Success leaves clues - study and apply• Invest strategically when you hit a revenue ceiling• Build systems before you build complexity• Your book is the gateway to your ecosystemSound Bites:“Your book is not the end product - it’s the entry point.”“Sell one thing. Sell it consistently. Then scale.”“Success leaves clues - you just have to apply them.”“If you’re stuck at a revenue threshold, you may need strategic help.”“I didn’t just write a book - I built an ecosystem.”🔥 Let’s build a visible, elevated brand! Register for MONETIZE YOUR BOOK CHALLENGE, a 5‑Day Challenge on Zoom: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize 🔥 DISCOVER 100+ Strategies TO MONETIZE YOUR BRAND BUILDING BOOK  → https://www.jasminewomack.com/100-ways🔥 FREE TRAINING: 7 Steps To Writing A Book That Adds 6‑Figures To Your Bank Account → https://www.jasminewomack.com/sfbs👉 Learn more about our programs: https://www.jasminewomack.com 👉 Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/

In this episode, I break down my exact journey to my first $1,000 in book sales - from publishing to pricing, audience building, and grassroots promotion that still works today.I share the story behind my first book release while I was still a middle school teacher, the mistakes I made, and the strategies I used to sell books long before AI, before social media selling was common, and before I knew what online business really looked like.In this episode, I cover:→ How pricing your book too cheaply can hurt your revenue→ Why pre‑sales and audience momentum matter→ Grassroots, organic strategies that worked→ How a launch party became a sales strategy→ Why promotion continues after warm market exhaustion→ How selling books leads to expanded offers, talks, and digital products→ The mindset shift from creation to intentional monetization→ Why your authentic voice will outlast AI duplication (for now)Whether you’re a coach, author, consultant, or business owner, this episode shows you that books are business tools - not just accomplishments.Takeaways:- Price your book based on value, not comparison- Pre‑sell and build momentum before launch- Consistent promotion builds long‑term sales- Warm markets are good - but new audiences grow revenue- Your story plus strategy = influence + profit- Monetization requires intention and consistency- Authentic voice connects deeper than AI aloneSound Bites:“Books don’t sell by themselves - you do.”“Your warm market only takes you so far.”“Price it for profit, not permission.”“Promotion begins before launch and continues after.”“Your book should open doors - not just sit on shelves.”Links:  Join the Monetize Your Book Challenge: A 5-Day (virtual) sales accelerator workshop for experts using your future or current thought leadership book to grow your coaching, speaking or consulting business! - https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetizeBOOK: Purchase a copy of Published and Paid®: Write, Self Publish, and Launch Your Nonfiction Book in 90 Days or Less - https://a.co/d/95ckzMx   COMMUNITY: Published and Paid®: The Community - Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/publishedandpaidfree   Socials:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack IG: instagram.com/thejasminewomack FB: facebook.com/authorjasminewomack Youtube: youtube.com/thejasminewomack  

Summary:In this episode, Jasmine Womack discusses the critical aspects of selecting the right coaching programs to ensure they serve as assets rather than liabilities. She emphasizes the importance of understanding what to look for in a coach, the traits that make a coach effective, and the red flags to avoid. Jasmine also highlights the necessity of discernment in making coaching choices, encouraging listeners to do their due diligence before investing in coaching programs.Takeaways:- Investing in coaching can lead to a higher ROI.- Choosing the right coach is crucial for self-confidence.- Avoid unrealistic expectations when selecting a coach.- A good coach should have a proven track record.- Communication skills are essential for effective coaching.- Aligning values with your coach is important for success.- Inspect potential coaches thoroughly before committing.- Discernment is key in the coaching selection process.- Be aware of red flags that indicate a coach may be a liability.- Take ownership of your investment and responsibilities in coaching.Sound bites:"People who have a coach get better ROI.""A good coach leads by example.""You have to sharpen your discernment."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Coaching Selections02:46 The Importance of Choosing the Right Coach12:07 Key Traits of an Effective Coach22:09 Red Flags to Avoid in Coaching26:31 The Role of Discernment in Coaching ChoicesGrab your Free Download: 100+ Ways to Monetize Your Brand Building Book: https://www.jasminewomack.com/100-waysGrab Your VIP Seat to the next Monetize Your Book Challenge: https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize

In this episode, Jasmine Womack breaks down her exact step-by-step process for annual planning in both life and business. She shares how she balances her roles as a mother, wife, doctoral student, and CEO while mapping out a six- and seven-figure business year. From reflecting on the past year to calendaring personal and business milestones, Jasmine outlines how she aligns her goals with her values, evaluates her capacity, and ensures her business supports her life, not the other way around.She also dives into how she uses market analysis, strategic planning, and revenue mapping to make data-driven decisions, avoid burnout, and set her team up for success. Whether you're a coach, author, or consultant, this episode is a blueprint for planning with purpose and peace.Takeaways:- Annual planning requires reflection, strategy, and space to think.- Personal responsibilities should lead your calendar, not come last.- Your business should support your life, not overwhelm it.- Strategic planning helps you avoid stress and align your energy.- Market analysis is essential to prepare for shifts and threats.- Use a simple tech stack to save time and money.- Focus on one offer until you master and scale it.- Know your KPIs and measure your goals with intention.- Create a business model that honors your season of life.- It’s okay to take your time and plan with depth and intention.Sound Bites- "If it doesn’t fit your life, it shouldn’t be in your business."- "Give yourself space and grace to plan."- "Stop keeping everything in your headwrite it down."- "You don’t need more offers, you need more strategy."- "This is how I plan my six- and seven-figure years."