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Romanus Volter – Action Steps to A Successful Proposal

Posted by on April 13, 2007 No comments

Romanus VolterOn Thursday, April 12th, 2007 Victor spoke with with Romanus Volter, a.ka. The Kick Start Guy who has a monthly audience of over 2 million visionaries and entrepreneurs. Romanus shared with us practical steps to build a guaranteed-to-win book proposal.  We detailed the nine key elements that every successful proposal needs including the one theme which binds them all together.  Vital areas include biographical information, marketing handles, assessing your audience, and competitive analysis.

Volter is the Success Coach for Entrepreneur magazine, Trump Personal Success Expert, the author of the popular Kick Start Your Success (Wiley & Sons) and Kick Start Your Dream Business (Ten Speed Press), he provides practical, proven action steps that close the gap between goals and success.

An American raised in Taipei, Taiwan, Romanus witnessed the birth of a new economy. Factories, stores, and restaurants sprung up on every corner. This metamorphosis sparked something—the realization that any idea can become a reality. The practical steps captured in his books and workshops leverage this rare experience. 

As a speaker and radio host, Romanus’ accessible wisdom provides the security and confidence people need to capitalize upon opportunities. Through consulting engagements in London, Hong Kong and the United States, he learned what it takes for people to succeed regardless of their education or skill set.

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Bob Gussin – Independent Publishers in Today’s World

Posted by on March 2, 2007 No comments

Bob GussinOn Thursday, March 1st, 2007 at 8:00PM EDT we spoke with Bob Gussin, author and publisher at Oceanview Publishing.  As a member of the vanguard of independent presses, Bob addressed the challenges of being an independent publisher, advice for new publishers including some of the most commonly made mistakes, the reality of competing with big publishers, and how to leverage the use of media.

A native of Pittsburgh, Robert Gussin retired from Johnson & Johnson as Corporate Vice President of Science & Technology and Chief Scientific Officer in 2000.  He received a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan, and holds an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Duquesne University.

Gussin has authored a number of scientific publications and has contributed several chapters to academic textbooks.  He serves on a number of commercial and non-profit boards and advisory committees, including the NASA Aerospace Medicine and Occupational Health Advisory Committee, Duquesne University Board of Directors, as well as the Board of Directors of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, and the Board of Directors of Christus Health.
For more information about Robert Gussin, and his novel, Trash Talk, please visit www.bobgussin.com

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Dr. Bette Daoust – Putting Together a Book Marketing Plan

Posted by on January 4, 2007 No comments

Dr. Bette DaoustJoin us on Internet Voices Radio on Thursday, Jan. 11th, 2007 at 8PM EDT as we speak with author and marketing expert Dr. Bette Dauost of www.blueprintbooks.com.  Several years ago, Dr. Daoust decided that she should keep track of all the things she was doing in order to have people know about her and her products. She decided to put into the mix her integrity, honesty, and drive to be successful. Continuing in this vein, she used her writing skills from the publication of over 150 books, articles, white papers, and training guides to create a new series of books that will help others ac
hieve business success. The Blueprints for Success Business Series was born.

Bette has an eclectic background in education, technology, and enterprise administration. She has worked with such companies as Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Accenture, Avaya, and many others. Her Ph.D. is in Business Management from Northcentral University located in Prescott Arizona. She is also a former President of the Fort Langley Chamber of Commerce, the past president of the Rotary Club of Langley Sunrise, past president of VISTA, current District Historian for Rotary District 5170, and part of the Board of Directors for other professional associations. Dr. Daoust’s true love is in sharing information with others and helping any business achieve a greater success.

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Mark Levine : Legal Issues of Self-Publishing

Posted by on December 1, 2006 No comments

On Internet Voices Radio  Thursday, Dec. 7th, 2006 at 8PM EDT we spoke with Mark Levine.  He talked about what to look for in a self-publishing company and has gone so far as to create an Author’s Bill of Rights.  Mark shared with us the top items that make a self-publishing contract not author friendly. Specifically, he highlighted many problems that “self-publishing” companies have in common. Last, he covered specific marketing techniques for success.

Mark Levine co-founded Click Industries in 2000 and developed the concepts for all of the company’s web sites. Mark is a 1989 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he doubled majored in political science and journalism. He graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 1992 and practiced corporate, entertainment, and intellectual property law for nine years.

In addition to writing and creating the web sites that comprise Click Industries, Mark has also published scholarly works, a novel, and a non fiction book. His law review article, “Home Office Deductions: Deserving Taxpayers Finally Get a Break” was published in the ABA Tax Lawyer in 1991 and was cited by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992.

His first novel, I Will Faithfully Execute was published in 2000, was awarded his publisher’s Book of The Year Award for 2000-2001, and was read by former President Bill Clinton. Mark’s second novel, Saturn Return, is a coming-of-age novel that examines who we are, where we’re going and who we’re meant to be with.

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