DISCOVER HOW TO LAUNCH, MONETIZE AND BUILD AN AUDIENCE FOR YOUR BESTSELLER

Ray Brehm and Derek Doepker have brought together a group of experts to help you

to attract fans, increase sales, and create a thriving author business.

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Featured Expert Sessions

Day 1

Ray Brehm

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Sandra Beckwith

DIY Book Publicity: Proven Strategies to Get Interviewed, Quoted, and Featured Without Hiring A Publicist

In this expert session, Sandra Beckwith, award-winning publicist and founder of Build Book Buzz, reveals how authors can turn free publicity into new fans and book sales. You’ll discover how to get quoted, interviewed, or featured in top outlets without paid ads or a publicist. Sandra also shares insider tips for crafting irresistible story ideas, using “nonfiction nuggets” from fiction novels to pitch the media, and creating tip sheets that make journalists take notice.

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Paul Brodie

Relaunch Your Book to Bestseller: How to Get a Second Chance at Success

In this teaser session, Paul Brodie, 21-time bestselling author and CEO of Brodie Consulting Group, shares his proven, repeatable system for relaunching books to bestseller. You’ll learn how to relaunch your book even if it’s been out for years and the simple tweaks that can breathe new life into old titles. If your book didn’t hit the mark the first time, this session shows you exactly how to get it there.

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Shelby Leigh

How to Sell More Books on Social Media (Without Feeling Salesy or Overwhelmed)

In this expert session, Shelby Leigh, bestselling poet, social media strategist, and founder of Marketing by Shelby, reveals how authors can use social media to authentically grow their audience and sell more books without feeling salesy or being glued to their phones. You’ll learn what’s changed in the world of social media algorithms, how to adapt to the “trust recession,” and the new metric that matters more than follower count. Shelby also shares her simple three-part content system for authors—how to show up, sell effectively, and build lasting trust with readers.

Day 2

Tom Antion

Turn Your Book Into a Business Empire: 10+ Ways to Turn Your Writing Into Big Bucks

In this expert session, Tom Antion, legendary Internet marketer, speaker, and host of the Screw the Commute Podcast, reveals his battle-tested blueprint for turning a single book into an entire business empire. Drawing on nearly five decades of experience, Tom breaks down more than a dozen proven ways authors can monetize their knowledge—from special reports, online courses, and membership sites to high-ticket mentorships, retreats, licensing deals, and corporate sponsorships. Tom also shares real-world examples including the method that helped him transform one free ebook into over $3.9 million in revenue.

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Session

Joshua Sprague

Secrets To Find Your Flow And Unlock Your Best Ideas

In this expert session, Joshua Sprague, creator of the 30-Day Book Writing Challenge, reveals how authors can unlock their most powerful creative ideas while building a business that gives them true freedom. You’ll learn how to cultivate intuition-driven creativity, write faster with more impact, and avoid the energy-draining trap of overconsumption and endless scrolling.

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Daniel Throssell

How to Make Email Marketing Fun, Profitable, and Addictive (For You and Your Readers)

In this expert session, Daniel Throssell, creator of The Persuasive Page and copywriter who helped launch the bestselling book in Australian history, reveals how authors can turn their inboxes into one of the most entertaining and profitable parts of their business. Daniel shares how to blend storytelling, humor, and sales seamlessly in your emails, plus his methods for handling trolls, critics, and bad reviews with confidence (and even turning them into great content).

Chase Hughes

The Hidden Psychology of Imposter Syndrome, Irresistible Writing, And Selling Books From The World's Leading Behavior and Persuasion Expert

In this expert session, Chase Hughes, the world’s leading authority on behavior profiling, influence, and nonverbal communication, reveals how authors can use behavioral science to master both self-confidence and persuasion. You’ll discover how to reframe imposter syndrome, break free from external validation, and reprogram your confidence using proven neuroscience principles. Chase also shares how the same skills used by intelligence agencies can transform your storytelling and marketing so you capture attention, elicit emotion, and write with psychological precision.

Day 3

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Winning With Amazon Ads

In this expert session, Geoff Affleck, Amazon ads expert and bestselling author, shares the most up-to-date strategies to help you attract more readers and keep your ads profitable.. You'll learn the essential criteria for launching profitable ad campaigns, why even break-even ads can lead to long-term sales growth, and how to target keywords and categories to boost book visibility. Geoff also shares tips on budget-friendly bidding strategies and the secret to “priming the Amazon pump” to generate organic sales that build your readership over time.

Cary Richards

Supercharging Collaboration With AI: How to Grow Your Audience Without Paid Ads

In this expert session, Cary Richards, founder of InfoStack.io and host of the AI Writing Summit, reveals how authors can grow their audiences, make sales, and build lasting partnerships without spending a cent on ads. You’ll discover how Cary turned a cold outreach list into a $75,000 launch by leveraging the power of collaboration and affiliate bundling. Cary also shares how AI now helps him find leads, personalize outreach, and manage entire campaigns with a fraction of the team he once needed.

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Year-Round Publicity On Command

In this expert session, Jill Lublin, a globally recognized publicity expert and bestselling author, shares her unique methods to help authors gain visibility. You'll learn the “octopus theory” for broadening your media reach, when to start your publicity campaign, and how to use national observances to stay relevant in the media year-round.

Thomas Umstattd Jr.

AI Optimization for Authors: How to Get ChatGPT And AI Programs to Recommend Your Book

In this expert session, Thomas Umstattd Jr., founder of Author Media and host of the Novel Marketing Podcast, reveals a cutting-edge strategy most authors haven’t even heard of yet: AI Optimization. Just as SEO (Search Engine Optimization) helped websites rank on Google, AIO (AI Optimization) helps your books get discovered through ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, and other AI assistants that readers now use to find what to read next. Thomas shows how AI tools are quietly replacing traditional search engines, and how authors can ensure their books show up when someone asks, “What book should I read next?”

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How To Get Other People To Promote Your Book For You

In this expert session, Matt McWilliams, bestselling author and renowned affiliate marketing strategist, shares his powerful approach for using affiliate marketing to sell more books. You’ll learn how to recruit a “sales force” of affiliates, even if you're just starting out, and how to tap into other authors’ networks to drive sales. Matt also reveals key strategies for maximizing book sales through pre-orders, setting up profitable back-end offers, and leveraging podcast interviews to build long-term partnerships that boost your book’s visibility and revenue.

John Tighe

Training Your AI Writing Partner: How to Use AI to Assist With Editing, Research, And Feedback While Preserving Your Unique Voice

In this expert session, John Tighe, bestselling author and AI publishing strategist, reveals how to use artificial intelligence to supercharge your writing... not replace it. You’ll learn how to train AI to write in your voice, streamline editing, and eliminate research overwhelm while keeping your creativity front and center. John shares his 10-80-10 method for collaborating with AI, his Critique Prompt Formula for getting honest, useful feedback, and how to create a custom GPT trained on your writing style.

Day 4

Dave Chesson

The Metadata Advantage: Keywords, Categories, and Copy That Sell Books

In this expert session, Dave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur and creator of Publisher Rocket, reveals how to make Amazon’s algorithm your biggest marketing ally. You’ll learn how to choose the right keywords and categories so your book gets discovered by the exact readers who want it, and how to write data-driven book descriptions that convert browsers into buyers. Dave also shares behind-the-scenes insights into how Amazon’s ranking system really works and the common mistakes that keep authors invisible.

Sue Muller Hacking

How to write a memoir that shines and has readers begging for more.

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Jessie Cunniffe

Mastering the Blurb: How to Turn Browsers Into Buyers With the Right Words

In this expert session, Jessie Cunniffe, book blurb specialist and founder of Book Blurb Magic, breaks down the science and storytelling behind a blurb that sells. You’ll learn how to transform your description from a flat summary into a persuasive sales tool that captures attention and converts readers. Jessie shares her proven strategies to write blurbs that balance emotion, intrigue, and clarity. You’ll also discover how to avoid common blurb mistakes so your book’s description accurately reflects your story while standing out in a crowded marketplace.

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Troll Stories Part 4: How to Deal With Trolls and Create Boundaries in Your Business

In this series of interviews, Ray and Derek dive into the forbidden topic of standing up for yourself and your business by creating boundaries. Episode 4 moves to why learning about trolls and setting boundaries is a very positive step of your business. This is a 4 part series.

Nick Erik

The 2025 Facebook Ads Blueprint for Authors

In this masterclass, Nicholas Erik, sci-fi author and creator of The 80/20 Book Marketing Newsletter, shares his step-by-step Facebook Ads strategy for authors in 2025. You’ll discover how to adapt to Facebook’s latest AI and targeting updates, avoid money-wasting mistakes, and build ad campaigns that actually sell books. Learn how to start small (as little as $5/day), test efficiently, and identify whether your ads, cover, or blurb need fixing before scaling up.

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How to Save a Fortune and Build An Author Platform with Pubfunnels

In this expert session, Ray walks through why he founded Pubfunnels software for authors, and provides a quick demo. He shares why for the right author, it is most likely a no-brainer to consolidate and simplify the tech (the Bestseller Secrets Summit is run on Pubfunnels).

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How To Build an Audience for your Book for the Long Term

In this expert session, Kris shares her approach to building a long term audience, while staying true to yourself. Realize the things that scare you are probably the most valuable to your audience (and they won't scare you after this conversation).

Day 5

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How To Build Your Email List Even If You're Starting From Scratch

In this expert session, Karen Ferreira, founder of Children’s Book Mastery, shares her top strategies for building an email list. You’ll discover how to use collaboration to grow your audience, the power of interactive and engaging emails, and the best ways to keep readers connected with you long-term. Karen also reveals creative techniques to build a lasting fan base and how to make marketing enjoyable, even if it’s not your favorite part of being an author.

Matt Stone

How to Write and Publish a Children’s Picture Book (Even If You’ve Never Tried Before)

In this expert session, Matt Stone, founder of 100 Covers and 1000 Story Books, reveals how indie authors can break into children’s picture books. You’ll learn the step-by-step anatomy of a picture book, from structure and pacing to illustration and publishing. Matt shares his insider process for writing and launching picture books that look professional without massive budgets, plus how to collaborate with illustrators, avoid costly printing pitfalls, and follow industry standards that simplify the entire process.

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Turn Facebook Into A Non-Fiction Book Sales Machine

In this expert session, Chris Benetti, founder of Smart Author Media, dives into the power of Facebook ads and strategic book funnels for nonfiction authors. You’ll learn how to create self-liquidating ad campaigns that pay for themselves. Chris shares his top tips on using conversion-focused ads, the ideal sequence of offers in a book funnel, and how to leverage simple graphics for high-performing ads.

Monique Danielle

How to Turn Virtual Events Into Long-Term Readers and Fans

In this expert session, Monique Danielle, writer, educator, and CMO/co-founder of The Bookshelf, shares a new, relationship-driven model for indie author success. Discover how to grow your readership, build an engaged email list, and create lasting reader connections—without relying on ads or algorithms. Monique introduces The Bookshelf platform, a soon-to-launch hub designed to help authors build stunning websites, sell books directly, and host powerful virtual book tours that connect authors and readers in meaningful ways. She breaks down how to turn one event into weeks of content, the secrets to stress-free virtual readings (even for introverts), and how to turn audience engagement into loyal fans.

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Build Your Email List With BookFunnel

In this expert session, Damon Courtney, founder of BookFunnel, shares how authors can use this essential tool to build their email lists and streamline book delivery. You’ll learn how BookFunnel makes it easy to deliver reader magnets, run group promotions with fellow authors, and distribute audiobooks without technical hassle. Damon also highlights how to leverage BookFunnel for direct sales, bundling books, and creating universal links that drive traffic to your own store.

Steve Pieper

How to Turn Data Into Book Sales: The Click Testing Method Used To Uncover Winning Ad Campaigns

In this expert session, Steve Pieper (pen name Lars Emmerich), former F-16 pilot turned bestselling author, reveals how data can transform your author business. You’ll discover his click testing method for validating titles, covers, blurbs, and ad creative before launch, saving thousands in wasted ad spend and ensuring your marketing hits the mark. Steve also shares his direct sales blueprint to keep customer data and earn 30–50% more per sale... all while boosting your Amazon rankings in the process.

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Meet Your Host Derek Doepker

Hi, I'm Derek Doepker.

I’m a former aspiring rockstar turned seven-time #1 bestselling author. I discovered a proven process that took me from struggling author to selling over 75,000 books. Now I share this process with experts and influencers to turn their knowledge into a bestselling book.