There are a handful of things that automatically give you an air of credibility as a thought leader, one of them being the title of "author."   However, for many speakers, coaches, and consultants, writing and launching a book can seem like a massive hurdle.   We're joined by writer, editor, and the president of Leverage2Market Associates, Linda Popky, to explain why this doesn't have to be the case.   The author of "Marketing Above the Noise: Achieve Strategic Advantage with Marketing that Matters," Linda is a seasoned expert when it comes to launching books.   She was also named one of Silicon Valley’s Top 100 Women of Influence and a member of Alan Weiss’s Million Dollar Consulting Hall of Fame, so it's safe to say she knows her stuff.   Here, she explains why you don't need to be afraid to create your own book and outlines everything you need to get started including how to most effectively market your book before and after launch.   So what are you waiting for? Let's dive in!   Show Notes:   ✅ Curious to learn more about Linda? Check out her website: https://www.leverage2market.com/   📷 Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe for updates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYAr3nGy6lbXrhbezMxoHTSCS40liusyU   🎤 Thank you to our sponsor, Libsyn Studio (formerly Auxbus)! Want the best podcasting solution out there? Learn more here: https://www.libsynstudio.com/   🚀 And as always, don't forget about all the mind-blowing free resources at https://speakerflow.com/resources/