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Author John David Mann discusses his new book, The Recipe, including the self-publishing process along with parallels between traditional book publishing and self-publishing as a composer.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Personal growth & leadership
- Self-publishing
- The myth of the publisher promoting works
- David’s business model
- Questioning if there is a market
- Giving away content
- Putting conditions on the free stuff
- Learning from others
- Short cutting the process
- The Recipe
- What’s the point of what you’re doing
- Each book is a business (and an asset)
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Recommended Listening:
- J.S. Bach, Chaconne in D minor
- Jean Sibelius, Symphony 5
- Bela Bartok, Music for Strings, Percussion, & Celesta
- Japanese Koto music
Recommended Reading:
- John David Mann and Bob Berg, The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea
- John David Mann and Bob Berg, The Go-Giver: A Little Story About What Matters Most in Business
- John David Mann and Bob Berg, Go-Givers Sell More
- John David Mann and Charles M. Carroll, The Recipe: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Ingredients of Greatness
- Seth Godin, The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)
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