"But they said they bought my book!" That's a common lament from first-time self published authors. If you didn't sell it to them directly, how do you know if your family and friends actually bought your book? I explain book sales reporting and customer review issues for off-Amazon sales. I also discuss why sales of your book to your family and friends can be the worst sales.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/EUY_UG6lXOg

Check out my Udemy course on Amazon book sales...

How to Sell Your Self Published Book on Amazon (Discounted! Or use Promo Code PODCAST)

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The Problem with Convenience and Pity Buys

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I've been using email marketing since 2005. I discuss why email marketing isn't the powerhouse tool it used to be, along with what to do now in this new marketing era.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/iEtMuxdelLw

More resources on email marketing from my blog:

• Building an email list: https://toughnickel.com/industries/Build-an-Email-Marketing-List-from-Scratch
• Email marketing alternatives: https://toughnickel.com/industries/Email-Marketing-Push-Web-Notifications-and-Chat-Bots
• Does list size matter? http://hubpages.com/business/Email-Marketing-Does-List-Size-Matter

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