If you're already running a business, whether that's selling books or something else, one of the first things I recommend is separating your business spending from your personal spending. I know many of you are still putting business expenses on personal cards, but keeping business and personal expenses separate can make organizing your finances and preparing for tax season much easier. I want to share a strategy I use that goes beyond books and actually fuels another passion of mine: travel. Some of you already know I'm heading to Rome✈️ next month. Between business class flights, hotels, and everything else, this trip would normally cost well over $10,000. But I spent under $1,000 out of pocket because I maximized my business spending and earned travel rewards from expenses I was already making anyway. One card I use for my business spending is the AMEX BUSINESS GOLD ... it has an annual fee, but it allows me to earn elevated rewards in select business spending categories like: ✔ Advertising purchases (Facebook ads, Google ads, TikTok ads, etc.) ✔ Software and cloud tools ✔ Wireless services ✔ Transit and other business expenses If you're already spending money on ads and business tools each month, these are expenses you're paying regardless. If you're not earning rewards back on spending you're already doing, you could be missing out on points that can later turn into flights, hotels, upgrades, and travel experiences. I've been able to turn business expenses I was already making into business class flights and major travel savings. Here is my referral link - check what your signup BONUS is!! 👉 APPLY FOR AMEX BUSINESS GOLD

I want to be transparent with you all. I’m not out here making millions from books. I’m just an average person on the internet with a full-time job, a busy schedule, and I’m also a mom to a 4-year-old on the spectrum. Life is full. ❤️ Since shifting a lot of my focus toward building this Skool community, that has been taking up most of my extra time outside of work and family. Because of that, I actually haven’t published a new book in over 6 months. But here’s what I think is pretty cool… the books I already published are still working for me. So far this year: 📚 Paperbacks + eBooks: $8,379+ 🎧 Audiobooks: ~$9,000+ 💰 Total: Over $17,000 in royalties this year That’s why I love publishing. You put in work upfront, create something that can help people, and over time those books can continue bringing in income while you focus on other areas of life. For the second half of this year, I’m planning to shift more energy back into publishing because it’s still my strongest income stream. I’m sharing this because I hope it encourages you. Even if you already have a full plate, you don’t need to wait for the “perfect” time to start. Your words, your experiences, and your knowledge can become assets that continue working for you long after you hit publish. ❤️ If you've already published, drop below: How has your experience been so far? 👇

Summer time is right around the corner, and my son's birthday is at the end of July. As I was reflecting on the past, the present, and the future, I thought it would be a great time for me to share this book of mine called Newborn Care Made Easy. I wrote this book because, as a first-time mom, I found many of the recommended parenting books overwhelming and packed with too much information. I wanted to create a guide that felt realistic, supportive, and easy to follow for new and soon-to-be moms. Inside, you’ll find practical guidance on preparing for a newborn, packing your hospital bag, understanding important baby milestones, and knowing what to realistically expect during those early stages of motherhood. If you know anyone who is a soon-to-be mother or first-time mother, this could make a wonderful gift. ➡️ ➡️ GRAB IT ON AMAZON TODAY

One thing I’ve noticed after publishing multiple books 📚 over the years is that sales often start to climb in the fall and winter months… and then soften a bit during spring and summer. And honestly, it makes sense. When the weather gets colder, people spend more time indoors, scroll online more, listen to more audiobooks during commutes, and look for ways to learn, escape, or improve themselves. Meanwhile, spring and summer tend to shift attention toward vacations, outdoor activities, family events, and just being out living life. Even major retailers plan around this behavior. The publishing industry sees strong momentum during: ➡️ Back-to-school season ➡️ Q4 holiday shopping ➡️ New Year “new me” self-improvement season That’s why it’s important not to panic if your sales dip a little during warmer months. A slower season doesn’t automatically mean your book is failing. This is actually a GREAT time to: - Build your catalog - Improve your listings - Gather reviews - Optimize your keywords - Prepare for stronger Q4 traffic later in the year Think of it like planting seeds before the busy shopping season arrives. 🌱 Now I’m curious… Have you personally noticed certain times of year where you buy or read more books? Or do your habits stay the same year-round?

Share whatever you’re working on or proud of right now. This community is full of creators, authors, and entrepreneurs, and sometimes the best thing we can do is help each other get a little more visibility. 💡 IDEAS ON WHAT YOU COULD SHARE: • Yourself and what you do • Your Skool community • A book you're writing or recently published • A project you're building • A shoutout to another member • A video, post, or resource • Affiliate links (yes, those are allowed) The goal is simple: help our members get seen. Just one request so this stays valuable for everyone. 👉 1 RULE: If you share something, please also leave a thoughtful or helpful comment on someone else’s post. Support goes both ways, and when we all participate, the whole community benefits. Now let’s see what everyone is building 👇