Friday, November 27, 2015

Too Busy Not To Use Social Media - Publishing Companies in Alabama


Too Busy Not To Use Social Media
Nate Fortner

 

As a business owner, I understand we are busy all day engaging with others, working on contracts, and promoting current products. “33% of small-business owners reported working more than 50 hours per week, while an additional 25% said they work more than 60 hours a week,” according to a poll of readers of the New York Enterprise Report. April 13, 2016.

In an article written by Ted O’ Calahan on Inc.com, Ted notes that, According to http://accountingweb.com, “The latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index finds that small business owners today work an average of 52 hours per week. The majority, 57% work six days a week and more than 20% work all seven days.”

In an article published by The Washington Post, Jeana McGregor writes in a report released by Gallup, “the average time worked by a full-time employee has ticked up to 46.7 hours per week.” The fact is, we all work crazy hours each week, but are we doing all we can to make every sale possible? Are we satisfied with our current results? Are we too busy to use social media?

Do you use social media to promote your business? Are you tweeting, blogging, or publishing videos on YouTube? If so, awesome! If not, you’re losing money and missing out on the opportunity to become omnipresent. People must know you exist! Don’t leave money on the table.

My Editor called me one day and said,” I’ve just discovered a website that’s going to help us grow the company.” She went on to tell me about a website called http://Tweetdeck.com. She said that we could schedule our company’s tweets on Twitter, and that would definitely free me up about an hour per day. This website made it possible for me to free up approximately 7 hours per week of my time. A few weeks later, she called me excited about yet another website she discovered called http://TweetJukeBox.com. This website really got me excited!

http://Tweetdeck.com was great in the fact that it allowed me to schedule my posts, but if I wanted a post to go out every day, I had to manually schedule it for each day. This took a little time to accomplish, but the site is free to use. On the other hand, http://TweetJukeBox.com comes with a monthly charge, but once you schedule a post, you’re done. I love the fact that Tweet Jukebox allows me to schedule the same post every five hours, whereas Tweetdeck is only once per day.

I’m also uploading a new video constantly on YouTube. Right now, I have my articles, Tweets, Facebook Posts, and YouTube videos all scheduled for the first quarter of next year. Look at all the time I’ve freed up for myself. Come the first of the year, the only thing I’ll have to do is be on the phone, knocking on doors, and banking some serious cash. We’re too bust not to be using social media!

On how many social media sites do you currently have a presence? Check out the link below for a list of social media sites you probably didn’t know existed.
(Click Here for 26 Social Media Sites)

Nate Fortner, Author of "Success Requires Action"                                                         

Other titles by Nate Fortner
“Book Marketing In the 21stCentury,” and “How To Be A Successful Writer Overnight.”


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Boaz, AL. 35957
256-706-3315
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Friday, November 20, 2015

Recording Radio Interviews - Publishing Companies in Alabama


Recording Radio Interviews

Nate Fortner


http://WhosoeverPress.com Boaz Alabama, So, you’ve landed a radio interview huh? Well, congratulations on your achievement. I’m sure you worked hard to get the interview. I just need to tell you a few things that will help you in the future.

Be sure when you go in to the station, you ask if they will be recording the interview. If so, you want a copy burned on a disc or an email sent to you with the entire interview. Be prepared by taking an audio recorder with you just in case. Be sure to ask permission to record the interview though. I’ve never been told that I wasn’t allowed to record the interview, so try. The really awesome thing is, most cell phones now have built in recorders.

You want a copy of the interview to place on your website. Put this audio into a YouTube video as well. You need this interview, so you can start getting it circulating around the internet. This is another piece of content you can use to help people discover you!

Radio interviews give you credibility. Being heard on radio by family and friends almost gives you the local celebrity status. You become a local celebrity, and then build on that. Again, make sure that you obtain a copy of the interview from the station, or record it on your phone. You could also take the audio and upload it as a podcast on your website or itunes. Remember, you must think in terms of global proportions. You must become Omnipresent! A radio interview will instantly give you credibility as a reliable resource. Make sure you are scheduling interviews as often as possible, so you can continue to reach new people.

  

“Dreams just don’t come true, they are the product of a ton of hard work and dedication to achieve what others have already given up on.”

~Nate Fortner

 Hear a recorded interview that we made into a YouTube Video - Click Here


#RadioInterview #AuthorInterview

Whosoever Press - Publishing Companies in Alabama
P.O. Box 1513
Boaz, AL. 35957
256-706-3315
Nate@WhosoeverPress.com
www.WhosoeverPress.com






Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Coffee Sleeve Marketing - Advertising


Coffee Sleeve Marketing

Nate Fortner

 Put a Little Caffeine in Your Advertising Efforts


The average person will take at least 20 to 30 minutes to drink their morning cup of Joe, so why not put your message directly into their hands?

Literally!

 
http://WhosoeverPress.com Boaz Alabama, Coffee Sleeve Marketing is a great way to provide your customers with information about upcoming sales or provide a coupon. WhosoeverPress.com in Boaz, AL. is a Publishing Company that I own. Not only do we publish writers, but we provide different services to our community as well. One of those services is to our local coffee shop called Jamoka’s Coffee Company. We provide them with their coffee sleeves, and we do it totally free.

So, here’s how it started! As a Publisher working with mainly low-income or never before published authors, I had to develop creative ways for them to promote their books. I was sitting in Jamoka’s Coffee Shop here in Boaz, AL. one day when I noticed their coffee sleeve was think and had a green leaf on it for some reason. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out why they didn’t have their logo on there. In my mind, I thought, “You guys need to be building your brand.” I spoke with the owner that day and asked, “If I could provide you with free coffee sleeves with your logo on the front, would you use them?” She immediately agreed. Now, I just had to figure out how I was going to make it happen.

My original thought was to promote my authors’ new titles on the back, but quickly became so hot among local businesses that they were calling me wanting to advertise on the back of my sleeves too! Needless to say, Jamoka’s Coffee Company has received approximately 30,000 free coffee sleeves this year, saving them some serious cash!

Not only did they start to brand themselves with their logo on every sleeve, but the local economy was boosted as well, by cross-promoting local businesses on their sleeves. Honestly, it’s helped to make my bank account “a latte” happier!  Coffee Sleeve Marketing is a win-win for everyone involved.

Nate Fortner, Owner of WhosoeverPress.com, Author of “BookMarketing in the 21st Century,” and “How to Be a Successful Writer Overnight.”

 

Why not try this in your town? Need to order customized coffee sleeves?

Call 256-706-3315 or VISIT: http://CoffeeSleeveMarketing.com

#Coffeesleeves #Marketing #Business #Entrepreneur

Whosoever Press - Advertising
P.O. Box 1513
Boaz, AL. 35957
256-706-3315
Nate@WhosoeverPress.com
www.WhosoeverPress.com

Sunday, November 15, 2015

26 Social Media Platforms You Should Be Using - Publishing Companies in Alabama


26 Social Media Platforms You               Should Be Using

Nate Fortner

 

1.     Facebook

2.     Twitter

3.     LinkedIn

4.     YouTube

5.     Vimeo

6.     Pinterest

7.     Instagram

8.     Blogger

9.     Google Plus

10.  Heaven Up

11.  Tumblr
 
12.  VK

13.  Flickr

14.  Vine

15. Meetup

16. Tagged

17. Ask.fm

18. Meetme

19. Classmates

20.  Xing

21. Renten

22. Snapchat

23. Twoo

24. Yelp.com- Although this isn’t necessarily a social platform, there are currently 139 million active users and 67 million reviews according to incoundboulder.com

25. Reddit

26. Swarm


Whosoever Press - Publishing Companies in Alabama
P.O. Box 1513
Boaz, AL. 35957
256-706-3315
Nate@WhosoeverPress.com
www.WhosoeverPress.com

Friday, November 13, 2015

Starbucks Says "No More Prancing Reindeer on our #RedCup!" - Publishing Companies in Alabama


Starbucks Says “NO More Prancing Reindeer on our #RedCup!”

 Nate Fortner
 

     So, I’m sure by now that you’ve heard all the saga over the Starbucks #redcup. Howard Shultz, Chairman and CEO of Starbucks recently made the decision to not have holiday references on their cups for the Christmas season. Instead, they would go with a simple #redcup. Previous holiday cups portrayed images of prancing reindeer, and other winter characters such as snowmen. It has outraged many of their customers to make such claims that “Starbucks hates Christians,” or that “Starbucks has banned Christmas.” One I even heard was, “Starbucks hates Jesus.” Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump even suggested boycotting Starbucks over the cups. Later, a Starbucks representative stated that they offer a Christmas blend that is available in stores around the world.
     Even though we live in America, and Christmas is a major part of our culture, I find it funny that people would expect a Jewish-owned company to have Jesus printed on their cups. Did Starbucks ever have literal Christmas images displayed on their cups to begin with anyway? Snowmen aren’t symbolic to Christmas. They’re a winter fictional character made popular by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson in the 1950’s when they wrote “Frosty the Snowman,” and Gene Autry and the Cass Country Boys released it to radio. On the other hand, if you choose not to support the #redcup, one thing’s for sure. Dunkin’ Donuts has risen to the occasion stating that they will gladly continue printing holiday cups. Regardless of what any of us may think, maybe it's just a marketing ploy. This may prove to be a huge money maker for the coffee giant. This is brilliant marketing!
     While the country many be in despair over the #redcup, one thing still holds true here on Sand Mountain. Jamoka’s Coffee Company has been proudly serving our community since 2005. Now with three locations: Boaz, Albertville, and Guntersville. Stop in today and get a latte of holiday drink choices, and remember, #ItsJustACup!
 
Merry Christmas!

Nate Fortner, Owner of WhosoeverPress.com and Author of “Teaching Christians to Pray the Bible Way.”

Whosoever Press - Publishing Companies in Alabama
P.O. Box 1513
Boaz, AL. 35957
256-706-3315
Nate@WhosoeverPress.com
www.WhosoeverPress.com

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

The Battle Plan - Publishing Companies in Alabama


The Battle Plan

Nate Fortner

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http://WhosoeverPress.com Boaz Alabama, Successful people are problem-solvers! Everyone has some type of a problem, and you need to be the solution. What talent or ability do you possess that you could use to help others succeed? What problem have you recently faced that you overcame? This could be a clue what to write about in your next book. You had a problem, but successfully overcame the battle as a victor. I guarantee you someone else is currently, or will in the future face that same uphill battle. Rise to the occasion, and be the resource they use to climb the mountains they face in their own lives.

How could you possibly contribute to someone this upcoming week?

In life, you will be remembered for one of two things. Will you be a problem or a problem-solver? Have you ever asked yourself what problem your book solves for the reader? If you’re a Christian author, your book solves faith problems. If you’re a business owner, your book needs to solve business problems. If you’re a fitness instructor, your book should solve health problems. If you’re a romance author, your book should solve love problems. I could give you examples all day long. Try to put yourself into the shoes of your readers. Are your readers stay-at-home moms, business CEO’S, or the local mailman? What do they want to know? What do you know that would make their jobs easier? What could you do as a writer to solve a problem in their life?

Be the answer to a problem!


BUY THESE TWO BOOKS AND LEARN!
#ProblemSolver #Writers #Entrepreneur #Success


Whosoever Press - Publishing Companies in Alabama
P.O. Box 1513
Boaz, AL. 35957
256-706-3315
Nate@WhosoeverPress.com

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Without Faith In Yourself - Publishing Companies in Alabama


Without Faith In Yourself ….

Nate Fortner
 

 

As a writer, you must believe in yourself! Regardless of what you may think, you are the mitochondria or powerhouse that will engage readers, pushing them to buy your book. Your publisher can’t make people buy your book. The publisher will do exactly as his/her title suggests; publish your book! Most publishers will also handle getting your book into distribution and collect your royalties for you. Let me say it again. Your publisher cannot dedicate countless hours and thousands of dollars to just one book. Some publishers will perhaps, but they all won’t.

As an author, it is your responsibility and duty to build your platform. No publisher can do that for you. Even if a publisher could build your platform, would you be able to operate and perform on that stage? I’ll also say this, it would be completely unfair to the author if the publisher tried to build each author’s platform. We aren’t as passionate about your topic as you are! Doctors have the passion to heal; lawyers live to promote the law; authors live to write; singers live to sing and publishers publish! If you need help promoting your book, check out http://thebookpromoter.com provided by http://BooksGoSocial.com

If you’re going to write a book, you won’t get rich and famous overnight! Overnight success is achieved by taking small steps over years of hard work. You need to invest in yourself by reading books on promotion and marketing like, “Book Marketing in the 21stCentury"(Click to By) by Nate Fortner to start. Get a copy of “How To Be A Successful Writer Overnight”(Click to Buy). It is also another title by Nate Fortner that should interest you. Although, these two Kindle books may be for beginners, well-seasoned authors shouldn’t count them out. These would be great resources to remember the basics.

DID YOU KNOW?

College Education is now FREE worldwide! It’s called YouTube! I’m telling you, when I moved to Alabama, I dropped out of college, and I’ve learned more on YouTube than I ever did sitting in class! If you plan on being a successful writer, it’s time to focus and get committed.

I’m Nate Fortner, and I’ve written more than seven books to date, and I’m also a Country Christian Recording Artist. I travel the country all year long speaking to groups of authors, and performing concerts to thousands. However, right now you’re probably thinking, “I’ve never heard of you before now.”  You’re absolutely correct, and if I hadn’t taken the initiative to write this, you may still not know who I am! Most people who attain celebrity status do it over a period of 10-20 years. As depressing as this may be, the important thing to remember is, they never gave up! They may have gotten knocked down, but they got back up! They kept pushing, and now they’re freakin celebrities! I won’t say who, but I have many celebrity friends who will tell you the same thing. Stay focused, get committed, and do whatever it takes. If you ever plan on making a difference in this world, you better get serious because you only live once! Watch out because Nate Fortner will be a household name in the next 20 years!


 
Whosoever Press - Publishing Companies in Alabama
P.O. Box 1513
Boaz, AL. 35957
256-706-3315
Nate@WhosoeverPress.com