Welp Magazine includes Audiobook Connection podcast in Top 20
Welp Magazine has curated a list of the best 20 post production podcasts of 2021, and the Pro Audio Voices podcast Audiobook Connection made the list. If you’re an author in the audiobook world, you may want to check out that list to find other podcasts of interest. For example, Podcast Method dives deeper into the technical details of podcasting that we cover on Audiobook Connection. Podcasting is a great way to further leverage your audiobook content, so if you’re considering starting a podcast, check out Dan Benjamin’s podcast as well as the episodes about podcasting on Audiobook Connection.
Welp Magazine also curates podcasts in other topics that may be of interest. Check it out! We’d appreciate a share from that page to spread the word about Audiobook Connection!
Engaging conversations with Authors, Narrators, Post-production audio engineers, Marketing teams as well as audio book listeners and fans. Go behind the scenes with audiobook creators as host Becky Parker Geist guides the conversation to discover the surprises, victories and challenges in publishing and producing audiobooks. Ideal for indie authors, small publishers, audiobook fans, and anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes peek into the audiobook world – as well as authors and publishers looking for tips from the pros on production and marketing. Behind-the-scenes interviews with audiobook creators as well as audiobook production and marketing tips – with episodes every other week.
Podcast Episodes
AC-T-328 The Ultimate Audiobook Launch Strategy for Indie Authors, Part 2
Join Becky for the second installment in a series about mastering your audiobook launch! Dive deep into the practical tools and tactical moves you need to turn a simple release into a major event. Building on the foundations laid in Part 1, this episode focuses on driving urgency, rewarding your community, and maximizing your reach through strategic marketing.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Pricing Strategies: How to use limited-time launch pricing and early bird offers to create excitement and reward your core supporters.
- Email Marketing Mastery: How to build an effective email sequence, use coupon codes strategically, and leverage personal storytelling to engage your subscribers.
- Social Media Engagement: Tips for creating high-impact content, including audio clips, behind-the-scenes production stories, and narrator spotlights.
- Leveraging Community: How to use the Amplify Audiobooks platform to invite your inner circle and participate in real-time audiobook clubs to spark word-of-mouth recommendations.
- Direct Connection: The importance of tagging collaborators and using direct purchase links to make the journey from discovery to listening seamless.
Whether you are an indie author or a small publisher, this episode provides a roadmap to stop "whispering into the void" and start building real momentum for your audiobooks.
AMPlify Audiobooks: https://www.amplifyaudiobooks.com
Pro Audio Voices: https://www.proaudiovoices.com
Audiobook Connection: https://audiobookconnection.com
#audiobookproduction #indieauthors #audiobooklaunch #audiobookmarketing #amplifyaudiobooks #selfpublishing
AC-I-327 From Manila to Wall Street – Interview with Butch Meily
In this episode Becky sits down with Butch Meily, the author of the powerful new memoir, From Manila to Wall Street: An Immigrant's Journey with America's First Black Tycoon.
Meily shares his incredible personal journey—from a young immigrant in the Philippines to reaching the highest tiers of corporate public relations in New York City. He offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at his time working alongside the legendary Reginald Lewis, America's first Black tycoon, providing a complete portrait of the man behind the business empire.
Listeners will explore the complexities of success, the personal sacrifices made during high-stakes corporate life, and the importance of staying grounded in one's core values. Butch also discusses his experience transitioning from author to narrator, the creative process of recording his audiobook, and why he believes the audio format is a vital tool for preserving legacy.
#Audiobooks #Memoir #Entrepreneurship #ImmigrantStories #ReginaldLewis #Podcast #AuthorInterview #AudiobookProduction #BusinessHistory #AmplifyAudiobooks
AC-T-326 The Ultimate Audiobook Launch Strategy for Indie Authors, Part 1
Join Becky for the first episode in a series about launching your audiobook! Learn why starting with your why is crucial, how to build anticipation, and why launching on AMPlify Audiobooks can maximize your revenue and connect you directly with listeners. Discover the benefits of hosting launch events, involving your narrator for a unique listener experience, and get tips on building anticipation and engaging your audience.
AMPlify Audiobooks: https://www.amplifyaudiobooks.com
Pro Audio Voices: https://www.proaudiovoices.com
Audiobook Connection: https://audiobookconnection.com
#audiobooks #indieauthors #booklaunch #audiobookmarketing #amplifyaudiobooks #proaudiovoices #audiobookconnection
AC-I-325 The Power of Listening – An Interview with Brian Panosian
Dive into the humorous world of sales with Brian Panosian, author of "How to Master the Art of Being the Worst Salesperson." Brian shares cringe-worthy, real-life stories that reveal the secrets to success by learning from sales disasters. Discover how to build trust, connect with clients, and leverage storytelling in sales. Learn why being a great listener and asking the right questions are essential. Brian also discusses the audiobook production process and the importance of a real voice in narrating your story.
- Silver Comet Consultants: http://silvercometconsultants.com
- Pro Audio Voices: https://proaudiovoices.com (Audiobook production and marketing)
- AMPlify Audiobooks: https://amplifyaudiobooks.com & https://proaudiovoices.app (Direct-sale audiobook platform)
#audiobooks #sales #salestips #business #businesstips #humor #storytelling #leadership #mentorship #ProAudioVoices #AmplifyAudiobooks #BrianPanosian #SilverCometConsultants #podcast #interview
AC-T-324 Using Discount Codes to Increase Audiobook Sales
Discover the power of discount codes in this episode of Audiobook Connection! Host Becky Parker Geist from Pro Audio Voices reveals how strategic use of discount codes can create connections with your audience, build urgency, and boost audiobook sales. Learn creative ways to implement discount codes across social media, email marketing, in-person events, and more. Plus, discover how direct-sale platforms like AMPlify Audiobooks give authors unprecedented control over promotions and customer relationships.
- Pro Audio Voices: https://proaudiovoices.com (Audiobook production and marketing)
- AMPlify Audiobooks: https://amplifyaudiobooks.com & https://proaudiovoices.app (Direct-sale audiobook platform)
- Audiobook Connection: https://audiobookconnection.com
#audiobooks #authors #bookmarketing #discounts #promo #AmplifyAudiobooks #ProAudioVoices
AC-T-323 How Your Audiobook Connects You with Your Audience
In this episode of Audiobook Connection, Becky Parker Geist explores how audiobooks can deepen your connection with listeners. Learn how pre-production choices, like including visuals and bonus content, can create engagement. Discover how AMPlify Audiobooks offers revolutionary ways to connect directly with your audience through listener reflections, built-in events, and audiobook clubs.
Start connecting with listeners at amplifyaudiobooks.com.
Learn more about audiobook production and marketing at proaudiovoices.com.
#audiobooks #indieauthors #audiobookmarketing #AmplifyAudiobooks #ProAudioVoices #bookmarketing
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2026 Changes on ACX The audiobook industry keeps changing. If you’ve published audiobooks through ACX, you’ve likely received notice about Audible’s royalty changes and [...]
Join Becky for the second installment in a series about mastering your audiobook launch! Dive deep into the practical tools and tactical moves you need to turn a simple release into a major event. Building on the foundations laid in Part 1, this episode focuses on driving urgency, rewarding your community, and maximizing your reach through strategic marketing.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Pricing Strategies: How to use limited-time launch pricing and early bird offers to create excitement and reward your core supporters.
- Email Marketing Mastery: How to build an effective email sequence, use coupon codes strategically, and leverage personal storytelling to engage your subscribers.
- Social Media Engagement: Tips for creating high-impact content, including audio clips, behind-the-scenes production stories, and narrator spotlights.
- Leveraging Community: How to use the Amplify Audiobooks platform to invite your inner circle and participate in real-time audiobook clubs to spark word-of-mouth recommendations.
- Direct Connection: The importance of tagging collaborators and using direct purchase links to make the journey from discovery to listening seamless.
Whether you are an indie author or a small publisher, this episode provides a roadmap to stop "whispering into the void" and start building real momentum for your audiobooks.
AMPlify Audiobooks: https://www.amplifyaudiobooks.com
Pro Audio Voices: https://www.proaudiovoices.com
Audiobook Connection: https://audiobookconnection.com
#audiobookproduction #indieauthors #audiobooklaunch #audiobookmarketing #amplifyaudiobooks #selfpublishing
In this episode Becky sits down with Butch Meily, the author of the powerful new memoir, From Manila to Wall Street: An Immigrant's Journey with America's First Black Tycoon.
Meily shares his incredible personal journey—from a young immigrant in the Philippines to reaching the highest tiers of corporate public relations in New York City. He offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at his time working alongside the legendary Reginald Lewis, America's first Black tycoon, providing a complete portrait of the man behind the business empire.
Listeners will explore the complexities of success, the personal sacrifices made during high-stakes corporate life, and the importance of staying grounded in one's core values. Butch also discusses his experience transitioning from author to narrator, the creative process of recording his audiobook, and why he believes the audio format is a vital tool for preserving legacy.
#Audiobooks #Memoir #Entrepreneurship #ImmigrantStories #ReginaldLewis #Podcast #AuthorInterview #AudiobookProduction #BusinessHistory #AmplifyAudiobooks
