Your Voice Matters More Than You Think
I see you. You’re juggling everything—balancing work, family, and responsibilities—all while trying to build something meaningful. Maybe you planned to write that blog post, record that video, or finally launch your business. But another day slipped by, and Resistance won again. Maybe you’re frustrated that technology held you back. Or perhaps you’re worried that your […]
How to Write a Book That Creates Lasting Impact
Most authors dream of writing a book that changes lives, opens doors, and creates opportunities. They want their words to inspire, educate, and leave a lasting legacy. However, the reality is harsh: Most books sell fewer than 250 copies in their lifetime. This doesn’t happen because the writing isn’t strong. It’s not because the ideas […]
Why Most Books Fade After Launch (And How to Fix It)
I’ve seen too many authors pour their heart into writing their book, only to watch it disappear after launch week. They believe the myth that great ideas sell themselves. But they don’t. Your book, your message, and your legacy deserve more than a fleeting moment of attention. If you want your book to reach the […]
What Most Authors Get Wrong About Publishing a Bestseller
Most first-time authors believe that once they publish a book, the hard part is over. That somehow, if the book is good enough, it will naturally find its way into the hands of readers, gain traction, and maybe—just maybe—hit a bestseller list. Let me be clear: that is not how the publishing world works. I’ve […]
The Long Forest Trail: How It Came To Be
Today (November 7th, 2023) is the OFFICIAL launch day for my son Clay’s book The Long Forest Trail!!! If you’re new to this journey, here’s a rundown of the book: The Long Forest Trail is a captivating early reader’s children’s book, imagined by 7-year-old author, Clay Vilhauer. Join Clay and his mom on an enchanting journey […]
Announcing the Books & Business Event
I had a hard time sleeping this past Saturday night. I couldn’t tell if it was nerves or excitement or both. I was reflecting back on all of the “private” and quiet moments I’ve had over the last MANY years… the moments when I had this whisper of a calling to get my ideas/content/message out […]
Quiz + Contest | Books & Business Module #1
We’ve officially come to the end of the ‘Prepare’ module in the Books & Business series… dang did we cover a lot of ground in these 5 videos! …Ready to test your knowledge? Click the image below to take a short quiz to see what you’ve learned (and what you may need to brush up […]
Your Message | Books & Business Episode #5
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re trying to explain what you do, but it comes out sounding awkward and jumbled? You hit some notes, but are left kicking yourself later for missing others… And you know you didn’t sound as confident or clear as you could have been. (ooph) I’ve seen this […]
Your Client Avatar | Books & Business Episode #4
Happy Wednesday! I just got back from a really remarkable trip to Oregon with Clay… The short version is that I had this trip all planned out as a final mother-son vacay before school starts next week. When we arrived, the smoke was so bad, we had to throw our plans *completely* out the window, […]
Your Core Values | Books & Business Episode #3
This week’s lesson in the Books & Business curriculum really hits home for me because it’s a bit of an embarrassing personal story. 😅 It all began with a conversation I had a few years back with a good friend, Darius Mirshahzadeh. Darius came to me and shared his vision of launching his book The […]