You know you need an email list. You've heard about reader magnets and maybe you even have one, but you're stuck at a handful of subscribers, wondering how other authors build lists of tens of thousands of engaged readers who actually buy their books. Damon J. Courtney knows how. He's an author and the creator of BookFunnel, a service that helps authors grow their email lists and deliver many types of digital products to readers. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn -Whether you need a "lead magnet" or a "reader magnet" (there’s a distinction nobody talks about) -How readers can get tech support when downloading your ebook or audiobook -How to give a free copy of your ebook or audiobook when you’re meeting people in person -How to tip the scales toward having readers buy directly from you rather than Amazon (so you can keep more profit) Whether you’re looking to grow your email list, distribute ebooks and audiobooks, or sell directly from your own website, listen in or read the blog version to discover how BookFunnel can make each of those author tasks easy. Times: 0:00 — What is BookFunnel? 1:11 — BookFunnel's core purpose and delivering digital content directly to readers 9:26 — Growing your email list from scratch with reader magnets and group promos 30:26 — Selling direct: BookFunnel, Payhip, and Shopify 49:28 — Selling in person with Stripe/Square integration 55:39 — Final tips and encouragement BookFunnel: https://bookfunnel.com/ Blog Version: https://www.authormedia.com/the-comprehensive-guide-to-bookfunnel/ Patron Toolbox: https://www.authormedia.com/patron-toolbox/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/novelmarketing Author Update: https://www.youtube.com/@Author-Update Christian Publishing Show: https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/ Host: Thomas Umstattd Jr. Guest: Damon Courtney (https://bookfunnel.com/) #BookMarketing #IndieAuthors #PublishingIndustry