20 Proven Ways to Get Your Message Out to the World : Marketing Tips for Entrepreneurs & Authors
6/8/202616 min
Are you struggling to get your book, product, or business in front of the right people? In this power-packed solo episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, host and publisher Dominick Domasky steps in while Julie is out on assignment to deliver one of the most actionable marketing episodes yet.
Whether you're an author, small business owner, entrepreneur, or content creator, Dominick breaks down more than 20 real-world strategies to help you expand your reach, grow your audience, and convert connections into customers — without waiting for someone else to do it for you.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- Why networking events are about connections, not closes — and how to work a room the right way
- How to land speaking opportunities at Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis, chambers of commerce, and retirement groups
- The power of being your own hype man (and why no marketing firm can replace your authentic voice)
- How consignment shops, boutique hotels, and local gift shops can become unexpected sales channels
- Why podcast tours are one of the most underutilized growth tools for entrepreneurs and authors
- The social media engagement trap — and what you should be doing instead
- How Amazon book reviews directly impact your discoverability (the magic numbers: 50 and 100)
- How to throw a launch party that creates buzz and builds community
- The press release strategy that works for both local and national exposure
- How to tap into book clubs, mommy influencers, and business event speakers series
- TED Talks, university speaking, and how to build a global platform
- The power of unique partnerships — and the story of an author who sold 400,000 books through college students
- How to create your own stage with vlogs, reels, and social audio
Dom's Rules (Today's "Jules Rules" Replacement):
- Don't wait until 3 days before launch to start talking about your product
- Don't make it all about you — vanity is not a marketing strategy
- Stop giving the same canned speech — tailor your message to every room
Key Takeaway: "Your story, your message, your business, your brand, your service can help people — to not share it with the world is actually a disservice." — Dominick Domasky
Resources & Topics Mentioned:
Networking events and local business groups
Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis, chambers of commerce
Consignment shops and local retail partnerships
Amazon book review strategy
Podcast guesting / podcast tours
Press releases (local and national)
TED Talks and Blue Talks
University speaking engagements
Social media content creation (reels, vlogs, social audio)
Launch party strategies
Connect with Dominick Domasky:
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