Guest Bio:Naren Aryal is the CEO and co-founder of Amplify Publishing, a pioneer in hybrid publishing. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Naren has overseen the publication of thousands of titles, specializing in non-fiction and thought leadership. He is passionate about helping authors navigate the evolving landscape of publishing, offering innovative solutions that combine the best aspects of traditional and self-publishing. Naren's expertise and dedication have made Amplify a trusted partner for authors looking to produce high-quality, impactful books.Core Topics:Understanding Hybrid Publishing: Naren explains the concept of hybrid publishing, highlighting its position between traditional and self-publishing. He discusses the benefits, such as high-quality production and marketing support, and the challenges, like the necessity of author investment. This segment offers listeners a clear understanding of why hybrid publishing might be the right choice for them.ROI and the Bigger Picture: Explore how to calculate the return on investment for your book beyond just sales. Naren emphasizes the broader impact of a book on speaking engagements, consulting opportunities, and overall brand visibility. This insight is crucial for authors and speakers looking to leverage their book as a central piece of their platform.The Publishing Timeline: Naren outlines the timeline for hybrid publishing, from manuscript to market. He compares this to traditional publishing, highlighting the faster turnaround times. This practical advice helps aspiring authors understand what to expect and how to plan their book projects effectively.Harnessing AI in Publishing: Delve into the role of AI in modern publishing. While AI can't replace the unique experiences and creativity of human authors, Naren discusses how it can aid in editing, marketing copy, and other supportive tasks. This forward-looking perspective prepares authors for the future of publishing.Resources:Learn more about Naren Aryal and Amplify Publishing Group:WebsiteLinkedIn (Naren)LinkedIn (Amplify)InstagramXFacebookLearn more about Josh Linkner:WebsiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagramXFacebookABOUT MIC DROP:Hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter its starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.comABOUT THE HOST:Josh Linkner — a New York Times bestselling author — is a rare blend of business, art, and science.On the business front, he’s been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which created over 10,000 jobs and sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He’s the co-founder and Managing Partner of Muditā (moo-DEE-tah) Venture Partners - an early-stage venture capital firm investing in groundbreaking technologies. Over the last 30 years, he’s helped over 100 startups launch and scale, creating over $1 billion in investor returns. He’s twice been named the EY Entrepreneur of The Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.While proud of his business success, his roots are in the dangerous world of jazz music. Josh has been playing guitar in smoky jazz clubs for 40 years, studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and has performed over 1000 concerts around the world. His experiences in both business and music led him to become one of the world’s foremost experts on innovation. Joshis the co-founder and Chairman of Platypus Labs, a global research, training, and consulting firm. Today, he’s on a mission to help leaders Find A Way™ through creative problem-solving, inventive thinking, and ingenuity.Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.comSPONSORED BY AMPLIFY PUBLISHING GROUP:Partnering with CXOs, keynote speakers, change makers, and other visionary leaders, Amplify Publishing Group (APG) is a leader in the hybrid publishing space with more than twenty years of experience acquiring, producing, marketing, and distributing books. Passionate about ideas and voices that need to be heard, they're known for launching books that start engaging and timely conversations. At each turn, they have been at the forefront of innovation and have spearheaded a critical disruption of the publishing industry.Learn more at: amplifypublishinggroup.comABOUT IMPACTELEVEN:From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo...
