I'm kinda blown away right now. When I started this whole thing, I wasn't sure anyone would care about self-publishing done the strategic way instead of the volume-and-ads grind. And now there's 5,000 of you who decided this stuff was worth watching. That's not a number to me. That's proof that the approach we're building here actually resonates with real people trying to build something real. So THANK YOU. Every single one of you. And because a milestone like this shouldn't be a solo party, I wanna give something back. First, both courses just got a big upgrade. Content Marketing for Self-Publishers and Email Marketing for Self-Publishers now come with: 📄 A full downloadable PDF version of the entire course — so you can read it wherever you want, mark it up, keep it forever 🎧 Downloadable audio for every single lesson — so you can listen on a walk, in the car, at the gym, whenever Same courses, way more ways to actually use them and let the material sink in. Second, the celebration part. For the next 48 hours only, I'm dropping a 50% discount on both courses to say thank you for getting us here. 👉 Use code "THANKYOU5000" at checkout for 50% off ⏰ This ends in 48 hours and it's not coming back Content Marketing for Self-Publishers → http://www.elevatepublishers.com/l/content-marketing-for-selfpublishers Email Marketing for Self-Publishers → http://www.elevatepublishers.com/l/email-marketing-for-selfpublishers If you've been sitting on the fence about either one, this is the moment. Grab it, go through it, and let's keep building. Here's to the next 5,000. 🚀 — Dave

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Introducing my self.....I am a retiree, since several years back. Started about 6-7 months ago with KDP. Like so many other people, starting up with KDP, I have been listening to a lot of "KDP Gurus" on YouTube! I do low content like coloring books and word search and also made two, Story+word search. Like Cozy Mystery Word Search. I am now trying to make medium and high content books. I feel I need more help and guidance when it comes to KDP ads and also to make the right type of videos for marketing on TikTok, Instagram a s o. Also to mention, I am from Sweden....

Hi everyone! I started KDP in July 2018 and have published 167 low- and medium-content books. I've never had major success, but I made some sales and experimented with Amazon Ads. After taking a break for a few years, I'm back with a different mindset: creating better books, building consistent traffic, and treating publishing as a real business. Over the years, I've learned from many YouTube channel, including Self Publishing Central, Rachel Harrison-Sund, Barry KDP, Chris Raydog, Emeka Ossai, Sean Dollwet, Ken Fornari, Dave | Elevate Publishers and many more. After watching a few of Dave's videos, I was drawn to the idea of not constantly chasing niches, keywords, rankings, and endlessly spending money on Amazon Ads. I still don't fully understand the whole process, so I joined this community to learn more beyond YouTube and explore the free Gumroad resources. If needed, I may eventually invest in the Email Marketing for Self Publishers and Email Marketing for Self Publishers courses from elevatepublishers.gumroad.com Wishing everyone the best. We're all on different journeys, so I hope we can keep learning, apply what fits our own lives, and find success in our own way.

I’m thrilled to have you here. This community was built for entrepreneurs who are ready to stop chasing "magic keywords" and start building high-quality brands that last. To get the most out of this space and start your journey toward $10k/month, follow these two steps immediately: Step 1: Introduce Yourself! 🤝 Go to the "Introductions" section and create a post. Tell us who you are, your experience with self-publishing, and what your main goals are. This isn't just for networking—sharing your story is the first step toward building the mindset of a successful publisher. Step 2: Start the Self-Publishing Foundations Course 📚 Head over to the Classroom tab. You’ll find the first 4 lessons of my Self-Publishing Foundations course ready for you. This isn't the "classic" method everyone else teaches; this is the exact system I used to generate over $230,000 in royalties without spending a dime on Amazon Ads. How to Unlock More Content 🔓 The first lesson is available to everyone right now. To unlock the subsequent lessons, you need to "level up". How do you level up? By being an active member! Post your insights, ask questions, and interact with others' posts to earn points. This system ensures we learn from each other and build a community of true experts. If you want to dive deeper in self-publishing, you can find something interesting on my website: CLICK HERE Let’s stop following the crowd and start building something real. See you in the community!