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The Nathan Barry Show

In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, business consultant and expert at getting noticed, Dorie Clark.

Dorie tells me how she got started writing for Forbes, shares some insights from her incredible book ‘Entrepreneurial You’, and explains how you can turn social proof into sustainable streams of income.

Watch this episode to learn the actionable steps that you can take to advance your creator business, and make over $1 million per year.

00:00 Introducing Dory Clark
01:07 Breaking into the writing industry
03:04 Building social proof and credibility
07:24 Gaining national recognition at Forbes
20:19 Diversifying income streams
29:45 Monthly Webinars and Mastermind Programs
30:44 Splurges and lifestyle choices
33:51 Business strategies and email marketing
36:39 Balancing work and personal Life
38:07 Optimizing newsletter content
42:55 Time management and productivity
52:56 Future plans and wishlist for kit

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Featured in this episode:

Terry Rice: https://terryrice.co/

Entrepreneurial You: https://dorieclark.com/entrepreneurialyou/

The Long Game: https://dorieclark.com/longgame/

Reinventing You: https://dorieclark.com/reinventingyou/

Stand Out: https://dorieclark.com/stand-out/

Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/

HBR: https://hbr.org/

Brennan Dunn: https://twitter.com/brennandunn/

Highlights:

1:26 Terry Rice & Entrepreneurial You

9:05 - Cold pitching and working for Forbes

17:43 - Annual revenue

24:41 - Subscription models

30:44 - VIP Disneyland tours & business class

52:29 - Future of the show & Kit