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Ep. 837 – Make Your Author emPact with Stephanie Feger (@stephaniefeger)

58m · Going North Podcast · 08 May 05:21

"You don't know who needs to hear what you've written." – Stephanie Feger

Today’s featured bestselling bookcaster is a mom, wife, book marketing strategist, professional speaker, and the Founder & Chief Strategist of emPower PR Group, Stephanie Feger. Steph and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her strategic approach to book marketing, the significance of concentrating on what's truly important in life, and more!!!

Key Things You’ll Learn:

What inspired Stephanie to become an author

Why embracing simplicity can create more impact

Why a strategic focus and selectivity are required for marketing success

How faith plays a major role in her business

Stephanie’s Site: https://stephaniefeger.com/

emPower PR Group: https://empowerprgroup.com/

Stephanie’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07CV4S2R8/allbooks

Stephanie’s Podcast, “The emPowered Author”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-author-a-marketing-podcast-for/id1575362449

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