AuthorMBA: Conversations About Book Marketing, Publishing, Author Platforms, and Other Business Strategies for Authors - Richard Sheridan Discusses His Unexpected 'Book Effect'

Richard Sheridan Discusses His Unexpected 'Book Effect'

05/12/14 • 41 min

AuthorMBA: Conversations About Book Marketing, Publishing, Author Platforms, and Other Business Strategies for Authors

Business can be stressful, especially as an entrepreneur, right? Of course it can, and often is. But for Richard Sheridan, his life as a software entrepreneur is amazingly joyful. In fact, joy is the secret to his company's tremendous success. In 'Joy, Inc.', Richard reveals how a workplace culture build upon joy enables the most positive, productive, and profitable work. Not surprisingly, perhaps, joy is also at the root of Richard's success with the book. From nearly making a fatal mistake in writing the wrong book to pursuing a not-often-fun traditional book deal, Richard was able to remain joyful throughout. His result: an unexpected 'book effect' that is carrying his business to new heights. Join us as we explore just how Richard has managed to infused joy so successfully into his business and creative life, and how you can do the same! And for more, find us on Twitter @WinningEdits or #AuthorMBA. Enjoy!

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