010: Authority success stories (part 2)

010: Authority success stories (part 2)

Author: Nathan Barry: Author, Designer, Marketer September 18, 2014 Duration: 37:04

In the previous part of this episode we met three talented people – Brandon, Samuel, & Jason. We chatted a bit about their successes with self-publishing and learned how they used my book Authority as a roadmap for creating and publishing their work. 

In this episode, we dig deeper into how each of these fine gentlemen came up with the topics for their books, dealt with technical challenges, and got the word out. They also share several ways in which their lifestyles improved as a result of their successes; you definitely don’t want to miss that section.

Hope you enjoy!

Show Notes

Build a Ruby Gem – the book Brandon Hilkert launched after reading Authority
Professional Email Design – the latest project by Jason Rodriguez following the success of his first book
The Elements of User Onboarding – author Samuel Hulick claims to have botched his book launch, but still managed to land some lucrative consulting gigs (and over $37,000 in revenue)
ConvertKit – a tool I built to help creative people get a landing page up faster so they can build their email lists, launch products, and get more sales.

Real people have used the information in Authority to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars selling educational products to their enthusiastic audiences. 

Get your copy of Authority to find out how you can too.

Or you can check out what a few people have said about Authority on Amazon. 


Dive into the archives of Nathan Barry Archive, a collection of insights from an author and designer who traded pure aesthetics for the gritty, rewarding work of building things. Nathan Barry’s journey from design into the world of product launches and self-publishing forms the core of this conversation. You’ll hear frank discussions that treat marketing not as a mystery, but as a practical craft, and explore what it genuinely takes to create a sustainable online business. The topics naturally span from the tactical details of launching a book to the broader principles of designing a life that isn't just profitable, but also fulfilling. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a recorded chronicle of applied knowledge, filled with lessons learned from real successes and stumbles. For anyone curious about the intersection of creativity and commerce, this podcast offers a long-form, thoughtful perspective. Tune in for episodes that feel like a series of focused conversations with a practitioner who is deeply invested in the process, not just the outcome. The Nathan Barry Archive serves as a valuable resource for designers, writers, and founders looking to navigate their own path toward building something meaningful on their own terms.
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