The Cost of Being Too Helpful

The Expert's Journey: Helping Speakers & Authors Succeed!

The Expert's Journey: Helping Speakers & Authors Succeed!
The Cost of Being Too Helpful
Jan 30, 2026 Season 1 Episode 49
Dixie Maria Carlton Brad Hauck

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In this episode, Brad and Dixie tackle a thought-provoking question: Are you giving away so much value that people never need to hire you? Join them as they discuss the balance between being helpful and maintaining your authority. L

earn about the hidden costs of over-sharing, strategies for what to give away and what to hold back, and practical tips for turning free value into paying clients. Whether you're a speaker, author, or consultant, this conversation will help you better understand your sales process and how to structure your offerings to leave people wanting more. 

Tune in for insights on building a more effective funnel, using psychology in sales, and leveraging AI tools to refine your approach.

The Expert’s Journey podcast is dedicated to empowering authors, content creators, experts and professional speakers worldwide.

Join hosts Brad Hauck, author of AI Powered Profits: Use AI to Automate & Accelerate Your Business in 90 Days, and Dixie Carlton, author of Start With the Draft: How to Easily Plan and Write a Non-Fiction Book, as they share practical insights to elevate your speaking career.

Each episode delivers actionable strategies to grow your audience, sharpen your skills, and increase your impact through speaking, publishing, and smart marketing.

Whether you're looking to boost your influence or explore new ways to share your expertise, The Expert’s Journey gives you the tools and direction to succeed.

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Brad Hauck Proficlix.com.au
Dixie Carlton Indieexpertspublishing.com

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