On episode #198 of The Author Factor Podcast I am having a conversation with author and communications expert, Mike Acker.

Mike has published 17 books and workbooks over the past few years and has built a tremendous following from his books. 

During our conversation, Mike shared how he went from being a self-published author to getting a deal with a traditional publisher.

His latest book, Speak with Confidence, delivers a practical and hands-on playbook to building the confidence you need to nail your next presentation, speech, virtual talk, or social media post.

This episode is a powerful example of how to build influence and authority by being a published book author.

Learn more about Mike Acker by visiting: MikeAcker.com.

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