Do not follow your passion.

by danieldalonzo | Oct 15, 2014 | DIY, Ebooks, Home, Little Wins, Prototype, Self Publishing

I used to say things like, “Follow your passion. Work on projects you are passionate about.” I was so wrong. Don’t follow your passion. Follow your skills. If you have a skill people pay for you can build a product around that skill. My friend Sophia is passionate...

Money can't buy happiness. Unless you earn the money yourself.

by danieldalonzo | Oct 25, 2013 | DIY, Ebooks, Home, Prototype, Skilz

I remember when I entered 8th grade math. The teacher wrote a math problem on the chalkboard. It included symbols and characters I never saw before. Not to mention it was the longest math problem I had ever seen. Panic set in immediately. I thought to myself, “How am...

Pop-up payments let you sell anything, anywhere on the web

by danieldalonzo | Sep 17, 2013 | Ebooks, Entrepreneur, Home, How To, Payments, Prototype, Self Publishing, Websites

Square and Flint are cool – only if you’re selling products in person. What if you want to sell something directly on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, or your website? If you sell an ebook on Amazon or Apple you pay a 40% commission. If you own a fitness center and...

I think you have a book in you.

by danieldalonzo | Sep 11, 2013 | Ebooks, Home, Prototype

I want you to think about the people in your industry who are perceived as leaders and experts. Why do you perceive them as experts? Are they the most qualified? Not necessarily. Do they make the most money? Maybe, but not always. Do they have the best looking...

Write everything down even if it doesn't make sense

by danieldalonzo | Aug 17, 2013 | Ebooks, Prototype, Self Publishing

Write all your thoughts. Don’t worry about whether it makes sense. Just write it all down. In the past, if I thought a topic was not important then I wouldn’t need it for the book at all. I have come to learn it is impossible for me to know what will end...

Trust will sell your ebook, and social proof

by danieldalonzo | Aug 17, 2013 | Ebooks, Home, Prototype, Trusted Communities

Get trust first, then get paid. Trust sells your ebook It’s not an overnight get rich scheme. But, by building a trusted community you can earn a living. I like to tell stories to get my point across…and so I don’t seem like a preacher. So...