Can Audiobooks Be A Six-Figure Revenue Source? — Most Authors Miss This | Cindy Gunderson
Cindy Gunderson has seen massive success s as an author in recent years and audiobooks have been one of the biggest drivers of that success. At one point, audio made up 60% of her annual income. The wildest part? All of her audiobooks are available for free on YouTube. And instead of hurting her sales, it's actually boosted them. In this conversation, Cindy breaks down exactly how she built her audiobook business from scratch — starting with a $45 setup in her living room — and shares why she believes there's never been a better time for authors to get into audio. Whether you're thinking about narrating your own books, exploring narration, or just looking for a new revenue stream, this episode is packed with actionable advice. 🔗 LINKS Cindy's YouTube Channel: / @cindygunderson Cindy's Website: https://cindygundersonaudio.com/ 📚 MY BOOKS & KICKSTARTER Flour and Forge Kickstarter Pre-Launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... My Website & Newsletter: https://www.hermansteuernagel.com Check out https://www.pintandportal.com/deals for all of our show's sponsors ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Audio income 1:03 — Episode introduction 3:35 — Sponsor: Flower and Forge Kickstarter 6:05 — Barriers to getting started with audiobooks 14:15 — Narration Options 25:15 — Recording Equipment & Budget 33:25 — Why going wide tripled her income 39:30 — Posting full audiobooks on YouTube for free 51:00 — Cindy's #1 tip for authors
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