{"id":70597,"date":"2023-01-02T20:17:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T01:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=70597"},"modified":"2025-02-12T11:23:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T16:23:34","slug":"https-www-youtube-com-watchvyfqutwnz7rm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/https-www-youtube-com-watchvyfqutwnz7rm\/","title":{"rendered":"The Self-Published Success Podcast with Fitz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-7e6c9ceffa231aae9be90b07741b2299 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px; height:550px; max-height:550px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe allowFullScreen=\"true\" title=\"How to overcome the obstacles on your authorship (and life!) journey - with Fitz Koehler\" width=\"600\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yFqutwnz7RM?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>In this insightful episode of The Self-Published Success Podcast, John Feldman interviews the multi-talented Fitz Koehler, a fitness expert and author, about her journey in self-publishing. Fitz takes listeners through her decision to leave behind traditional publishing deals, explaining how this bold move has allowed her to take greater control of both her creative vision and financial future.<\/p>\n<p>As an author, Fitz had a unique perspective on the traditional publishing world, realizing that the process often limited her creative freedom and didn\u2019t align with her personal goals. By making the switch to self-publishing, Fitz gained the autonomy she craved to produce and distribute her books exactly the way she envisioned them. This allowed her to build a more personal connection with her readers and to share her expertise in a format that felt authentic to her journey.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the episode, Fitz and John delve into the challenges that come with self-publishing, from the intricacies of marketing and distribution to the persistence required to stay motivated when the process feels overwhelming. Fitz openly shares the obstacles she faced, including the learning curve of navigating new platforms, reaching an audience, and ensuring that her message was both clear and accessible.<\/p>\n<p>The conversation also highlights the numerous opportunities that self-publishing presents. Fitz discusses how it empowers authors to control their branding, timing, and content while opening doors to direct communication with their audience. She emphasizes the sense of fulfillment that comes from taking the reins of your creative career and encourages aspiring authors to embrace the self-publishing journey.<\/p>\n<p>For anyone considering becoming self-published or looking to break free from the confines of traditional publishing, this episode offers invaluable advice from someone who has successfully navigated the path. 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