The FTC just hit Publishing.com with a $1.5 million fine for misleading consumers about how much they could earn through self-publishing. This isn't just their problem. It's a wake-up call for every indie author and content creator.

In this bonus episode, I break down the entire case and what it means for you:

• What Publishing.com was selling and the income promises that got them in trouble• The three specific FTC violations: false earnings claims, deceptive refund guarantees, and fake testimonials• Why employees and family members writing undisclosed reviews is a serious legal issue• How the FTC's updated Endorsement Guides and Consumer Reviews Rule affect indie authors• A 5-step compliance checklist you can use to audit your own marketing today• Why this is actually good news for authors who are doing things the right way

No hype. No inflated promises. Just honest guidance on how to build a publishing business that lasts.

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Running multiple businesses, side projects, and creative ventures at once? You're not alone — and you're not unfocused. In this bonus episode, KB breaks down 7 research-backed strategies for juggling multiple business interests without burning out.

You'll learn:• Why context switching costs you up to 40% of your productive time (APA research)• How to time block by venture to eliminate the switching penalty• The "CEO Day" method for weekly strategic reviews across all your businesses• Why systems beat willpower every time (and how to build them)• The Seasons Framework — how to intentionally rotate focus between ventures• How AI and automation act as force multipliers for solopreneurs• Energy management vs. time management — and why the difference matters• The 1-3-5 Rule for daily prioritization across multiple ventures• The quarterly question every multi-venture entrepreneur needs to ask

Whether you're an indie author with a day job, a creator building multiple brands, or an entrepreneur who can't stop starting things, this episode gives you the playbook to handle it all sustainably.

Key sources referenced: American Psychological Association (task switching), Cal Newport (Deep Work), NBER/Brynjolfsson et al. (AI productivity), Greg McKeown (Essentialism), Tony Schwartz (The Power of Full Engagement), and more.

Amazon KDP's New Groundwood Paper. Lower Costs, Classic Feel, and What It Means for Your Books

Amazon KDP has introduced Groundwood paper as a new beta option for eligible black-and-white paperbacks. In this bonus episode, KB breaks down what Groundwood paper is, how it compares to the existing white and cream options, the cost and environmental benefits, the important limitations authors need to know about, and actionable steps for evaluating whether to switch your titles.