The Power of Big Picture Thinking with Nikki Nash {ep. 148}
January 15, 2025
Marketing expert and Hay House author Nikki Nash shares her journey from corporate success to entrepreneurship, offering actionable insights on leveraging books for big-picture impact and monetization. Listeners will learn how to align their writing with their vision, think beyond book sales, and take bold steps to create lasting change.
This episode encourages listeners to step back, dream big, and take intentional actions toward creating a lasting impact.
In this podcast, Alexa and Nikki discuss:
- Nikki Nash’s journey to becoming a Hay House author and marketing expert:
From wanting to be a journalist to becoming a Fortune 100 marketer and finally starting her own entrepreneurial journey after a wake-up call about family health, Nikki’s inspiring story highlights the power of following your purpose. - The power of big-picture thinking:
Nikki emphasizes creating a bold vision and leveraging your book as a tool to connect with larger audiences, organizations, or opportunities. For example, positioning your book as a vehicle for massive impact rather than focusing solely on individual clients. - Monetization strategies for authors:
- Beyond book sales: Acknowledge that most authors don’t become wealthy from book sales alone.
- As a feeder: Use the book to introduce coaching, memberships, or courses.
- For leverage: Build a brand and vision that attracts collaborations, large-scale deals, or other major opportunities.
- Practical advice for dream building and impact creation:
- Dedicate specific time each week to think big, whether that’s reaching out to influencers, pitching large-scale collaborations, or refining your vision.
- Limit working hours for "lifestyle money" (e.g., 25 hours per week or less) to focus on generational wealth and impactful projects.
- Key tips for writing and aligning your book with your vision:
- Get on the playing field: Understand your audience’s pain points and write a book that solves their problems.
- Utilize beta readers: Share your drafts with a group who can comment on clarity, resonance, and areas for expansion.
- Ensure alignment with your big vision while focusing on practical solutions you’ve already mastered.
- Nikki’s actionable mindset shift:
Don’t get stuck in survival mode. Pay your bills, but allocate time and resources to dream-building and thinking beyond the day-to-day grind. - Special resource for listeners:
Nikki offers scholarships to a university program sharing strategies for thinking big, creating opportunities, and leveraging your book.- How to apply: DM Nikki the word “Alexa” on Instagram @NikkiNashOfficial for details.
- Check out her bestselling book, Market Your Genius, for strategies to turn your expertise into a profitable business.
Globe-trotting Jersey girl, Nikki Nash is a Hay House Author and marketing expert. Her bestselling book Market Your Genius has helped thousands of entrepreneurs turn their experiences and expertise into a profitable online business. A lover of superheroes, sci-fi, and British murder mysteries, she's your go-to gal for Marvel marathons, card games, and globetrotting adventures with family and friends. When she's not guiding entrepreneurs how to get more dream clients, she's working on her next books.
Important Links:
https://instagram.com/nikkinashofficial
https://nikkinash.co/book