
Manuel Godoy, the creator of Black Sands teaches the absolute secrets of indie publishing success. He has sold well over 200,000 books independently, launched a webtoons app, raised millions, runs a top comic Patreon community in the world, and also secured a deal on Shark Tank with Kevin Hart and Mark Cuban.
He is the ultimate coach for any up and coming creators and his gritty, no nonsense appro... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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This is a special episode where we discuss the current business model of 4th Wall Productions and give an extensive audit and strategy to take them from 400 to 800 dollars a month in sales, to 400 to 800 dollars a day! You don't want to miss this as ... more
Big news on the future investment round and the basics on selling to educational institutions. It's time to learn how to sell in the school distribution world.
2023 is going to be the most exciting year of your life. Join me on a journey to the biggest investment round ever held for an independent publisher. We are going to raise $1.5 Million dollars and you are going to learn every single step in the proce... more
This last part of the beat sheet series explains the ways you finish a story strong. This is the moment the hero decides to take command of their life. It is make or break time!
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Black Sands is the company, the culture, the experience that I have always wanted for myself and my children. When I heard they had a podcast at that moment I decided to start listening to podcast steadily and across platforms. The empowering stories and images that they creat, display and voice! If I could watch them on every platform art type I would. As well a read. Every for of entertainment I participate in could use some black sands and if they were there I would support. ❤️ thank you for ... more
I want to give this 3 stars for not having a new episode every single day 🤣. We want more!!
It's not just that it's great advice, but rather that you can see an immediate difference in your progress. Writing a story is very difficult. Writing a story no one reads is excruciating. That's why I'm grateful to have found a one-stop-shop of easily applicable advice that will improve my next story!! This time, maybe people will read it more. LOL!
I have been following and investing in Black Sands for a few years. I am consistently impressed and inspired. I really enjoy this informative podcast.
Manuel Godoy is a true fan of indi creators. The information he’s giving away in these podcasts is worth thousands. He’s not some washed-up coach. He’s actively utilizing the gems he’s giving you. If you are in the business of writing or business in general, there’s knowledge and experience to be found here!
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