My Favorite Audiobook App

Beyond the Books - It's Far More Than You Think!

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Hi Friend,

As an entrepreneur, I know how our everyday hustle can often leave us with limited time to indulge in our favorite pastimes. For most of us, that includes settling down with a captivating read. But hold on, who said we can't find a workaround? My solution - audiobooks!

Gone are the times when audiobooks were just about "listening". Today, apps like Audible have elevated our experience by incorporating not only books but also podcasts and other original content. From walking my darling dog Lucy, to getting my daily chores done, Audible has been the perfect companion.

I have some exciting news just for you in this week’s “Tool of the Week” - your path to an immersive literary experience begins with an Audible 30-day free trial!

Tool of the Week

Audible

There's nothing more enriching than a good audiobook, and Audible has been my go-to companion for years. From an extensive library of audiobooks to engrossing podcasts and riveting original content, Audible has it all.

If you’re yet to jump onto the Audible wagon, here's your chance! Start a 30-day free trial and enjoy a book for free! And here's the kicker - If you're an Amazon Prime member, you have two free books waiting for you. Guess what? These are yours forever, whether you choose to continue with Audible or not.

Now, you might be wondering - what happens after the trial? No worries because Audible is diligent about sending a friendly reminder before your trial ends. Thereafter, you're welcome to continue at $14.95 per month, and the power to cancel lies at your fingertips, anytime.

Are you on the hunt for some book suggestions? Here's a peek into some of my favorites:

- The Secrets of Word-of-Mouth Marketing by George Silverman
- It's About Damn Time by Arlan Hamilton
- Crushing It! by Gary Vaynerchuk
- Superfans by Pat Flynn
- The Success Principles by Jack Canfield

DISCLOSURE: I’m not only an Audible affiliate, but I’m also a long-time customer. If you use my link to sign up, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Highlights From Madalyn's Twitter Feed

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With Twitter being renamed to X, it’s time to give my long-running #TwitterSmarter chat a new name. Drum roll please…

Zealous audiograms keep getting better and better! Watch the avatar change in this clip as it switches between speakers.

An interesting update to the X UI adds a few extra steps to view engagement on posts. X is also working on an autosave feature.

What is 75x more valuable than a single like? Check out this tip I shared in a recent Space.

And lastly, learn how the algorithm works and then keep experimenting with it. That is the secret sauce to growing your reach on X.

The Latest From Madalyn

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Tips & Advice on How to Get More Out of X (Twitter)

We had another awesome #TwitterSmarter Community chat. Our discussion included:
• Renaming #TwitterSmarter to either SmarterX or NavigatingX - which do you prefer?
• Ways creators can monetize on the X platform
• How the algorithm can boost your reach
• Why your email list is gold and more valuable than a social media follower
• And so much more!
Click here for the Spaces replay.

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Upcoming Spaces - Audio Discussions

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You can easily access my upcoming audio conversations as well as the past ones via Spaces Dashboard. Tap on this link to get started. They even have a new feature where you can set up alerts.

That's A Wrap!

I hope you find all of this info helpful. Don't hesitate to reach out and share your thoughts with me. I'm always here to listen! 😊

Until next time. Keep rockin',

Madalyn