Why do so many books disappear—while a few quietly change lives? In this candid and thought-provoking episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle and producer Howie sit down with Doug Crowe, founder of Author Your Brand and a strategist who has helped hundreds of leaders become bestselling authors—often without writing a single word themselves. Doug isn’t interested in vanity metrics, viral hype, or chasing attention. He’s interested in what lasts. Together, they explore the uncomfortable truths most authors avoid: Why nobody actually wants a book—and what they want instead The difference between being a writer and being an author Why most memoirs fall flat (and how story becomes useful, not just interesting) How legacy is built through service, not self-promotion Why attention is overrated—and giving attention changes everything From losing everything in the 2008 crash to rebuilding a business rooted in story, strategy, and human insight, Doug breaks down how books can become tools for influence, partnership, speaking, and long-term impact—far beyond sales rankings or bestseller badges. The conversation moves effortlessly between storytelling, business, philosophy, and truth-telling, touching on ghostwriting, AI, authorship, ego, confidence, and the quiet power of being genuinely useful in a noisy world. This episode isn’t about writing faster. It’s about writing smarter—and understanding why stories matter long after the algorithm moves on. Spirit Talk Show: now go tell a story worth telling. Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups Hosted by Doyle Follow Spirit Talk Show on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spirittalkshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doylespirittalkshow/ X: https://x.com/doylespirittalk www.spirittalkshow.info If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who might need it.

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