The Six Figure Author Experiment Podcast
Episodes
Asymmetric Risk, Weird Ideas, and the Business of Creative Smashups
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
* Listen on Spotify* Listen on Apple* Listen on Youtube* Listen on Pocketcasts* Book Launch checklist: https://BookHip.com/BDSWRRT* Millionaire Author...
Episode 47 - Tarot for Business, Permission Slips, and the “F*** List” (Delegation That Actually Frees You)
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, Lee and Russell veer delightfully off-road into a “totally new format” conversation that blen...
Episode 46 - Increase AOV with Direct Sales (and Get Weird Doing It)
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this New Year episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, Lisa Vino and Russell Nolte are joined by David Viergutz, founder of Scare Mail and CEO ...
Episode 45 - Bodywork, Burnout, and the Lie of Anxiety
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
* Listen on Spotify* Listen on Apple* Listen on Youtube* Listen on PocketcastsIn this deeply honest and wide-ranging episode of The Six Figure Author ...
Episode 44 - Butter, Joy, and Universal Fantasies with Theodora Taylor
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this delightfully rich episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, Lee and Russell sit down with bestselling author and teacher Theodora Taylor to...
Episode 43 - Breaking Down Brick Walls: How to Find the Door, the Window, or the Lesson
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and reflective episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, Russell and Lee explore what it really means to hit a brick wall in your ...
Episode 42 - The Science of Scaling (and Healing): Balancing Growth, Mindset, and Nervous System Regulation
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, Russell, Lee, and guest Heather Hildenbrand dive deep into The Science of Scali...
Episode 41 - Profit First for Authors with Seth Norris, CPA
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Six Figure Author Experiment, Lee and Russell are joined by Seth Norris, CPA and founder of Author CPA. Together, they demystif...
Episode 40 - Writing Naked: Vulnerability, Reinvention, and Longevity in Publishing with NYT bestseller Jennifer Probst
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back Jennifer’s Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jenniferprobst/write-naked-the-official-course In this inspiring episode of t...
Episode 39 - Why Growth Periods Can Make You Feel Broke
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid episode of the Six Figure Author Experiment, Russell and Lee discuss navigating significant financial and business changes, the reality...
Episode 38 - What Is Enough? Money, Satisfaction, and Fulfillment
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotionally insightful episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, Russell returns from a whirlwind European tour through Prague, Vienna, and...
Episode 37 - Self-Sabotage, Fear of Success, and Building a Career That Sees You
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep and emotionally resonant episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, Russell and Lee go beyond marketing strategies to talk about what r...
Episode 36 - Wide vs. KU: Career Sustainability, Platform Strategy, and Mental Health with Erin Wright
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, we sit down with Erin Wright—bestselling romance author and founder of Wide for the Win—to unp...
Episode 35 - How Tropes Sell Books: Mastering Story Ingredients, Reader Expectations, and Marketing with Jennifer Hilt
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jennifer Hilt, author of The Trope Thesaurus series, joins Lee and Russell to break down the true power of tropes in fiction writing—...
Episode 34 - Kickstarter: Oriana Leckert on Direct Sales, Community Building, & Creative Freedom
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, we sit down with Oriana Leckert, Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, to dive deep into how authors...
Episode 33 - Cracking the Amazon Code: Beyond Ads with Janet Margot
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-impact episode, former Amazon insider Janet Margot drops truth bombs about what really moves the needle on Amazon—and it’s not just t...
Episode 32 - Writer MBA Mastermind & Conference
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Live from New Orleans – Six Figure Author ExperimentIn this episode, recorded live at a conference in New Orleans, hosts Monica Leo...
Episode 31 - Creating a Sustainable Sales Ecosystem
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a presentation Russell gave in Lee’s Facebook group tht breaks down a crucial lesson for authors: success isn’t about pickin...
Episode 30 - Navigating the Page-Turner Playbook with Ines Johnson
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: In this episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, hosts Monica and Russell welcome co-host Lee Savino and guest Ines Johnson, a prolific r...
Episode 29 - How Katie Cross uses mindset to help her turn direct sales into magic
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the messy, exciting world of building a six-figure author career. Joined by the incredible Katie Cross, we explore how s...
Episode 28 - Manifesting Success with Renee Rose and Lee Savino
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively episode of The Six Figure Author Experiment, hosts Russell and Lee dive into the intricacies of success, mindset, and manifestation alo...
Episode 27 - Releasing the Fear of Success with Heather Hildenbrand
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather Hildenbrand joins the Six Figure Author Experiment to share her journey as an author, coach, and advocate for embracing succe...
Episode 26 - Diversify and Thrive with Bestselling Author Willow Winters
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Willow Winters dives deep into the challenges and strategies of independent publishing, offering valuable insights for writers ...
Episode 25 - Authentic Marketing Methods
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the speakers dive into the realities of building a sustainable career as an author, touching on marketing, conference experiences, an...
Episode 24 - Finding the Right Fit for Your Goals
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Launching a book as an indie author often feels like a make-or-break moment, but there are different approaches depending on your goals, bandwidth, an...
Episode 23 - Leveraging Long-Term Success in Writing Through Consistency and Experimentation
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Six-Figure Author Experiment features Lee and Russell discussing the power of building leverage, the long-term strategies behind c...
Episode 22 - Building a Sustainable Writing Career Through Collaboration and Creativity
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Six-Figure Author Experiment, Lee and Russell share their insights on the realities of being an author, discussing everything f...
Episode 21 - Post-Launch Marketing Strategies for Indie Authors with Mike Hourigan from Written Word Media
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Six Figure Author Experiment podcast focuses on post-launch strategies and marketing techniques for indie authors, featuring a det...
Episode 20 - From Niche to Mainstream: The Bullseye Method for Marketable Writing
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives deep into strategies for authors to make their books more marketable while staying true to their creative vision. The hosts, includ...
Episode 19 - Going deep on Facebook ads with Nicholas Erik
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OverviewThe conversation is hosted by Russell and Lee, with guest Nick Erickson, an expert in running ads for authors. The main focus is on understand...
Episode 18 - The Godsverse Chronicles Retailer Launch and Live Stream Event (part 2 of 2)
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the continuation of the live stream event discussing the launch of The Godsverse Chronicles. In this session, the focus shifts to more...
Episode 17 - The Godsverse Chronicles Retailer Launch and Live Stream Event (part 1 of 2)
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first part of a live podcast focused on the launch of The Godsverse Chronicles series. It covers the journey of relaunching the se...
Episode 16 - Scaling Your Author Career using Facebook Ads with Mal Cooper
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction and Guest Overview:* The episode features Malorie Cooper, a well-known figure in the publishing community, who has written over 100 books...
Episode 15 - Colorful Marketing Magic: Unlocking Bestseller Secrets
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Six Figure Author Experiment Podcast. Hosts Russell Nohelty and Lee Savino dive into a colorful mix of personal anecdotes, book marketi...
Episode 14 - Overwhelm to Optimization: Mastering Book Marketing
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Russell Nohelty and Lee Savino delve into the highs and lows of book marketing, offering practical advice and personal insights into what makes ...
Episode 13 - Building Audiences, Breaking Barriers: Author Strategies for Long-Term Success
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Russell Nohelty and Lee Savino return with a fresh episode of the Six Figure Author Experiment podcast, focusing on the importance of audience b...
Episode 12 - Click-testing with Steve Pieper
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lee and Russell are joined by Steve Pieper who teaches click-test advertising and direct sales strategy to authors. Opening credits and editing by th...
Episode 11 - The Highs and Lows of Breaking $100K
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Six Figure Author Experiment, where we guide you through breaking your first or next $100,000 goal. Th...
Episode 10 - Lazy Launches and Marketing Fails
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Russell and Lee talk about everything. We’re calling this style podcast a “Mess-ipode.” Do you like this free form (Squirrel!) conver...
Episode 9 - Using a (Book) Brush to spruce up your marketing game
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 Russell’s six figure author experiment and book launch is coming together! In this episode, Lee and Russell are joined by Kathleen Sweeney...
Episode 8 - Turning the tables to focus on Lee’s six figure Kickstarter experiment (Part 2)
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re still talking about Lee’s Kickstarter project, The Millionaire Author Mindset. Listen to Part One here: Opening credits and editing by the a...
Episode 7 - Turning the tables to focus on Lee’s six figure Kickstarter experiment (Part 1)
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 It’s Opposite Day! Russell is launching Amazon so Lee’s going to launch her project, The Millionaire Author Mindset, on Kickstarter. Th...
Episode 6 - SLO and low; that is the tempo...for growing your direct sales, yo!
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6: Self-liquidating offers: a boring term that makes us sound super smart! Join Lee and Russell as they discuss ways to advertise and push a p...
Episode 5 - I like big book launches, and I cannot lie.
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5: Monica Leonelle joins Lee and Russell to discuss big launches. We run down a laundry list of the things Lee Savino and her cowriter did for...
Episode 4 - WTF is “promo stacking” and why do we care? with Mike Hourigan from Written Word Media
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lee and Russell welcome Michael Hourigan from Written Word Media to discuss paid newsletter promotions such as Freebooksy and Bargainbooksy. * The mo...
Episode 3 - A spicy Kickstarter launch with NYT bestselling author Melissa Storm
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3: Lee and Russell are joined by Melissa Storm to discuss releasing a NSFW paranormal romance comic book on Kickstarter. They’re two days in...
Episode 2 - How Russell caused the Apocalypse
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2: We’re still covering the OG Six Figure Author Experiment: the launch of Russell’s fantasy series, the Godsverse Chronicles. In this epi...
Episode 1 - A dumb, possibly brilliant idea
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Join us for our first Six Figure Author Experiment: launching Russell’s fantasy series, the Godsverse Chronicles. The series is written a...