What does it look like when an author builds a body of work that evolves with her life, her audience and her business? In this conversation, Andrew Griffiths speaks with Kate Christie about the strategic role her books have played in shaping her speaking career, coaching work and broader commercial success. From productivity and time management through to personal growth and life design, Kate shares how each book was written with purpose, aligned to a clear business model and used as a powerful tool to build credibility, create opportunities and support a bigger vision. It is a thoughtful, honest and highly practical conversation about writing books that truly work. 

Kate Christie 
https://www.katechristie.com.au/ 

🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: www.theauthoracademy.com.au 

💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: www.andrewgriffiths.com 

💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/ 

What does it look like when an author builds a body of work that evolves with her life, her audience and her business? In this conversation, Andrew Griffiths speaks with Kate Christie about the strategic role her books have played in shaping her speaking career, coaching work and broader commercial success. From productivity and time management through to personal growth and life design, Kate shares how each book was written with purpose, aligned to a clear business model and used as a powerful tool to build credibility, create opportunities and support a bigger vision. It is a thoughtful, honest and highly practical conversation about writing books that truly work.&nbsp;
Kate Christie&nbsp; <a href="https://www.katechristie.com.au/">https://www.katechristie.com.au/</a>&nbsp;
🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: <a href="https://www.theauthoracademy.com.au">www.theauthoracademy.com.au</a>&nbsp;
💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: <a href="https://www.andrewgriffiths.com">www.andrewgriffiths.com</a>&nbsp;
💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/</a>&nbsp;

The Business of Being an Author is a practical, straight-talking podcast for authors who want their book to do more than just sit on a shelf. Hosted by Andrew Griffiths, Australia’s number one small business author, the podcast explores how to turn a book into a serious commercial asset that builds credibility, creates opportunities, attracts clients and generates real income. Across the series, Andrew shares the thinking and strategy behind building a business around a book, from mindset, branding and product architecture through to leverage, media, collaboration, marketing and long-term planning. It is for authors who want to think bigger, act smarter and use their book as the foundation for a business of substance.

More information www.theauthoracademy.com.au 

The Business of Being an Author is a practical, straight-talking podcast for authors who want their book to do more than just sit on a shelf. Hosted by Andrew Griffiths, Australia&rsquo;s number one small business author, the podcast explores how to turn a book into a serious commercial asset that builds credibility, creates opportunities, attracts clients and generates real income. Across the series, Andrew shares the thinking and strategy behind building a business around a book, from mindset, branding and product architecture through to leverage, media, collaboration, marketing and long-term planning. It is for authors who want to think bigger, act smarter and use their book as the foundation for a business of substance.
More information <a href="http://www.theauthoracademy.com.au/">www.theauthoracademy.com.au</a>&nbsp;

The Business of Being an Author

E17 | How Kate Christie Built a Business, and a Life, Around Her Books

David Jenyns does not write books to look impressive, he writes them to build a business. This conversation reveals the strategic thinking behind three very deliberate books, each designed to clarify his message, sharpen his positioning and support a larger commercial model. From the early lessons of Authority Content through to the brand power of Systemology and the deeper intent behind Systems Champion, the thread is clear, every book has a job to do. It is a smart, no-fluff exploration of audience, relevance, product alignment and long-game thinking, showing how authorship can become far more than credibility, it can become serious commercial infrastructure. 

🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: www.theauthoracademy.com.au  
💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: www.andrewgriffiths.com  
💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/ 

David Jenyns does not write books to look impressive, he writes them to build a business. This conversation reveals the strategic thinking behind three very deliberate books, each designed to clarify his message, sharpen his positioning and support a larger commercial model. From the early lessons of Authority Content through to the brand power of Systemology and the deeper intent behind Systems Champion, the thread is clear, every book has a job to do. It is a smart, no-fluff exploration of audience, relevance, product alignment and long-game thinking, showing how authorship can become far more than credibility, it can become serious commercial infrastructure.&nbsp;
🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: <a href="https://www.theauthoracademy.com.au">www.theauthoracademy.com.au</a>&nbsp; 💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: <a href="https://www.andrewgriffiths.com">www.andrewgriffiths.com</a>&nbsp; 💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/</a>&nbsp;

E18 | How David Jenyns Turned Books into a Scalable Business Engine

What if your book was never just a book? What if it was one of the smartest commercial assets you could create? 

In this conversation, Andrew Griffiths sits down with long-time friend Darren Finkelstein to explore what it really means to think strategically as an author. Darren did not write books for the sake of calling himself an author. He wrote them to build authority, sharpen his positioning, strengthen his brand, and create real commercial momentum. 

From his early days as “The Boat Guy” to becoming one of Australia’s leading accountability coaches, Darren shares how books have played a powerful role in every stage of that journey. This is a smart, practical and highly relevant conversation for any aspiring author who wants their book to do more than sit on a shelf. It is a real-world example of how the right book, used the right way, can help build a bigger business, a stronger brand, and far greater opportunity. 

🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: www.theauthoracademy.com.au  
💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: www.andrewgriffiths.com  
💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/ 

What if your book was never just a book? What if it was one of the smartest commercial assets you could create?&nbsp;
In this conversation, Andrew Griffiths sits down with long-time friend Darren Finkelstein to explore what it really means to think strategically as an author. Darren did not write books for the sake of calling himself an author. He wrote them to build authority, sharpen his positioning, strengthen his brand, and create real commercial momentum.&nbsp;
From his early days as &ldquo;The Boat Guy&rdquo; to becoming one of Australia&rsquo;s leading accountability coaches, Darren shares how books have played a powerful role in every stage of that journey. This is a smart, practical and highly relevant conversation for any aspiring author who wants their book to do more than sit on a shelf. It is a real-world example of how the right book, used the right way, can help build a bigger business, a stronger brand, and far greater opportunity.&nbsp;
🖋️ Author coaching and Author Academy programs: <a href="https://www.theauthoracademy.com.au">www.theauthoracademy.com.au</a>&nbsp; 💥 Andrew Griffiths, keynotes, books and resources: <a href="https://www.andrewgriffiths.com">www.andrewgriffiths.com</a>&nbsp; 💼 LinkedIn (daily insights and updates): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsandrew/</a>&nbsp;

E16 | What Being a Strategic Author Really Looks Like – with Darren Finkelstein

Big author ambitions mean very little without a focused plan for the next 12 months. This conversation brings everything back to execution, showing how a commercial author turns ideas into action through clear priorities, detailed targets and a month-by-month strategy. Andrew Griffiths argues that without a practical plan, most authors stay reactive, bitsy and inconsistent, doing a little here and there without building real momentum. He explores the value of yearly themes, product development, accountability, measurable goals and giving the work real space in the calendar. It is a strong closing reminder that lasting author success comes from treating the year ahead like a serious business opportunity. 

Andrew Griffiths’ The Author Academy 
https://www.theauthoracademy.com.au/

Big author ambitions mean very little without a focused plan for the next 12 months. This conversation brings everything back to execution, showing how a commercial author turns ideas into action through clear priorities, detailed targets and a month-by-month strategy. Andrew Griffiths argues that without a practical plan, most authors stay reactive, bitsy and inconsistent, doing a little here and there without building real momentum. He explores the value of yearly themes, product development, accountability, measurable goals and giving the work real space in the calendar. It is a strong closing reminder that lasting author success comes from treating the year ahead like a serious business opportunity.&nbsp;
Andrew Griffiths&rsquo; The Author Academy&nbsp; <a href="https://www.theauthoracademy.com.au/">https://www.theauthoracademy.com.au/</a>

E17 | How Kate Christie Built a Business, and a Life, Around Her Books

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