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Mike Capuzzi - The Magic of Short Books: Turning Expertise into Effective Marketing

Author
Teddy Smith
Published
Sat 01 Mar 2025
Episode Link
https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc

Mike Capuzzi is the founder of Byte Size Books and creator of the "shook" concept – short, helpful books designed as powerful marketing tools for business owners. With almost 30 years in the marketing industry, Mike has developed a specialized approach to help entrepreneurs, professionals, and local business owners establish authority and generate leads through concise, impactful books typically around 100 pages in length.


In this episode:

  • The concept and benefits of "shooks" (short helpful books)
  • Why shorter books are often more effective than 300-page tomes
  • How local businesses can use books as marketing tools
  • The power of books to establish expertise and authority
  • Strategic distribution methods for maximum impact
  • Success stories from Mike's clients
  • How even local businesses can benefit from Amazon presence
  • The process of creating a shook with Mike's guidance


Resources mentioned:

  • The Magic of Short Books (Mike's foundational shook)
  • Byte Size Books publishing services
  • MikeCapuzzi.com/magic (Free resources for listeners)


Book Recommendations:

  • More Beautiful Than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us by Steve Leder


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