1,000 Routes with Nick Bennett

1,000 Routes with Nick Bennett Trailer Bonus Episode 26 Season 1

#26 The Kory Kirby Route

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Kory Kirby is a publishing strategist who helps experts write and publish books people actually read. 

In this episode, Kory shares his journey from biking down the US West Coast to becoming a successful publishing strategist, showing solopreneurs how to build a business that aligns with their lifestyle. After self-publishing a book inspired by his travels, he learned by doing until he got an unexpected break. Through hard-earned lessons, strategic partnerships, and a relentless focus on clarity and niche specialization, Kory thrives on his terms.

(00:00) A self-taught journey to publishing a book
(04:59) From minimum wage to Upwork hustle
(11:55) The importance of mentorship in business
(23:46) How a simple connection led to $15,000 in revenue
(27:41) Why strategic partnership is crucial
(29:51) Choosing a lifestyle over a job
(33:29) The reality of focused work hours
(36:51) How to write a book in one week
(45:53) Saving time by letting go
(50:39) Strategies for building passive income through authorship

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What is 1,000 Routes with Nick Bennett?

Becoming an entrepreneur takes grit.

Deciding to do it solo takes courage.

This is 1,000 Routes, the podcast where we explore the stories of solopreneurs who have made the bet on themselves to build a business that serves their life. Every episode you'll hear about the lessons they've learned and the uncommon routes they've taken to stand out in a world that is purposefully trying to commoditize them.