If you’re still handing out paper business cards, you’re leaving authority—and clients—on the table. In Episode 202 of What the Nell!? Podcast, publishing strategist and Ready Writer Services founder Giselle Quintanilla breaks down why your book should never be treated like a $20 Amazon product… and how to use it like the highest-value business card in your brand.

You’ll learn how a book builds instant trust in an AI-heavy world, how to repurpose your chapters into content that sells for months (or years), and the time-block system busy entrepreneurs use to actually finish writing. We also get real about self-publishing vs traditional publishing, what “vanity publishers” are, and how to use AI responsibly without risking copyright issues.

If you want credibility that outlasts algorithms, this episode is your blueprint.

Chapters:

00:00 Marketing Myth-Busting: Why Your Book Beats Business Cards

01:30 Your Book as a High-Value Business Card (Authority + Credibility)

06:39 Why Books Build Trust More Than Social Media or a Website

10:09 Repurposing Book Content: Quotes, Lives, Podcasts, Workshops & Reels

3:19 Relaunching Your Book: Evergreen Content for a Growing Audience

15:20 “I Don’t Have Time”: Time-Blocking a Book in 2–3 Hour Writing Sprints

21:28 Why Book Covers Matter (and the Thumbnail Effect)

23:03 Self-Publishing vs Traditional: Credibility, Rights, Time & Budget

25:53 Watch Out for Vanity Publishers (How Authors Get Scammed)

28:30 Using AI the Right Way: Research, Rewording & Brainstorming (Not Ghostwriting)

32:17 Copyright & Plagiarism Risks When AI Writes the Whole Book

34:10 The Day One Podcast: Purpose, Entrepreneurship & Women’s Stories

39:15 Where to Find Giselle + Final Thanks & Subscribe

Connect with Giselle: www.readywriterservicesllc.com

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Are the people in your life feeding your growth…or draining your nutrients?

In this spicy Season 4 episode of The What the Nell Podcast – EcoPreneur's Edge Edition, Nell and Mikee break down the powerful “roots, branches, and leaves” analogy for relationships — and how it applies to your personal life, business, and even entrepreneurship in 2026.

You’ll learn how to identify toxic patterns like gossip and unsolicited advice, why you don’t owe everyone a “root” relationship, and how boundaries create freedom — not isolation. This conversation goes beyond friendship. We dive into professional circles, business coaches, therapists, financial advisors, transactional relationships, and how agentic AI may reshape who we rely on in the future.

If you're evolving, leveling up, or building something bigger than yourself — this episode will challenge you to audit your circle.

00:00 Introduction to Relationships

01:48 The Importance of Family and Close Friends

04:20 The Tree Analogy: Roots, Branches, and Leaves

06:47 Navigating Toxic Relationships

10:16 Effective Communication and Professional Boundaries

16:51 Identifying and Avoiding Toxic Behaviors

20:39 Avoiding Negativity in the Hair Industry

20:59 The Advice Monster and Listening Skills

22:54 Gossip and Friendship Dynamics

24:50 Building Healthy Relationships

29:41 Professional Relationships and Mentors

37:05 The Role of AI in Future Relationships

40:36 Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

CONNECT WITH MIKEE: https://linktr.ee/Metromikee?fbclid=IwY2xjawElovdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHai92-qRTCtEdJoMFbygQS9wCZFwucuhEP-f8N6l8yBGp5GvPwt66f1T_A_aem_djwcfRMBzKyHAU9Xt6Bnug

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Content creation wasn’t supposed to feel like a second full-time job—but for most business owners, it does.

If you’re over 40, running a business, or simply don’t have time to master AI tools, video editing, and nonstop posting, this episode is for you.

In this special 200th episode, I pull back the curtain on something I’ve been building quietly behind the scenes—Haus of Content—a simple, human-first way to stay visible online without filming everything yourself or drowning in tech overwhelm.

I break down why most creators quit, why video still matters more than ever, and how busy professionals can show up confidently using tools, B-roll, and AI without losing their voice or sanity.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about finally doing content smarter.

👉 Explore free resources, B-roll, and content tools: https://www.nelltice.com/

👉 Haus of Content store: https://www.nelltice.com/haus-of-content-store

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Content Creation Overwhelm

00:40 Celebrating 200 Episodes: A Milestone in Podcasting

01:41 The Reality of Podcasting: Statistics and Insights

06:12 The Power of Video in Content Creation

09:50 Embracing AI in Content Creation

13:46 Introducing House of Content: Your New Resource Hub

20:23 Conclusion: Join the Journey and Stay Connected

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