Frequently Asked Questions

👉 How much time do I need to build my publishing business?

Almost all PublishingCEOS students started while balancing full-time jobs or college classes.

This coaching program is designed to help you learn Amazon publishing skills alongside your current commitments. Many students begin by developing their publishing knowledge in their available hours, with the potential to grow their skills and experience over time.

You can work at your own pace and build your understanding of the publishing process during your off hours.

👉 How do I know this is legit?

Selling and making money utilizing the Amazon marketplace is as legit as it gets. 

Make no mistake about it, many people have already quit their job to make full-time income selling physical products on Amazon (aka 'FBA') because this giant e-commerce platform has opened it's doors to anyone that wants to sell on it.

What we’re doing is selling products in a completely different way and mitigating a lot of the upfront costs involved with the traditional way that involves buying expensive physical products to store in inventory. 

Publishing books can be a lot quicker and more lucrative if you're starting or doing traditional 'Amazon FBA'. 

👉 Money is tight right now, what should I do? I'd love to join!

The most economic way for you to join the PublishingCEOS Coaching program is by enrolling with another member, since we are currently offering an additional "+1" membership for free when you join. This way, you can split the cost of admission with someone else as opposed to paying the full amount yourself.

All you need to do is have one person join and pay for the program and then email us at support@publishingceos.com with the full contact details of the additional membership and we will then add that member free of charge into the program. Please note, certain bonuses may not apply to the additional "+1" member (e.g. attending private coaching calls or submitting book topics for validation). 

You can also utilize the PayPal Credit payment option to finance the admission cost of the program over time. 

👉 What if I am not satisfied with the program?

At Publishing CEOS, we offer a conditional 180-day refund policy for all members.

This policy requires members to demonstrate program participation by meeting specific criteria within 6 months of enrollment. To qualify for a refund, you must complete all three of the following requirements:

1. Complete, produce, and publish one (1) new book on Amazon after enrolling in the program.
2. Get twenty-five (25) reviews on your book on Amazon 
3. Attend at least two coaching calls or submit book topics for validation

These requirements are designed to ensure you've engaged with the core elements of our program before determining if it meets your needs. Full details of this policy are provided in our client agreement.

👉 Why do we have refund requirements?

If you decide to join our program, success will depend on your implementation of the techniques taught. We've designed the program to provide you with publishing education, but results require consistent effort and action on your part.

We stand behind our program with a conditional 180-day refund policy. If you complete all required participation criteria as outlined in our client agreement and find the program doesn't meet your needs, you can request a refund within the 180-day period after meeting the specified conditions.

👉 What if I live outside of America?

First of all, Alex is Canadian... 

Secondly, we have successful students from 4 continents. Countries ranging from Philippines, South Africa to India or Australia... 

Amazon is a global e-commerce platform that anyone can use to earn from regardless of your credit, skills, experience, background, etc. 

We've also setup the coaching program to tailor to everyone's needs no matter what time zone you are in. 

👉 What about market competition?

The digital publishing space on Amazon offers different competition levels across formats. According to recent market data:

- Physical products on Amazon: Approximately 350 million listings¹
- Print books: Approximately 48 million titles²
- eBooks: Approximately 6-7 million titles²
- Audiobooks: Approximately 300,000-400,000 titles²

These figures demonstrate the varying levels of competition across different Amazon marketplaces. Digital publishing categories typically have fewer competing titles than physical product categories, which may present different opportunities for those interested in learning about publishing.

The publishing landscape continues to evolve, and success in any marketplace requires understanding current trends, developing relevant skills, and consistent implementation of best practices.

¹Source: eMarketer/Marketplace Pulse (2023)
²Source: Amazon Publishing Statistics/Bowker Data (2024)

Note: These figures are estimates as Amazon doesn't publicly disclose exact listing counts. The most accurate figures come from industry research firms and publishing associations.

👉 What are the typical costs associated with digital publishing?

Costs for digital publishing can vary widely depending on the approach you take. Initial investment for book production may include expenses for editing, formatting, and cover design.

Many of our students typically allocate between $500-$1,000 for their first few publishing projects, though this amount can vary based on your resources and chosen publishing strategy. Some members have developed approaches that minimize upfront costs by leveraging different publishing methods or tools.

Our 'Budget Publishing Workshop' training explores various publishing strategies, including options that may require minimal initial investment. This workshop focuses on teaching cost-efficient publishing methods that may be suitable for those with limited starting capital.

Remember that publishing, like any skill-based endeavor, often requires some combination of time, effort, or financial investment to develop properly.

👉 What if I don't have a background in writing or experience with books or audiobooks?

Prior experience with books or audiobooks is not a prerequisite for learning our publishing methods. Many of our students began with limited experience in reading or writing.

Our program is designed to teach publishing processes step-by-step, focusing on the business and technical aspects rather than requiring literary expertise. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of digital publishing, allowing participants to learn regardless of their previous exposure to books or audiobooks.

The skills taught in our program are primarily focused on understanding publishing platforms, market research, and content development strategies that can be learned through our structured training approach.

👉 What makes this course so different from other courses designed to help me make money online?

This program offers comprehensive publishing education that goes beyond basic courses:

It includes structured group coaching sessions held twice per month, access to a private community for networking with fellow publishers, and personalized guidance from our experienced team.

Our founder, Alex Kaplo, established his Amazon Digital Publishing business over a decade ago with minimal initial investment and has developed significant expertise in this field. His experience informs the practical strategies taught in our program.

The curriculum focuses specifically on Amazon's publishing platforms, which provide established infrastructure for digital content distribution. Our educational approach covers multiple publishing formats and teaches methodologies that can be adapted to evolving market conditions.

What distinguishes this program is its combination of structured education, community support, and specialized focus on digital publishing methodologies designed to help you build publishing skills on established platforms.

👉 I have more questions that are not answered here, how do I get answers?

If you have any questions at all about the coaching program, you can email us at support[at]publishingceos.com. Please allow us 24-72 business hours to respond.

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