What Type Of Person Thrives In The Publishing Industry, According To An Author And Business Owner At Self-Publishing Center
Erik believes that individuals who thrive in the self-publishing industry typically possess "a lot of energy" due to the numerous responsibilities involved, and while many are extroverts, even "fake extroverts" like himself who are ultimately introverted can succeed by navigating client interactions effectively and finding fulfillment in assisting authors.
Energy, Extroversion (or ability to 'fake' it), Helping People, Communication, Adaptability
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Erik Seversen
Author, Business Owner
Innovative Educational Services; Thin Leaf Press; Self-Publishing Center
UCLA
Anthropology, University of Virginia, MA
Anthropology, Sociology
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Education
Consulting
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Energy is crucial due to the multiple responsibilities and client interactions involved.
2. While many in the industry are extroverts, introverts can also succeed by adapting and developing strategies to manage client interactions.
3. Helping people get their books done is a rewarding aspect of the work.
Transcript
Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry? Definitely in this industry, somebody who's got a lot of energy. There are so many balls in the air and so many touch points with helping people with their books.
Being an extrovert, I think a lot in this industry are extroverts. I'm not; I'm a fake extrovert. I like people a lot, but when the chips come down, I am an introvert.
That's something I get through when I work with people, and it's just been an amazing road to help people get their books done.