We were lucky to catch up with Chantea Williams recently and have shared our conversation below.

Chantea, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today The first dollar your business earns is always special and we’d love to hear how your brand made its first dollar of revenue.

My first publishing clients came from a 30-day course I offered to write and publish an e-book. I was so uncertain if this was something I was called to do that I didn’t even have the course written when I launched it. When I got that first registrant, I was like oh crap, now I got to really create it. I guess this is happening. I have never looked back. I had 10 aspiring authors who signed up, and nine of those went on to create paperback versions of their book.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I am Chantea Williams, owner of Relentless Publishing House. I remember when I was looking to publish my first book, I couldn’t find anyone to guide me along the way. I figured it out and helped others to do the same before making it a business. I know firsthand the frustration and uncertainty when deciding to self-publish. It can be overwhelming with all the information you find on the internet and through social media. I created my book publishing business to take the pain out of publishing and ease the fears of aspiring authors.

I started my publishing company in 2018 under the former name Greater Working Women Publishing Company. My first 10 clients were from an online course that I taught. Those clients published their first ebook, and eight of them made the investment to publish the print version. This was my first test to see if I could really do this, and I haven’t looked back since. As we began to pick up male clients, the first thing they would ask was, “Do you work with men?” I knew then that we needed a new name. One more marketable and gender-friendly. We rebranded in 2019 to Relentless Publishing House, and it was the best decision we could have ever made for the success of our company.

We help authors of all ages to self-publish high-quality books. Our authors retain 100% of their royalties, and there are no hidden fees for our services. Our publishing packages are affordable, and we offer payment plans. We also offer A la Carte services to help you complete your book and level up your marketing. Our signature product is our Aspiring Author Kit, which comes with a publishing planner and a free 30-minute video session. In this session, we help you organize your book ideas and write your outline. We want the book in your head to be in your hands.

We take a limited number of authors each quarter to ensure each of our clients has a personalized experience. We prefer quality over quantity. We want our relationships with our clients to be rewarding for all parties. We require a 15-minute consultation before taking on any new client. We want you to be certain that we are the right publisher you need to publish your manuscripts.

Have you ever had to pivot?

Not many people know this, but before I started my publishing business, I was a chef with my own catering company. I relocated from MS to SC, and it was extremely difficult to gain paying clients on a regular basis. At this time, I didn’t have a business coach to help navigate the business streets, and to be honest, I didn’t know I needed one. Many people loved my stuff but didn’t want an invoice. I did a lot of donations trying to get my name out there, and that’s all they wanted. I made the hard decision to let go of my food business and turned to publishing. I truly struggled with this because I never thought after culinary school, I wouldn’t be in the food industry. I had already published a few books, so I was familiar with the process.

What’s been the best source of new clients for you?

I am proud to say that about 85% of our business is from referrals. Our clients are the best and share with others who need help in writing and publishing their books. I have met people at events who have referred me to new clients even though they never used our services. We pride ourselves in serving excellence!

Contact Info:

• Website: www.relentlesspublishing.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/relentlesspublishing1
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/relentlesspublishing
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/getyourwriteon
• Other: www.getyourwriteonacademy.com