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We survived our first Office Hours—and it only gets better from here
Hi there, How’s your week been? Mine? Well, let’s just say it ended in the best kind of chaos—because yesterday, Beth and I hosted our...
Jan Zucker
Jul 26, 20253 min read
Your Book. Your Content. Your Questions — Answered This Friday.
Hi Everyone, Quick heads-up just for our LinkedIn newsletter subscribers: We’ve just opened up the final five spots for our upcoming...
Jan Zucker
Jul 22, 20251 min read
Office Hours: Helping You Create What Matters Most
How was your week? Mine, some deep soul searching as we approach our first Office Hours next Friday, and as we think about the topic of...
Jan Zucker
Jul 20, 20253 min read
Why I’m Opening Office Hours — For Authors, Coaches, and all Content Creators
Hello, How was your week? Mine was one of the most exciting in quite some time. I discovered just how much AI can really do — if you put...
Jan Zucker
Jul 14, 20254 min read
Freedom, Content, and Quiet Leadership
Happy Fourth of July! Whether you're watching fireworks, sharing a barbecue with family, or enjoying a quiet moment to yourself, I hope...
Jan Zucker
Jul 4, 20252 min read
This Independence Day, Let’s Talk About Real Freedom
Hi, How was your week? I’m finding things slowing down. Every year, around this time, I find myself pulled back into the stories of our...
Jan Zucker
Jun 26, 20254 min read
AI Isn't the Threat—Irrelevance Is. Here's How We Stay Real.
Last week, I came across three different posts on LinkedIn about "AI transformation." They were written by different people, but they all...
Jan Zucker
Jun 22, 20253 min read
The Real Power Behind the Curtain: It’s not about tools. It’s about trust.
People often ask me how we do what we do at DCC. How we help thought leaders go from an idea to a book, a brand, a full learning...
Jan Zucker
Jun 14, 20253 min read
The Death of Discovery: Why AI Can’t Be Trusted to Choose What We Read
How was your week? Mine? I’m angry and scared at the same time. Why, you ask? Keep reading to find out. I’ve been doing much thinking...
Jan Zucker
May 29, 20254 min read
What If Avoiding AI Is Costing You More Than Learning It Ever Will?
Hi there, Let’s skip the hype and get to the real question: What if ignoring AI isn’t keeping you safe… It’s just keeping you stuck? ...
Jan Zucker
May 22, 20254 min read
Josiah Willard Gibbs: The Hidden Architect of Thermodynamics
We are continuing our series on overshadowed geniuses who made incredible discoveries that moved civilization forward. Today we focus on...
Jan Zucker
May 19, 20252 min read
You Don’t Need a Platform. You Need a Garden.
Hi, I’ve been saying it for a while now: the platform doesn’t care about your message. The algorithm doesn’t care about your expertise....
Jan Zucker
May 19, 20254 min read
AI, Ownership, and the Future of Content
Hey friends, Let’s be honest—there’s a lot of noise out there right now. AI tools, media deals, lawsuits, new platforms. Everyone’s...
Jan Zucker
May 12, 20253 min read
From Book to Business: Why Authors Are Embracing E-Learning
How was your week? We had an eventful week at DCC. Here’s what happened. Last Wednesday, we had our latest roundtable on “Publishing...
Jan Zucker
May 4, 20254 min read
Why Your Next Book Might Be Better Without AI
Hey friends, How was your week? I spent a good part of my time battling with ChatGPT. I learned something: you can’t reason with a...
Jan Zucker
Apr 27, 20253 min read
Celebs Become Astronauts, Writers Become Algorithms
Hey friends, Bear with me while I wax sarcastic. When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969, it wasn’t just a technological...
Jan Zucker
Apr 17, 20255 min read
Big Vision – A Future That’s Already Here
Hi friends, If you've been in the media and publishing world long enough, you've probably felt it too: a subtle shift, a quiet hum that’s...
Jan Zucker
Apr 13, 20254 min read
AI Can’t Publish Your Book for You—And That’s a Good Thing
Hey everyone, I’m taking over for Jan this week. I am Kristine, project manager and Jan’s right hand at DCC. I’ve been with DCC for...
Jan Zucker
Apr 8, 20254 min read
You Don’t Need 100,000 Followers to Be an Influencer—You Need Authority
How was your week? Mine? I’m still processing the energy from our latest roundtable . We had incredible dialogues about what it really...
Jan Zucker
Mar 30, 20253 min read
What Tariffs Mean for the Future of Publishing
How was your week? I had another exciting but challenging week. Aren’t they all? We launched our first book title under the publishing...
Jan Zucker
Mar 23, 20253 min read
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