Winning The Moment

Episode 86: Winning The Moment with Owen Sammarone: Turning Instagram into a Full-Time Book-Influencer Career

Cody Adent Season 2 Episode 86

In this episode of Winning The Moment, Cody Adent sits down with Owen Sammarone, the mind behind the celebrated Instagram account @unleashtheknowledge. Owen has carved out a unique niche—curating and sharing powerful insights from business and self-help books—and turned that into a thriving full-time career as a book influencer and community-builder.
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What started as a personal journey—drawing inspiration from the reading habits of coaches while working in college basketball—evolved into a flourishing platform. Owen’s authenticity and dedication caught the attention of authors who now partner with him to promote their books to his engaged community.
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In this episode, Owen shares:

  • How he transitioned from the world of basketball to book influence and community-building.
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  • The power of niching down and offering consistent value on social platforms.
  • A pivotal moment when a heart doctor reached out to pay for book promotion—his first step toward building a business.
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  • The art of growing an engaged platform by delivering focused, meaningful content consistently.
  • Strategies for authors to leverage book influencers and create effective promotional partnerships.

If you're an entrepreneur, author, or creative looking to build a meaningful online presence—or simply someone who loves the impact of great books—Owen’s journey is packed with insights on authenticity, audience-building, and turning passion into a sustainable career.

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