MY OWN GHOSTWRITER
Free 2-Minute Assessment

Are You Invisible
in Your Industry?

You've put in the years. You've done the work. But does anyone outside your immediate circle know you exist? Take this diagnostic and find out — then discover exactly what to do about it.

90% of books sell fewer than 100 copies — not because the author wasn't smart enough, but because they didn't have a strategy. Invisible experts stay invisible. This quiz changes that.



Takes about 2 minutes  ·  No spam, ever

Section 1 of 3

Recognition Indicators

Rate each statement from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree)

1. Conference organizers reach out to me unsolicited to speak or participate.
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2. Journalists or media outlets quote me in industry articles or stories.
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3. Competitors or peers mention me or my work in their own content.
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4. People introduce me as "the [specialty] expert" without me prompting them to.
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5. I receive consulting or speaking inquiries on a weekly basis.
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Section 2 of 3

Content Impact Markers

Rate each statement from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree)

6. My posts on LinkedIn or other platforms regularly generate significant engagement (100+ reactions/comments).
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7. Industry peers and colleagues share my insights with their own audiences.
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8. When others use my ideas or frameworks, they attribute them to me by name.
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9. Media outlets seek my opinion when covering trends in my field.
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10. I'm invited to participate in industry roundtables, panels, or advisory groups.
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Section 3 of 3

Influence Measurements

Rate each statement from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree)

11. My recommendations have measurably changed how companies or clients operate.
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12. People implement my methodologies or frameworks even when I'm not in the room.
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13. Industry conferences or publications have created content around my ideas or approach.
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14. Competitors have copied or adapted my positioning, language, or frameworks.
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15. I can charge premium rates — well above market average — based on my reputation and expertise alone.
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Bonus Round

The Brutal Truth Test

Five quick yes-or-no questions. Be honest — this is where most experts face the truth about their visibility.

Google Test
Does searching your name + your industry specialty return meaningful, credibility-building results?
Conference Test
Have you been invited to speak at a major industry event in the past year?
Media Test
Has a journalist or media outlet contacted you for expert commentary in the past 6 months?
Competition Test
Do your direct competitors know who you are — by name?
Premium Test
Can you charge 50% more than the market average for your services — and have clients say yes?