In today’s episode of Iron Age Marketing, I talk to Joseph Battaglia, novelist, IT professional and writer of The Dunce Whisperer.

Joseph Battaglia started writing shortly after being medically discharged from the Marine Corps for a vascular disorder resulting from lifting too many weights and being entirely too swole. His normal human body wasn’t capable of withstanding the weight that his soul was capable of lifting. This condition led to the removal of one of his ribs. It’s interesting to think that Adam the first person had also been removed of a single rib. Adam was created in the image of God which is just something interesting to think about, not drawing any conclusions. Joseph’s first book was Planet of Babel: Dawn Edge. Perhaps the most intelligent Sci-Fi book ever penned. Some individuals claim it’s the book Einstein wished he’d wrote. Fun fact, Albert Einstein was a late talker and didn’t say his first word till he was three. Joseph was four when he started talking. Some people may draw the conclusion that talking late correlates to intelligence. Who knows? Probably though. Joseph Battaglia has worked in the I.T. field since 2011. Dealing with customers has always been painful for him to say the least. Now his horror for the past ten-plus years has been converted into the perfect story for you to be able to experience the same pain.

In this first of three segments of episode 49 of the Iron Age Marketing podcast, host Nicky P talks with guest, writer, Joseph Battaglia, an Italian-American from New Jersey with a background in the Marine Corps and over a decade of IT experience. Joseph discusses his transition to civilian life, his work in the government sector, and his passion for writing. He shares insights into his creative process, the role his wife plays as a co-author, and the humorous approach he takes to promote his books. The episode delves into the making of his latest book trailer and the persona he adopted for marketing purposes. Joseph also touches on the differences between his previous works in sci-fi grim dark and his current project in comedy fantasy.

In this third and final segment of episode 49 of the Iron Age Marketing podcast, host Nicky P discusses with guest, Joseph Battaglia, his approach to creating a character that embodies self-awareness and stupidity. Joseph elaborates on the importance of being able to laugh at oneself, his YouTube persona, and the significance of developing a strong author identity to connect with the audience. They touch on the evolving nature of publishing and marketing in the digital age, the role of social media in building a following. The conversation concludes with reflections on the charm of being ‘lovably stupid’ and the journey of character development.