The Audiobook Success Matrix Is Now Available
Published April 2026
I've been wanting to put this together for a long time.
Over the past few years, I've spoken to hundreds of narrators, authors, and small publishers who all wrestle with the same question: is this book worth producing in audio? It's the question that sits behind every RS deal, every PFH negotiation, every production budget meeting. And most people are answering it with gut instinct alone.
That's a problem, because gut instinct in publishing is expensive when it's wrong.
The Audiobook Success Matrix is the framework I built to answer that question with something better than instinct. I've been using it myself for years. Now it's available to everyone.
What's in the Bundle
The bundle includes two things: a 77-minute video course and a companion ebook.
The video is the heart of it. Over 77 minutes, I walk through the entire framework: the factors that predict whether an audiobook will succeed commercially, where to find the data, and how to weigh what you find. It's structured, practical, and built from real evaluation experience. By the end, you'll have a clear system for assessing any project that comes your way.
The companion ebook reinforces and extends the video. It gives you the detail in written form so you can reference it when you're mid-evaluation, and it adds practical tools: a project evaluation scorecard, quick-reference checklists, and two fully worked examples that walk through real evaluations from start to finish.
The video teaches you the system. The ebook makes sure you can apply it.
What the Framework Covers
The matrix evaluates audiobook projects across multiple factors, some tied to the book itself, some to the people involved. Each factor is weighted based on how strongly it predicts commercial success, drawing on years of data and real-world prospecting experience.
I won't lay out the full framework here (that's what you're buying) but I will say this: if you've ever picked up a project that looked promising and then watched it go nowhere, the Matrix will show you the signals you missed. And if you've ever passed on a project that turned out to be a hit, it'll show you why the signals were there all along.
Who It's For
Narrators evaluating Royalty Share or PFH opportunities. If you're going to invest weeks of booth time in a project, you need to know whether it's worth your effort before you open your mouth. This framework tells you how to assess that.
Authors considering whether their books have audiobook potential. Not every book should be an audiobook. This helps you see your work through the lens of the audio market before you spend thousands on production.
Small publishers deciding which titles to prioritize for audio. You can't produce everything. This gives you a systematic way to rank your options and allocate your budget where it's most likely to pay off.
The Sleuthy Store Is Open
The Audiobook Success Matrix is the first product in the new Sleuthy Store. The store is open to everyone: you don't need a Sleuthy membership to purchase.
The bundle is $99 as a one-time purchase. After checkout, you'll get an immediate download link for the full package (video + ebook) as a single zip file. No subscriptions, no recurring charges. It's yours to keep.
If you're a Sleuthy member, the Matrix pairs naturally with the tools you're already using. The Lead Score you see on every search result is built on the same underlying framework. The Matrix gives you the deeper understanding behind those numbers, so you can make even sharper decisions when you're evaluating projects.
Questions about the Audiobook Success Matrix? Get in touch. I'm happy to help.