When you’re writing, it’s easy to get stuck chasing perfection. But here’s the truth: the first draft is just the beginning—the real transformation happens in revision.

Giving yourself permission to be imperfect is what makes progress possible. The messy middle, the rewrites, the second-guessing—that’s where the book (and the author) truly take shape.

I’m living this right now as I wrap up edits on my fourth book, “LAUNCH Your Book! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Reviews That Drive Revenue,” set to launch in July 2025. Want a behind-the-scenes look at how I turn a book into a business asset? Join my book launch team at http://www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com.

Today, we’ll hear from authors about their journey from blank page to published book.

Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins co-wrote “Do Not Write a Book…Until You Read This One: The Only Guide You Need to Pen, Publish, and Profit from Your Nonfiction Book,”  a no-nonsense, empowering guide that helps aspiring nonfiction authors navigate the publishing process with confidence. 

Robert Aguilar wrote “Forget What You Know About Strategy: The Hazards of Strategic Planning,” a powerful guide for senior leaders seeking to master strategy formulation and execution, offering real-world insights to avoid pitfalls and drive transformative change in today’s fast-paced business landscape.

Sophie Lechner wrote “Unlock Your Impact: The Roadmap to Magnetic Client Attraction for Entrepreneurs Who Hate Marketing,” a refreshing guide for mission-driven entrepreneurs who want to attract clients naturally—by leading with purpose instead of self-promotion—and transform marketing from a dreaded task into a joyful extension of their impact.

Please join me in welcoming Bridgett, Robert, and Sophie. 

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🔵 Permission to Be Imperfect: Discover how embracing messy first drafts and letting go of perfectionism leads to completed manuscripts and impactful books.

🔵 Audience First: Learn why understanding your ideal business book audience before writing a single word is key to creating a book that drives results and attracts clients.

🔵 Building Launch Teams: Hear how co-creation, sharing chapters, and recruiting early launch supporters can supercharge your reviews and discoverability on Amazon.

🔵 Business Impact: Get real talk about leveraging your book beyond launch day—with speaking, consulting, and strategic calls to action built into every chapter.

Links for Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins

• LinkedIn and Twitter.

• http://www.connectwithb.com

• http://www.bmctalkspress.com

• Biz Book Pub Hub Premier Hub Partner

• “Do Not Write a Book…Until You Read This One: The Only Guide You Need to Pen, Publish, and Profit from Your Nonfiction Book”

Links for Robert Aguilar

• LinkedIn and Instagram

• http://www.newbeaconconsulting.com

• “Forget What You Know About Strategy: The Hazards of Strategic Planning”

Links for Sophie Lechner

• LinkedIn

• http://www.themagnetmodel.com 

• “Unlock Your Impact: The Roadmap to Magnetic Client Attraction for Entrepreneurs Who Hate Marketing”

Books mentioned in this episode:

• “Launch Your Book: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Reviews that Drive Revenue” by Robbie Samuels

Other Resources

• Learn more about Biz Book Pub Hub Partner Linda Popky.

• Listen to my episodes with Kate Colbert.

• HUB 433: AUTHOR INTERVIEW – Kate Colbert

• HUB 393: AUTHOR PANEL – Helene Cahen, Kate Colbert, and Sandra Long

• OTS 364: Big Shifts – Kate Colbert

Robbie’s Resources

• Schedule a complimentary book launch brainstorming session: http://www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com. 

• Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: http://www.BizBookPubHub.com

• Join the waitlist for the next Kindle Flash Sale for entrepreneurial authors: http://www.BizKindlePromo.com

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