HUB 456: AUTHOR PANEL – Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins, Robert Aguilar, and Sophie Lechner
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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
Links for Robert Aguilar
Links for Sophie Lechner
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“Unlock Your Impact: The Roadmap to Magnetic Client Attraction for Entrepreneurs Who Hate Marketing”
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