HUB 456: AUTHOR PANEL - Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins, Robert Aguilar, and Sophie Lechner

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 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. www.connectwithb.com 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 www.newbeaconconsulting.com “Forget What You Know About Strategy: The Hazards of Strategic Planning” Links for Sophie Lechner LinkedIn 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: 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: www.BizBookPubHub.com Join the waitlist for the next Kindle Flash Sale for entrepreneurial authors: www.BizKindlePromo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Are you writing a book to help grow your business as a speaker, coach, or consultant? Have you already published a business book and are looking for new marketing ideas? Tune in to listen to interviews with Hub Partners, experts who help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing their business books. If you're wondering about the ROI of publishing a business book, check out our author panel episodes to learn about strategies that have increased business revenue and what authors wish they had done to make their book launches more successful. Guiding these conversations is award-winning indie author and book launch strategist Robbie Samuels. His three books have received over 650 Amazon reviews and reached #1 Best Seller in 30 categories across four countries. He coaches entrepreneurs to build profitable book launches that lead to 50+ Amazon reviews and create a pipeline for the author's offers. Complete this form - www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com - to schedule a complimentary 30-minute book launch brainstorming session with Robbie. "Don't Just Hit Publish; LAUNCH Your Book! An Entrepreneur's Guide to Reviews and Revenue" is Robbie's forthcoming book. Join his launch team for early access and bonus content - www.robbiesamuels.com/launchteam. Robbie founded the Biz Book Pub Hub, which has Hub Partners - experts ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors. He also hosts free virtual networking events for writers and authors so that they can meet each other and Hub Partners. Find out more at www.BizBookPubHub.com.