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