Your Story Is Your Superpower, Here's Why | K4B with Marjoire Hollman

GROWTH PILLAR: Leadership & Ops WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear look at what it takes to move from idea to published book — including why most authors need outside eyes, how to find your story's core, and why self-publishing puts you in control of your own legacy.   Most people have a story worth telling. Very few know how to get it out of their head and into a book. Marjorie Turner Hollman is the founder of MarjorieTurner LLC. Since 2012, she has guided non-fiction authors through every stage of self-publishing — from manuscript coaching and developmental editing to cover design and Print on Demand distribution. But her path to this work wasn't a straight line. After brain surgery left her temporarily unable to walk, Marjorie turned to writing as both healing and purpose. That season of stillness became the foundation for everything she now helps others build. In this episode of Knack 4 Business, Marjorie and co-host Wayne Pratt join Bernie Franzgrote for a conversation about persistence, the craft of storytelling, and what it really takes to bring a book to life. Key topics covered: — Why most authors are too close to their own story to see what's missing — The difference between chronological and topical memoir — and why it matters — How a great cover does the selling before anyone reads a word — Why self-publishing keeps royalties in your pocket and control in your hands — What Marjorie looks for before taking on a new client — How she helps authors distill a full manuscript into a sharp, marketable message — Why asking for help is a skill — and how learning it changed her life and her business — Her freebie: Self-Publishing 101 — a starting point for anyone feeling overwhelmed Connect with Marjorie: Visit MarjorieTurner.com Connect with Marjorie on LinkedIn Download the Self-Publishing 101 freebie Co-host: Wayne Pratt — Motive8U Sponsors: Join Canada Growth Network — full GHL CRM + membership community access. First month $1 CAD. Then $47 CAD/month. No contract, no lock-in. Try Web Indexer — the smart chatbot for the Knack 4 Business website. Find episodes faster, discover related content, and book a meeting — all from the K4B site. Explore Gentry Learning — a platform built to teach you how to invest in real estate with confidence. Listen to Property Wizard — the Gentry Learning podcast. Have a question? Reach out: [email protected] Join Canada Growth Network — full GHL CRM + community. $1 CAD first month. $47 CAD/month after. No lock-in. Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform. Subscribe to the K4B blog — get episode recaps and business insights delivered to your inbox. Search K4B episodes by topic — press the ? on the K4B website and search by topic using the chatbot. Register as a K4B guest — want to be a guest on Knack 4 Business? Register on the K4B website and tell us your story. Visit Knack 4 Business Disclaimer: Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation.We share perspectives. You make the decisions.Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there.Until next time; keep building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.