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Please, Finish Your Book!

by John P Smith Jr

The Podcast is case study and a celebration of how busy people were able to write and publish Inspiring, Educational, and/or Entertaining books despite the distractions from other major priorities.

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  1. 012: Shola Richards | Making Work Work

    Shola Richards is a workplace positivity expert, dynamic keynote speaker, and self-professed kindness extremist who is dedicated to positively change how we work, live and lead in America. As a busy award-winning Director of Training at a top educational institution, he finished writing the book,...

  2. 011: John Lee Dumas | The Freedom Journal

    John Lee Dumas is the founder & host of EOFire, a top ranked business Podcast where he interviews today’s most inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. While busy while his podcast, he finished writing the book “The Freedom Journal: Accomplish your #1 Goal in 100 Days“. The Book: The Freedom…

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  3. 010: Dr. Chris L. Hickey Sr | Admired Man Why?

    Dr. Chris L. Hickey, Sr. is the CEO/President of the Admired Man Leadership Institute, where he lectures, facilitates workshops and conducts a comprehensive train-the-trainer curriculum, where participants earn a training Certificate, based on his four year national research, and resulting book,...

  4. 009: Keshawn Dodds | Menzuo: The Calling of the Sun Prince

    Keshawn Dodds is an author, actor, motivational speaker and advocate for education. Inspired by the death of his best friend, Marcus McDowell, Mr. Keshawn Dodds is on a mission to help all youth enjoy the love of reading and education. Mr. Dodds’ eight book series will inspire people to not only...

  5. 008: Naresh Vissa | Fifty Shades Of Marketing

    Naresh Vissa is Founder and CEO of Krish Media & Marketing – a full service online and digital media and marketing consultancy and agency. He has worked with leading publishers, media firms and institutions such as CNN Radio, JP Morgan Chase, EverBank, The Institute for Energy Research, Houston...

  6. Behind the Cover: 002

    Prince was writing his Memoir: “The Beautiful Ones” I assume that most if not all of you heard the news On April 21st 2016 when we lost an extraordinary and legendary musician, singer, songwriter and artist named Prince. According to an interview between Raven Samone and Sheila E on the show, The...

  7. 007: Raymond Aaron | Double Your Income Doing What You Love

    Raymond Aaron, New Times Top 10 Bestselling Author, is an internationally renowned thought leader and success coach. He has committed his life to teaching you how to dramatically change your life for the better. He remains one of the most sought after speakers in the world. Raymond is one of the...

  8. 006: Jacques McNeil | Life Happens

    Jacques McNeil_Life Happens: 30 Strategies for Triumphant Living Jacques McNeil’s passion is equipping women with the tools necessary to courageously live a life of purpose. She is the founder and president of W.I.T.N.E.S.S. Book Club, a licensed Evangelist, motivational speaker, corporate image...

  9. 005: Marcey Rader | Beyond Travel

    Marcey Rader_Beyond Travel: A Road Warrior's Survival Guide Marcey Rader is a Productivity and Health Coach specializing in combining science, tools, technologies and behavior change to declutter your body, mind, and inbox, one habit at a time. She understands firsthand that business travel isn't...

  10. Behind the Cover: 001

    Welcome to Behind the Cover episode number 001… I just want to Thank You, Answer some questions, and Give a recap. In the training industry we call it a State Change. It’s taking a break from the learning to reset your mind before we cover more information. As I mentioned in my episode 000 part…

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  11. 004: Dr. Kathy Gruver | The Alternative Medicine Cabinet

    Dr. Kathy Gruver: The Alternative Medicine Cabinet: Hundreds of ways to take charge of your health. Naturally. Dr Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author of five books on health and wellness. She’s also an internationally recognized speaker, regular expert on radio and TV and maintains a massage...

  12. 003: Diane Gardner | Stop Overpaying Your Taxes

    Diane Gardner: Stop Overpaying Your Taxes_11 Ways Entrepreneurs Overpay and How to Stop It Now! Diane Gardner is an expert tax coach, and best-selling author whose proactive planning approach gives clients a leg up on Uncle Sam. Diane saves small business clients between $3,000 and $50,000 in as...

  13. 002: Adam Markel | Pivot

    Pivot: The Art and Science of Reinventing Your Life Adam Markel is the CEO of New Peaks and a Master Trainer in the areas of personal and business development. Adam is also a key-note speaker, entrepreneur, attorney, and author. Adam has now trained Peak Potentials & New Peaks courses and camps…

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  14. 001: Jim Palmer | Decide

    Decide: The Ultimate Success Trigger Jim Palmer is a marketing and business building expert and in demand coach. He is the founder of the Dream Business Academy and Dream Business Coaching and Mastermind Program. Jim is the host of Dream Biz TV, the hit weekly Web TV show watched by thousands of...

  15. 000: Intro (2 of 2)

    By the time you finish listening to this (part 2 of 2) episode, you’ll know one more thing… #1 – A little bit about my background #2 – Why I created this show #3 – What you and I can both do to keep this Podcast going… Then a Bonus at the end, and you’re going to have to keep listening to see…

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  16. 000: Intro (1 of 2)

    Hello, I’m John P, Welcome to Please, Finish Your Book! The show where you will hear how busy people become published authors. The goal is to inspire you to finish your book. Think of this show as a case study of how someone was able to find something based on their experience or creativity to...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Podcast is case study and a celebration of how busy people were able to write and publish Inspiring, Educational, and/or Entertaining books despite the distractions from other major priorities.

HOSTED BY

John P Smith Jr

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