140: How Writing a Book Can Boost Your Business's Potential with Nicole Gebhardt
You know the old saying, “Everyone’s got at least one book in them”? So many entrepreneurs have a book (or line of books) published. And for many people, writing a book is a bucket item on their to-do list for life.
But if you’re a CEO, writing just any book for business purposes won’t do. You have to write the right one for you... and it also really helps to have the right publisher to help steer you on your journey.
My book She Thinks Big has been in the works since last June and is about to launch soon. And today, I have my publisher, Nicole Gebhardt of Niche Pressworks, on the podcast to discuss what it takes to write a book.
But Nicole is not like a traditional book publisher. She has an approach that helps your book help your business reach its greatest potential, and she’ll tell you how!
In this episode of Time to Level Up, you’ll get an inside look into the process of writing a book and getting it published as an entrepreneur. Nicole and I will take you through my experience working with her and her team, the challenges and benefits along the way, and how this process (and the finished product itself) can help your business expand and impact your personal growth as a CEO.
What’s Covered in This Episode About How a Book Can Boost Your Business's Potential
3:33 - Nicole introduces herself and what makes her unique from other book publishers
5:33 - The hardest part of writing the book for me
9:17 - A big mistake most authors make that turns their book into dead weight
11:49 - Key questions to ask yourself before you write a book
14:06 - What it was like working with a mindset coach, storytelling expert, and editor during the writing process
20:06 - Building the process of how I intuitively work in my business inside the book
23:54 - An alternative approach if the idea of goal setting freaks you out
29:34 - How I landed a “bucket list” endorsement for my book
33:58 - How getting a book written and published can change you
Connect with Nicole Gebhardt
Nicole Gebhardt is the Founder and Chief Storyteller at Niche Pressworks, a full-service publishing agency that works exclusively with mission-driven business leaders. She and her mighty team have helped over 200 speakers, coaches, consultants, and influencers expand their influence and grow their business through strategic planning and publishing.
She’s also the COO for Story Mastery by Michael Hauge. Michael is one of Hollywood’s top story experts and consultants and has worked behind the scenes on several blockbuster movies and more recently with some of the biggest names in business and marketing.
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Mentioned In How Writing a Book Can Boost Your Business’s Potential with Nicole Gebhardt
She Thinks Big by Andrea Liebross
Quotes from this Episode of Time to Level Up
“How is the book going to be used as an asset to prequalify and pre-educate clients and then, when they’re working with you, as a reference tool?” - Nicole Gebhardt
“Most authors make the mistake of writing alone and from where they've been and who they've been.” - Nicole Gebhardt
“Unless we know what we're moving towards, we're not making progress. We're just in our Fred Flintstone car with our feet moving fast but going nowhere.” - Andrea Liebross
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