Entrepreneur to Author

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with book coaches and developmental editors Marisa Solis and Elizabeth Dougherty, co-founders of Book Structure Pros and authors of The Complete Expert-to-Author Guide: Plan, Write, and Publish Your Non-Fiction Book. Drawing on 65+ years in publishing and work on over 600 nonfiction books, they explain why sub...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, host Scott MacMillan speaks with Feliks Golenko, founder and CEO of MultiBase and author of Decide: An AI-Enabled Framework for Mid-Market Leaders to Turn Data into Profit. Feliks shares how three and a half decades and 1,500+ BI projects led to his six-step DECIDE framework (Discover, Engage, Clarify, Illustrate, Develop, Embed), why he focus...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with leadership coach, speaker, and facilitator Kylie Paatsch about her new book, The Connect Effect: How to Build Loyalty, Ownership, and Engagement with Your Leaders. Drawing on three decades working with senior leaders across Australia and internationally, Kylie explains why she focuses on “leaders of leade...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan interviews chartered engineer and consultant Alex Franklin, Managing Director at First Principles Consulting and author of Mining for Value . Alex shares how years of notes, client work, and reflection on operational chaos in mining became the raw material for his book. When he stepped into the Managing Director role...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with agricultural sales coach, speaker, and podcaster Georgia Stormont about her new book, Selling in the Paddock: A People-First Framework for Sales in Agriculture. Drawing on years spent working directly with growers across Australia, Georgia wrote the book for sales reps, sales leaders, and national sales m...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with seasoned marketing leader and author Wendy Walker about the hidden emotional and psychological realities of leadership. Drawing from more than two decades in high-pressure, globally distributed corporate roles, Wendy shares how her book Between Flights took flight—quite literally—on airplanes, in the limi...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan welcomes Siobhán O’Riordan, coach, advisor, and lifelong generalist to discuss her book Reframe: How Generalists Thrive in a Changing World. Drawing on her nonlinear career and client work, she unpacks the “generalist’s dilemma” of being essential yet often unseen and misunderstood. In Reframe, she offers a functiona...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan sits down with Chris Harrop, former Senior Partner at Bain & Company with over three decades of experience helping leaders solve complex business problems. Chris shares the challenge of translating a lifetime of hands-on expertise into clear, accessible guidance and reflects on what it really takes to solve hard,...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan unpacks a common challenge: expertise, on its own, isn’t enough. Without a clear and consistent framework, even the deepest insights can be overlooked. Scott explores why frameworks matter, how they turn scattered ideas into memorable and shareable models, and the five qualities that make intellectual property truly...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , host Scott MacMillan speaks with Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh and Dr. Sam Zolfagharian, co-founders of YegaTech and co-authors of  Disrupt It.  The conversation highlights how their complementary strengths—Sam’s detail orientation and Mehdi’s big-picture vision—shaped a unique collaborative writing process. Rather than dividing up chapters, they work...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , Scott MacMillan explores the value of stepping away from the daily grind, whether it’s to fully unplug, dive into deep work, or find a balance between the two. Inspired by the spotty Wi-Fi connection at the cottage, Scott shares actionable strategies for making the most of time away from your usual environment, and how to bring those benefits...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , Scott MacMillan interviews Vinisha Rathod, founder of P3 Studio and author of The Briefcase Effect . Vinisha shares how her writing journey mirrored her personal branding sessions—starting with deep self-reflection and inviting her community to participate in decisions like the book’s title and cover. She discusses the challenges of writing,...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan interviews Hanna Boëthius and Dr. Verena Voelter about their experience co-authoring The Next Tango, a book that stands out for its truly collaborative approach. Rather than writing alone, Hanna and Verena teamed up as a patient advocate and physician, then extended the project by inviting additional contributors to...

In this episode of  Entrepreneur to Author , host Scott MacMillan speaks with Reverend Dr. Frank C. Spencer, president of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church and author of  The Secrets of Success: How to Build a Great Career and Live a Happy Life . Frank shares how his career—from real estate and nonprofit leadership to ordained ministry—inspired the stories and insights in his book....

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , host Scott MacMillan talks with Dr. Laura Jana—pediatrician, social entrepreneur, and author—about her new book, QI Skills for the Early Childhood Classroom . Dr. Jana shares her path from pediatrics to education and health tech, and how her passion for communication led to a prolific writing career. She introduces QI Skills—key human abiliti...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Jonas Van Riel, author of  Leading with Capabilities . Jonas shares how his passion for capability-based management (CBM) led him from a career in IT and enterprise architecture to writing a book that translates complex strategic concepts into accessible, practical guidance. Jonas reflects on the writing...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Russell Cullingworth, the founder and CEO of ProDio Audio Learning, Inc.—the world’s first formal mobile audio learning company. Russ shares his journey from a finance career into emotional intelligence training, and how his frustration with traditional e-learning led him to pioneer StoryStyle™ audio lear...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan talks with Anthony Moss , director of Lead Your Industry and author of The CEO Game Changer . Anthony shares his journey from New York to Australia and discusses the challenges and rewards of writing a book which aims to simplify advisory boards and provide a practical roadmap for CEOs.   Anthony's insights offer val...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , Scott MacMillan sits down with Myriem Slater—career coach, purposeful entrepreneur, and founder of Purposeek Coaching. Myriem shares her transformative career journey, transitioning from a successful finance director to an inspiring coach and author. She discusses her structured approach to career transitions, drawing insights from her book, ...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Andrea Kates, author of From Stuck to Scale and former Silicon Valley Tech CEO. Andrea is passionate about ensuring great ideas don’t die on the vine. She shares her expertise in helping corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and scale-ups harness the tools needed to successfully transform innovative ideas in...

Writing a book is just the beginning—real impact and income come from what you do beyond the book. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan breaks down why some authors thrive while others struggle to gain traction. Discover how successful thought leaders turn their books into powerful business assets and leverage them for high-ticket opportunities, premium...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Keenan Wardrope. Keenan is the Audiobook Director and Head of Production at SquareSound Studios Australia. SquareSound specializes in producing high quality audiobooks and podcasts. Keenan takes us behind the scenes of audiobook production, explaining his role and offering expert advice on adapting writte...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan sits down with wealth and mindset coach Emma Lagerlow, author of Worthy and Wealthy: Discovering Abundance and Fulfillment Beyond Money .   Emma shares her journey from a 25-year career in banking and finance to becoming a coach and published author. She discusses her inspiration, her love of writing, and how life tr...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Chris Chopite, Chris is a real estate sales and marketing coach, trainer and consultant, founder of Inspired Co. and the bestselling author of Real Top Producer: Become a Top 1% Earner in Any Real Estate Market.  Chris shares his remarkable journey, from his early days as a young immigrant in Canada to hi...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan interviews Ronsley Vaz, author of Amplify AI: Integrating Intelligence, Preserving Humanity, about his unique approach to writing and publishing. Ronsley explains how AI tools can support the creative process by organizing content, managing projects, and refining messaging, without replacing the author’s voice. He em...