Entrepreneur to Author

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan interviews Dr. Jackie King, author of The Ultimate Other . Jackie shares her writing journey, which began as a cathartic process of journaling about her personal experiences, including divorce, motherhood, and professional growth. She explains how she transformed hundreds of thousands of raw, emotional words into a c...

In this episode of  The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan interviews with Tatjana Genys about her experience writing her latest book, From People Pleaser to Boundary Badass. Tatjana shares the challenges and triumphs of writing such a personal memoir, and how this book differs from her previous works, including I See You and Find Your Centre. Tatjana takes listeners throug...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Elena Gosse, CEO of AIS Water and author of Leadership Sh!t Show . Elena shares insights into her leadership journey, describing her company’s innovative chlorine generation technology, which not only ensures water sustainability but also improves the health and safety of swimmers. Elena presents her book...

In this special episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan shares his guest appearance on "The Audiobook Podcast" with host Justine Sloan-Lees. The episode covers in-depth insights into audiobook production at Grammar Factory, highlighting how they approach audiobooks differently compared to other publishers. You’ll also learn about Grammar Factory’s book editing pro...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Tom Gardner, a former McKinsey & Company startup COO, strategic advisor, and now the founder of The Management Distillery. Tom shares his journey from consulting to building startups, growing management teams, and his latest venture—The Management Distillery, a development accelerator focused on help...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan interviews Deb Feder, a business growth coach and strategist with a background as an attorney. Deb, the author of  After Hello  and  Tell Me More , specializes in helping lawyers and leaders build successful careers through strong client relationships. She discusses the significance of showing up as an expert by aski...

In this episode of  The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Joe Brady, partner at LRG Investors, former CEO Americas for The Instant Group, and author of Workshop: The Consumer-Driven Transformation of Commercial Real Estate. Joe shares his insights on the evolving landscape of commercial real estate, driven by consumer-centric trends, and the lessons he’s learne...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , Scott speaks with Jeri Childers, founder of Accelerate You , a coaching, leadership, and business development company. Jeri's expertise lies in supporting leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to create personalized roadmaps for their lives, careers, and businesses. Her latest book, Accelerate You: The Power Pivots, Mindsets, and Steps to Po...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , Scott is joined by Mark Groves, a human connection specialist and the founder of Create the Love, and the co-author of "Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire". Mark discusses co-authoring a book with his wife, Kylie McBeath, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of merging their unique voices and experie...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Dr. Monica McGrath, author of "Learning from Business Leaders: A Coaching Memoir". She shares her journey of transitioning from a family business to earning her PhD and her subsequent career in leadership development at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Her approach, blending personal...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Bonita Nuttall, a seasoned MC, keynote speaker, and virtual book launch specialist. Bonita shares insights into the role of book launches, emphasizing the three P's: Product, Positioning, and Possibilities.   She discusses the advantages of virtual book launches, such as broader reach and increased engage...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , Scott speaks with Sven Gold. Sven a television and digital media host, moderator, entertainer and content creator based out of Munich, Germany. He also helps people build their public profile and personal brand through short-form video content. Scott and Sven discuss the importance of personal branding, the differences between and compatibili...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan welcomes Claudia Marta and Sonia Marta, a mother-daughter team excelling in marketing and authorship, respectively. Claudia brings decades of marketing expertise, while Sonia, at just 16, is an accomplished author with multiple books to her credit. They delve into Sonia's journey as a writer, from her childhood love...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Chantal Landreville, a certified love and relationship coach and author of the upcoming book " Raise Your Love Signal." With over two decades of experience in personal growth, Chantal shares her journey from the wine business to coaching, emphasizing her passion for human connection and her mission to gui...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan explores the potential benefits and pitfalls of traditional channels like bookstores and libraries. While print-on-demand offers a game-changing solution for authors, Scott shares the nuanced dynamics of traditional channels such as bookstores and libraries. It delves into critical considerations such as book availab...

In this episode of Entrepreneur to Author podcast, your host Scott MacMillan interviews Professor Clive Smallman, founder of Design for Growth, and author of Sorted: Taming Wicked Problems with Smart Leadership Thinking. The conversation delves into wicked problems, which can range from arresting climate change to spurring business growth to the increasing challenge of workplace disengagement. In...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Ilona Vass, founder of ilonavass.com , an expert in interpersonal communications, for leadership, within teams, and author of Team Harmony: Striking the Right Chord - A Guide for Leading People in the Modern Workplace . Ilona shares her expertise in interpersonal communications for leadership within teams...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Kath Walters, a professional business writer, founder of the Brain to Book in 90 Days program and twice published author. Since every good book begins with an idea, Kath also provides tips on developing an idea by sharing her approach to guiding authors from idea to manuscript. GUEST BIO As a professional...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan explores importance of using the right hook in nonfiction writing. A hook serves as the entry ticket to your content, grabbing the audience's attention and setting the tone for your writing. Scott discusses when and where to use hooks, covering various content formats such as books, articles, speeches, marketing, and...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Charlotte Blair, the Founding Partner of The Strength Partners, an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach, and one of Australia's most experienced CliftonStrengths accredited coaches. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Charlotte engages in a conversation about fi...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan discusses an important sub-set of intellectual property and thought leadership: Frameworks. The best and most successful thought leaders wield frameworks deftly to simplify complex ideas or processes, and…importantly…to put their stamp on their ideas to make them ownable, attributable, memorable IP that readers assoc...

In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan sits down with Sandeep Chennakeshu, technologist, business builder, and author of "Your Company is Your Castle: Proven Methods for Building a Resilient Business." In this interview, Sandeep shares his remarkable journey from India to North America, highlighting his extensive career in transforming multinational busin...

Having a pitch document crystallizes your vision and prepares you to articulate your book's value to other stakeholders in your author journey. In today's digital age, word of mouth and personal connections are invaluable, and your pitch equips you to leverage those. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan discusses what elements to include in your pitch,...

The thought leadership book may just be the holy grail of nonfiction authorship. But for many it can be a struggle to turn knowledge and expertise into thought leadership that is truly novel and inspiring. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan shares how can you carve out a space amidst the myriad of voices in today's world of information ubiquity to be...

As entrepreneurs, it’s easy to want to do it all, however as your business grows, delegating some of the work is just what you might need to get everything done and scale to where you want to be. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast , your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Ania Ziemirska (commonly known as Ania Z.), an athlete, musician and multidisciplinary entrepreneur who splits...