887: Share Your Message by Writing a Book with Ben Gioia
Do you have hang-ups about writing your book? Have you always wanted to write your book but thought it was a dream that was just too far out of your grasp? Writing a book, stepping into your power, taking your stand, and sharing your voice with the world are terrifying. But nobody else is capable of writing the book that you will write. It is because you’re unique and have skills, experience, and expertise that is different from others.
Ben Gioia is the founder of Influence with a Heart, a business that helps experts and entrepreneurs write and publish high-quality books. As the author of the book, “The Influence With A Heart Method,” Ben has a wealth of experience in the publishing industry. Today, Ben discusses the common excuses and challenges people face when writing a book, and shares strategies for overcoming them, such as focusing on building relationships rather than just book sales.
Quotes
“Nobody can write the book that you can write for two great reasons. First, because you're super unique. There's never been anyone like you in the entire progression of the universe, and there never will be again.” - Ben Gioia
“I'm not about the book sales; I'm about the relationships through the book and using the book as an epic tool for your business.” - Ben Gioia
“There are all sorts of ways to publish today, which is great in many ways, but there are also best practices and important things people need to know. This helps them make the right choices for their book and message.” - Ben Gioia
Takeaways
01:00 Writing a book can be a great experience that helps experts and entrepreneurs share their message and offer their transformation to the world.
02:50 Overcoming common excuses and challenges around writing a book, such as lack of time or feeling like you have nothing to say, can be achieved through strategic methodologies and building relationships.
09:51 Embracing a relaxed and mindful approach, rather than pushing through the discomfort, can help navigate the emotional and psychological aspects of the book-writing process.
16:43 Using the book as a way to open doors to new opportunities, such as speaking engagements and consulting work, can be a more effective path to success than solely relying on book sales.
20:44 Focusing on building relationships and using the book as a tool for your business, rather than just book sales, can lead to faster and more impactful results.
Resources
- Chat with Ben Gioia, Book Coach, Business Strategist, and Publishing Advisor
- Influence With A Heart: If you're writing a book, MAKE SURE it will work—and use it to get clients and partners—BEFORE you're published!
- Connect with Ben Gioia on LinkedIn
- Get a copy of The Influence With A Heart Method by Ben Gioia on Amazon
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Filed in: Archive 4: 2020-2023 • Interview • Podcast