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Entrepreneur to Author

Scott A. MacMillan

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A clear, concise, and compelling mix of first-person narrative and expert guests that takes the listener on a journey of writing and publishing their expertise-based, nonfiction book. From content creation to story strategy. From building authority to growing a business. From Entrepreneur to Author.
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Looking for what might be the new normal, one person at a time who knows their field. Each episode we ask experienced people how their specific field, life, industry or community will be different post pandemic. There’s no way any one person can conceptualise everything that’s going to change, so I’ll keep it specific, based on as much experience as I can muster from people that are happy to think about what comes after. Subscribe where you’re listening now or on you podcast app to get every ...
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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 th…
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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—i…
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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 ca…
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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, pr…
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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-l…
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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 r…
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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 car…
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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 nee…
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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 lev…
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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 r…
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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 ins…
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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…
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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 messa…
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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 hundre…
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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 …
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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…
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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 al…
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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 Distille…
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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 si…
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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 cons…
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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 …
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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 r…
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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 …
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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 launc…
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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 …
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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 Soni…
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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 pas…
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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 …
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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 in…
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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 interpers…
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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 fro…
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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 …
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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 insig…
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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 ownab…
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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 ext…
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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 d…
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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 voice…
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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, music…
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After your cover and title, the back cover content (or online description) is almost always the very next thing your reader will experience as they traverse what we call the Book Consideration Funnel (or BCF) en route to buying and ultimately reading your book. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan shares …
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Athletes put a lot of work into physically training for an event. Leaders put a lot of thought and experience into making sure their organization is successful. However, it's easy to forget that everything is connected and that a tired brain will negatively impact performance. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott M…
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Episode Show notes Subscript Guest name Email or website address Any other links to provide When running a business, we often reach out to trusted colleagues, mentors and even friends for advice. However, there is something to be said about looking inward rather than outward. Often our gut feelings, or intuition, can give us more answers if we real…
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If you were to Google how long a non-fiction book should be, you’d get an array of conflicting answers. Why? Because – it depends. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan breaks down book length, from number of chapters and parts, to chapter length and overall word count. CONNECT WITH SCOTT entrepreneurtoaut…
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Writing a book is an incredible feat and doing it while running a business is a whole different ballgame. As an entrepreneur, your time is already limited, and the demands of your business can often take over your life. But writing a book can be a game-changing move that can bring you immense personal and professional benefits. In this episode of T…
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As entrepreneurs, it’s tempting to invest all profits back into our business. But that’s a risky proposition. When it comes to investing, diversification is your friend. And if you’ve ever wondered about investing in real estate, this week’s podcast guest has something to share. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott…
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Passion and expertise help you write a book, however, when it comes to the final product, you need some fresh (and expert) eyes on your work. Enter the professional editor. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with two of Grammar Factory editors, Carolyn Jackson and Olivia Joerges, about their jour…
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If you’ve chosen the entrepreneurial path, you know that scaling your business can be a chaotic and overwhelming experience. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Chris Green, an entrepreneurial strategist, mentor, facilitator, and author of Business by Design: Take Your Business from Chaos and…
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As often as we say, never judge a book by its cover, it remains true that cover design can make a difference in whether someone picks up one book over another. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Julia Kuris, a Sydney-based book cover designer who works with both fiction and non-fiction autho…
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Publishing and distributing a book can be quite expensive, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to foot the bill yourself. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with creative crowdfunding expert Lisa Ferland about crowdfunding your book and how authors can think beyond their books to offer uni…
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Every entrepreneur dreams of being a person of influence – THE go to person in their field. Our guest today has created a formula to help you do just that. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Mike Reid, co-founder and CEO for the Americas of Dent Global, co-author of the Canadian edition of K…
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Online conversations with prospective clients all too often feels salesy…or worse, cringy. Even when we have the best of intentions, connecting to your soul-mate clients online is an art that requires the same care it does offline…maybe more! In this Valentine’s Day-inspired episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan s…
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