Get Published Business Book

By Paul Brodie

Have you ever wanted to share your story?

 

What if you could be part of a book project to share your story? What if you could use your chapter to promote your business with a few simple steps? Imagine becoming a bestselling author while growing your business and achieving your life-long goals.

 

Fifteen-time Amazon bestselling author, Paul G. Brodie, offers this comprehensive guide from 75 amazing people who are sharing their story and life lessons on topics from growing your business, building relationships, overcoming adversity, and the power of faith.

Here are a few things that you will get out of our Get Published Business Book.

In this book, you will read many wonderful stories on topics including:
 

Growing Your Business

•Three Keys to Marketing
•Growing a Business from the Inside Out
•Making Yourself Relevant in Today's Social Media Age
•Sharing Your Story
•Living the American Dream
•Having a Particular Set of Skills

 

Building Relationships

•Investing in People
•Stronger Communication
•Giving Back to the Community
•The Fun of Fandom
•Community Involvement Through Rotary
•Supporting the Arts
•Nature and the Non-Profit
•A Moving Experience
 

Overcoming Adversity

•The Power of Hope
•Overcoming Insurmountable Odds
•Embracing Pain as a Gift
•How to Hit Bottom and Land on Top
•Being a Caregiver
 

The Power of Faith

•A Cheerful Giver
•Spreading Kindness
•Fulfilling Your Purpose
•Paying it Forward

• Language: English
• Publisher: Paul Brodie
• Release date: Feb 21, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393433224

Paul Brodie

"Quick and inexpensive reads for self-improvement, a healthier lifestyle, and book publishing" Three time Amazon bestselling author, Paul Brodie believes that books should be inexpensive, straightforward, direct, and not have a bunch of fluff.  Each of his books were created to solve problems including living a healthy lifestyle, increasing motivation, improving positive thinking, and how to help authors publish and market their books.  What makes Paul's books different is his ability to explain complex ideas and strategies in a simple, accessible way that you can implement immediately. Paul is lifelong learner and educator and earned an M.A. in Teaching from Louisiana College and B.B.A. in Management from the University of Texas at Arlington. In his spare time he loves to read and write books, travel (especially to Las Vegas although he doesn't gamble), and is an avid sports fan.  He resides in Arlington, TX and can be reached at [e-mail] and www.BrodieEDU.com for speaking, coaching, and consulting opportunities.  

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Get Published Business Book:

75 Stories About Why Getting Published Will Change Your Life Both Professionally and Personally

By

Paul G. Brodie

Get Published Business Book: 75 Stories About Why Getting Published Will Change Your Life Both Professionally and Personally

Copyright @ 2019 by Paul G. Brodie Editing by Devin Rene Mooneyham

All rights reserved in all media. No part of this book may be used or reproduced without written permission, except in the case of brief questions embodied in critical articles and reviews.

The moral right of Paul G. Brodie as the author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act of 1988.

Published in the United States by BCG Publishing, 2019.

www.BCGPublishing.com

Disclaimer

The following viewpoints in this book are those of Paul Brodie and the

75 co-authors. These views are based on his or her personal experiences.

The intention of this book is to share their stories.

All attempts have been made to verify the information provided by this publication. Neither the author, co-authors, nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretations of the subject matter herein.

This book is for entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are those of the author and co-authors alone and should not be taken as expert instruction or commands. The reader is responsible for his or her future action. This book makes no guarantees of future success.

Neither the author, co-authors, nor the publisher assumes any responsibility or liability on the behalf of the purchaser or reader of these materials.

The views expressed are based on personal experiences within the corporate world, education, and everyday life.

This book is dedicated to my mom, Barbara Mama Brodie. Without her support and motivation (and incredible cooking) I would literally not be here today.

I am also dedicating this book to our 75 co-authors and every client that I have had the privilege to help grow their business through sharing their story and getting published. They have all gone above and beyond with chasing their dreams and I am proud to be able to help in their journey.

Table of Contents

Free Book.....................................................................................viii

Foreword........................................................................................ix

Introduction...................................................................................xii

Invitation to Join Our Second Get Published Business Book.........xv

Chapter 1: Bryan Acosta – Three Keys to Marketing......................1

Chapter 2: Rich Frohlich – Building Better Client Relationships and Collaboration with Stronger Communication  4

Chapter 3: Stan Jones - Life of the Bugg Man.................................7

Chapter 4: Phyllis Washington - Growing a Business – From the Inside Out  10

Chapter 5: Corey Callaway - Make Yourself Relevant in Today’s Social Media Age

............................................................................................ 14

Chapter 6: Sam Elliott - The Case for Consultants We are not Pigeons  17

Chapter 7: Tracy Herbert - Hope is Critical..................................20

Chapter 8: JF Gravel - Our Story...................................................23

Chapter 9: Libby Caldwell - Little Body; Old Soul, with Big Ideas 25

Chapter 10: Tyler Wagner - Writing A Book Changed My Life and It Will Change Yours Too  28

Chapter 11: Lee Anne Lawson  - Timeless Concerts Explained.....31

Chapter 12: Dwayne Lee - Your Personal Memory Preservation Specialist and Family Historian  34

Chapter 13: Barbara Brodie - Childhood Memories......................37

Chapter 14: Thom Vance - Keys to Success in Social Security and Medicare  41

Chapter 15: Patty Harris - Driving Dreams at A+ Academy Driving School, LLC 45

Chapter 16: Valle Caldwell - My 2.0..............................................49

Chapter 17: EJ Carroll - Bent, Dirty and Faded.............................53

Chapter 18: Mimi Emmanuel - How to Overcome Insurmountable Odds  55

Chapter 19: Liza Pierce - Discovering Maui..................................59

Chapter 20: Sandra Joines - The Vintage Author...........................61

Chapter 21: Paul Fulks - Investing in People.................................63

Chapter 22: Devin Mooneyham - Conspiring with the Universe...66

Chapter 23: Scott Allan - My Author Journey................................70

Chapter 24: Shawn Richardson - The Stories We Tell Ourselves..73

Chapter 25: Nikki Sunshine - Embracing Pain as A Gift & Healing from the Past. 75 Chapter 26: Nick Der - I’m a Financial Coach & a Published Author, Now What? 77 Chapter 27: Dawud Mabon - For God Loves a Cheerful Giver  79

Chapter 28: Misael Diaz - A BOOK: The Legs of My Legacy.........81

Chapter 29: Derek Bradley - Renew Your Mind and Save Your Life  83

Chapter 30: Christian Brown - Writing on Purpose.......................85

Chapter 31: Tia Cole - Dream Realized..........................................89

Chapter 32: Don Monteith - How to Hit Bottom in Business and Land on TOP   92

Chapter 33: Susannah Johnson - BLANK PAGE, BLANK STARES, SELF DOUBT AND LIMITING BELIEFS!  94

Chapter 34: Leanne Hoekstra - Think Big, Dream Bigger and Follow Your Heart! 97

Chapter 35: Patrick Huey - History Lessons................................101

Chapter 36: Samuel & Anahí DuBois - I Published My First Book Before I Went to College!  103

Chapter 37: Lydia Zamora - D.D. Stylez......................................105

Chapter 38: Cheryl Leitschuh - Writing Found Me......................107

Chapter 39: Jason Tremere - #BeccaToldMeTo: Spreading Kindness, One Hashtag at A Time  110

Chapter 40: Maxine Benson - Egg Protection..............................113

Chapter 41: Becky Nussbaum Gerro - Nature and the Non-Profit 117

Chapter 42: Ken Mattner - My Life in Time.................................119

Chapter 43: Mandy Fine - AlwaysMint2b....................................122

Chapter 44: Dr. Kenyon Godwin - Here’s How You Fulfill Your Purpose!  125

Chapter 45: Laurie Lamson - Following My Heart Took Me Out of My Comfort Zone  128

Chapter 46: Corey Harris - Abby’s House....................................131

Chapter 47: Sean Rekemeyer - My Story of Why Healthshare Plans 134

Chapter 48: Lisa Brown Sarver - Restoring Shalom....................136

Chapter 49: Lauren Midgley - Be Intentional. Do Less. Live More. 138

Chapter 50: Lynette Mangels - Herbal Dreams Become Reality.141

Chapter 51: Jim Swann - A Moving Experience...........................143

Chapter 52: Alvertis McClurge - The Southern Eats Story..........146

Chapter 53: Jamie & John Oritz - A Veteran and A Hairstylist....148

Chapter 54: Diana Rochin - Living the American Dream.............151

Chapter 55: Justin Mooneyham - Knowing What You Want.........154

Chapter 56: Fred Herbert - Success Is in the Systems................156

Chapter 57: Cheryl Ginnings - It Takes Courage to Be A Caregiver 159

Chapter 58: Cody Candee - The Story Behind Bounce................162

Chapter 59: Susan McClelland - Turning Loss into Loving Action 164

Chapter 60: Joni Wilson - Have You Paid It Forward?.................167

Chapter 61: Robert Blake - Becoming an Expert.........................170

Chapter 62: Garland Gibbs - San Pedro Son................................173

Chapter 63: Tami Millspaugh - God Always Has A Better Plan...175

Chapter 64: Nena B. Abdul-Wakeel - The 21 Day Challenge and My Life Challenge

.......................................................................................... 178

Chapter 65: Frank Roberson - I Have a Particular Set of Skills..180

Chapter 66: Aziz Francis Kobty - Recipe for Success..................183

Chapter 67: Sylvia Melena - It All Began with a Thought............187

Chapter 68: Justin Piepgrass - My Entrepreneurial Story...........189

Chapter 69: Kimberly Fenner - How I Spent My Dash................194

Chapter 70: Shaniqua Gibbs - Virtual Helper Office Solutions The Team Player that Helps Your Company Succeed  197

Chapter 71: Nikkie Hunter - Community Involvement Through Rotary  200

Chapter 72: Becky McKnight - McKnight Insurance Services, LLC 202

Chapter 73: Carrie Burns - The Fun of Fandom..........................205

Chapter 74: Anne DeButte - A Topic No One Wants to Talk About Until  208

Chapter 75: John & Cindy Salter - It’s Not Just About the Coffee 211

Strategy Session Invitation..........................................................214

More Books by Paul.....................................................................214

About the Author..........................................................................215

Acknowledgments........................................................................219

Contact Information.....................................................................221

Feedback Request........................................................................222

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Foreword

It was no surprise when my friend Paul Brodie approached me about a book he was putting together. I first met Paul about three years into my tenure as the President and CEO of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Paul is an active member of our business community, and I’ve genuinely enjoyed getting to know him. We have discussed his philosophy towards life and business at length, including what drove him into the book publishing business. I must admit, he has piqued my curiosity about publishing my own story. When Paul approached me about writing a book that would involve the stories of our chamber members, I asked him to let me write the foreword. Everything we do, we do together. We support each other, because together, we succeed. But wait, I am getting ahead of myself. Let me go back a few years and paint a picture.

In January of 2015, I had a bold decision to make. Do I stay in the corporate world in California working for a Fortune 500 company, or do I make the decision to move back to Texas and accept the position as President and CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce? My nearly 20 years at Intel Corporation had been good to me. I loved the culture at Intel, and as the Director of Intel’s Corporate Responsibility Office, I had a big impact on the company and communities across the globe.

My parents were firm believers in community engagement. They played an active role as community builders. Prior to my time at Intel, I had the opportunity to work in the Reagan and Bush administrations. President Reagan believed strongly that business had a responsibility to build communities and that government needed to stay out of the way. Intel aligned perfectly with President Reagan’s belief and made community impact a core value.

I was privileged to witness amazing leadership from Intel’s Gordon Moore and Andy Grove as well as President Ronald Reagan,

President George H.W. Bush, and Secretary Jack Kemp. Working for these exemplary men provided me the equivalent of a leadership Ph.D. After reflecting on all those that defined my leadership style, it became clear that it was time to go back to what I had been trained to do my whole life. It was time to shift my focus from global to local impact. Also, I must admit, the desire to run my own show was very compelling.

The Arlington Chamber had just gone through a rough period of time and was in a financial and emotional rut. Membership had fallen below 900, and there did not seem to be clear alignment across the members on a common purpose. The confusion on the Chamber’s role caused trust to plummet to an all-time low. Before I could steer the ship, we had to right it together as a team and as a community. There were two critical things that had to happen.

First, we needed a clear, actionable, and inspiring purpose. We quickly landed on a new mission statement that became our guiding light. Together, we champion economic and community prosperity. The mission was then supported by four pillars, grow our member’s business, foster economic development, amplify the voice of business, and develop the community’s future. We were now off and running on a common purpose inspired by the shared goal of community and economic prosperity. We created steps that allowed our members and staff to champion each other.

Second, we needed to restore and build trust. The first word of our mission statement was key. Together is a powerful word. It set the cultural foundation for how we would operate. If everyone shared the belief that we would work in concert instead of being driven by individual wants, then second-guessing would end, and trust would begin to form. I am so proud of how our members have embraced the notion of togetherness. The real truth is most of our members were already there. We, the organization, had just been letting them down. Of course, we all have individual wants and needs that are critical to our personal success. However, it’s important to realize the best way  to achieve your goals is by building relationships with others who will support you, mentor you, do business with you, and yes, trust you. Our mission remains a driving force, and it led us to change our name and define our organization with a new tagline Together, we succeed.

Now, I’m proud to say that we have succeeded in creating synergy throughout the business community, and the future of greater Arlington has never looked brighter.

When I asked Paul to let me write the forward to his next book, I knew it was a compilation of stories that would include many of our chamber members and business owners pursuing their passions. Paul wants to celebrate the small business leaders of our community, highlighting the innumerable paths that lead to entrepreneurship. By giving them the opportunity to share their truths, he has put a spotlight on these hard-working men and women who have persevered through obstacles and fears to get to where they are today.

Paul created an anthology of life as an entrepreneur in the American Dream City and across the world. In reading the Get Published Business Book, you will join more than 30 members of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce on their journeys. I hope their stories of investing in themselves, empowering others, and unlocking the potential of their community, will empower you to meet your personal goals because together, we succeed!

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Michael Jacobson

President & CEO, Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce

www.ArlingtonTX.com

Introduction

Eight years ago, I had a health crisis. I was close to 340 pounds with borderline type 2 Diabetes and high blood pressure. My doctor told me that if I did not change my lifestyle then I would be dead in five years. That moment changed my life.

I got my act together and lost over sixty pounds and more importantly kept most of the weight off. Statistics show that only 5 percent of people who lose significant weight keep it off over time. I was blessed to be part of that 5 percent. Due to changing my life I wanted to share my story with the world. Only problem was that I had no clue how to do it.

Throughout my life I always had a dream of writing a book. Over the next four years I kept thinking about getting that book written as I wanted to share my weight loss journey. My goal was not to just share the victories, but also the struggles.

Finally, on a flight to Las Vegas in June 2015, I had an epiphany. I was going to write the book and figure out the rest of the process later. During that time, I had several friends who published their own books. I thought that if they could do it then I could do it as well.

The next morning, while sitting poolside at the Mirage Hotel and Casino, I created an outline of the book on my iPhone. One week later, I sat down in my living room and typed over 20,000 words over three days and completed my first draft of the book. The book was called Eat Less and Move More. Now I had to figure out everything else.

First goal was to find an editor. I took a risk and reached out to this amazing young lady I met during a conference in Chicago. Devin was a recent college graduate and I knew that she has a passion for helping others. When I reached out to her about editing the book, she mentioned she was a grammar perfectionist and could help me. Devin did a great job with editing my book.

Next step was to find a formatter, book cover designer, and I had to learn how to distribute my book. During the month of July, I spent eight hours a day learning everything about how to get published and then an additional eight hours a day about how to market my book.

In August 2015, I launched Eat Less and Move More, and it became my first bestseller. I launched two more books that year and they also became bestsellers. Then my life changed as readers and fellow authors asked if I could help them with getting published.

Over the next eighteen months I coached people on how to successfully publish and market their book while still teaching full time. In June 2017, I decided to take the leap and left teaching to focus full time on helping people share their story with the world.

We also expanded from one-on-one coaching to offering an online program with video modules. Within a few months we expanded to done for you book publishing and book launch marketing services. One year later we added our executive ghostwriting service to help those who did not want to write their own book share their story effectively through interviews with me to share their story.

I wanted to share my own story in this book because sharing your story can change your life. It did for me with Eat Less and Move More and now we are helping 75 people share their story with our first Get Published Business Book.

By reading this book you will learn from 75 people who are sharing their own story. At the end of each chapter you will notice either the website or email address of the co-author. This is an invitation for you to connect and learn more about the co-author and how they help others. I am making it my mission to help as many people as possible share their story because everyone has something wonderful to share with the world.

On the next page is an invitation to take part in our second Get Published Business Book. If you are wanting to share your story with the world then I encourage you to check out