In this episode of the Emissary Publishing Podcast, Aaron Walker, an experienced entrepreneur, author, and mentor, shares his unique journey of becoming an author and the unexpected benefits it brought. He explains that he initially hesitated to write a book due to seeming boastful, but recognized the potential for his experiences to positively impact others. Despite the writing process taking considerable effort and time, he highlights the tangible returns it brought, particularly in gaining new coaching clients and speaking engagements, just by sharing his story in his book. Walker emphasises the importance of viewing authorship not as a financial endeavor, but as a platform to leave a legacy and inspire others with one’s individual narrative and experiences. Therefore, he advocates for potential authors to write authentically and acknowledge that their personal story is important to share, providing hope and encouragement to their readers.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest
00:16 The Unplanned Journey of Writing a Book
09:28 The Unexpected Impact of the Book
10:50 The Financial Benefits and Opportunities from Writing a Book
15:00 The Transformative Power of Sharing Personal Experiences
18:17 The Power of Sincere Service
18:58 The Mindset of an Author
20:34 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Responsibility
21:46 The Impact of Sharing Your Story
23:26 The Importance of Authenticity in Writing
25:15 The Unexpected Challenges of Being an Author
27:25 Using Your Book as a Business Tool
34:17 The Legacy Component of Writing a Book
35:25 The Need for Transparency in Writing
38:14 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
Learn more about The Hope of War at https://thehopeofwar.com
Learn more about Emissary workshops and seminars at https://publishwithemissary.com/workshops
In this episode of the Emissary Publishing Podcast, Aaron Walker, an experienced entrepreneur, author, and mentor, shares his unique journey of becoming an author and the unexpected benefits it brought. He explains that he initially hesitated to write a book due to seeming boastful, but recognized the potential for his experiences to positively impact others. Despite the writing process taking considerable effort and time, he highlights the tangible returns it brought, particularly in gaining new coaching clients and speaking engagements, just by sharing his story in his book. Walker emphasises the importance of viewing authorship not as a financial endeavor, but as a platform to leave a legacy and inspire others with one’s individual narrative and experiences. Therefore, he advocates for potential authors to write authentically and acknowledge that their personal story is important to share, providing hope and encouragement to their readers.
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest
00:16 The Unplanned Journey of Writing a Book
09:28 The Unexpected Impact of the Book
10:50 The Financial Benefits and Opportunities from Writing a Book
15:00 The Transformative Power of Sharing Personal Experiences
18:17 The Power of Sincere Service
18:58 The Mindset of an Author
20:34 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Responsibility
21:46 The Impact of Sharing Your Story
23:26 The Importance of Authenticity in Writing
25:15 The Unexpected Challenges of Being an Author
27:25 Using Your Book as a Business Tool
34:17 The Legacy Component of Writing a Book
35:25 The Need for Transparency in Writing
38:14 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
Learn more about The Hope of War at https://thehopeofwar.com
Learn more about Emissary workshops and seminars at https://publishwithemissary.com/workshops