Turn Overwhelm Into Opportunity

Make Sure You Don't Write the Wrong Book to Grow Your Business

Are you a coach or consultant who knows you should write a book, but you're not sure where to start, or whether your book idea will actually help grow your business? In this episode, I sit down with publishing strategist Ally Machate to discuss why most business books fail before they're ever written, and how to make sure you write the right book that builds authority, attracts clients, and supports your long-term business goals. You'll discover:   01:23 - How a book can become the foundation of your marketing strategy 02:52 - Using your book as a lead generator and trust-building tool 04:07   - Why authors are automatically perceived as authorities 05:48 - The costly mistake that causes many business books to fail 07:03 - A real-world example of writing the wrong book 11:00 - The five-step process for choosing the right book concept 12:00 - Starting with the end goal before writing a single chapter 13:00 - How to identify the audience your book actually needs to reach 14:25 - Finding the sweet spot between your expertise and your readers' needs 16:00  - Ally's positioning and publishing plan process 18:32 - Where to access Ally's free webinar, Don't Write the Wrong Book Key Insights: – A book is far more than a marketing asset. It can become the central source of content for your social media, videos, webinars, courses, and lead generation efforts – Readers spend hours with your ideas when they read your book, making it one of the most effective ways to build trust before someone becomes a client – Simply publishing a good book is not enough. The book must align with the specific business outcomes you want to create – Many coaches and consultants write books that showcase stories or experiences but fail to demonstrate their expertise, methodology, or client results – Before deciding what to write, get clear on what you want the book to do for your business: attract clients, generate speaking opportunities, establish authority, or support a new business direction – The right audience for your book may not always be your ideal client. In some cases, it may be conference organizers, corporate decision-makers, or referral partners – The strongest book ideas emerge where your expertise, your audience's needs, and your business goals intersect – Publishing decisions such as format, pricing, and distribution should be driven by the strategic purpose of the book, not personal preference 🎁 Free Resource Mentioned: 👉 Don't Write the Wrong Book Webinar: https://thewritersally.com/ Thanks for listening to the Seven-Figure Life-Fulfillment podcast. 🎁 Claim Ken's free gift — Find out how ready your business is for another $20K revenue per month. Take the Revenue Growth Readiness Scorecard. 👉🏻 https://scorecard.kensteven.com/ken-ldxawjii

Grow Your Business With AI Agents

Are you a coach or consultant who is struggling to incorporate AI into your business? In this episode, I sit down with AI implementation expert Chad Owen to explore how to create AI Agents that take over operational tasks in your business to both save you personal time and grow your revenue. You'll discover: 00:57 - Why systems and automation are a key business growth driver  02:37 - What an AI Agent is and how it differs from using ChatGPT 04:30 - Typical day-to-day operational tasks that AI Agents can do on autopilot 07:05 - How AI Agents can grow revenue, cut costs, and save time 10:16 - The trick to ensuring AI Agents don't make mistakes 13:20 - How to build an AI Agent in an afternoon 16:07 - The way to create time freedom in your business 18:28 - How to connect with Chad to get a free AI Agent  Key Insights:  –  Using ChatGPT for writing and brainstorming is level one. AI agents that run your operations are a completely different game – You can't scale what you can't repeat. If you personally touch every part of your business, you have a demanding job, not a business – The right places to start with AI are the tasks draining the most time and energy, not the work only you can do – Never automate the core of your coaching. Instead, automate everything around it so you can show up fully for clients – AI agents can grow your revenue and cut costs simultaneously.  They are not just a time-saving tool – Trust in AI has to be earned. Start with one small, contained task and build from there, just like onboarding an intern – You can build a functional AI agent in an afternoon that saves 3 to 5 hours a week – The coaches and consultants who embrace AI agents first, not just as writing assistants but as operational team members, will reclaim their time and scale without growing their headcount 🎁 Free Resource Mentioned: 👉 Free AI Agent: https://stimulus.io/ Thanks for listening to the Seven-Figure Life-Fulfillment podcast. 🎁 Claim Ken's free gift — Find out how ready your business is for another $20K revenue per month. Take the Revenue Growth Readiness Scorecard. 👉🏻 https://scorecard.kensteven.com/ken-ldxawjii

Turn Overwhelm Into Opportunity

Are you a woman solopreneur who's feeling stuck and overwhelmed in your business? In this episode, I sit down with Lillian Eilers, an entrepreneurial strategist and creator of the WOOOSH app, to uncover the hidden mindset blocks that keep solopreneurs stuck on a revenue plateau, even when they're working longer hours than ever before. You'll discover: 01:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebwnI6DKjE&t=64s] - Why mindset is the foundation of business growth 02:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebwnI6DKjE&t=125s] - How Lillian tripled her revenue by reframing one core belief 04:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebwnI6DKjE&t=250s] - The Tabletop Technique for reframing limiting beliefs 05:17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebwnI6DKjE&t=317s] - How to spot your limiting beliefs (they aren't obvious) 08:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebwnI6DKjE&t=511s] - The trick for overcoming a limiting belief 09:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebwnI6DKjE&t=580s] - The WOOOSH method: turning obstacles into stepping stones 10:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebwnI6DKjE&t=644s] - Behavior change can happen with the 21 Day Unstoppable Challenge 15:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebwnI6DKjE&t=905s] - Wooosh your way to a business success mindset 17:14 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UebwnI6DKjE&t=1034s] - How to access Lillian's tools and coaching Key Insights: Revenue plateaus aren't always a tactics problem. They might be a mindset problem. Fix your mindset first, and everything else can compound from there to create growth in your business. 🎁 Free Resource Mentioned: 👉 The WOOOSH App: https://woooshlife.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnBKcEZUYTl2LW9nREswY3hHZzN2QTR5WVZmd3xBQ3Jtc0tscWNNZTM1N1QtMzFvb1BBdXM4SjExOHdNZy1pTDJYbHhvSXZ5WG9qR1FsYVB6a2pxLVJXVGNNcEowcTVBU3pfSW1TQjBhTlN0a0oyWG8zVk56UGZHblhkb2RrQndDVWVYUC14MDJKZF9DS21OWEkzZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwoooshlife.com%2F&v=UebwnI6DKjE] Thanks for listening to the Seven-Figure Life-Fulfillment podcast. 🎁 Claim Ken's free gift — Find out how ready your business is for another $20K revenue per month. Take the Revenue Growth Readiness Scorecard. 👉🏻 https://scorecard.kensteven.com/ken-ldxawjii

Write a Book, Win More Clients (Authority Secrets)

Want to stand out from thousands of other coaches and consultants? Publishing a book is your secret weapon. In this episode of the 7-Figure Life Fulfillment Podcast, host Ken Steven interviews Donna Amos, a StoryBrand certified marketing strategist and author of 'Best Damn Marketing Tool Ever,' about how coaches and consultants can leverage book publishing to build authority, attract better clients, and grow their business. You'll discover: - Why coaches and consultants should write a book (1:25) - How to use The Authority Architect to presell your services to prospects (2:35) - The 5 proven book structures that work best for coaches and consultants (4:55) - The role of AI in writing your book (8:40) - Real case studies proving books transform businesses (10:20) - The importance of adding stories to engage your reader (12:10) - How to use your book to gain authority and reach (14:00) - The free 1-hour consulting offer to write your first chapter (18:55) Key Takeaways: - Books immediately establish authority and credibility - Your book pre-sells clients before they even contact you - The 5 book structures: step-by-step, big idea, case study-driven, hybrid, and Q&A - Use AI responsibly as a tool, not the foundation of your book - Stories and authentic case studies are what make books convert - Books become your business card, lead magnet, and competitive differentiator - Use your book to get podcast appearances, speaking gigs, and media features If you're a coach or consultant struggling to stand out, this episode reveals why a published book might be the revenue growth driver your business needs. Grab a copy of Donna's book: available on Amazon.com 🎁 Free Resource Mentioned: Ready to write your book? Visit inspiredpresspublisher.com for a free 1-hour session to write your first chapter. 👉 https://inspiredpresspublisher.com/ Thanks for listening to the Seven-Figure Life-Fulfillment podcast. 🎁 Claim Ken's free gift — Find out how ready your business is for another $20K revenue per month. Take the Revenue Growth Readiness Scorecard. 👉🏻 https://scorecard.kensteven.com/ken-ldxawjii

How to Become an "Un-Ignorable" Coach or Consultant

Are you a coach or consultant who feels like the best-kept secret in your industry—talented, experienced, and still overlooked? In this episode of the Seven-Figure Life Fulfillment Podcast, business coach and authority expert Melanie Benson breaks down how to become "Un-Ignorable" by building real visibility, credibility, and authority, without chasing referrals or burning out on marketing. Watch now, and you’ll discover: ✅ Why many coaches and consultants unknowingly become the “best-kept secret” in their market ✅ The simple mindset shift required to move from being overlooked to becoming "Un-Ignorable" ✅ What Melanie calls a “lighthouse message” to attract your right-fit right clients ✅ The three reasons talented experts are passed over in favor of louder, less qualified competitors ✅ The Authority Trifecta framework for building visibility, credibility, and trust ✅ Why podcast guesting is one of the fastest ways to grow authority and audience ✅  How to spot blind spots that are quietly slowing your momentum and income growth 🎁 Free Resource Mentioned: Grab your free copy of Melanie's "Un-Ignorable" Expert Framework.  👉 https://melaniebenson.com/fulfillment Thanks for watching the Seven-Figure Life Fulfillment podcast… 🎁 Claim Ken's free gift — Find out how ready your business is for another $20K revenue per month. Take the Revenue Growth Readiness Scorecard. 👉🏻 https://scorecard.kensteven.com/ken-ldxawjii 👍 Subscribe for more weekly strategies to build a purpose-driven, seven-figure coaching or consulting business. Thanks for listening to the Seven-Figure Life-Fulfillment podcast. 🎁 Claim Ken's free gift — Find out how ready your business is for another $20K revenue per month. Take the Revenue Growth Readiness Scorecard. 👉🏻 https://scorecard.kensteven.com/ken-ldxawjii