Best Macmillan Publishers Podcasts (2024)

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E2A 079: Building Strong Client Relationships Through Everyday Conversations with Deb Feder 18:22

3h ago18:22

18:22

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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E2A 078: The Consumer-Driven Transformation of Commercial Real Estate with Joe Brady 24:09

5h ago24:09

24:09

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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E2A 077: Accelerating Leadership with Jeri Childers 15:40

1M ago15:40

15:40

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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E2A 076 Human Connection in the Digital Age: Leaving Instagram and Creating Community with Mark Groves 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

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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E2A 075: Knowing Your Why for Writing and Learning from Leaders with Dr. Monica McGrath 21:44

2M ago21:44

21:44

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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E2A 074: Nail Your Virtual Book Launch with Bonita Nuttall 26:07

3M ago26:07

26:07

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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E2A 073: The Power of Short-Form Video for Building Your Personal Brand with Sven Gold 24:54

4M ago24:54

24:54

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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E2A 072: Multi-Title Author by 16: Claudia and Sonia Marta Talk Manuscripts, Book Marketing and More 23:29

4M ago23:29

23:29

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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E2A 071: Chantal Landreville with a guide to finding love for entrepreneurs 21:51

6M ago21:51

21:51

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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E2A 070: How to get your book into stores and libraries 17:43

7M ago17:43

17:43

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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Pete Barbrook-Johnson and Alexandra S. Penn, "Systems Mapping: How to Build and Use Causal Models of Systems" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2022) 49:58

7M ago49:58

49:58

There is a growing need across social, environmental, and policy challenges for richer, more nuanced, yet actionable and participatory understanding of the world. Complexity science and systems thinking offer hope in meeting this need. But in their 2022 book Systems Mapping: How to Build and Use Causal Models of Systems (Palgrave MacMillan, 2022), …

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E2A 069: Taming Wicked Problems with Professor Clive Smallman 24:44

7M ago24:44

24:44

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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E2A 068: Orchestrating (and Writing) Team Harmony with Ilona Vass 18:53

8M ago18:53

18:53

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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E2A 067: Getting Your Ideas Out of Your Head with Kath Walters 23:30

9M ago23:30

23:30

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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E2A 066: What is a hook? And how do you use one in your writing? 12:22

9M ago12:22

12:22

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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E2A 065: Play to your strengths, an interview with Charlotte Blair 22:40

9M ago22:40

22:40

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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Anthony Hodgson, "Ready for Anything: Designing Resilience for a Transforming World" (Triarchy Press, 2011) 59:48

10M ago59:48

59:48

Recently I had a chance to sit down for a long overdue chat with Anthony (Tony) Hodgson. When we last spoke it happened to be for my very first episode of Systems and Cybernetics. We talked about his newest book at the time: Systems Thinking for a Turbulent World: A Search for New Perspectives (Routledge, 2019). That was in the summer of 2020, duri…

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E2A 064: Why Developing Frameworks Can Be a Secret Weapon for Nonfiction Authors 13:56

10M ago13:56

13:56

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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E2A 63: Leaving a Legacy with a Book – Sandeep Chennakeshu Talks Business and His New Book “Your Company is Your Castle” 25:46

10M ago25:46

25:46

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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Eps 062: Creating A Book Pitch 12:10

11M ago12:10

12:10

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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A Better Way to Buy Books 34:29

12M ago34:29

34:29

Bookshop.org is an online book retailer that donates more than 80% of its profits to independent bookstores. Launched in 2020, Bookshop.org has already raised more than $27,000,000. In this interview, Andy Hunter, founder and CEO discusses his journey to creating one of the most revolutionary new organizations in the book world. Bookshop has found …

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E2A 061: How to Write a Compelling Thought-Leadership Book 16:47

1y ago16:47

16:47

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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Frank Jacob, "Wallerstein 2.0: Thinking and Applying World-Systems Theory in the 21st Century" (Transcript Publishing, 2022) 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

Immanuel Wallerstein's world-systems theory can help to better understand and describe developments of the 21st century. The contributors of Wallerstein 2.0: Thinking and Applying World-Systems Theory in the 21st Century (Transcript Publishing, 2023) address ways to reread Wallerstein's theoretical thoughts in the humanities and social sciences. Th…

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E2A 060: Chasing Personal Bests and Helping You Achieve Yours with Ania Z. 21:04

1y ago21:04

21:04

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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The Science of Science: A Discussion with Aaron Clauset 1:15:17

1y ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Listen to this interview of Aaron Clauset, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder and in the BioFrontiers Institute. Aaron is also External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute. We talk about what the science of science can contribute to your career in research. Aaron Clauset : "In science, having good ideas is, in the …

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E2A 059: The Importance of Back Cover Content 11:26

1y ago11:26

11:26

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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E2A 058: Creating brainy athletes, leaders and teams with Gaz Mills 27:17

1y ago27:17

27:17

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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Robert Falconer, "The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession" (Great Mystery Press, 2023) 54:29

1y ago54:29

54:29

Today I interview Bob Falconer about his new book, The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession (Great Mystery Press, 2023). Falconer’s book is the result of a decade-long journey to understand a phenomenon that raises questions not only about how we, as a contemporary Western culture, understand ourselves. It’s…

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E2A 057: Trusting Your Intuition In Business With Laetitia Andrac 25:16

1y ago25:16

25:16

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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E2A 056: How Long Should a Nonfiction Book Be? 10:13

1y ago10:13

10:13

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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E2A 055: Writing a Book While Running a Business 7:46

1+ y ago7:46

7:46

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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Pamela M. Lee, "Think Tank Aesthetics: Midcentury Modernism, the Cold War, and the Neoliberal Present" (MIT Press, 2020) 1:11:24

1+ y ago1:11:24

1:11:24

In her groundbreaking and timely book Think Tank Aesthetics: Midcentury Modernism, the Cold War, and the Neoliberal Present (MIT Press, 2020), distinguished art historian Pamela M. Lee poses fundamental questions about how the rise of the “think tank” in the mid-20th century has challenged, and indeed must challenge, our understandings of aesthetic…

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E2A 054: Replacing Your Salary with Real Estate with Donny Mangos 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

26:31

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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E2A 053: The Importance of Editing with Carolyn Jackson & Olivia Joerges 34:25

1+ y ago34:25

34:25

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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E2A 052 Scaling Your Business with Chris Green 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

19:46

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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Control Through Communication: The Rise of System in American Management 1:38:56

1+ y ago1:38:56

1:38:56

JoAnne Yates, Sloan Distinguished Professor of Management, Emerita and Professor of Managerial Communication and Work and Organization Studies at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, talks about her classic and award-winning 1989 book, Control Through Communication: The Rise of System in American Management (Johns Hopkins University Press), with Peopl…

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E2A 051: Book Cover Design and Why It’s Key to Getting Your Book Read with Julia Kuris 18:32

1+ y ago18:32

18:32

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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David LePoire, "Time Patterns in Big History: Cycles, Fractals, Waves, Transitions, and Singularities" (2020) 1:10:13

1+ y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

There is the common saying, “history doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Are there any discernible patterns in history, and if so, what are these patterns? These are the questions addressed in Dave LePoire’s Time Patterns in Big History: Cycles, Fractals, Waves, Transitions, and Singularities (2020). Among the issues addressed in this book…

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E2A 050: Take My Money! Crowdfunding Your Book with Lisa Ferland 15:06

1+ y ago15:06

15:06

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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What Algorithms Want: Imagination in the Age of Computing 23:15

1+ y ago23:15

23:15

In this episode Chris Gondek interviews Ed Finn, author of the new book What Algorithms Want. Tune in for an interesting discussion on algorithm disconnect revolving around things humans regularly use, like Siri. And listen in for a definition of the phrase "culture machines". We depend on--we believe in--algorithms to help us get a ride, choose wh…

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