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What if putting people first could transform your business—and your life? ❤️ This week, I sit down with David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, to explore heart-led leadership and building a purpose-first business that leaves a legacy, not just a ledger.

🎧 Hear how David flipped frustration into innovation, built a hybrid publishing empire, and empowers authors to succeed on their own terms.

📌Key Takeaways
✅How a banker accidentally launched a publishing empire
✅The flaws in traditional publishing — and how David fixed them
✅Why authors should be treated like partners, not products
✅Using books to boost authority, credibility, and cash flow
✅Guerrilla marketing, termites, and why your garage isn’t a bookstore

📌About the Guest
David Hancock is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and founder of Morgan James Publishing, the pioneer of hybrid publishing. Recognized by NASDAQ, Publishers Weekly, and Fast Company for industry-changing innovation, David has authored over 20 books, helping authors and entrepreneurs create impact with purpose.

📌Additional Resources

✅Website : www.morganjamespublishing.com | https://davidlhancock.medium.com/

✅LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidlhancock

✅Facebook: ww.facebook.com/morganjames

✅Instagram: www.instagram.com/morganjamespub

✅X: https://x.com/morganjamespub

✅Pinterest: https://ph.pinterest.com/morganjamespub/morgan-james-covers/

✅Books: Get your FREE copy of

🔖The Babylon Blueprint for Authors: Proven Strategies for Publishing, Promoting, and Profiting https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nebxozenll

🔖Performance Driven Giving: The Roadmap to Unleashing the Power of Generosity in Your Life https://tinyurl.com/ajzys75k

✨ Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Unearth the insights within! Tap HERE: https://tinyurl.com/hlbs-david-hancock to delve into the profound wisdom woven throughout our conversation.

Up Next: Meet Alice Maria James—host of the Read This! Authors Corner podcast and Executive Director of the Black Authors Hall of Fame. After 30+ years in fashion, she now champions Black voices in literature, celebrating the stories and brilliance that shape culture and inspire generations.

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