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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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Can you truly run a business with heart and still make a profit?
This week’s guest, Johnny Beirne, helps coaches and course creators turn ordinary presentations into captivating experiences that inspire action and convert with authenticity. In this heartfelt conversation, he shares what it really means to build a heart-led business, let go of guilt, and balance generosity with profitability.

Discover how small shifts in how you show up, speak, and serve can completely transform the way people connect with you and the way you lead.

🎧 Tune in now to listen to this inspiring episode and learn how to present, sell, and serve in a way that feels good for the soul and great for your business.

📌Key Takeaways

• The true meaning of a heart-led business
• How to use OBS and simple tech to create jaw-dropping webinars
• Why pattern interrupts are your secret weapon for keeping attention
• The emotional rollercoaster of course creation (and what to do when people ghost your content)
• Balancing generosity with profitability—without burning out or going broke

📌About the Guest
Johnny Beirne is the CEO of Digital Business Institute and author of "Say It Once. Sell It Often." He helps coaches, course creators, and experts transform their online presentations using his Presentation Transformation framework, enabling them to captivate audiences, inspire action, and convert more leads into loyal clients.

📌Additional Resources
✅Website: https://www.johnnybeirne.com | https://www.digitalbusinessinstitute.com
✅Email: johnny@johnnybeirne.com
✅LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnybeirne/
✅Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyBeirnedotcom
✅Book: Say it Once. Sell it Often https://sayitoncesellitoften.com/
✅30-minute Live Training: https://ww.johnnybeirne.com/event-calendar

✨ Explore the Dialogue: Tap HERE to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/johnny-beirne

Up Next: David Hancock, a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, founder of Morgan James Publishing, and a pioneer in hybrid publishing. Recognized by NASDAQ and Publishers Weekly for his innovation, David has written over 20 influential books, including The Babylon Blueprint and Guerrilla Marketing for Writers.

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In this episode of the Heart-Led Business Show, I sit down with Ken Rusk, a bestselling author and seasoned entrepreneur, to delve into his inspiring journey at Rusk Industries. Ken shares his unique approach to fostering an employee-centric culture, emphasizing the importance of empowering employees to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Discover how Ken’s heart-led strategies fuel growth, resilience, and corporate citizenship. Don’t miss this inspiring talk packed with practical tips for building a thriving workplace.

🎧 Listen now as Ken Rusk reveals how to build a heart-led, employee-centered culture, empower your team, and transform your leadership for lasting impact!

Key Takeaways

• Why putting employees first is the secret to a thriving business culture
• How giving employees ownership drives growth, initiative, and innovation
• Why “timed pathways” turn vague goals into actionable results
• How learning to ProAct instead of React transforms your business and life
• Why open communication unlocks creativity and strengthens trust
• How a culture of giving back builds loyalty and long-term impact

About the Guest
Ken Rusk is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker redefining success without a college degree. Known for his WSJ bestseller Blue-Collar Cash and the podcast Comfort, Peace & Freedom, Ken helps people create purposeful, prosperous lives. As founder of Rusk Industries, he collaborates with leaders, supports charitable causes, and inspires through speaking, courses, and his upcoming book on employee-centric business culture.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.kenrusk.com
• Email: media@kenrusk.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/kenruskofficial
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/KenRuskOfficial
• X: x.com/KenRuskOfficial
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kenrusk.official
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KenRuskCPF
• Book: Blue-Collar Cash: https://tinyurl.com/zzas53f2

Explore the Dialogue: Tap here to delve into our conversation: https://tinyurl.com/hlbs-ken-rusk

Up Next: Johnny Beirne empowers coaches and course creators to deliver unforgettable presentations that captivate, inspire, and convert—thanks to his Presentation Transformation framework.

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