Known as The Book Angel for “cause publishing,” Susie Schaefer believes that books are the gateway to creating a movement. Her love of books goes far beyond the feel of a fabric cover or the smell of a library. Whether writing a book helps an author heal past trauma or raises awareness for social change, Susie empowers storytellers to be part of the global conversation and create a ripple effect for humanity. Working with business owners brings her tremendous joy, particularly when an author shares their own personal story and creates “Business Ascension” by melding their mission and message.
Susie comes to the table with an array of superpowers; her unique combination of business acumen, street smarts, and mystic intuitive gifts to help people see what’s truly possible with no limitations. Her corporate experience working with non-profits, teaching and training in human resources and as a marketing expert, and a stint in radio broadcasting and commercial acting allows Susie to skillfully guide authors through the independent publishing process to finish that dream book, launch a speaking career, or build a business with a book that gets results and gives back. In addition to publishing inspirational books, Susie writes and edits screenplay adaptations of books through her passion project, Movie Muse Productions.
Susie’s understanding of social impact, or “cause” publishing, enables her to offer a unique foundation for publishing by building community, creating connections, and serving as a catalyst for change. When not reading, publishing books or writing award-winning screenplays, Susie can be found practicing her downward dog (yoga), meditating on the beach, or planning her next travel adventure.
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
Shannon Hernandez – Click the following link to listen to the M. Shannon Hernandez podcast episode on The Entrepreneur Way
When business started difficulties overcame:
“I think one of the first things I had to overcome was really feeling like I was good enough. A lot of new entrepreneurs go through impostor syndrome and it is a very real thing. So, realising that yes, I have the experience, yes, I have the knowledge, I have a uniqueness that I am bringing to this able for my clients, and what I do has value. And I think that was the biggest thing for me to overcome. Once I realised that and I had the support and the confidence my business took off, it was amazing. I just really had to dig deep”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
- Vishen Lakhiani Books
- Nick Brough Books
- Abraham Hicks Books
- Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing Your Soul Book by Melody Beattie
Favourite Quote:
“Everything Is Always Working Out for Me!”
Recommended Online Resources:
- Calendly – Say goodbye to phone and email tag for finding the perfect meeting time with Calendly. It’s 100 free, super easy to use
- QuickBooks accounting software, the cloud-based solution for small businesses and self-employed people.
Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
“Get out of your own way, don’t overthink it, create the plan, creates what it is, how you want to serve people, whether it’s a product or service, and then do the work put it into place and then just get out of your own way”…[Listen for More]
More About Susie Schaefer:
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
“It’s not what you do once in a while it’s what you do day in and day out that makes the difference.” Jenny Craig
Other Quotes From the Chat with Susie Schaefer:
- “Should have, could have, would have”
- “Having a business coach early on is crucial to you getting off on the right foot. I waited because I was concerned about cash flow and about having the money to actually work with a coach. But once I took that leap of faith again it launched me into wow all of a sudden, I had a lot more business in, I was more focused, my energy wasn’t scattered. So I would say get with a business coach as quickly as you can in the process”
- “Always be learning. There is always something to learn. We are constantly learning and evolving. This is why I belong to a mastermind group, I have a business coach, I have a branding expert, I work with all types of different professionals that I am constantly learning from both inside the publishing industry and outside of the publishing industry. So just be a sponge, learn all of the time. Don’t ever think that you know it all because you don’t. It’s just one of those things where I constantly have some type of education or learning is always on my calendar because I learn from other people”
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