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Entrepreneur to Author

Entrepreneur to Author

Written by: Scott A. MacMillan
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 A clear, concise, and compelling mix of first-person narrative and expert guests that takes the listener on a journey of writing and publishing their expertise-based, nonfiction book. From content creation to story strategy. From building authority to growing a business. From Entrepreneur to Author.Copyright Scott A. MacMillan Economics Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Success
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  • The Secrets of Success: Turning Decades of Experience into a Powerful Book with Frank Spencer

    The Secrets of Success: Turning Decades of Experience into a Powerful Book with Frank Spencer
    Jun 17 2025
    In this episode of Entrepreneur to Author, host Scott MacMillan speaks with Reverend Dr. Frank C. Spencer, president of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church and author of The Secrets of Success: How to Build a Great Career and Live a Happy Life.

    Frank shares how his career—from real estate and nonprofit leadership to ordained ministry—inspired the stories and insights in his book. Drawing on years of sermon writing and mentoring, he found the process of translating life lessons into book form both natural and fulfilling, completing the manuscript in just a few months.

    Frank also explains how he built the book around key themes like commitment, compassion, and curiosity, along with his "Three P’s" framework: product, profit, and process. Writing honestly about professional failures and personal milestones made the work deeply meaningful. Now he’s using the book to spark reflection and growth within his organization, and among youth as well as emerging leaders.

    SHOW LINKS

    Get the book on Amazon
    Website: fspencer.com

    GUEST BIO

    Theology and finance have combined in Dr. Spencer to create a unique perspective on faith, leadership, entrepreneurship and organization. After earning a BA at UNC-CH where he was a Morehead Scholar and an MBA at Harvard Business School where he was named a Baker Scholar, Frank had a distinguished career in real estate which included taking his company public on the New York Stock Exchange. He was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Southeastern Region in 2009. In 2011, Frank entered Union Presbyterian Seminary to pursue his Master of Divinity. He was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in February of 2015. He earned his Doctorate also at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte.
    Dr. Spencer has led four non-profit organizations and four profit seeking enterprises. In addition to CEO of Cogdell Spencer Inc., his roles include President of Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, President of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and Managing Principal of Parhelion Investments.

    CONNECT WITH FRANK

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-frank-spencer-3b30a826/

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT

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    21 mins
  • E2A 095: Adapting and Publishing Your IP for Different Audiences with Dr. Laura Jana

    E2A 095: Adapting and Publishing Your IP for Different Audiences with Dr. Laura Jana
    Jun 3 2025
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, host Scott MacMillan talks with Dr. Laura Jana—pediatrician, social entrepreneur, and author—about her new book, QI Skills for the Early Childhood Classroom. Dr. Jana shares her path from pediatrics to education and health tech, and how her passion for communication led to a prolific writing career. She introduces QI Skills—key human abilities for thriving in an AI-driven world—and discusses their practical use in early education.

    Beyond the classroom, Dr. Jana shows how QI Skills apply to business, leadership, and innovation. She shares insights on writing and publishing, urging authors to act fast, collaborate smartly, and lean into their strengths. With support from Grammar Factory, she turned her ideas into a polished book and encourages others to do the same. She also views books as tools for spreading impactful ideas. More resources and links are available on her website and the QI Skills platform.

    SHOW LINKS: QISkills.com

    GUEST BIO Laura A. Jana, MD is a pediatrician, early educator, and award-winning author of 30+ books with 25+ years’ experience working with parents, educators, media, academia, government, non-profits and corporations alike. With a focus on the foundational importance of early childhood and the development of critical human skills needed to succeed in an increasingly AI-powered world, she has introduced her innovative QI Skill framework in TED talks, in over 150 keynotes, and to audiences as far-reaching as Delhi Public Schools and the World Forum on Early Childhood to the US Chamber of Commerce, the World Bank and the British Parliament. Dr. Jana is the proud mother of 3 and lives in Omaha, NE.

    CONNECT WITH LAURA
    Email: drlaura@drlaurajana.com
    Website: drlaurajana.com
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlaurajana

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT
    entrepreneurtoauthor.com
    grammarfactory.com

    LinkedIn (@scottmacmillan): linkedin.com/in/scottmacmillan
    Instagram (@scottamacmillan) instagram.com/scottamacmillan
    Medium (@scottamacmillan): scottamacmillan.medium.com
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    25 mins
  • E2A 094 Bridging the Gap: Transforming Technical Concepts into Practical Insights with Jonas Van Riel

    E2A 094 Bridging the Gap: Transforming Technical Concepts into Practical Insights with Jonas Van Riel
    May 6 2025
    In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Jonas Van Riel, author of Leading with Capabilities. Jonas shares how his passion for capability-based management (CBM) led him from a career in IT and enterprise architecture to writing a book that translates complex strategic concepts into accessible, practical guidance.

    Jonas reflects on the writing and publishing process, including how he structured his ideas, collaborated with editors, and navigated the challenges of turning academic research into a clear, engaging narrative. He also discusses the creative decisions behind incorporating visuals like capability maps to enhance reader understanding.

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    Ready to take Capability-Based Management further?
    Visit capmap.org to explore training opportunities, connect with the community, and access free resources. You’ll find high-resolution versions of the book’s examples, templates to build your own CapMap, and additional materials to help you apply CBM in your organization.

    GUEST BIO

    Jonas Van Riel is a consultant, lecturer, and researcher with over 15 years of experience in guiding digital and enterprise transformation programs across various industries in Europe. He specializes in Capability-Based Management (or CBM), helping organizations bridge the gap between strategic vision and operational execution through a clear, actionable framework. Jonas holds a position at Ghent University, where his research focuses on how capabilities can drive better decision-making and implementation of operating models.

    He served as Program Director for the Master of Science in Enterprise Architecture for six years and has been a senior lecturer for over a decade, sharing his insights with both students and professionals. Most recently, Jonas founded CapMap, an initiative aimed at making Capability-Based Management accessible and practical for organizations worldwide. His mission? To empower leaders, architects, and strategists with a shared language and practical tools to align their strategy and execution—one capability at a time.

    CONNECT WITH JONAS

    Book Website: amazon.ca/Leading-Capabilities-Capability-Based-Management-Implementation/dp/1998528227/
    Websites: capmap.org and facete.org
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonasvanriel/

    CONNECT WITH SCOTT
    entrepreneurtoauthor.com
    grammarfactory.com
    scott@grammarfactory.com

    LinkedIn (@scottmacmillan): linkedin.com/in/scottmacmillan
    Instagram (@scottamacmillan) instagram.com/scottamacmillan
    Medium (@scottamacmillan): scottamacmillan.medium.com
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    28 mins

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