The Journey to Writing Best-Selling Business Books with Larry Julian

10/03/2021 46 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome back to Purpose Pivots! I am pleased to introduce Larry Julian, a bestselling author, and a business and leadership coach. He and his great works were featured in CNN and Wall Street Journal.
Beneath all of Larry’s successes, he highlight's his journey to getting where he is and how the misfortunes play a vital role in his success. He will share how being fired, having a divorce, and being rejected by multiple publishers only made him stronger.
Let’s listen to Larry Julian and learn his Purpose Pivot moments!
[00:01 - 12:13] Opening Segment

I introduce Larry to the show
Larry talks about the inspiration and how he started writing “God is a CEO”
Influenced by being a CEO facilitator
Larry’s background and how he was “called” to write the book


[12:14 - 22:39] The Journey of Acceptance

Larry talks about how he was convinced to finally write a book
The process of writing a book
Communicating key points while doing that in a story that makes a difference
Don’t try to look fancy; Just speak from the heart

Discovering your unique gift as a part of your calling
Marrying your gifts with your work

How humility makes you very open to God’s call
The difficulties as the stepping stones to success


[22:40 - 33:43] Growing in Character

The baby book years
How Larry and his wife supported each other

Implication of having longer journeys towards a goal
Larry talks about keeping the faith going through the difficulties
Seeing the positive and the blessings
God’s love and mercy never fail


[33:44 - 41:50] Writing Best Selling Business Books

Book proposal: Sales pitch to publishers
Larry shares his multiple attempts to have his book published
Being helped by an agent

Being categorized as both a business and a Christian book
Best selling books: Having life of its own

[41:51 - 46:51] Closing Segment

Learn more about Larry in today’s Get-to-Know segment!
Why he wants to eat lunch with Abraham Lincoln

See links below to connect with Larry

Tweetable Quotes:
“Sometimes it’s funny how the lord has to do these difficult times, but they’re so significant. It’s just part of the process.” - Larry Julian
“Understanding what you’ve been uniquely gifted with, it would be great to marry that with your work.” - Larry Julian
“Opportunity comes from adversity.” - Larry Julian
Resources Mentioned:

God is My CEO
God is My Success

You can connect with Larry by visiting his website at www.larryjuilian.com, or you can email him at [email protected].
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