239. Turning Expertise into a Book: How (and Why) Consultant LeAnne Lagasse Finally Did It

If you"ve ever said, “One day I’ll write a book,” this episode is your call to stop waiting and start writing.  LeAnne Lagasse joins Melisa to walk through the real process of writing and launching a book as a consultant, including the parts no one talks about. LeAnne doesn’t sugarcoat the process. From decision fatigue to imposter syndrome to learning how to repurpose your workshop content into a compelling written format, she shares what it takes to go from idea to finished product. More importantly, Melisa and LeAnne dig into why a book isn’t a vanity project, it’s a strategic business asset when you give it a clear “job” to do. If you’ve got a book idea on your "someday" list or want to see how a consultant uses authorship to elevate demand, thought leadership, and pricing, this conversation is a must-listen. And, as a bonus LeAnne shares tips on how to hire an Executive Assistant and wh she engaged to help her with the book writing process and launch. What you will learn in this episode: [03:41] Why LeAnne finally decided to write her book after years of putting it off [10:25] The mindset shift that helped her overcome imposter syndrome and commit to authorship [16:30] How she used AI like ChatGPT to test reader reactions, tighten stories, and simulate feedback [21:55] The job she gave her book and how she aligned the publishing path to fit that goal [26:10] What made the process harder than she expected and how she managed the emotional challenges [36:40] Advice for consultants considering writing a book and the investment she believes made it possible  [42:33] How LeAnne consistently attracts more demand than she can handle and her systems for staying top-of-mind [47:30] Why she hired a full-time employee (and how she finds someone who can write in her voice) Tune in to Episode 239 for an honest look at what it takes to write a book that not only adds credibility, but becomes a core asset in your consulting business growth strategy. Mentioned Resources 1) Full Show Notes: https://shownotes.melisaliberman.com/episode-239/ 2) Find LeAnne Lagasse: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannelagasse/ Website - https://www.leannelagasse.com/Book - The Congruent Leader: Build Trust, Lead with Self-Awareness, and Close the Gap Between How You See Yourself and How Others Experience You - https://www.thecongruentleaderbook.com/LeAnne’s Amazon Book TeamBecky (Graphic Designer): https://beckysgraphicdesign.com/Deb (Editor): https://www.radiantmedialabs.com/Vanessa (Copyeditor): https://www.vanessamayco.com/ 3) Melisa’s Free Resources, Books, Planners & Journals: https://linktr.ee/melisaliberman 4) Related Episode:  ️Episode 071 – Creating Compelling Consulting Offers (and more) with LeAnne Lagasse  Want help achieving your consulting business goals? Melisa can help. Click here for more on coaching tailored to you as an independent consulting business owner.