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Is a book-publishing service worth it?

32 people recorded interviews about book publishing across 10 organisations. clearer systems and processes was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 6 interviews. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

Authors on the editing, launch and sales side of getting a book out.

Changes customers chose to talk about

Based on 32 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.

  • Better systemsmentioned in 6 interviews
    “This is my genius." But what happened in our months together was with his questions on how I work, I began to actualize my systems better because I'd never had someone try and figure out how my brilliance works.”Keira Brinton
  • More clientsmentioned in 5 interviews
    “But as a paid client, you get even more.”Tierra
  • Team & hiringmentioned in 4 interviews
    “We wanted to get them the answers that they needed, but my team was getting pulled in all kinds of different directions, and we weren't able to the experience that we were hoping for and get them the answers that they…”Beth McClelland
  • Confidencementioned in 2 interviews
    “We ended up talking, and he actually said, "I'd love to do a 30-minute session with you." And what we got done in 30 minutes' time was one of the most transformative moments I've had, and that led me to trust, like, "…”Keira B.
  • Family & relationshipsmentioned in 2 interviews
    “And one of my kids was really struggling, and I reached out to Transformative Listening for them, and I was actually coached, like, "If you do this work, they will heal." And then all of a sudden, I had this very deep…”Keira B.
  • Mental claritymentioned in 2 interviews
    “They really helped me focus in on who specifically I was writing for and how I could help and that really helped me hone the message and deliver what I consider to be a book that really helps leaders, entrepreneurs, C…”Jonathan Stanley
  • Felt supportedmentioned in 1 interview
    “Before Transformative Listening, I was holding a tremendous amount on my own.”Keira B.
  • Revenue growthmentioned in 1 interview
    “I've also launched online programs, including my signature program for HPV called Say Goodbye to HPV. if you're wanting to grow your business, you're wanting to increase your profit and revenue.”Doni Wilson

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Showing 12 of 32 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

  • “time is money and it definitely would have cost my team in terms of time.”Beth McClelland
  • “The number one reason why I almost didn't start working with Custom Box Agency was because of cash flow issues.”Daniel Den
  • “I was so worried about how I was going to get patients, how I was going to convert patients, how I was going to pay the bills, keep the lights on.”Jenn Simmons

Frequently asked

Can AI-developed software maintain human authenticity in creative work?
Keira Brinton was initially concerned that AI might dissolve the authenticity of the books she helps authors write. She found that Dan and Vision Software prioritized 'fighting for the authenticity of humanity,' using AI to engine and source the work without losing the human touch. — Keira Brinton
Is it possible to turn an innate, non-linear creative process into a system?
Keira Brinton describes how Dan's questioning helped her actualize her systems and 're-engineer her genius.' This process turned 97 pages of raw ideas into a structured software architecture that improved her own teaching and mastermind results. — Keira Brinton
How does Vision Software handle feature requests for ADHD or creative visionaries?
Keira noted that as a creative visionary with ADHD, she appreciated how quickly Dan could implement new ideas. For example, when she requested a button to add specific questions to a book arc, the feature was completed almost immediately. — Keira Brinton
Is a 15-hour immersion more effective than traditional hourly therapy?
Yes, according to Keira B., the immersion format prevents the 'cutoff' experienced in weekly one-hour sessions. This allowed her to peel back multiple layers of trauma consecutively, resulting in progress she equated to ten years of traditional therapy. — Keira B.
Can Transformative Listening help with the pressure of being a high-achieving single mother?
Keira B. found that the practice alleviated the 'tremendous amount of pressure' she felt while managing five children, 15 employees, and hundreds of clients. It provided a space where others could 'hold' her intensity, which she had previously carried alone. — Keira B.
How do I know if I should try Transformative Listening?
Keira suggests that if you feel inspired to go, your soul has already agreed to it. She notes that while the experience cannot be fully explained, it must be experienced once for the realization of safety and support to 'come online.' — Keira B.

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