What if your story could ripple out and change lives — not just earn a paycheck? In this episode of Doing Business With a Servant’s Heart Steve and Everett dig into what it really means to publish with purpose. Everett helps us see that becoming an author is more than fame or royalties — it’s claiming authority, amplifying impact, narrowing the gap between your heart and your audience.
We begin in the messy, hopeful tension of every would‑be author: “Someday, I’ll write my book.” We contrast that with Everett’s mission to carry people across the finish line: helping speakers, coaches, consultants, nonprofit leaders, and professionals turn ideas into real books, and then use those books to serve. Through their stories, you’ll feel the weight of what it means to let others read your mind, your convictions, your wisdom.
You’ll hear how Everett and his team structure publishing so authors retain ownership — every royalty, every copy, every decision. How a book becomes a business tool (not just a vanity project). Why even an unread book “screams credibility.” And the humility + clarity that undergirds authentic servant leadership in publishing.
If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book, or wondered how to use it as an instrument of impact, this conversation will stretch and equip you. You’ll come away with a map — and permission — to publish with heart.
P.S. If a message lives inside you, don’t let fear silence it — take one small step today toward writing it out and letting it speak.
Guest Bio
Everett O'Keefe is a believer in the power of stories to change lives. As a mission‑driven publisher, he helps coaches, speakers, consultants, nonprofit leaders, and professionals step into authorship — giving them not just a book, but sustainable authority and impact. Through his company, he ensures every author retains full ownership and control of their work, while walking them to Amazon bestseller status and beyond. Everett’s life is a testament to the conviction that every voice deserves a platform.
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