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May 30, 2025 57 mins

Brian Dixon is a bestselling author, publisher, and online business strategist helping everyday messengers write their book and grow their business.

In this episode of the Head Smack Podcast, Brian shares his unexpected path from aspiring rockstar to middle school teacher, to charter school founder, and ultimately to co-founder of Hope Writers

He walks us through the 5 essential steps to building—not just writing—a transformational book, revealing how your hardest moments can become your most powerful message. 

Learn how to avoid the biggest mistakes first-time authors make, what publishers won’t do for you, and why skill stacking could be the missing link in your business success story.

Link: Hopewriters

Guest Bio:
Brian Dixon is a bestselling author, publisher, and online business strategist passionate about helping aspiring writers turn their experiences into impactful books. A former charter school founder and teacher, Brian co-founded Hope Writers—a thriving community of over 1,900 members—and has worked with well-known figures like Michael Hyatt and top mom bloggers to launch life-changing books. He combines a heart for teaching with tactical strategy to empower everyday messengers to write, publish, and promote with purpose.

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Paul Povolni, the founder of Voppa Creative, has been a creative leader for over 30 years, with clients around the world. He’s led teams in creating award-winning branding and design as well as equipping his clients to lead with Clarity, Creativity and Culture.

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