The Idea To Impact Podcast

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Welcome to The Idea to Impact Podcast, where you write a best selling book that creates more impact, income and influence in your industry—in just six months. I’m Blake de Vos—bestselling author, book coach, and creator of Idea to Impact. If you're ready to write, publish, and launch a book that works for you, you’re in the right place.

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January 21, 20269 min

Ep106: Why Your Industry Needs A Book

Most people believe writing a book is a personal journey — about their story, their expertise, their brand. But the truth is, your book has the power to reshape your industry. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the unexpected and refreshing reasons your industry desperately needs the book only you can write.Whether you're a business owner, coach, consultant, or expert in your field, this episode will shift your perspective from writing a book for your ego to writing a book for impact. This is about leadership, clarity, legacy — and giving your audience the truth in a sea of noise.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why your book fills a knowledge gap in your industry no one else is addressingHow to bring clarity to the chaos of information overload in your fieldWhy books create direction when everyone else is just adding noiseHow writing a book helps build the foundation your industry will stand on in years to comeWhy your book is not about being the loudest voice — it’s about being the clearest oneHow your book becomes a mentor for people you’ll never meet — but deeply impactThe power of organizing the truth instead of shouting louderWhy YOUR voice, story, and framework matters more than any copycat versionThe role of books in giving language to new ideas, models, and ways of thinking in your nicheWhy now, more than ever, your industry needs someone with real experience to step up and set the standard_________________________📖 Free Best selling book: Get my best selling book Publish To Impact and learn how to become an author inside your industry to create more impact. https://impactgrouppublishing.com/free-book_________________________📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_devos© 2025 The Idea To Impact Podcast Blake de Vos

July 23, 202513 min

Ep105: From Idea to Bestseller in 6 Months: The Roadmap That Works

If you’ve ever said, “I want to write a book but don’t know where to start” — or you’ve started writing and stopped mid-way — this is the episode you need.Blake breaks down the exact 6-month roadmap he uses with clients inside Idea to Impact to help them go from vague idea to published, best-selling book — even if they’ve never written a thing in their life.You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes update on the new AuthorImpact™ software — a place where nonfiction authors can map, write, and publish their book all in one space.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why most aspiring authors never finish their book (and how to avoid it)How to structure your idea and mission so you don’t waste timeThe importance of the “1% mindset” when writingThe 6-month book writing and publishing roadmap (broken down step-by-step)Tools, timeframes, and what you really need to publish a powerful bookHow to build buzz, get reviews, and turn your book into business leverage________________Helping business owners, coaches and experts in their field become best selling authors in six months so they can create more impact, income and influence in their industry📞 Schedule your book strategy call and we'll map out your entire book plan so you can become an author in six months:https://link.impactgrouppublishing.com/widget/booking/y0RPV8Poid07dHFjyTgu🚀 How we help you become a bestselling author in your industry—in just six months https://impactgrouppublishing.com/idea-to-impact_________________________📖 Free Best selling book: Get my best selling book Publish To Impact and learn how to become an author inside your industry to create more impact. https://impactgrouppublishing.com/free-book_________________________📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_devos© 2025 The Idea To Impact Podcast Blake de Vos

July 2, 202512 min

Ep104: Own Your Expertise: Why Your Story Deserves to Be Published

In this important episode, Blake tackles one of the biggest barriers holding aspiring authors back: the belief that their story doesn’t matter. He shares why this thinking is simply not true—and how your knowledge and experience can transform lives when captured in a book.You’ll learn why books are still powerful in the digital age, how they build credibility, and why publishing can be one of the most rewarding contributions you make to your industry.Reflection QuestionsWhat is one experience you’ve had that taught you something valuable?Who is someone you wish you could help through your knowledge?What frustrates you about how your industry teaches or solves this problem?What would it mean for you to finally share your story in a book?________________Helping business owners, coaches and experts in their field become best selling authors in six months so they can create more impact, income and influence in their industry📞 Book a 30 minute Idea To Outline chat and we'll create your entire book outline in half and hour: https://link.impactgrouppublishing.com/widget/booking/dR9kG7oGojm7FeHliR93🚀 How we help you become a bestselling author in your industry—in just six months https://impactgrouppublishing.com/idea-to-impact_________________________📖 Free Best selling book: Get my best selling book Publish To Impact and learn how to become an author inside your industry to create more impact. https://impactgrouppublishing.com/free-book_________________________📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_devos© 2025 The Idea To Impact Podcast Blake de Vos

June 11, 202512 min

Ep103: What If No One Buys It? How to Launch Your Book with Confidence and a Plan

One of the biggest fears aspiring authors face is: What if no one buys my book?In this episode of Idea to Impact, Blake unpacks where that fear comes from—and how to overcome it with a clear, confident launch plan. If you’ve ever worried your book might flop, this episode will show you how to build momentum, activate your audience, and make your book easy to say yes to.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why the fear of a failed launch is normal—and what it actually meansThe real reason most books don’t sell (it’s not the writing)How to set your book up to succeed before it even goes liveKey strategies to stay visible and sell beyond launch week5 Book Launch Mistakes to Avoid:Going quiet before your launchWriting for everyone instead of a specific readerNot setting a clear launch windowSkipping the review requestTrying to do it all on your ownThe Launch Timeline at a Glance:Pre-launch: Build awareness, involve your audience, tease the bookLaunch Week: Go big with posts, incentives, and visibilityPost-launch: Use your book as a tool—repurpose content, pitch podcasts, and keep sellingNeed help launching your book the right way?Book a free 30-minute outline session with Blake. You’ll walk away with a complete book structure and a clear path forward. Inside Idea to Impact, we help you go from idea to published author with a confident, aligned launch plan.________________📞 Book a 30 minute Idea To Outline chat and we'll create your entire book outline in half and hour: https://link.impactgrouppublishing.com/widget/booking/dR9kG7oGojm7FeHliR93🚀 How we help you become a bestselling author in your industry—in just six months https://impactgrouppublishing.com/idea-to-impact_________________________📖 Free Best selling book: Get my best selling book Publish To Impact and learn how to become an author inside your industry to create more impact. https://impactgrouppublishing.com/free-book_________________________📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_devos© 2025 The Idea To Impact Podcast Blake de Vos

June 4, 20259 min

Ep102: Your Book Is a Business: How to Use It to Sell, Speak, and Scale

In this episode, we unpack why your book isn’t just a passion project — it’s a business move. I share how to leverage your book as a trust-building sales tool, land speaking gigs, create scalable offers, and build your content ecosystem. Whether you’re still outlining or have already published, this mindset shift will change how you view your book’s true potential.Key Points:Your book builds trust before the sales call even happens.Speaking gigs become easier because authors are seen as experts.Turn your book content into courses, group programs, onboarding, or licensing.Repurpose chapters into podcasts, emails, and social media content.Use your book as the hub of your marketing funnel.Treat your book like a business asset, not just a creative project.________________Helping business owners, coaches and experts in their field become best selling authors in six months so they can create more impact, income and influence in their industry📞 Book a 30 minute Idea To Outline chat and we'll create your entire book outline in half and hour: https://link.impactgrouppublishing.com/widget/booking/dR9kG7oGojm7FeHliR93🚀 How we help you become a bestselling author in your industry—in just six months https://impactgrouppublishing.com/idea-to-impact_________________________📖 Free Best selling book: Get my best selling book Publish To Impact and learn how to become an author inside your industry to create more impact. https://impactgrouppublishing.com/free-book_________________________📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_devos© 2025 The Idea To Impact Podcast Blake de Vos

May 28, 202510 min

Ep101: Leads, Legacy & Leverage: 3 Reasons Coaches Must Write a Book Now

In this short, sharp, and powerful episode of The Idea to Impact Podcast, we’re answering a big question for coaches, consultants, and experts:Is writing a book really worth it — and is now the right time?The answer? Yes — especially if you’re serious about growing your business, brand, and impact.I break down the three key reasons why writing a book is no longer a “someday” dream — it’s a now move:Leads – How a book attracts high-quality, ready-to-buy clientsLegacy – How your book becomes your signature work and lasting authorityLeverage – How one book can save you time, create content, and scale your offersWhether you’ve started writing, stopped halfway, or haven’t even opened your Notes app yet — this episode will shift how you see your book and what it can do for your business.What You’ll Learn:Why a book builds deeper trust than a freebie or social media postHow to position your book to become your most powerful sales toolWhat legacy really means in the coaching/consulting spaceWays to repurpose your book into workshops, onboarding, and high-ticket programsThe 3 biggest objections coaches have — and how to overcome them________________Helping business owners, coaches and experts in their field become best selling authors in six months so they can create more impact, income and influence in their industry📞 Book a 30 minute Idea To Outline chat and we'll create your entire book outline in half and hour: https://link.impactgrouppublishing.com/widget/booking/dR9kG7oGojm7FeHliR93🚀 How we help you become a bestselling author in your industry—in just six months https://impactgrouppublishing.com/idea-to-impact_________________________📖 Free Best selling book: Get my best selling book Publish To Impact and learn how to become an author inside your industry to create more impact. https://impactgrouppublishing.com/free-book_________________________📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_devos© 2025 The Idea To Impact Podcast Blake de Vos

May 21, 20258 min

Ep100: Ten Lessons On How One Book Started My Business

In this special 100th episode, I reflect on what it really took to write my book Publish to Impact and how it became the foundation for the business I run today. Whether you're just starting out or growing your existing business, these ten lessons offer insight into the real impact a book can make.What You’ll Learn:The Book Will Break You Before It Builds YouThe Book Is the Start Line, Not the Finish LineYour Book Creates Economic ImpactOne Chapter Can Build a Six-Figure BusinessWrite for One Person, Not EveryoneClarity Comes From Creation, Not ContemplationA Bestseller Title Doesn’t Build a BusinessYour Book Replaces Your Pitch DeckYou Can’t Scale ChaosThe Work Is Bigger Than YouIf you’re ready to write a book that gets clients and grows your business, not just downloads, let’s talk.And if this episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. You don’t need 10,000 book sales—you need a book that sells you.________________Helping business owners, coaches and experts in their field become best selling authors in six months so they can create more impact, income and influence in their industry📞 Book a 30 minute Idea To Outline chat and we'll create your entire book outline in half and hour: https://link.impactgrouppublishing.com/widget/booking/dR9kG7oGojm7FeHliR93🚀 How we help you become a bestselling author in your industry—in just six months https://impactgrouppublishing.com/idea-to-impact_________________________📖 Free Best selling book: Get my best selling book Publish To Impact and learn how to become an author inside your industry to create more impact. https://impactgrouppublishing.com/free-book_________________________📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_devos© 2025 The Idea To Impact Podcast Blake de Vos

May 14, 202510 min

Ep99: The Invisible ROI of Writing a Book

In this episode, Blake De Vos breaks down the powerful invisible ROI of writing a book that far surpasses royalties and bestseller rankings. While many aspiring authors chase book sales and public recognition, the real impact happens behind the scenes — in your mindset, your business, and your identity. Blake shares six invisible returns that come with becoming an author and explains why these benefits are often more valuable than any paycheck.What You’ll LearnWhy book royalties are only the surface-level rewardThe six invisible ROIs of authorship that grow your business and sharpen your identityHow writing a book gives you clarity, authority, and trust in the eyes of your ideal audienceThe difference between passive marketing and positioningHow a book becomes a lead magnet, keynote, syllabus, and assetThe identity shift that comes with writing and finishing a book________________Helping business owners, coaches and experts in their field become best selling authors in six months so they can create more impact, income and influence in their industry📞 Book a 30 minute Idea To Outline chat and we'll create your entire book outline in half and hour: https://link.impactgrouppublishing.com/widget/booking/dR9kG7oGojm7FeHliR93🚀 How we help you become a bestselling author in your industry—in just six months https://impactgrouppublishing.com/idea-to-impact_________________________📖 Free Best selling book: Get my best selling book Publish To Impact and learn how to become an author inside your industry to create more impact. https://impactgrouppublishing.com/free-book_________________________📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_devos© 2025 The Idea To Impact Podcast Blake de Vos

May 7, 202512 min

Ep98: No Audience? No Problem: Building a Tribe Through Your Book

In this empowering episode, Blake De Vos breaks down one of the biggest myths holding aspiring authors back: “I can’t write a book because I don’t have an audience yet.”Spoiler: It’s not true. In fact, Blake reveals how your book can actually become the foundation of your audience and authority.He walks you through exactly how writing a book without a big following can still launch your brand, grow your email list, attract clients, and open up new opportunities in your industry. This is a must-listen for anyone doubting whether they’re “ready” to write a book.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why influence is a byproduct of authorship, not a prerequisiteHow clarity—not a following—is what makes a book powerfulThe 5 key ways a book builds your audience:Positioning – Become the go-to thought leader in your nicheLead Generation – Use your book to grow your email list with CTAs and bonusesEvergreen Visibility – Let your book work 24/7 on platforms like AmazonShareability – Books travel: through gifts, referrals, and quotesOpportunities – Books unlock podcasts, speaking gigs, and brand dealsWant Help Writing Your Book?Book your free Idea to Outline Call with Blake. In just 30 minutes, we’ll map out your entire book structure and show you how it can grow your audience, attract clients, and expand your influence.Schedule it in below________________Helping business owners, coaches and experts in their field become best selling authors in six months so they can create more impact, income and influence in their industry📞 Book a 30 minute Idea To Outline chat and we'll create your entire book outline in half and hour: https://link.impactgrouppublishing.com/widget/booking/dR9kG7oGojm7FeHliR93🚀 How we help you become a bestselling author in your industry—in just six months https://impactgrouppublishing.com/idea-to-impact_________________________📖 Free Best selling book: Get my best selling book Publish To Impact and learn how to become an author inside your industry to create more impact. https://impactgrouppublishing.com/free-book_________________________📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_devos© 2025 The Idea To Impact Podcast Blake de Vos

April 28, 202514 min

Ep97: Is Writing a Book the Right Move for You?

In this episode, 2x best selling author Blake de Vos explores the real question behind writing a book: not just how or when, but should you write one at all? This isn’t just about being an author—it’s about whether a book fits into your business, brand, and long-term goals.What You’ll Learn:The mindset and emotional readiness needed before you begin writingFive strategic reasons to write a book, including lead generation, authority building, and legacySeven clear signs that it's time to write your bookWhen a book may not be the right move for youPractical next steps to take if you feel the pull to writeKey Takeaway:Writing a book can be a powerful tool for growth, visibility, and impact—but only if it aligns with your goals, message, and mission.Next Step:If this episode gave you clarity, Blake offers 30-minute Idea to Outline calls to help you map your book and decide if now is the right time. Book it in below________________Helping business owners, coaches and experts in their field become best selling authors in six months so they can create more impact, income and influence in their industry📞 Book a 30 minute Idea To Outline chat and we'll create your entire book outline in half and hour: https://link.impactgrouppublishing.com/widget/booking/dR9kG7oGojm7FeHliR93🚀 How we help you become a bestselling author in your industry—in just six months https://impactgrouppublishing.com/idea-to-impact_________________________📖 Free Best selling book: Get my best selling book Publish To Impact and learn how to become an author inside your industry to create more impact. https://impactgrouppublishing.com/free-book_________________________📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/blake_devos© 2025 The Idea To Impact Podcast Blake de Vos