Client Success Stories

Dan Nicholson, serial entrepreneur and founder of Nth Degree CPAs, partnered with Legacy Launch Pad Publishing to craft Rigging the Game, his strategic guide to financial certainty that transformed him from a traditional CPA into a recognized thought leader on unconventional wealth building.

Goals

• Establish Dan as the definitive authority on financial certainty for entrepreneurs
• Build a platform for education, certification programs and business expansion
• Use the book to differentiate himself from traditional CPAs and financial advisors
• Transform his career from accounting professional to entrepreneurial thought leader

Results

• Became a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author - establishing credibility for future books in the business book space
• Generated over $1 million in revenue directly from book-related opportunities
• Increased speaking fees to up to $20,000 per engagement - going from unpaid speaking to premium rates
• Witnessed a roughly 10 percentage point increase in new client close rates
• Raised rates 30% due to enhanced credibility and differentiation
• Launched the Rigging the Game podcast - a top resource for entrepreneurs seeking unconventional business strategies
• Became a Consulting Producer for PBS' Opportunity Knocks - expanding his media presence and authority
• Built educational empire around his methodology
• Transformed from a traditional CPA into a thought leader - positioning himself as an expert in unconventional financial strategies for purpose-driven entrepreneurs
• Doubled podcast appearances in the year following publication

Client Quote

"I've definitely generated an excess of seven figures from the book...It's dramatically increased our close rate, how much we can charge, how many more referrals we get. It's been significant."

Matt George, nonprofit CEO and Harvard Business School Executive Leadership Coach, partnered with Legacy Launch Pad Publishing to craft Non-Profit Game Plan, his strategic guide and personal brand foundation that transformed him into a global thought leader.

Goals

• Establish Matt as the definitive authority on nonprofit management and strategic leadership
• Build a platform for executive coaching, speaking and media opportunities
• Use the book to revolutionize how nonprofits operate and are perceived
• Transform his career from local CEO to having a global influence and impact

Results

• Quit his decades-long CEO position to start his own consulting company and expand his impact globally
• Generated over $1 million in revenue directly from book-related opportunities over five years
• Increased media appearances 10-15x (from roughly five annually to 30-40+ after the book launch)
• Became a coach to 80+ global leaders at Harvard Business School's executive education program
• Coined "The Non-Profit Prophet" by Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington - establishing instant brand recognition and credibility
• Launched his own TV show, Business Forward - becoming a recognized media personality in the area
• Selected by Mark Victor Hansen to "carry the stick" for the Chicken Soup for the Soul franchise - joining one of publishing's most successful brands
• Completed "one of the largest book tours in history" - The Nonprofit Prophet: Change Lives and Save Lives Tour visiting 22 states, 61 cities, 35 nonprofits and 25 schools
• Began an official position at Harvard Business School as an Executive Leadership Coach, elevating his academic and professional credentials
• Became 3X #1 Amazon bestselling author with Nonprofit Game Plan, Nonprofit Prophet and Starfish Among Us
• Began making regular appearances on the speaking circuit, commanding premium fees as a sought-after thought leader

Client Quote

"The book was actually the catapult for everything... it changed my life. Legacy Launch Pad propelled me to think and dream bigger."

Marketing and communications leader Bonnie Habyan partnered with Legacy Launch Pad Publishing to publish The World According to Bess, her heartfelt tribute to her mother's wisdom that transformed her into a recognized thought leader and TEDx speaker.

Goals

• Honor her beloved mother's legacy by sharing her wisdom 
• Achieve bucket list goals: publish a book, deliver a TEDx talk and launch a podcast
• Build a platform for connecting with audiences on a deeper level
• Transform from marketing executive to published author and speaker

Results

• Delivered a TEDx talk that garnered 350,000+ views - her talk about her mother's wisdom resonated globally and became a powerful platform for connection
• Launched "This Is How She Did It" podcast - created a platform supporting and celebrating women's achievements
• Released the book on her mother's 91st birthday - with her mother attending the Barnes & Noble book signing as her last outing before passing
• Hosted Barnes & Noble book signings in multiple locations, connecting with readers in meaningful ways
• Enhanced professional credibility - gained recognition as an author that elevated her personal brand
• Created deeper connections - readers and audience members shared intimate stories about their own mothers, demonstrating the book's emotional impact
• Active reader engagement - receives ongoing messages from people who called estranged family members or changed their perspectives after reading the book or watching the TEDx talk
• Built unshakeable confidence - overcame fear of judgment and learned to push through vulnerability
• Achieved personal transformation - gained new understanding of her relationship with her mother through the writing process
• Created lasting impact - the book and TEDx talk exist "in perpetuity, forever" as her mother's legacy

Client Quote

"The book is the gift that keeps giving.There are so many times I say, 'Oh my god, I wouldn't have had that if I didn't have the book.' I have to pinch myself sometimes."

Christos Garkinos, fashion entrepreneur and founder of Covet by Christos, partnered with Legacy Launch Pad Publishing to craft Covet the Comeback, his memoir and personal brand foundation that transformed him into a recognized authority on luxury fashion and entrepreneurial resilience.

Goals

• Establish Christos as the definitive authority on luxury resale and fashion entrepreneurship
• Build a platform for media appearances, speaking opportunities and business growth
• Use the book to showcase his comeback story and inspire other entrepreneurs
• Transform his personal brand to respected business leader and author 

Results

• Featured in major publications: People, The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Magazine, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and WWD
• Threw a high-profile book launch celebration at Spago attended by celebrities including Selma Blair, Garcelle Beauvais, Kathy Hilton, Melanie Griffith and Monet Mazur
• Produced and executed a nationwide book tour with record-breaking attendance and sellouts, drawing more than 80 attendees even in smaller markets without bookstore distribution
• Solidified his position as "The Robin Hood of Fashion," reinforcing his authority in luxury resale and fashion curation
• Generated additional revenue for Covet by Christos, his luxury live-streaming network, with average shows generating $22,000 in sales
• Launched a striking Los Angeles billboard campaign that became a viral moment when one billboard stayed up five months, symbolically placed above the very ATM where he once hit rock bottom before getting sober
• Expanded media presence, leveraging the book to strengthen his television and social media authority
• Helped unify loyal community "The Stos Squad" with top five shoppers spending upward of $1 million annually through his platform
• Positioned for next-level opportunities, including a potential television adaptation of Covet the Comeback and speaking opportunities around entrepreneurship and recovery.

Client Quote

"I did this book obviously to tell my story, but also to build my business. And what has happened is that I've got over 1000 new followers in a week for my launch, of which 10% of I've converted to new shoppers, of which if they shop how I want them to shop...that's a million dollars a year. A week after the book's release! Also, I don’t have kids, so it’s part of my legacy. Someone can always find my story on Amazon—that’s important to me, to honor my parents and my life.”

Sports and celebrity agent Darren Prince partnered with Legacy Launch Pad Publishing to craft Aiming High: How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top, his powerful addiction recovery memoir and business transformation catalyst.

Goals

• Establish Darren as a leading voice in addiction recovery and mental health advocacy
• Build a platform for keynote speaking and recovery consulting opportunities
• Use the book to launch the Aiming High Foundation and expand his mission beyond entertainment
• Transform his business relationships from transactional to deeply personal connections

Results

• Six-figure spokesperson deal secured within the first week of publication
• Featured on major TV shows including Tucker Carlson and Chris Cuomo programs
• Appeared on top-tier podcasts including Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" and Lewis Howes' show
• Built a lucrative keynote speaking career, scaling fees to $20,000 per engagement
• Grew a foundation from the book that helped 150-200 people enter treatment, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars annually
• Secured major client David Goggins directly because of the book's authenticity and mission
• Generated millions of dollars in revenue from book-related opportunities across business growth, brand development and foundation fundraising
• Invited to the White House four times, present when $9 billion opioid epidemic bill was signed
• Media coverage in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, CNN, Fox News and Dr. Oz Show
• Became international bestseller in four countries and hit Amazon's #1 new release list

Client Quote

"Every time I think, 'Oh, the book is seven years old, it's outdated,' I realize that it's still impacting people and generating revenue and creating opportunities. The book lasts forever. It really does."

Calvin Bagley, builder of multiple eight-figure businesses in the Medicare insurance industry, partnered with Legacy Launch Pad Publishing to create Hiding from the School Bus—a deeply personal memoir about surviving childhood trauma.

Goals

• Create a legacy document for his children and future grandchildren
• Process and share his journey from complete isolation and no education to business success
• Document his story of overcoming childhood trauma in a fundamentalist Mormon family
• Reach acceptance and peace with his past experiences
• Inspire others who have experienced trauma or difficult childhoods

Results

• Received a rave Kirkus Review - earned praise from one of the book industry's toughest critics
• Was awarded the unprecedented honor of having the mayor and members of the Las Vegas City Council declare his book release day Calvin Bagley Day
• Created an unforgettable 50th birthday book launch - hundreds of attendees in Las Vegas with a museum-style gallery featuring childhood photos and passages, themed food and drinks and live goats, many learning his full story for the first time
• Enhanced business reputation and credibility by gaining a deeper respect from colleagues and clients
• Achieved over 100 signups in 24 hours for new Medicare Broker Directory website, leveraging goodwill from both industry contributions and personal story
• Transformed business relationships with clients and colleagues approach him with deeper openness and respect, making negotiations feel more like conversations between friends
• Earned Google Knowledge Panel, achieving mainstream recognition as an author
• Received profound validation from his son when his 13-year-old son told him, "Dad, you're just incredible" during the launch party
• Experienced unexpected emotional healing - the book took his therapy work to the "highest level" by allowing him to share his complete story publicly
• Helped others seek help - multiple people disclosed their own childhood trauma after reading the book and were encouraged to seek professional support

Client Quote

"Doing this book was more wonderful than I expected, and I have very high expectations...To see the whole of my story was like therapy to me, but it wasn't the kind of therapy to help me get over it—it's a different type of thing, just an incredible experience."

John Frank Levey, four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director behind iconic shows like ER, The West Wing and Shameless, partnered with Legacy Launch Pad Publishing to publish Right for the Role—a deeply personal memoir that transformed his winding-down career into an unexpected creative renaissance at age 78.

Goals

• Create a meaningful legacy documenting decades of television casting work
• Share personal insights about collaboration, community and finding your "right role" in life
• Connect with young actors and people navigating career transitions
• Maintain creative energy while transitioning away from active casting work

Results

• Launched the "Right for the Role" podcast featuring episodes with ER stars Noah Wyle and Eric LaSalle, Shameless' Shanola Hampton and other industry luminaries
• Made his New York theater directing debut at age 78 directing a prize-winning play featuring Julianna Margulies and Polly Draper
• Achieved sustained book sales as the book continues selling consistently through Amazon, Barnes & Noble (with featured autographed copies in Studio City location) and Instagram promotion
• Built social media presence from scratch—grew to nearly 5,000 Instagram followers despite being a self-described "Luddite"
• Became sought-after speaker at acting schools: visited 8-10 acting schools across Los Angeles and nationally, sharing industry wisdom with students
• Discovered unexpected impact, realizing through reader and listener feedback that he had meaningfully impacted actors' lives and audiences throughout his career
• Avoided career "downshift": instead of fading out as the industry changed, created a "cottage industry" around the book that renewed his creativity and sense of purpose
• Felt "right for new roles" by gaining confidence for new life chapters, including becoming a grandfather for the first time

Client Quote

"The book gave me a renewed creativity. At a time when some people might be beginning to fade out a little bit, I am connected to my five-year-old self all the way up to my present 78-year-old self and all those Johnnies are coming together to make this chapter into maybe one of the most fulfilling and exciting chapters yet."

Emily Lynn Paulson partnered with Legacy Launch Pad Publishing to craft Highlight Real, her memoir/manifesto and brand-building anchor.

Goals

• Establish Emily as an expert in sobriety and empowerment

• Set her up so she could launch a community and coaching brand aligned with her message

• Use the book to attract media, speaking opportunities and build a movement  

Results

• Appearances on Today, Good Morning America, The Tamron Hall Show and The Doctors
• Featured in major outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, HuffPost
• Booked and delivered two TEDx talks
• Built and launched the Sober Mom Squad community, turning readers into coaching clients  
• Became a leading voice in the addiction recovery space: Gained widespread media attention for her perspective on sobriety 
• Positioned for second book success. Her platform from Highlight Real directly led to her second book Hey, Hun about MLMs, showing the foundation built by her first book

Client Quote

“Before meeting Legacy Launch Pad, I just had a story—I did not have a book. And I didn't know what to do with that story until I met them.” 

Richard Lawson, acclaimed actor, master teacher and founder of Richard Lawson Studios, partnered with Legacy Launch Pad Publishing to publish The Artist’s Roadmap, transforming decades of performance, mentorship and creative philosophy into a clear path for artists to build sustainable careers—elevating him from industry veteran to recognized thought leader on purpose-driven creative success.

Goals

• Capture a lifetime of creative and spiritual insight in a lasting shareable form
• Expand public perception from actor and teacher to visionary thought leader
• Build a direct platform to speak to his audience without gatekeepers
• Use the book as the catalyst for his next act: writing teaching and movement-building

Results

• Appeared on Sherri the week of launch, bringing his message to a national audience
• Activated a full creative renaissance—writing new books, essays and a children's series
• Launched Richard Lawson Studios on Substack, a platform he owns and controls
• Secured new speaking and touring opportunities connecting his philosophy and artistry
• Leveraged momentum into additional screen projects including Beauty in Black and Aftershock
• Developed new intellectual property—a memoir a children's book series and a book of precepts
• Built a diversified multihyphenate brand—author-educator-actor-creative entrepreneu
• Created a framework that helps others rediscover purpose and pursue self-led creative careers
• Established independence from industry systems algorithms and traditional media control
• Cemented legacy as a guide and cultural voice whose work now lives far beyond performance

Client Quote
"The book activated a whole new chapter of creativity and connection for me. And it made me able to control my own destiny.” 

Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark & Associates and longtime financial educator, partnered with Legacy Launch Pad Publishing to craft 401Kid to redefine his career from investment professional to thought leader on risk, wealth and financial education for families.

Goals

• Reclaim and control his professional narrative following a high-profile SEC case

• Share hard-earned lessons on risk, resilience and responsibility in wealth management

• Establish credibility as an authority on sudden wealth, risk mitigation and financial literacy

• Build a foundation for family-focused financial education programs and speaking opportunities

• Used the book to launch a movement for early financial literacy—teaching parents to raise financially capable children

Results

• Transformed public perception from “former investment executive” to respected educator and thought leader

• Secured a renewed teaching partnership with UCLA where his book inspired a new financial literacy program, Money That Lasts

• Set up to attract hundreds of attendees to UCLA webinars (10x the typical turnout), validating public demand for his message

• Sparked collaborations with major influencers and leaders including discussions with Olympic champion Michael Phelps and Fortune 100 executives

• Developed The Magic Penny children’s book series, expanding his reach into early childhood education

• Opened the door to new media, podcast and speaking opportunities centered on parenting, mental health and money

• Inspired a new business segment focused on youth life coaching and family financial empowerment

• Cemented his authority as a trusted voice on risk awareness, character development and values-based wealth

Client Quote

“If you're not an author and you don't really understand the process, there's a million little trip wires. You're busy anyway, and if you don't have a trusted guide getting you to the summit of Everest, you're probably not going to do it."