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’d been working on my book with another company and felt extremely frustrated by the lack of progress. I started working with Legacy Launch Pad and three months later, the book was published. It was amazing."

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 Bestseller 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."

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.” 

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
• 🎉 High-profile book launch celebration at Spago - attended by celebrities including Selma Blair, Garcelle Beauvais, Kathy Hilton, Melanie Griffith and Monet Mazur
• 👑 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
• 📺 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 - using the book as a foundation for expanded business ventures and speaking engagements

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!"

Darren Prince, prominent sports and celebrity agent and CEO of Prince Marketing Group, 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
• 📖 Foreword written by Magic Johnson
• 📺 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
• 🏛️ Founded the Aiming High Foundation (501c3) providing addiction treatment funding
• 📈 Dramatically expanded his sports agency business 
• 📰 Media coverage in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, CNN, Fox News, and Dr. Oz Show
• 🏆 Became international bestseller in 4 countries and hit Amazon's #1 new release list

Client Quote

"It blew up my business even though the book had nothing to do with my business because what would have been business negotiations became personal conversations with friends since they knew my story."