Gold Star Press
Stories From Business Professionals Who Give Before They Receive
A Published Book is the New Business Card!
A published book brings instant credibility, prestige, and visibility to a business owner.
Using a published book rather than a business card for high potential clients is much more impressive than a business card that gets lost or tossed aside.
People do business with people who they know, like, and trust.
The question is, how will people get to know you, like you, and trust you?
The answer is, through your story.
Story is one thing we all have in common.
When we are vulnerable, when we are transparent, we allow people to see the real us.
When people see the real us, they relate.
Being relational rather than transactional in our business means people will do business with us again and again and again...
Benefits of a Business Book
High Quality Referrals
Every time a Gold Star Member gives a potential client a copy of this book, that
client will have access to you and your story.
You will be a published author
Instantly gain credibility by being the expert who literally wrote the book (or at least a chapter of it)
Attract new club members
More members mean more referrals.
More referrals means more business for everybody.
81% vs. 1%
According to a New York Times survey,
81 percent of Americans want to write a book.
Only 1 percent will.
How it works...
We write a story about your business using our Signature Story Writing Service
The story will include your why (you started this business), a successful referral story, and a practical business tip for others to apply.
Your story gets published.
You and your fellow participating club members are now officially 'published authors'!
Everyone in your club who participated in this book will be promoting you every time
they give someone a copy of the book.
- Published: You will be an officially published author
- Books: You will receive 10 copies of your published book (additional copies may be ordered at a discounted rate).
- Editing: Your story will be polished up by our team of professional editors.
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Distribution: Your book will be available to order on all of the major book platforms (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBookstore, Kobo, Etc.)
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Management: Your Goldstar book point person will coordinate with us to ensure all of your info is submitted in its' entirety.
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Story Writing Service: One of our professional ghostwriters will interview you via Zoom, gather up additional resources on you and your business, and craft a well-written story that you will be proud to share with your colleagues and clients.
only $597
If you are writing my story - what do I need to provide?
We will be asking you for Source material (website links, copies of articles, brochure copy, etc.), Bio, Headshot, Business contact information including email and website (some may include a business phone number), Favorite business quote PLUS your writer will schedule a Zoom interview with you.
How long will it take to get copies in hand?
The normal turnaround time for the full production of a business book is between 3 and 4 months from open enrollment to having shipped books in hand.
How much does it cost to order books?
Between 6 and 10 dollars depending on how many pages are in the book (which we don't know until the book has been formatted).
Do I have to participate?
Absolutely not. This is a value added service being offered as an option ONLY for those business people IN GOLDSTAR who realize the benefit of having their story featured in a book.
How long should my story be?
The accepted word count for your story will be between 1500 and 2000 words (this doesn't include your contact info or short bio that will also be featured in the book).
Will someone edit my story?
Yes! We insist on having a well-written, well-edited, well-formatted professionally produced book. You will be proud to be a part of this.
Can I pick the time for my interview with the ghostwriter?
You will be getting an email with instructions from your personal story writer along with a scheduling link to set a mutually convenient time to do your interview(s).
How will new members get in the book?
Your Goldstar Stories Book will be on sale and available for one year. Each year, you can renew your book participation and new members can take part as well.
How long will it take to get copies when I place an order?
When you place your order for books, they are typically printed and shipped to you in 2-4 weeks (somewhat seasonal for book printing, especially before the holidays).
How do I get my raw material to you?
You will be getting some emails with instructions for how to do this, but most likely you will be cutting and pasting your materials into a Google form.
Can I write a whole book myself?
Of course you can! Now, for the purposes of this book, you are going to be limited on word count, BUT, if you need any help in putting your whole book together, we can certainly help with that.
Is this yearly?
YES! Once the launch date arrives, that becomes your club's "book birthday" and that edition will be available for one year. After that, the yearly renewal fee will be significantly less for repeat participants.
The Gold Star Press Business Book Program is approved and endorsed by Gold Star Referral Clubs and administered by 40 Day Publishing
40 Day Media LLC, PO Box 950794, Oklahoma City, OK 73195
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