Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD 🎙️ Ghostwriting for Entrepreneurs with Maria Chapman | How Founders Can Write Books That Convert
Ghostwriting for entrepreneurs is more than just writing—it’s about transforming your story, experience, and expertise into a powerful business asset. In this episode, Maria Chapman, founder of Connected Ghostwriting and the nonprofit Journey to Success, shares her journey from teaching to building a thriving ghostwriting business that empowers entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and social impact founders.
If you're an entrepreneur, coach, or consultant wondering how to write a book that grows your brand and revenue—without spending months stuck at a blank page—Maria delivers the answers. From her deep understanding of storytelling to her unique insight into publishing models, Maria explains how a ghostwriting agency can help you elevate your message, build authority, and convert readers into clients.
We dive into why hiring a ghostwriter often leads to greater ROI, how to maintain creative control, and how to ensure your voice stays authentic. She also explains the role of framework development for authors and how her agency supports people in the mental health content writing and social justice publishing support spaces.
Whether you're exploring book writing for entrepreneurs, researching business book ghostwriting services, or wondering how to become a ghostwriter yourself—this episode has the clarity, strategy, and writing tips you need to move forward. Maria also shares how she uses AI tools for authors and ghostwriters to support content strategy, and why the future of publishing belongs to creators who adapt.
Don't miss this deep-dive into the world of powerful storytelling, personal branding, and how to make your message matter.
00:00 – Intro & Maria Chapman’s Journey
01:30 – Starting a Ghostwriting Business
03:00 – What Is Ghostwriting for Entrepreneurs?05:00 – Book Strategy vs. Book Writing
07:10 – Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
10:00 – How to Work With a Ghostwriting Agency
12:00 – Capturing the Client’s Voice Authentically
14:30 – Ghostwriting for Coaches and Consultants
16:00 – Using AI Tools in Book Writing
18:00 – Nonprofit Book Publishing Strategy
19:30 – Final Advice for Aspiring Authors & Ghostwriters
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