"I've edited more than 250 books.. and now written my own!"

"I've edited more than 250 books.. and now written my own!"

Author: John Lamerton & Jason Brockman | Ambitious Lifestyle Business Owners April 2, 2026 Duration: 52:19

Jill French is a book coach and editor, who has edited more than 250 books, for fiction, creative nonfiction, and memoirs.

And now she's written her own book too - a book that languished at the bottom of her to-do list for years - until she joined the One Percent Club, and made it happen.

Jill leaned into the One Percent Club to help make this process easier - she used weekly accountability calls to maintain constant, never-ending progress towards the huge goal, and deal with any road blocks that stood in her way.

She attended regular Coaching Calls - and always found a nugget or two to implement (and/or add to her Could Do List - to stay on track and avoid overwhelm!)

She tapped into the One Percent Club community, to crowd source her book's cover, and hold herself publicly accountable for her 75-day challenge (to create a new client-relevant tip in evergreen format) - which again, she successfully completed.

Oh, and Jill has done all this, while enjoying a long trip to Australia...

And her reward? a holiday in Gran Canaria - which prompted her to ask the question on our recent One Percent Club Call, "Could I run my business from Gran Canaria?"

If you're thinking of writing a book - or creating a business that you LOVE (and could do forever), this episode is for YOU.

The Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts...


Hosted by John Lamerton and Jason Brockman, who are themselves ambitious lifestyle business owners, the Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast is built on a practical, sustainable premise. It moves beyond the exhausting hustle culture to explore how consistent, manageable improvements lead to significant growth. The focus is on actionable strategies for attracting more customers and increasing revenue, but crucially, without simply trading more hours for dollars. Each conversation digs into the systems, mindset shifts, and marketing approaches that allow you to build a business that supports your life, not the other way around. You'll hear from the hosts' direct experience and from a variety of practitioners who prioritize efficiency and freedom. This isn't about theoretical fluff; it's about the real, incremental tweaks you can implement to create a more resilient and profitable operation. Tune in for a candid discussion on working smarter, where the goal is a thriving business that affords you the time and energy for the things that matter most. The Ambitious Lifestyle Business podcast offers a refreshingly honest take on entrepreneurship, proving that ambition and lifestyle don't have to be opposing forces.
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