Success Stories

Highspot has a proven track record of helping clients package, brand, and sell their intellectual capital. Below are just a few of our past successes.

                 

 

Women's Worth: Finding Your Financial Confidence

Eleanor Blayney, CFP®

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Project Overview

Eleanor came to us with a rough 80,000 word manuscript and audacious plans to use her book as the cornerstone of a much larger product program that also included workbooks, a membership website, a white paper for financial advisors and more. We produced a white paper and book from her manuscript, while creating a proper foundation for future products and overall success.

  • Hard cover book with dust jacket
  • E-book
  • White paper
  • Website

Eleanor Blayney"Thanks to Highspot, I can finally delete the term “wannabe” before the word “author” on my resume. For at least 10 years, I’ve had a book on women and financial planning lurking inside me, with no lack of inspiration for its content. But there was a Grand-Canyon divide between my inspiration and the actual implementation required to bring a book to market. Highspot provided everything needed to span that enormous gap: the tools, the coaching, the connections. They knew exactly when to talk me down from one impractical ledge, and when to push me up and forward to another more promising and stable. I could not have done this without them. At the same time, they gave me the authorial voice and discretion to ensure my book could not have been done without me." - Eleanor Blayney

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Built to Sell: Turn Your Business into One You Can Sell

John Warrillow

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Project Overview

John had a solid manuscript in hand when he came to us for production help. We managed the editing, design, layout and printing, using top-notch resources to get the job done. Featured in USA Today, MSNBC, the Globe & Mail, Time, CNN, Forbes and other leading media outlets, John’s book has enjoyed brisk sales and has led to many speaking and consulting engagements.

  • Hard cover book with dust jacket
  • Soft cover book
  • E-book
  • Website

John Warrillow

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Bend the Healthcare Trend: How Consumer-Driven Health and Wellness Plans Lower Insurance Costs

Mark S. Gaunya and Jennifer A. Borislow

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Project Overview

As the healthcare topic exploded in the US media in the fall of 2009, Highspot pushed through a tight schedule to get books in hand for these insurance consultants. Co-authors Jennifer and Mark sent copies to each senator, and used the book as a springboard to magazine covers and feature articles. With the book’s release, Borislow Insurance went from a strong player to a dominant player in its market.

  • Hard cover book with dust jacket
  • E-book

Mark GaunyaJennifer Borislow

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The Life-Money Connection: What Most Financial Plans Miss and How to Add It

Elizabeth G. Norman with Douglas E. Norman and Kimberly A. Norman

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Project Overview

Highspot brought together the various contributions from this multi-author team to ensure a strong and consistent voice for the book. Having worked with a previous company who floundered with the manuscript, the Normans appreciated Highspot’s editorial guidance in drawing it all together, as well as our support in design and production.

  • Soft cover book

Betty Norman"Highspot made one of our most-meaningful life pursuits a reality. Their expertise and guidance were instrumental in transforming our manuscript into a polished book of which we are proud. The team’s expertise and commitment to our project surpassed our expectations." - Elizabeth G. Norman

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The Banker and the Fisherman: Lessons in Life, Happiness, and Wealth for the 21st Century

Ronald W. Rogé with Rosanne Rogé and Steven M. Rogé

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Project Overview

Already well known and respected as a financial advisor, Ron had a multi-year archive of company newsletters that contained a wealth of valuable information. Drawing from this pool of material, Highspot helped guide Ron in creating themed sections, editing and updating the articles for inclusion in a book, and crafting a new title, in addition to design and production work.

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  • E-book

Ron Roge"My book would still be an idea in my head if it were not for the Highspot team. From start to finish, they performed exceptionally well and on time. Along the way, they made valuable recommendations to improve the book as well as save money on its production and printing. For example, they convinced me to change the name. The new title captured the nature of the content much better than the original title I had put forward. If you are thinking about publishing a book, you won’t find a better team than these folks." - Ronald W. Rogé

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Bringin' In The Rain: A Woman Lawyer's Guide to Business Development

Sara Holtz

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Project Overview

Sara had clear plans and a strong manuscript. We shortened the learning curve to having books in hand by handling all aspects of production, from cover design and layout to proofreading and printing. Originally Sara thought she would need just 500 books. Fortunately, we convinced her to print a larger run—and then she came back for a second printing.

  • Hard cover book with dust jacket

"I never realized how much work there is to take a book from manuscript to publication. I could never have gotten there without the help of Highspot! I am delighted with the finished product. And judging from the positive comments I have received, so are my readers." - Sara Holtz

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Fit to Succeed: Make Health and Wellness Your Competitive Advantage

Steve Heussner

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Project Overview

Steve came to Highspot knowing only that he saw value in writing a book. Starting from scratch, we helped Steve develop his idea and manuscript, pairing him with a writer who could package his experience. The result is a compelling business fable filled with practical information that has received positive feedback from readers and reviewers alike.

  • Hard cover book with dust jacket
  • E-book

Steve Heussner"What a great job you and your team did managing the Fit to Succeed project. Highspot operates with a high level of professionalism and great attention to detail. The result was a first-class book that was completed on time and under budget. I’m working on an outline for my next effort and I will definitely have Highspot manage that project as well." - Steve Heussner

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Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

Gino Wickman

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Project Overview

Gino’s vision was to transform from a single consultant with great methods to an international group of business associates. A book was a big part of sharing his knowledge and creating a funnel of client prospects. Starting with his completed manuscript, Highspot helped him with a full range of editorial and production services, from title development through printing. He’s since garnered two book awards and sold more than 10,000 books.  

  • Hard cover book with dust jacket
  • E-book

Gino Wickman"Just wanted to let you know that I held the book in my hands yesterday. I am very excited and proud of the work. I cannot thank [Highspot] enough for all of your effort. You have done an amazing job and made my life easy with this process. You definitely have an extremely valuable service to offer thought leaders in this world." - Gino Wickman

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Investing on Autopilot: Strategies That Really Work and How You Can Profit From Them

Robert S. Cable

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Project Overview

For five years, Bob had been working and reworking his manuscript, unable to take it to the next step in the publishing process. Once Highspot became involved, we nudged Bob out of his endless editing loop and kept momentum through the development and design of the book, delivering to a tight conference deadline.

  • Soft cover book
  • Book brochure
  • Identity development for publishing company
  • Website

 "If it wasn’t for Highspot, I'd still have an unnamed, disorganized manuscript cluttering my desk. I hired this dedicated team to create something I’d be proud of. At every stage in the process they ensured they knew exactly what I wanted to achieve and then they surpassed my expectations, every time. The feedback I’m receiving is overwhelmingly positive and this book is already having a significant impact on my business." - Robert S. Cable

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The Trade Show Results Multiplier®

Daniel Katz and Noah Katz

The Trade Show Results Multiplier

Project Overview

  • Workbook with audio CD

Noah KatzDaniel Katz

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