As I continue the process of launching my book with Book Launchers, I received an email today suggesting I should consider opening a publishing company so the book looks even more professional. I do not really want to open another company....Having said that, here are some burning questions I have: 1 - How many of you HAVE a publishing company? 2 - What are the downside of NOT having one? 3 - Do you really think not having a publishing company would make you look not as professional? 4 - I completely understand the looking top-notch professional by having a publishing company "backing up" your book, but I do not want to deal with the paperwork. 5 - What else I do not know about this? Thanks so much for your input!

New year, fresh momentum. 🎉Let’s set the tone for 2026 together. What’s the one thing you want to accomplish in your author journey this year? It could be big or small: Finish your first draft, publish your book, start (or grow) your email list, get more reviews, sell more books, etc. Drop your goal in the comments — and if you know it, share your next step too (even if it’s a small one). Chances are, someone here has the same goal… and we can all help each other stay on track this year. 🤝📚

As I mentioned back in November, a lot has been happening in my backyard (figuratively and literally.) Over the past few years, my world has expanded into multiple projects, brands, and ideas. Instead of scattering them across different places, I’ve been working on creating one central home… a HUB where all of my pillars can live under one roof. And since we’re kicking off 2026, it feels like the right moment to start slowly introducing you to what’s coming. Today, I’m sharing the first announcement: my personal logo. This isn’t just a quick sketch I whipped up. I’ve spent the last three months designing, tweaking, refining, questioning, editing, and reshaping it to feel as close to my reality as possible. Every line, every curve, every color has meaning. And yes, there’s a story behind it, which I’m including below. I welcome your feedback as I roll out more news throughout the year. This is just the beginning, and I’m excited to share, connect, and grow with you as the journey continues. Stay tuned… and Happy New Year! The RM Logo Story Every logo tells a story. This one tells mine. The Initials The mark begins with R M (my initials) but over time they’ve come to mean more than just my name. • R for Resilience, Resourcefulness, Readiness The ability to move forward, figure things out, and stay committed, even when the moment stretches me. • M for Movement, Mindset, Meaning A reminder to stay curious, keep improving, and make sure the work I do has purpose behind it. These qualities built my career long before I ever drew the letters. The Orbit Circling the initials is an open orbit: a visual snapshot of my life in motion. Some areas of the line are thicker, showing where time has sharpened my skills, deepened my confidence, and added experience that can’t be taught in a classroom. Other areas thin out, echoing how aging softens the body, tempers the mind, and slowly sands away the illusion that we ever know everything. The orbit doesn’t close because I’m still evolving as person, professional and creator.

Woo! Peeked at my inbox this morning to see a few emails from Amazon that royalties from various global markets are getting paid out! This is officially my first Amazon KDP Royalty payment for book sales! (They payout 60+ days after the close of a month, so this is for October sales, when Your Business Growth Playbook launched). My goal when publishing my book was for it to become a true Back Catalog book with long tail sales for years to come. The only way you do that is by writing a highly recommendable book that gets into the hands of readers, who love it and then recommend it to others. So far... every month has generated more royalties than the previous month (Dec > Nov > Oct), so the snowball is on track. Which is super exciting! 🤩

I am very excited to share this...I just received the first feedback from the content editor about my manuscript and could not be more pumped...Just wanted to share it with my peers here: "Hi Roger, I truly loved this book! There were so many times I caught myself chuckling at your quirky sense of humor and clever descriptions. I loved the message behind your stories, and I really loved the Food for Thought questions. They were really thought-provoking! Some really made me stop and think about my own life. Your sense of humor and ability to teach a serious lesson while combining the two truly is a gift... This was such a fun, funny, thought-provoking book! I could see your personality shining through. I can’t wait to see it in print! Sincerely, Stacy"