Interview With Author Chad Willardson
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Chad Willardson, father of five, husband of 22 years, successful founder of 4 companies, and three-term (12+ years) City Treasurer. I personally manage $1.4 billion of investments. I’m a five-time best-selling author, and I’ll soon be releasing my sixth book, “Fully Invested.”
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book, Fully Invested, was inspired by a hard lesson that I learned—which is that work-life balance is a total life. After years of chasing that balance, while playing an active role in my family unit and simultaneously running my various businesses, I came to see the truth for what it is.
Now, I want to help other ambitious business leaders learn how to win big at home and in business without feeling like they’re compromising on one or the other.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My writing style is very personal. I write like I talk. More casual and very easy to read. I write for Entrepreneur, Forbes and author 100+ newsletters per year along with one book per year.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
One of my favorite books is ‘10X is Easier Than 2X’ by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. These same authors wrote Who Not How, another great book I enjoy.
What are you working on now?
With my latest book having just been released, I’m enjoying the territory by hosting some fun book launch events, recording my audiobook, and a 3-day virtual conference called FULLY INVESTED LIVE (Oct 28-30).
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
For both Fully Invested and my last book, Wealth Wired Differently, I’ve done a podcast and press tour, participating in interviews with The Jordan Harbinger Show and Millionaire University to spread some of the takeaways I’ve been sharing in my books!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Done is better than perfect. Don’t wait for your book to be perfect.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Prioritize your life in the order of God, spouse, kids, and then everyone else. If you keep that order straight, most of your decisions become easier.
What are you reading now?
Nothing yet, just sharing Fully Invested and preparing for the Fully Invested LIVE global conference!
What’s next for you as a writer?
In 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, I set a goal of writing ten books in ten years. I’m over halfway to that goal, with six books down and four to go. Next year, I’ll be working on my seventh (hopefully) best-seller!
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible, The Book of Mormon, and my journals
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