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Each round of Get It Done Week inside the Value Collective brings a fresh wave of motivation, action, and honest connection. Our March event was no exception. As part of the challenge, I asked participants to share two things: their favorite business book, and a helpful freebie to support fellow entrepreneurs.
This blog post brings those responses together in one place — a roundup of books to inspire your growth and resources to make your business journey a little smoother. These heart-centered entrepreneurs aren’t just building businesses, they’re creating real impact.
Here are a few standout shares from our latest round…
📘 Favorite Business Book: The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
Feeling caught in a swirl of stress, to-dos, and mental clutter? Marcelle Siegel, founder of brainRISE, offers a refreshingly grounded approach to well-being with her free “Brain Glow Blueprint.” It introduces Neurohacking™ strategies to help you move from frazzled to focused — without adding more noise to your plate.
Marcelle is passionate about helping people create calm from the inside out, and her work blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and soul. If you’re an entrepreneur trying to balance it all and keep your brain on your side, this freebie is a great first step.
👉 Download the Brain Glow Blueprint
🌐 Visit brainRISEgo.com
📘 Favorite Business Book: The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey & Jim Huling
As a wellness expert who’s guided busy women for over two decades, Stephana Johnson knows how deeply our physical energy affects everything — from clarity to confidence to creativity. Her 12-step gut health roadmap is designed specifically for entrepreneurs who are tired of feeling sluggish and bloated but don’t have time for complicated routines.
This guide walks you through simple, sustainable habits that fit into your real life (you know — the one with Zoom calls, deadlines, and maybe kids underfoot). If you’re ready to feel like your energized, focused self again, this freebie is a powerful place to start.
👉 Get the Gut Health Guide
🌐 Visit stephanajohnson.com
📘 Favorite Business Book: Go For No! by Richard Fenton & Andrea Waltz
Andrew George helps e-commerce entrepreneurs rethink one of their most overlooked opportunities: the post-purchase confirmation email. His swipe file shows you how to transform that space into a trust-building, upselling, brand-boosting tool — without sounding pushy or salesy.
Andrew’s approach is equal parts smart strategy and authentic voice. If you’ve ever hit “buy” and immediately received a bland, forgettable email… this resource will help you do better for your own customers and drive more results in the process.
👉 Download the Confirmation Email Swipe
🌐 Visit coachandrewgeorge.com
📘 Favorite Business Book: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss
Lynette Arkadie is an energy mentor who believes business is often the ultimate form of personal development. Her favorite book isn’t a traditional business title. But, Anatomy of the Spirit has shaped how she supports soulful entrepreneurs by helping them understand and work with their own energy systems.
Lynette’s Virtual Energy Circle is a monthly gathering that offers grounding, clarity, and spiritual nourishment through guided meditations, intuitive insights, and energy healing. It’s a beautiful container for anyone navigating big ideas, inner growth, or just craving a space to exhale.
👉 Explore the Virtual Energy Circle
🌐 Visit myenergymentor.com
One of the best parts of hosting the Value Collective is watching entrepreneurs uplift each other through shared experiences, wins, and resources. The books featured here have helped these business owners gain clarity, confidence, and momentum — and now you can explore them, too.
Whether you’re on a mission to reclaim your energy, refine your marketing, or simply find your next inspiring read, we hope this roundup gave you a starting point. And if something here sparked a new idea, download one of the freebies, check out a book, and keep that momentum going.
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