94 best authors to follow
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Explore 48 authors worth following. Every profile links to where they publish, the tools they use and the other categories they appear in.
Here's what's inside:
- Mike Kim
- John Tighe
- Alex Hormozi
- Ali Abdaal
- Amy Porterfield
- Bob Burg
- Brendon Burchard
- Cal Newport
- Chandler Bolt
- Chris Donnelly
- Codie Sanchez
- Dan Henry
- Dan Koe
- Daniel Priestly
- David Meerman Scott
- Dorie Clark
- Grant Cardone
- Hal Elrod
- James Clear
- James Schramko
- Jay Shetty
- Jeff Goins
- Jenny Blake
- Joe Pulizzi
- Joel Comm
- John Jantsch
- John Lee Dumas
- John North
- Kari Oberbrunner
- Mark Manson
- Mark Schaefer
- Matthew Kimberley
- Mike Michalowicz
- Neil Patel
- Noelle Russell
- Pat Flynn
- Ramit Sethi
- Regina Anaejionu
- Robert Greene
- Rory Vaden
Each one comes with what it covers and who it's for.
Who are the best authors?
Here's the list at a glance.
Mike Kim- Known for
- Brand strategist & 3x bestselling author
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John Tighe- Known for
- 9x bestselling author & book marketing expert
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- YouTube, X, LinkedIn
Alex Hormozi- Known for
- Bestselling author of $100M Offers & co-founder of Acquisition.com
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Ali Abdaal- Known for
- Sunday Times bestselling author of Feel-Good Productivity
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
- Known for
- Digital marketing expert & New York Times bestselling author
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- Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok
Bob Burg- Known for
- Bestselling co-author of The Go-Giver, keynote speaker
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- YouTube, X, LinkedIn
Brendon Burchard- Known for
- High performance coach & three-time New York Times bestselling author
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Cal Newport- Known for
- New York Times bestselling author of Deep Work, Georgetown professor
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- YouTube, X
- Known for
- Founder and CEO of SelfPublishing.com, bestselling author
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
- Known for
- Entrepreneur, author, speaker & investor
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- X, Instagram, LinkedIn
Codie Sanchez- Known for
- Founder of Contrarian Thinking & New York Times bestselling author
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Dan Henry- Known for
- Founder of GetClients.com & Wall Street Journal bestselling author
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Dan Koe- Known for
- Author of The Art of Focus & co-founder of Eden
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Daniel Priestly- Known for
- Bestselling author of Key Person of Influence & founder of Dent Global
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- YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn
David Meerman Scott- Known for
- Bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR
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- X, Instagram, LinkedIn
Dorie Clark- Known for
- Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Columbia Business School professor
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- X, Instagram, LinkedIn
Grant Cardone- Known for
- CEO of Cardone Capital & New York Times bestselling author
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Hal Elrod- Known for
- Author of The Miracle Morning & keynote speaker
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
James Clear- Known for
- Author of Atomic Habits & creator of the 3-2-1 Newsletter
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- X, Instagram, LinkedIn
James Schramko- Known for
- Founder of SuperFastBusiness, online business mentor and author
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Jay Shetty- Known for
- New York Times bestselling author & host of On Purpose podcast
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Jeff Goins- Known for
- Bestselling author of Real Artists Don't Starve
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Jenny Blake- Known for
- Author of Pivot & host of the Free Time podcast
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Joe Pulizzi- Known for
- Bestselling author of Content Inc. & founder of Content Marketing Institute
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Joel Comm- Known for
- New York Times bestselling author & internet pioneer
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
John Jantsch- Known for
- Founder of Duct Tape Marketing & bestselling author
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
John Lee Dumas- Known for
- Bestselling author of The Common Path to Uncommon Success & host of Entrepreneurs on Fire
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
John North- Known for
- 9-time #1 bestselling author and CEO of Evolve Systems Group
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Kari Oberbrunner- Known for
- Author, speaker & founder of Igniting Souls
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Mark Manson- Known for
- Author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Mark Schaefer- Known for
- Executive director of Schaefer Marketing Solutions, bestselling author
- Find them on
- YouTube, X, Instagram
Matthew Kimberley- Known for
- CEO of Book Yourself Solid Worldwide, sales coach and author
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Mike Michalowicz- Known for
- Bestselling author of Profit First
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Neil Patel- Known for
- Co-founder of NP Digital & New York Times bestselling author
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Noelle Russell- Known for
- Bestselling author of Scaling Responsible AI & founder of AI Leadership Institute
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Pat Flynn- Known for
- Founder of Smart Passive Income & Wall Street Journal bestselling author
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Ramit Sethi- Known for
- New York Times bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich
- Find them on
- YouTube, X, Instagram
Regina Anaejionu- Known for
- Founder of byRegina, content strategist and author
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- X, Instagram, LinkedIn
Robert Greene- Known for
- New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power
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- YouTube, X, Instagram
Rory Vaden- Known for
- Co-founder of Brand Builders Group & New York Times bestselling author
- Find them on
- YouTube, X, Instagram
Top 40 authors
1. Mike Kim
Mike Kim is a brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors who want to create impact with their ideas and get their message heard. A 3x bestselling author, his book You Are the Brand was a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller. Mike's clients include New York Times bestselling authors and experts featured on PBS, TED, CNN, and Fox, and his work has been featured in Inc., Entrepreneur, and HuffPost.
Known for: Brand strategist & 3x bestselling author
Visit Mike Kim's site · More about Mike Kim
2. John Tighe
John Tighe is a 9x bestselling author, book marketing expert, and business coach. He has spoken about AI at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities. A former corporate lawyer, John now works with experts and entrepreneurs helping them publish books that attract their ideal clients and grow their businesses.
Known for: 9x bestselling author & book marketing expert
Visit John Tighe's site · More about John Tighe
3. Alex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi co-founded Acquisition.com, a portfolio of companies generating hundreds of millions in annual revenue. He is the bestselling author of $100M Offers and $100M Leads, and has become one of the fastest-growing business creators on social media.
Known for: Bestselling author of $100M Offers & co-founder of Acquisition.com
Company: acquisition-com, skool
Visit Alex Hormozi's site · More about Alex Hormozi
4. Ali Abdaal
Ali Abdaal is a former doctor turned YouTuber, podcaster, entrepreneur, and author. His YouTube channel, with over 6 million subscribers, focuses on productivity, tech, and self-improvement. He also hosts the Deep Dive podcast, runs the Productivity Lab, and created the Part-Time YouTuber Academy to help creators thrive.
Known for: Sunday Times bestselling author of Feel-Good Productivity
Visit Ali Abdaal's site · More about Ali Abdaal
5. Amy Porterfield
Amy Porterfield is a leading online business educator who specializes in helping entrepreneurs create and sell digital courses. She is a New York Times bestselling author and host of the Online Marketing Made Easy podcast with tens of millions of downloads.
Known for: Digital marketing expert & New York Times bestselling author
Visit Amy Porterfield's site · More about Amy Porterfield
6. Bob Burg
Bob Burg is the co-author of The Go-Giver book series, with total book sales approaching two million copies. He is a sought-after keynote speaker who teaches businesses and individuals the principles of influence, value-based selling, and genuine relationship building.
Known for: Bestselling co-author of The Go-Giver, keynote speaker
Visit Bob Burg's site · More about Bob Burg
7. Brendon Burchard
Brendon Burchard is one of the most-watched personal development trainers in the world with over 300 million views on his content. He is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, creator of the GrowthDay app, and hosts one of the top self-improvement podcasts globally.
Known for: High performance coach & three-time New York Times bestselling author
Visit Brendon Burchard's site · More about Brendon Burchard
8. Cal Newport
Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and the New York Times bestselling author of Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and Slow Productivity. His books have sold over two million copies in 40+ languages, and he is a contributing writer for The New Yorker and host of the Deep Questions podcast.
Known for: New York Times bestselling author of Deep Work, Georgetown professor
Visit Cal Newport's site · More about Cal Newport
9. Chandler Bolt
Chandler Bolt is the CEO of SelfPublishing.com, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and the author of seven bestselling books including Published. SelfPublishing.com has been named to the Inc. 5000 list multiple years in a row as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US.
Known for: Founder and CEO of SelfPublishing.com, bestselling author
Company: selfpublishing-com
Visit Chandler Bolt's site · More about Chandler Bolt
10. Chris Donnelly
Chris Donnelly bootstrapped Verb Brands from £400 to a global luxury agency, later selling it to private equity. He co-founded Lottie, now a 9-figure company in just 3 years. As one of the fastest-growing business creators online, he mentors thousands and shares his journey through his newsletter and social channels.
Known for: Entrepreneur, author, speaker & investor
Visit Chris Donnelly's site · More about Chris Donnelly
11. Codie Sanchez
Codie Sanchez is an investor and entrepreneur who teaches people how to buy and scale small businesses through Contrarian Thinking. She is a New York Times bestselling author and former Wall Street executive who popularized the concept of acquiring boring businesses as a path to wealth.
Known for: Founder of Contrarian Thinking & New York Times bestselling author
Company: contrarian-thinking
Visit Codie Sanchez's site · More about Codie Sanchez
12. Dan Henry
Dan Henry built GetClients.com and scaled it past $10 million teaching entrepreneurs how to sell digital products and high-ticket offers. He is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Digital Millionaire Secrets and regularly shares strategies on paid advertising, funnel building, and online course creation.
Known for: Founder of GetClients.com & Wall Street Journal bestselling author
Visit Dan Henry's site · More about Dan Henry
13. Dan Koe
Dan Koe is the author of The Art of Focus and co-founder of Kortex. He’s a former brand advisor turned writer and entrepreneur, helping people unlock their life’s work through writing, mindset, and creative systems. His work blends philosophy, productivity, and the future of online business for modern creators.
Known for: Author of The Art of Focus & co-founder of Eden
Visit Dan Koe's site · More about Dan Koe
14. Daniel Priestly
Daniel Priestley is the bestselling author of Key Person of Influence and four other books on entrepreneurship and personal branding. He founded Dent Global, which has helped thousands of entrepreneurs position themselves as industry leaders.
Known for: Bestselling author of Key Person of Influence & founder of Dent Global
Visit Daniel Priestly's site · More about Daniel Priestly
15. David Meerman Scott
David Meerman Scott is the international bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR, with over 400,000 copies sold in 29 languages. He pioneered the concepts of real-time marketing and newsjacking, a term added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017.
Known for: Bestselling author of The New Rules of Marketing and PR
Visit David Meerman Scott's site · More about David Meerman Scott
16. Dorie Clark
Dorie Clark has been named four times as one of the top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and was recognized as the number one communication coach by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. She teaches executive education at Columbia Business School and is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, and Stand Out.
Known for: Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Columbia Business School professor
Visit Dorie Clark's site · More about Dorie Clark
17. Grant Cardone
Grant Cardone is a real estate investor and fund manager with over $5 billion in assets under management through Cardone Capital. He is the bestselling author of The 10X Rule and creator of the 10X Growth Conference, one of the largest business conferences in the world.
Known for: CEO of Cardone Capital & New York Times bestselling author
Visit Grant Cardone's site · More about Grant Cardone
18. Hal Elrod
Hal Elrod created The Miracle Morning, a global movement practiced daily by millions of people in over 100 countries. His book has sold over 3 million copies and been translated into 37 languages.
Known for: Author of The Miracle Morning & keynote speaker
Visit Hal Elrod's site · More about Hal Elrod
19. James Clear
James Clear wrote Atomic Habits, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 50 languages. His weekly 3-2-1 newsletter reaches over 3 million subscribers, making him one of the most widely read writers on habits and continuous improvement.
Known for: Author of Atomic Habits & creator of the 3-2-1 Newsletter
Visit James Clear's site · More about James Clear
20. James Schramko
James Schramko is an Australian entrepreneur and the founder of SuperFastBusiness, where he mentors online business owners on building profitable, time-efficient companies. He is the author of the bestselling book Work Less, Make More and hosts the SuperFastBusiness podcast with over 3.5 million downloads.
Known for: Founder of SuperFastBusiness, online business mentor and author
Visit James Schramko's site · More about James Schramko
21. Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty is a former monk turned author, podcaster, and purpose coach with over 50 million followers worldwide. He hosts On Purpose, one of the top health and wellness podcasts globally, and his book Think Like a Monk became a New York Times bestseller.
Known for: New York Times bestselling author & host of On Purpose podcast
Visit Jay Shetty's site · More about Jay Shetty
22. Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins is the bestselling author of five books including Real Artists Don't Starve and The Art of Work, which challenge the myth of the starving artist. He built a multi-million dollar online business teaching writers how to get their work noticed and earn a living from their craft.
Known for: Bestselling author of Real Artists Don't Starve
Visit Jeff Goins's site · More about Jeff Goins
23. Jenny Blake
Jenny Blake is the author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One and a former career development program manager at Google. She now helps business owners design efficient, scalable systems through her podcast Free Time.
Known for: Author of Pivot & host of the Free Time podcast
Visit Jenny Blake's site · More about Jenny Blake
24. Joe Pulizzi
Joe Pulizzi is founder of multiple startups including content creator education site, The Tilt, Content Entrepreneur Expo (CEX), and is the bestselling author of seven books including Content Inc. and Epic Content Marketing, which was named a “Must-Read Business Book” by Fortune Magazine.
Known for: Bestselling author of Content Inc. & founder of Content Marketing Institute
Visit Joe Pulizzi's site · More about Joe Pulizzi
25. Joel Comm
Joel Comm is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and internet pioneer who has been building online businesses since the mid-1990s. He co-hosts The Bad Crypto Podcast and has been at the forefront of emerging technologies from apps to blockchain and AI.
Known for: New York Times bestselling author & internet pioneer
Visit Joel Comm's site · More about Joel Comm
26. John Jantsch
John Jantsch is the founder of Duct Tape Marketing and author of the bestselling Duct Tape Marketing guide for small businesses. He has been a marketing consultant and speaker for over 25 years, helping thousands of businesses build effective marketing systems.
Known for: Founder of Duct Tape Marketing & bestselling author
Visit John Jantsch's site · More about John Jantsch
27. John Lee Dumas
John Lee Dumas (JLD) is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews the worlds most successful Entrepreneurs.Past guests include Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vaynerchuk and thousands more. With over 4,000 episodes, 150 million downloads and 2 million monthly listens, JLD has built a media empire with a massive fan base aptly called ‘Fire Nation’.
Known for: Bestselling author of The Common Path to Uncommon Success & host of Entrepreneurs on Fire
Company: entrepreneurs-on-fire
Visit John Lee Dumas's site · More about John Lee Dumas
28. John North
John North is a 9-time #1 bestselling author (Amazon, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal) and CEO of Evolve Systems Group. With expertise spanning accounting, finance, IT, and strategic marketing, he builds book publishing and software ventures that help entrepreneurs sharpen their marketing intelligence and solve problems in inventive ways.
Known for: 9-time #1 bestselling author and CEO of Evolve Systems Group
Visit John North's site · More about John North
29. Kari Oberbrunner
Kari Oberbrunner is an author, speaker, and founder of Igniting Souls, a publishing and personal development company helping people share their message with the world. He created Author Academy Award and helps aspiring authors turn their ideas into published works.
Known for: Author, speaker & founder of Igniting Souls
Visit Kari Oberbrunner's site · More about Kari Oberbrunner
30. Mark Manson
Mark Manson wrote The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, one of the bestselling nonfiction books of the decade with over 18 million copies sold. He writes about psychology, relationships, and personal development with a no-nonsense approach that has grown a massive following.
Known for: Author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Visit Mark Manson's site · More about Mark Manson
31. Mark Schaefer
Mark Schaefer is a globally recognized marketing strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of eight books including Marketing Rebellion and KNOWN. He has worked in global sales, PR, and marketing for over 30 years, holds seven patents, teaches at Rutgers University, and has spoken in more than 50 countries for clients like Adidas, Dell, and Pfizer.
Known for: Executive director of Schaefer Marketing Solutions, bestselling author
Visit Mark Schaefer's site · More about Mark Schaefer
32. Matthew Kimberley
Matthew Kimberley is the CEO of Book Yourself Solid Worldwide and co-author of Book Yourself Solid for Coaches and Consultants with Michael Port. With over two decades of international sales and advisory experience, he has helped thousands of coaches and consultants book more business through his School for Selling and Delightful Emails programs.
Known for: CEO of Book Yourself Solid Worldwide, sales coach and author
Visit Matthew Kimberley's site · More about Matthew Kimberley
33. Mike Michalowicz
Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of several business books, including Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan and his newest book, All In. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover expert for MSNBC. He regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate.
Known for: Bestselling author of Profit First
Visit Mike Michalowicz's site · More about Mike Michalowicz
34. Neil Patel
Neil Patel co-founded NP Digital, one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the world, along with tools like Ubersuggest and AnswerThePublic. He is a New York Times bestselling author recognized by The Wall Street Journal as a top web influencer.
Known for: Co-founder of NP Digital & New York Times bestselling author
Company: np-digital
Visit Neil Patel's site · More about Neil Patel
35. Noelle Russell
Noelle Russell is a multi-award-winning technologist, TEDx presenter, and bestselling author of Scaling Responsible AI. Named the #1 Agentic AI Leader in 2025, she founded the AI Leadership Institute and has led teams at Microsoft, IBM, Accenture, and Amazon Alexa.
Known for: Bestselling author of Scaling Responsible AI & founder of AI Leadership Institute
Visit Noelle Russell's site · More about Noelle Russell
36. Pat Flynn
Pat Flynn built Smart Passive Income into one of the most recognized brands in online business education, transparently sharing his monthly income reports for years. He hosts the Smart Passive Income Podcast with over 80 million downloads.
Known for: Founder of Smart Passive Income & Wall Street Journal bestselling author
Company: spi-media
Visit Pat Flynn's site · More about Pat Flynn
37. Ramit Sethi
Ramit Sethi is the New York Times bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich and host of the Netflix show How to Get Rich. He teaches millions of people about personal finance, career growth, and building an online business through his website and the Money For Couples podcast.
Known for: New York Times bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich
Visit Ramit Sethi's site · More about Ramit Sethi
38. Regina Anaejionu
Regina Anaejionu is a content strategist and author who has generated over $1 million in revenue selling courses and books online, including the bestselling content planner Epic Blog with over 10,000 copies sold. She helps creators and thought leaders plan, publish, and package their best ideas into industry-shaping content, and has been featured in Fast Company, Black Enterprise, and Oracle's SmarterCX.
Known for: Founder of byRegina, content strategist and author
Visit Regina Anaejionu's site · More about Regina Anaejionu
39. Robert Greene
Robert Greene is the author of six international bestsellers including The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and Mastery, which together have sold over 10 million copies. His books on strategy, power, and human nature have become essential reading for entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders worldwide.
Known for: New York Times bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power
Visit Robert Greene's site · More about Robert Greene
40. Rory Vaden
Rory Vaden co-founded Brand Builders Group, a personal branding strategy firm that helps experts monetize their reputation. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs and his research on multiplying time was shared in a viral TEDx talk.
Known for: Co-founder of Brand Builders Group & New York Times bestselling author
Company: brand-builders-group
Final thoughts on authors
The best creator to follow is the one you come back to. Pick 2 or 3 from this list, give them a month, and keep the ones you look forward to.
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