Publishing is in the middle of a transformation that’s been going on for about twenty years now. And it’s not done. The founders in this section are building the companies navigating that change. Book publishers. Content platforms. Self-publishing tools. Media companies. The organizations figuring out what publishing means when anyone can publish anything.
These interviews cover the full publishing landscape. Traditional publishing. Independent publishing. Digital-first media. Content management. The tools that help writers get their work into the world and the businesses that help readers find it.
The founders here are honest about the challenges. Discovery in a world with infinite content. Monetization when attention is fragmented. The tension between quality and quantity. And the economics of an industry where most products lose money and a few hits subsidize everything else.
You’ll find insights on content strategy, building a publishing brand, author development, digital distribution, and the ongoing evolution of how people consume written content. Whether you’re a publisher, a writer, or someone building tools for the publishing industry, these conversations offer perspective from people who’ve been adapting to change for years.
[quote style=”boxed”]Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. People who have ‘been there, done that’ and are willing to share the strategies and ideas that helped them grow…
Meet Charles Gaudet – Author and Publisher of Predictable Profits
[quote style=”boxed”]My workspace is an open room. My team members are together, actively communicating out loud. Brainstorming and open conversations are encouraged. In my opinion, this approach fosters the most…
[quote style=”boxed”]I stay excited about tomorrow. I literally go to bed excited to wake up the next day knowing that it hold limitless opportunities. You never know what email will…
[quote style=”boxed”] A good businessman is one who knows the importance of every second he or she spends.[/quote] Before coming up with his big business plan, Karan has been involved with…
[quote style=”boxed”]Lean In by Sheryl Sanders is a thought-provoking book that every woman in business should read then pass to their husband, partner, and boss.[/quote] Kelly Mistry is the owner and…
[quote style=”boxed”]I bring my ideas to life on paper, to begin with. I write down everything. While I’m doing that, I can see exactly how the project will progress.[/quote] Robin…
[quote style=”boxed”]”You can’t be confident that you’re solving a problem that your customers have if you don’t actually talk to them and learn about their problems.”[/quote] Don Broekelmann is the…
Meet Don Broekelmann – Executive Vice President at Influence & Co
[quote style=”boxed”]”I think trying to help others in a community is the best thing for an entrepreneur to do.”[/quote] Brittany Dowell is Vice President of Publications at Influence & Co., a…
[quote style=”boxed”]”Write a book. No matter what business you are in, writing a book will give you credibility and recognition.”[/quote] Kytka Hilmar-Jezek, is a Best Selling Author of Book Power:…
[quote style=”boxed”]At times, I have put too much faith in someone or something even though it goes against my gut, and regretted it when things did not work out. Trust…
[quote style=”boxed”]Take time out to put things into perspective and laugh a little. I cannot overemphasize the importance of laughter and a sense of humor in all things stressful.[/quote] Mary…
[quote style=”boxed”]As a linear thinker, I start with the why (“what problem am I solving”) and the how (“the strategy”). Then I establish the goals and objectives. As a next…