Finalist
Book Title: The Strategic Business Influencer: Building a Brand with a Small Budget
Author:Paige Velasquez Budde
Published:2025
How is your book helping others?
The Strategic Business Influencer helps entrepreneurs and business leaders build powerful personal brands that accelerate trust and revenue without massive marketing budgets. In an era where trust in institutions is declining, this book empowers leaders to show up authentically and become the most credible on-ramp to their business. Paige Velasquez Budde demystifies “influencer” as a concept, repositioning it for everyday entrepreneurs looking to compete with larger brands. The book provides a step-by-step framework and real-world case studies to teach leaders how to build high-touch yet scalable relationships through visibility, storytelling, and micromedia. Readers walk away with practical tools to avoid costly marketing missteps, make smarter business decisions, and amplify their impact. Whether preparing for an exit, launching a new venture, or simply aiming to grow, leaders learn how to own their influence and future-proof their brand in the digital age.