2024 Awards – Marketing – Sales

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Marketing - Sales

Winner

What Should We Do?: How to Win Clients, Double Profit & Grow Your Home Service Sales

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Author:

Joe Crisara

How is your book helping others?

What Should We Do? is a down-to-earth primer on persuasion, selling, presentation, and closing. Full of boots-on-the-ground anecdotes and eye-opening insights, it offers a principle-centered system that helps everybody come out on top.

The book shows:
-An honest, step-by-step sales approach that ensures small businesses thrive
-How operating with integrity can lead to growing profits and increased value
-Easy-to-digest summaries that help keep your company on an upward trajectory
-Sample dialogues between contractors and clients so you can go into every situation with confidence
-The key question you need to be asking, tons of downloadable bonus tools, and much, much more!

What Should We Do? is the definitive field guide for anyone managing a blue-collar business. If you like actionable advice, authentic examples, and conversational guidance, then you’ll love Joe Crisara’s must-have manual.

Book available for purchase at:

a.co

Marketing - Sales

Winner

Listen to Sell: How Your Mindset, Skillset, and Human Connections Unlock Sales Performance

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Author:

Mike Esterday

Co-Authors:

Derek Roberts

How is your book helping others?

We believe there’s never been a better time to be in sales. And we wanted to write a book that celebrates sales as a profession and the salesperson as a respected, valued partner. For professional salespeople and sales leaders have never been more necessary, and there have never been more opportunities to be successful and fulfilled in your work.

For anyone in Sales, success begins with you. And it requires listening to not just customers but to yourself.

With self-analysis exercises and customized strategies, readers learn how their mindset (attitudes, confidence, what salespeople believe about themselves & the products they represent) is the foundation of top sales performance. Listen to Sell also hones skill sets—daily tools and tactics that make or break sales— by creating a personal sales plan and taking action. Finally, salespeople master human connection through sales conversations with customers, and coaching conversations with themselves and the sales leader

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

Marketing - Sales

Winner

Walk with a Humble Swagger: Lessons From the Recruiting Trail in Basketball and Advertising

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Author:

Michael Palma

How is your book helping others?

With decades of experience collaborating with the advertising industry's best and brightest, author Michael Palma distills his wealth of knowledge in his book Walk with a Humble Swagger. As a former Parade All-American basketball player, Palma was highly recruited by college basketball coaching legends. Palma used these lessons from titans of the game to build a successful career in advertising and sales by emphasizing hard work, discipline, and competition. Most importantly, Palma points out that the foundation of recruiting—and sales—is relationships. As Palma equips readers with practical strategies for talent & recruitment, he uses basketball as a relatable and entertaining device for the reader. As one reader notes, “Mike seamlessly turned what he learned on the hard court into an amazing and prolific career in the tumultuous ad agency world.” Additionally, he is furthering the book’s impact by donating proceeds in memory of Coach Valvano and his twin sister to cancer research.

Book available for purchase at:

a.co

Marketing - Sales

Finalist

Yes, It's Your Fault

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Author:

Kelly Hopping

Co-Authors:

John Eitel

How is your book helping others?

"Yes, It's Your Fault!" helps organizations resolve conflicts between sales and marketing teams, improve camaraderie, and further success by offering practical strategies for alignment. In the book, authors and experienced B2B leaders Kelly Hopping and John Eitel analyze the root causes of these conflicts and provide a roadmap for fostering collaboration. The book includes engaging anecdotes and actionable steps to address issues like technology reliance and personality differences.

By understanding the dynamics of misalignment and implementing practical solutions, readers can transform workplace culture, reduce finger-pointing, and achieve long-term success. This guide helps practitioners and leaders who have struggled with alignment to finally enhance organizational cohesion and experience the far-reaching benefits.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

Marketing - Sales

Finalist

Forward Thinking For Your Business

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Author:

Jennifer Lynn Layman

How is your book helping others?

Written for busy small business owners, Forward Thinking For Your Business addresses common marketing challenges that can frustrate or stall owners in making the best marketing decisions. When small businesses don’t move forward with marketing, their businesses are limited by the revenue they can generate and the opportunities they can seize. Covering topics such as handling your competitors, building a convenient marketing plan, managing time, dealing with critics and negative comments, donating with purpose, the small business advantage and more. The author specifically designed the book with short, easy-to-read chapters, making the book a quick reference for business owners who don’t have a lot of time to commit to marketing. Each chapter has real-life stories of situations where businesses did it right, or got it really wrong, and the outcomes that ensued. This book saves business owners time and money – two things they can’t afford to waste.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

Marketing - Sales

Finalist

Advertising for Books: A Guide to Promoting & Selling with the Largest Online Bookseller

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Author:

Dale L. Roberts

How is your book helping others?

You’ve published your book…
…but how do you get noticed?
Mastering Amazon Ads is crucial for boosting visibility and sales.

In this comprehensive guide, Dale L. Roberts offers a deep dive into practical, actionable strategies for making the most of your advertising on Amazon. Learn how to set up and manage various ad types, from Sponsored Product Ads to Sponsored Brand Ads, with clear, step-by-step instructions. Discover how to analyze performance, optimize bids, and troubleshoot common issues to drive real success for your book.

Why are Amazon Ads so tricky?
It’s all about managing expectations and understanding relevance.

You’ll learn:

* How to set up and manage various ad types on Amazon

* Effective bidding strategies and campaign optimization

* How to analyze performance and troubleshoot common problems

* Tips for maximizing book sales through targeted ads

…and much more!

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

2024 Awards – Personal Finance

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2024 best book awarded to authors on the subject of guides for writing and publishing books.

Money - Personal Finance

Winner

Private Money Lending

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Author:

Gustavo J. Gomez, PhD

How is your book helping others?

Every investor knows that generating a consistent, substantial, predictable, and safe passive income stream is the ultimate goal for anyone aiming for an early and comfortable retirement. "Private Money Lending" provides readers with the knowledge to achieve financial independence by teaching them how to generate a passive and abundant monthly income stream consistently and safely under all market conditions. It explains why this investment vehicle is less risky than traditional stock market investments, helps readers discover an often-overlooked investment opportunity, and offers practical advice and insights to positively transform their financial lives.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

Money - Personal Finance

Winner

Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors

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Author:

Mark Hebner

How is your book helping others?

Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors is the treatment of choice for wayward investors. It has been praised by Jack Bogle, Harry Markowitz, Burton Malkiel, David Booth, Paul Samuelson, and Theodore Aronson, among others. Investment advisor Anders Oldenburg of Seligson & Company nominated the previous version as one of the three “All-Time Greatest Investment Books,” along with the writings of John Bogle and Warren Buffett.

This one-of-a-kind little jewel is an eye-pleasing manifestation of hundreds of studies and decades of research, and it clearly represents Hebner’s ongoing commitment to educate investors throughout the world. It is destined to emerge as the go-to handbook for intelligent, evidence-based investing.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

Money - Personal Finance

Finalist

The Hidden Power of Rising Dividends; How to Produce Security, Income, and Growth

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Author:

Greg Donaldson

How is your book helping others?

Part memoir, part practical investing strategy, The Hidden Power of Rising Dividends helps readers understand how to safely and responsibly invest for retirement by embracing an often-overlooked method. But beyond the empirical tale of a time-tested strategy, the book inspires readers to take calculated risks and trust in their own abilities—whether these be in the professional or personal arena. Donaldson’s entrepreneurial spirit, and his story of challenge and triumph offer readers a lens through which to establish their own goals and aspirations. Through real-world examples, Donaldson helps readers by showing them that even conservative investing involves risks, but with perseverance and the right approach, one can overcome any obstacle.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

2024 Awards – Wealth Management

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2024 best book awarded to authors on the subject of guides for writing and publishing books.

Money - Wealth Management

Winner

Money for Tomorrow

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Author:

Whitney Elkins-Hutten

How is your book helping others?

A great income doesn’t always lead to lasting financial security. After the unfortunate experience of consulting families through devastating financial losses due to poor planning, author Whitney Elkins-Hutten wants to reverse the trend and help others avoid similar mistakes.

Whether you simply need clarity on your financial goals or you’re building a strategy to pass on your hard-earned wealth, Money for Tomorrow will help you implement a strong financial foundation and build an ironclad wealth plan used by the ultra-rich. From strengthening your wealth mindset to mastering stable investing, Whitney shares the systems that elevated her from living paycheck to paycheck to partnering in a portfolio valued at $800M+.

It’s time to construct a lasting legacy of wealth—for yourself and the generations to come.

Book available for purchase at:

biggerpockets.com

Money - Wealth Management

Winner

Get Up And Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy and Wealth

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Author:

Dana Frank

How is your book helping others?

-A powerful testament to the enduring spirit of individuals from marginalized communities, such as People of Color and women navigating the male-dominated business world.
- A straightforward yet potent approach to building generational wealth through the R.E.A.L. method: Research, Expand, Amplify, and Leverage connections.
- Guidance on gaining advantages, progressing, fostering empowerment, and achieving success in wealth-building through real estate.
- A treasure trove of historical photos that illuminate the family's ties to challenging real estate markets and their connections with the vibrant music scene of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, featuring Dana's uncle, Quincy Jones.
- Essential reading not only for business influencers, entrepreneurs, executives, and philanthropists but also for anyone seeking inspiration and the keys to unlocking their full potential.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

Money - Wealth Management

Winner

All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money

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Author:

Megan Gorman

How is your book helping others?

In All the Presidents’ Money, tax attorney and wealth manager Megan Gorman takes us on a journey to understand the different personal money stories of the presidents. Grit, education, and risk are just some of the different ways that the presidents over the last 250 years have made (or lost) money.

With lively storytelling and rigorous research, All the Presidents’ Money reveals how some of the greatest leaders are the worst money managers and our least favorite presidents are good at making money.

From these money stories, we learn not just the financial beginnings of our presidents, but we gain an appreciation of the context for our own financial journeys.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

Money - Wealth Management

Finalist

Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors

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Author:

Mark Hebner

How is your book helping others?

Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors is the treatment of choice for wayward investors. It has been praised by Jack Bogle, Harry Markowitz, Burton Malkiel, David Booth, Paul Samuelson, and Theodore Aronson, among others. Investment advisor Anders Oldenburg of Seligson & Company nominated the previous version as one of the three “All-Time Greatest Investment Books,” along with the writings of John Bogle and Warren Buffett.

This one-of-a-kind little jewel is an eye-pleasing manifestation of hundreds of studies and decades of research, and it clearly represents Hebner’s ongoing commitment to educate investors throughout the world. It is destined to emerge as the go-to handbook for intelligent, evidence-based investing.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

2024 Awards – Self-Help – General

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2024 best book awarded to authors on the subject of guides for writing and publishing books.

Self-Help - General

Winner

How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide

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Author:

Ericka Sóuter

How is your book helping others?

How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide helps moms reclaim their sense of self and find balance amidst the chaos of motherhood. It’s not about checking off more boxes or trying to be a supermom—it’s about rediscovering the woman you were before kids and allowing her to thrive alongside motherhood. This book doesn’t promise a longer life or a get rich formula, but it does offer tools to regain your happiness, set boundaries, and create space for your passions. With practical advice and real-life stories, it guides moms in building a life where they can be successful, not by society’s standards, but by their own. It’s about saving your mental and emotional energy, finding joy in everyday moments, and ensuring you don’t lose yourself while raising your children. In doing so, you become a more fulfilled and happier mom.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

2024 Awards – Self-Help – Happiness

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2024 best book awarded to authors on the subject of guides for writing and publishing books.

Self-Help - Happiness

Winner

Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life Kindle

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Author:

Laura Gabayan

How is your book helping others?

Based on a scientific study, Common Wisdom empowers you to create lasting positive change. Discover how simplicity can lead to profound wellness.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

Self-Help - Happiness

Winner

Highway To Your Happy Place A Roadmap To Less Stress

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Author:

Gary Sprouse, M.D.

How is your book helping others?

A primary care physician with 30-plus years of experience, Dr. Sprouse has seen few if any patients who were not exhibiting stress. And in that time of his practice, he chose to focus mightily on how he could best help his patients – some at understandably “stressful” moments – live with less if not at least at times no stress. After practicing stress reduction himself – successfully – and sharing his “roadmap” with others, he finally chose to put it all down in this book so that a much wider audience can experience what Dr. Sprouse has of living in “that happy place.” Dr. Sprouse’s strategies are innovative; and, as back-cover testimonials show, they do work. Including, in one, someone who thanks Dr. Sprouse’s guidance on stress reduction for helping him find a reason to live. From all the “challenges” we face - often in the work we do – from worry and guilt to regrets, boredom and feeling overwhelmed – this book shows you how to change. And to change now.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com

Self-Help - Happiness

Finalist

How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide

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Author:

Ericka Sóuter

How is your book helping others?

How to Have a Kid and a Life: A Survival Guide helps moms reclaim their sense of self and find balance amidst the chaos of motherhood. It’s not about checking off more boxes or trying to be a supermom—it’s about rediscovering the woman you were before kids and allowing her to thrive alongside motherhood. This book doesn’t promise a longer life or a get rich formula, but it does offer tools to regain your happiness, set boundaries, and create space for your passions. With practical advice and real-life stories, it guides moms in building a life where they can be successful, not by society’s standards, but by their own. It’s about saving your mental and emotional energy, finding joy in everyday moments, and ensuring you don’t lose yourself while raising your children. In doing so, you become a more fulfilled and happier mom.

Book available for purchase at:

amazon.com