Serial Entrepreneur, Publisher, Author, and Speaker

 Meet Adam Witty, the Founder and CEO of Forbes Books. Adam prioritizes sharing his knowledge and experience – as entrepreneurial advisor, engaging keynote speaker, and CEO performance coach.

The Serial Entrepreneur

In 2005, Adam founded Advantage — creating a done-for-you system to simplify book publishing for busy business leaders. What began in the spare bedroom of Adam Witty’s home turned into thousands of customers in 50 U.S. states and 13 countries.

Adam’s innovative approach to publishing attracted Forbes, resulting in the origination of our partnership as the exclusive publishing partner of Forbes, in 2017. This led to the creation of Forbes Books  — the exclusive publishing imprint of Forbes. As the CEO of Forbes Books, Adam helps prominent business leaders across the globe become authors and establish top Authority in their fields.

Adam appeared on the prestigious Inc. 30 Under 30 list of America’s Coolest Entrepreneurs in 2011. Additionally, Advantage made the Inc. 500/5000 list for six of the past eight years. Adam has appeared in the USA Today, Investor’s Business Daily, Wall Street Journal, and on ABC and FOX. In 2012, the Chilean government selected Adam to judge the prestigious Start-up Chile! entrepreneurship competition.

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The International Book Publisher

Forbes Books collectively comprises one of the largest independent business book publishers in the world. Under the organization’s Advantage and Forbes Books imprints, Adam and his team have published over 2,000 books. Adam oversees the publication of Forbes Books Review, a semi-annual magazine featuring upcoming book releases.

The Author

Adam’s passion for building brand authority has resulted in his creation of eight books on the topic. Adam published several of his books with notable Authority figures throughout business and marketing sectors.

Adam is a leading expert globally on “Authority Marketing.” His co-authored the best-selling book Authority Marketing with Rusty Shelton, features a foreword from Steve Forbes. His books are the leading resource on becoming an industry leader and Authority.

Adam’s books have been co-authored and endorsed by some of the most recognizable names in business, including retired Ford & Boeing CEO, Alan Mulally, Forbes Chairman Steve Forbes, bestselling author Sally Hogshead, and EO founder Verne Harnish.

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Looking Forward to Monday
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About the Book

The step-by-step blueprint to build thought leadership focused on impact, not ego to accelerate trust and meaningful relationships within an increasingly skeptical market.

Looking Forward to Monday
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About the Book

How do you create a compelling business that is capable of hyper-growth? Inside these pages, Adam Witty shows executives how he made the culture of his company the top priority.

Relentless Implementation
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About the Book

Whether your company is large or small, team alignment is often difficult to achieve. Yet, for the greatest efficiency, there must be one plan that all members adhere to.

Authority Marketing
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About the Book

Do you and your organization have what it takes to be the “go-to” solution in your field?
When you position yourself as an undisputed expert, influential authority, and in-demand celebrity

Book The Business
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About the Book

As a published author, you can gain authority, credibility, and prestige — elevating your perceived status. Whether you want to become a bestseller or leverage your book for profound business advantages, this book is for you!

Lead The Field
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About the Book

Name recognition is closely tied to credibility, resulting in greater business opportunities. Become the leader everyone wants to work with by positioning yourself as the Authority in your industry.

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The Speaker

Adam is an in-demand speaker and consultant on marketing, business development, and business culture strategies. He speaks to thousands of entrepreneurs each year, both in-person and virtually. Adam regularly shares the stage with business greats Steve Forbes, Alan Mulally, and Dan Kennedy.

The Man

Adam is an Eagle Scout, pilot, member of EO, YPO, and past Board Chair of his alma mater Clemson University’s Spiro Entrepreneurship Institute and non-profit Youth Entrepreneurship South Carolina. Adam was named Charleston’s 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Harbor Entrepreneur Center. Adam is a proud alumnus of Clemson University. Adam, his wife Erin, son Ellis, and cat Pecan Pie are happy to call Charleston home.

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