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Henry DeVries: How to Write a Business Book That Attracts Clients

Episode Summary

Henry DeVries, CEO of Indie Books International, reveals why a book is the #1 marketing tool for consultants and professionals—and how to write one without starting from a blank page. Full Name: Henry DeVries | Title: CEO and Acquisitions Editor | Company: Indie Books International | Bio: Henry DeVries is a former AP sportswriter turned ghostwriter and publisher who has helped over 200 consultants and executives become published authors that attract high-value clients.

Episode Notes

What if your expertise could attract high-paying clients 24/7—without cold calling? Henry DeVries has helped 200+ authors do exactly that, and he breaks down the entire system in this episode.

In this episode:

• The 8 story archetypes every great business book uses—and which works best for consultants

• Why ghostwriting is not dishonest, and how to think about it correctly

• How to turn a podcast archive, speech, or interview into a published book

• The post-publication strategy that generates 4X–20X ROI for authors

Henry DeVries is the CEO and Acquisitions Editor at Indie Books International, a hybrid publishing house he founded in 2014 after years of ghostwriting for CEOs and senior executives. A former AP sportswriter and University of California San Diego dean, Henry has published over 200 authors and ghostwritten for Forbes. He is the co-author of How to Close a Deal Like Warren Buffett, published in five languages.

Connect with Henry DeVries:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrydevries

Website: https://indiebooksintl.com

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