--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist THE CAPITAL PLAYBOOK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J3Csa1jytu1X1JKyZ_6qTQb --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with In this episode of Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova sits down with Doug Crowe, CEO of Author Your Brand, to explore how storytelling, relationships, and strategic publishing fuel business growth. Doug reveals how his team helps CEOs and entrepreneurs create bestselling books through professional ghostwriting, brand-aligned content, and AI-assisted workflows — without losing the human touch. He shares insights on how to validate book ideas, leverage storytelling for authority, and use publishing as a gateway to speaking engagements and legacy branding. Together, Doug and Zorina unpack the evolving landscape of books, audiobooks, and digital media — offering timeless lessons on trust, authenticity, and scaling your message in a world driven by technology. GrowNLearn GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S. We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit. 🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow. 📌 Want Curated Investment Deals? 👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/ 📲 Follow Us on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/ Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📈 Tools for Investors & Founders Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors: https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/ FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers: https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85 💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors? Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/ 🎬 Episode Chapters 01:15 - 02:30: Podcast Intro & What You’ll Learn About Scaling with Storytelling 02:30 - 04:27: Ghostwriting & Brand Alignment — How Founders Build Influence Through Books 04:27 - 07:49: AI’s Role in Business Writing — Balancing Automation with Authentic Storytelling 07:49 - 11:40: Inside the Publishing Industry — Real Insights from a Veteran Author Strategist 11:40 - 14:02: Rise of Audiobooks & The Future of Reading for Entrepreneurs 14:02 - 17:28: Book Publishing Assessment — Data-Driven Validation for Author Success 17:28 - 21:03: Book Marketing Strategies — Titles, Covers & Reader Engagement That Sell 21:03 - 24:26: Strategic Distribution — Turning Books into Branding & Growth Platforms 24:26 - 27:51: Memoir Writing & Mental Health — Why Your Story Can Heal and Inspire 27:51 - End: Final Takeaways — The Power of Relationships in Scaling Your Business and Brand