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ASHE and Jenkins Group: 3 of 9 Healthcare Compliance Books Produced, 3,700 Copies and Counting

ASHE and Jenkins Group: 3 of 9 Healthcare Compliance Books Produced, 3,700 Copies and Counting

When it comes to healthcare compliance, knowledge is power. For professionals managing complex healthcare environments, having the right resources can make all the difference. That’s…

The Power of Anniversary Books for Companies and Associations

The Power of Anniversary Books for Companies and Associations

Every company and association has a story—a journey marked by milestones, challenges, and achievements. Whether it’s celebrating a 10th, 25th, or 100th anniversary, these moments…

Turning Viral Shots into Timeless Prints: The Making of Tyler Leipprandt’s Coffee Table Book

Turning Viral Shots into Timeless Prints: The Making of Tyler Leipprandt’s Coffee Table Book

Photos courtesy of Tyler Leipprandt At Jenkins Group, we specialize in bringing bold creative visions to life, and Tyler Leipprandt’s project was one of the…

Maximizing ROI with eBook and Audiobook Formats

Maximizing ROI with eBook and Audiobook Formats

In today’s digital world, there’s no question that maximizing ROI (Return on Investment) means embracing multiple formats. eBooks and audiobooks have revolutionized how audiences consume…

Empowering Leadership and Safety: Jenkins Group’s Partnership with Ken Chapman

Empowering Leadership and Safety: Jenkins Group’s Partnership with Ken Chapman

At Jenkins Group, we pride ourselves on bringing visions to life through high-quality publishing services. One of our most impactful partnerships has been with Ken…

Transforming Engineering Education with David Goldberg and Mark Somerville

Transforming Engineering Education with David Goldberg and Mark Somerville

After observing groundbreaking educational strategies for engineers in college, professor and consultant David Goldberg knew that he had to make these newfound approaches accessible to…

The Little Green Book by Edward Perdue

The Little Green Book by Edward Perdue

Edward Perdue has a resume that stands out: U.S. Marine Corps officer, lawyer, prosecutor, entrepreneur, and coach for three sports. But it was his career…

Bringing Leadership to Life: The Publishing Story Behind Stu Crum’s Aim for the Uprights

Bringing Leadership to Life: The Publishing Story Behind Stu Crum’s Aim for the Uprights

When Stu Crum decided to share his remarkable journey from college football star to influential business leader, he sought a publishing partner who could bring…

Celebrating 125 Years: Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant’s Journey with Jenkins Group

Celebrating 125 Years: Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant’s Journey with Jenkins Group

As Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant (TMLP) approached its 125-year milestone, the company knew that this historic achievement deserved more than just a mention. It called…

AI vs. Authenticity: How Jenkins Group Ensures Your Audiobook Meets Audible’s High Standards

AI vs. Authenticity: How Jenkins Group Ensures Your Audiobook Meets Audible’s High Standards

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries. However, when it comes to creating audiobooks, Audible’s strict…

Somebody Should Tell the Story: The Inspiring Life of Dennis Rasmussen and the Power of Community

Somebody Should Tell the Story: The Inspiring Life of Dennis Rasmussen and the Power of Community

At some point in our lives, we meet someone who changes us forever. For Tom Anderson, that individual was Dennis Rasmussen, a fellow community member…

Cooking Up Wit: The Making of “Yankee Doodle Soup”

Cooking Up Wit: The Making of “Yankee Doodle Soup”

Let’s face it: our lives during the pandemic were nothing short of chaotic. Seeking to raise spirits and provide eye-opening perspectives, author and public speaker…

How Much Does Independent Book Publishing Cost?

How Much Does Independent Book Publishing Cost?

Publishing a book is an exciting journey, but for many first-time authors, understanding the costs involved can be daunting. If this is your first time,…

Printing Hope: How Jenkins Group Supported The Just Diagnosed Guides

Printing Hope: How Jenkins Group Supported The Just Diagnosed Guides

As many of us know, navigating the complexities of medical information can be daunting, particularly when dealing with a health crisis. Jen Singer, a seasoned…

Interactive Learning with Pip and Charley: Stories for Social-Emotional Growth

Interactive Learning with Pip and Charley: Stories for Social-Emotional Growth

Elementary school counselor Katy Steinbach introduces a new dimension to children’s literature with her Pip and Charley book series. These stories revolve around Pip, an…

Embracing the American Dream: Jenkins Group Partners with Bernie J. Mullin to Publish “Reimagining America’s Dream”

Embracing the American Dream: Jenkins Group Partners with Bernie J. Mullin to Publish “Reimagining America’s Dream”

In a world where dreams often feel out of reach, there’s something profoundly inspiring about a story that reignites hope and ambition. The collaboration between…

The Ultimate Guide to Independently Publishing: Top Questions Answered

The Ultimate Guide to Independently Publishing: Top Questions Answered

Independently publishing a book is an exciting journey that allows authors to maintain creative control, retain all rights, and potentially reap greater financial rewards. However,…

3 Reasons Why Design is Crucial for Your Book: From Cover to Layout

3 Reasons Why Design is Crucial for Your Book: From Cover to Layout

In the competitive world of self-publishing, the design of your book can significantly impact its success. Whether you’re crafting a gripping novel, an informative non-fiction…

Preserving History: Jenkins Group Collaborates with The Carpenters’ Company to Reprint Historic Rule Book

Preserving History: Jenkins Group Collaborates with The Carpenters’ Company to Reprint Historic Rule Book

In a world where digital reigns supreme, there’s something undeniably enchanting about holding a piece of history in your hands—a tangible link to the past…

5 Traits of a Great Ghostwriter

5 Traits of a Great Ghostwriter

In the world of literature, there exists a quiet yet essential figure: the ghostwriter. Behind many influential books, articles, and speeches, there often lies the…

Our Dearest Sweet Pea: A Heartwarming Tale of Inspiration and Creativity

Our Dearest Sweet Pea: A Heartwarming Tale of Inspiration and Creativity

In a remarkable collaboration, Jenkins Group joined forces with Author Lynne Jarman-Johnson to bring to life the enchanting children’s book, Our Dearest Sweet Pea. Together,…

5 Steps to Self-Publish a Book

5 Steps to Self-Publish a Book

Have you ever imagined holding your own published book in your hands, but felt overwhelmed by the complexities of the publishing process? If so, you’re…

Data and Diagnosis-Driven Selling: Your Roadmap to Sales Success

Data and Diagnosis-Driven Selling: Your Roadmap to Sales Success

Data and Diagnosis-Driven Selling is not just another sales book; it’s a game-changer. Written by industry veterans who have honed their skills in the complex…

Turning Pages, Building Futures: Home Builders Association of Michigan’s 700,000-Copy Legacy with Jenkins Group

Turning Pages, Building Futures: Home Builders Association of Michigan’s 700,000-Copy Legacy with Jenkins Group

Since its inception, the Home Builders Association of Michigan (HBAM) has been committed to not only constructing homes but also nurturing a sense of community…

Top 10 Reasons for Businesses to Write a Book

Top 10 Reasons for Businesses to Write a Book

In the fast-paced world of business, the quest for innovative strategies to stand out is constant. One often underestimated yet potent tool is the creation…

The Balance Equation

The Balance Equation

Posted by AWP on Aug 09 , 2023 - 09:42 am The Balance Equation  – Stuart Rosenblum and Rob Fiance Co-founders and authors of The…

A Communications Playbook for Public Officials: How to Effectively Manage the Message, the Media, and Yourself

A Communications Playbook for Public Officials: How to Effectively Manage the Message, the Media, and Yourself

Posted by AWP on Aug 09 , 2023 - 08:32 am A Communications Playbook for Public Officials – Robert Johnson and Michael Fraser A Communications…

Farmers versus Foodies

Farmers versus Foodies

Posted by AWP on Jun 15 , 2023 - 12:47 pm Ray Starling is the current General Counsel and President of the NC Chamber Legal…

Cookbook Fosters Growth at Culinary Shop

Cookbook Fosters Growth at Culinary Shop

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on May 09 , 2013 - 09:00 am When should you write a book? Is it enough that people tell…

My Mommy Is a Candidate

My Mommy Is a Candidate

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jun 02 , 2022 - 09:08 am Larissa Martinez has close to two decades of experience working as a…

The Giving Garden

The Giving Garden

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on May 23 , 2022 - 08:36 am Sandi Frost Steensma is the founder of Kennari Consulting, one of the…

Giving Collectively, Granting Strategically, Growing a Greater Greenville: The Story of Greenville Women Giving

Giving Collectively, Granting Strategically, Growing a Greater Greenville: The Story of Greenville Women Giving

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on May 16 , 2022 - 01:37 pm Founded in 2006, Greenville Women Giving (GWG) is a philanthropic organization made…

Teton Valley Ranch Camp

Teton Valley Ranch Camp

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on May 10 , 2022 - 09:46 am Teton Valley Ranch Camp (TVRC) was established in 1939 to provide unique,…

The 3 CEOs: The Three Most Important Roles Entrepreneurial Financial Advisors Play

The 3 CEOs: The Three Most Important Roles Entrepreneurial Financial Advisors Play

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Apr 29 , 2022 - 10:46 am Travis Chaney is the CEO of Dynamic Directions, an award-winning coaching and…

Adventures with Divot and Swish in the Ozark Mountains: The Superpower of Confidence

Adventures with Divot and Swish in the Ozark Mountains: The Superpower of Confidence

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Apr 22 , 2022 - 08:48 am Beth Brown, PhD, created her characters Divot and Swish to explore education…

Camps Leelanau and Kohahna: Preserving and Promoting 100 Years of History, Tradition, and Healing

Camps Leelanau and Kohahna: Preserving and Promoting 100 Years of History, Tradition, and Healing

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Mar 02 , 2022 - 10:25 am Just north of Glen Arbor, on Port Oneida Road, Camps Leelanau and…

Introduction to Health Care Facilities Management

Introduction to Health Care Facilities Management

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 22 , 2022 - 12:28 pm The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is the largest association devoted…

FAMA – Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association: 75 Years of Advancement

FAMA – Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association: 75 Years of Advancement

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 15 , 2022 - 10:22 am The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) is a non-profit trade association devoted…

Stronger Together: 150 Years of Physician and Patient Advocacy

Stronger Together: 150 Years of Physician and Patient Advocacy

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jan 27 , 2022 - 06:46 am The Los Angeles County Medical Association entered its 150th year as cultural…

Is This a Lousy Job or Is It Me?: A Real-Life Guide for Achieving Success at Work

Is This a Lousy Job or Is It Me?: A Real-Life Guide for Achieving Success at Work

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Nov 11 , 2021 - 08:55 am Terri Jacke is an accomplished coach, speaker, and trainer, and the founder…

Live in a Home that Pays You Back: A Complete Guide to Net Zero and Energy-Efficient Homes

Live in a Home that Pays You Back: A Complete Guide to Net Zero and Energy-Efficient Homes

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Nov 04 , 2021 - 07:16 am Award-winning author and respected housing expert Anna DiSimone wants to take you…

The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You

The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Oct 29 , 2021 - 07:57 am Think back over your life. Did anyone ever teach you networking, negotiating,…

Build Your Future: The Complete Guide to a Skilled Trades Career

Build Your Future: The Complete Guide to a Skilled Trades Career

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Oct 21 , 2021 - 08:19 am There has never been a better time to consider a career in…

Abuse Exposed: Identifying Family Secrets That Breed Dysfunction

Abuse Exposed: Identifying Family Secrets That Breed Dysfunction

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Oct 18 , 2021 - 11:39 am Christine Hammond is a leading mental health influencer, author, and guest speaker…

Intrinsic Inclusion: Rebooting Your Biased Brain

Intrinsic Inclusion: Rebooting Your Biased Brain

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Oct 06 , 2021 - 11:32 am Dr. Janet B. Reid is an innovative thought leader in diversity, equity,…

CONNECT: The Ultimate Human Superpower

CONNECT: The Ultimate Human Superpower

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Sep 30 , 2021 - 10:28 am Sam Beard wants you to connect – to yourself, to others, and…

Building the Skilled Trades Pipeline

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Apr 29 , 2021 - 10:48 am In the 1990s, Connie Valliere created Billy the Builder Bear to teach…

Preventing Construction Pitfalls

Preventing Construction Pitfalls

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Mar 11 , 2019 - 06:25 am How can one prevent construction project pitfalls? What should owner developers do…

Dishes for Different Seasons, Shapes, and Sizes

Dishes for Different Seasons, Shapes, and Sizes

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Dec 06 , 2018 - 01:00 pm Champion of Food Network's Chopped, Eric LeVine, has chosen Jenkins Group to…

CEO & Beyond…

CEO & Beyond…

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Dec 03 , 2018 - 03:00 pm Mark Taylor, Pharmaceutical CEO, has chosen Jenkins Group to assist in publishing…

New Behaviors for the Digital Era

New Behaviors for the Digital Era

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Dec 03 , 2018 - 10:00 am How should a savvy business leader approach the new year? She or…

Who Needs Wall Street?

Who Needs Wall Street?

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Oct 25 , 2018 - 02:00 pm Cash value life insurance is a lucrative investment for buyers and sellers,…

One More High-Performance Habit

One More High-Performance Habit

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Oct 31 , 2018 - 09:00 am “Habits are not considered sexy,” write Andrew Sykes and Hanlie Van Wyk.…

Book Beckons Retailers to Invest in Mobile Technology

Book Beckons Retailers to Invest in Mobile Technology

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Dec 04 , 2017 - 12:00 pm Serial ecommerce entrepreneur Stephan Schambach not only invented the online shopping cart,…

Don’t Give Up

Don’t Give Up

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Oct 17 , 2017 - 01:00 pm Companies that invest in their employees know personal development translates into organizational…

High Potentials Boot Camp…The Ultimate Playbook for Winning at Work

High Potentials Boot Camp…The Ultimate Playbook for Winning at Work

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 24 , 2017 - 11:00 am The best business books address a compelling issue, and there’s a doozy…

The Responsibility Process: Unlocking Your Natural Ability to Live and Lead with Power

The Responsibility Process: Unlocking Your Natural Ability to Live and Lead with Power

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Dec 15 , 2016 - 12:00 pm Christopher Avery was known as “The Responsibility Process® guy” long before he…

The Empathic Enterprise: Winning by Staying Human in a Digital Age

The Empathic Enterprise: Winning by Staying Human in a Digital Age

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Nov 03 , 2016 - 01:00 pm Before he wrote The Empathic Enterprise: Winning by Staying Human in a…

Working, Speaking, and Making Your Mark

Working, Speaking, and Making Your Mark

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on May 03 , 2016 - 03:00 pm For his 1974 book, Working, renowned oral historian and radio broadcaster Studs…

What Rhymes With Orange?

What Rhymes With Orange?

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Mar 03 , 2016 - 01:30 pm Hitting it big in the fitness industry takes chutzpah and persistence, but…

A 50,000 Print Run? It’s the Age of Jim Blasingame

A 50,000 Print Run? It’s the Age of Jim Blasingame

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 01 , 2016 - 02:00 pm Independent publishers are by nature outliers, but one in particular stands out:…

Books Help Deliver Even the Most Difficult Content

Books Help Deliver Even the Most Difficult Content

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jun 26 , 2015 - 10:00 am In the last days of life, heart-to-heart conversations come easy for some,…

How Books Help Sales

How Books Help Sales

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 20 , 2015 - 03:00 pm Books are powerful messengers for your customers. The written word is one…

The Joy of Engineering

The Joy of Engineering

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Dec 03 , 2014 - 02:00 pm The dearth of fresh, engaging engineers has American manufacturers sweating bullets. Two…

On Jerry’s Bookshelf: The Prosperity Track

On Jerry’s Bookshelf: The Prosperity Track

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jun 16 , 2014 - 03:00 pm James R. Peters takes the title Financial Expert to a new level.…

Using a Book to Help People in Their Hardest Period — Grief

Using a Book to Help People in Their Hardest Period — Grief

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Mar 26 , 2014 - 01:00 pm Susan Alpert’s company, Susan Alpert Consulting, seeks to make the unbearable a…

On Jerry’s Bookshelf: Kill the Company

On Jerry’s Bookshelf: Kill the Company

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 06 , 2014 - 11:00 am Lisa Bodell's book, Kill the Company: End the Status Quo, Start an…

Mountain Climber Builds His Inspiring Brand With a Book

Mountain Climber Builds His Inspiring Brand With a Book

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jan 23 , 2014 - 12:00 pm Mitch Lewis has a remarkable story, a story he has chosen to…

On Jerry’s Bookshelf: Brands & Rousers

On Jerry’s Bookshelf: Brands & Rousers

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jan 17 , 2014 - 01:00 pm How do you successfully operate a global business? For many, the answer…

Thought Leadership Lessons from a Leadership Expert

Thought Leadership Lessons from a Leadership Expert

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Dec 20 , 2013 - 02:00 pm What does it take to successfully be positioned as a “thought leader”?…

Looking To Increase Your Exposure? Celebritize Yourself

Looking To Increase Your Exposure? Celebritize Yourself

When Marsha Friedman started out in PR in 1990, she began to realize that successful CEO’s, professionals, and entrepreneurs had one thing in common; they…

Leave Your Competition at the Light with a High Speed Business Booster

Leave Your Competition at the Light with a High Speed Business Booster

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Oct 10 , 2013 - 01:00 pm Marketing and branding expert Laura Ries is bullish on using books as…

Emotion-spirational Book Inspires Edu-tainment…Huh?

Emotion-spirational Book Inspires Edu-tainment…Huh?

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Sep 05 , 2013 - 02:00 pm Jeff “Odie” Espenship isn’t shy about acknowledging his failings. As a commercial…

Prior Planning Prevents…Well You Know

Prior Planning Prevents…Well You Know

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Aug 22 , 2013 - 03:00 pm “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”  That aphorism has been around…

You’re Never Too Busy for Your Book Project

You’re Never Too Busy for Your Book Project

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Aug 08 , 2013 - 03:00 pm Ghostwriting and the Traveling Executive Creating a book can be tricky at…

A New Book for New Brands in a New Market

A New Book for New Brands in a New Market

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Aug 01 , 2013 - 12:00 pm Perhaps it’s peculiar that a marketing expert wrote a marketing book without…

Getting Into the Business of Getting Out of Business

Getting Into the Business of Getting Out of Business

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jul 25 , 2013 - 12:00 pm For many writers, crafting the end game is the crucial part of…

Avoid That Fail: The Top 5 Things to do to Make Sure Your Book Fails

Avoid That Fail: The Top 5 Things to do to Make Sure Your Book Fails

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jun 27 , 2013 - 10:00 am Guest Blog by Peter Winick www.ThoughtLeadershipLeverage.com I figured there are plenty of…

First In Wins. The Time is NOW!

First In Wins. The Time is NOW!

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jun 20 , 2013 - 03:00 pm The best time to write a book? NOW! "It was the best…

You’re a writer. So can you write a book?

You’re a writer. So can you write a book?

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jun 06 , 2013 - 01:00 pm You’re a writer. So can you write a book? You can, as…

We Wrote the Book On It! Analytics Company Uses Book to Legitimize its Role

We Wrote the Book On It! Analytics Company Uses Book to Legitimize its Role

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on May 21 , 2013 - 12:00 pm Sarah Allen-Short sees the value of writing a book. In fact, the…

Ready, Set, Publish!

Ready, Set, Publish!

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Apr 19 , 2013 - 09:00 am Why self-publish? After all, it’s called a vanity press for a reason.…

Alive and Well Between the Covers: Books Continue to be Relevant

Alive and Well Between the Covers: Books Continue to be Relevant

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Apr 11 , 2013 - 01:00 pm Remember how the internet was going to kill the paper office? Take…

Tactics for Better Business Development

Tactics for Better Business Development

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Apr 04 , 2013 - 01:00 pm After years of working in business development, Bernie Brenner thought he had…

Why PR Loves Books

Why PR Loves Books

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Mar 21 , 2013 - 03:00 pm Mike Greece believes those who write have a leg up on the…

Monkey Business

Monkey Business

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Mar 15 , 2013 - 01:00 pm Going APE over self-publishing The advantages of self-publishing are many: The ability…

Drive the Thrive

Drive the Thrive

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 28 , 2013 - 12:00 pm Writing a book can—should—be an uplifting experience, and first-time author Hunter Thurman…

The Crossover of Coaching

The Crossover of Coaching

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 26 , 2013 - 03:00 pm Motivator. Teacher. Shrink Three roles Bob Teichart plays, and plays well. But…

The New Meaning of Business Class

The New Meaning of Business Class

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 25 , 2013 - 01:00 pm For some people, the time spent on an airplane is best utilized…

When Life Gives You Lemons…

When Life Gives You Lemons…

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 20 , 2013 - 01:00 pm What do you do when you’re diagnosed with a life-threatening disease when…

Newsletters are Great, But a Book is Better

Newsletters are Great, But a Book is Better

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 19 , 2013 - 06:00 pm Management consultant Lisa Huetteman used to loathe writing her newsletter. “Writing (the…

So stop putting it off, and start writing.

So stop putting it off, and start writing.

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Feb 01 , 2013 - 01:00 pm Writing is hard. Writing is easy. Writing is fun. Writing is drudgery.…

Why write a book?

Why write a book?

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Jan 28 , 2013 - 12:00 pm Why should you write a book, and how long should you keep…

Books: The Ultimate Calling Card

Books: The Ultimate Calling Card

Posted by Jerrold R. Jenkins on Dec 19 , 2012 - 01:00 pm Want to become an instant expert? Write a book. Want to increase…

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