Top 1000 Book, #1 Bestseller, #1 New Release

Your Next Big Idea was a top 1000 kindle book in the entire Amazon store! It has received the #1 new release banner and the #1 Best Seller Banner on Amazon, and was a Top 50 Book in the Starting a Business Category!

Apple Books Bestseller: Top 15 Book in the Business & Personal Finance Category

On May 3 Your Next Big Idea peaked at number 12 on the Business & Personal Finance Bestseller Charts!

Kobo Bestseller: #1 Book in the Entrepreneurship Category

Your Next Big Idea peaked on the Kobo as the #1 Book in three categories: Entrepreneurship, New Business Enterprises, and Decision Making & Problem Solving. It also peaked as a Top 15 Business & Finance Book in the entire Kobo Store.

Ingram Spark Bestseller: #1 Book in the Business & Economics / New Business Enterprises Category

Your Next Big Idea peaked as a 60-day #1 book in the Business & Economics / New Business Enterprises Category. Your Next Big Idea has consistently been a top seller in the category. In 2022, Your Next Big Idea was the #2 bestseller in the same category.

2021 Living Now Mind Award

Your Next Big Idea was awarded the 2021 Living Now Mind Award. The Living Now Awards gives out 4 special awards to books that are exceptional stand-outs from the rest of the medalists. Other top 2021 winners include conservationist Jane Goodall & New York Times best seller Douglas Abrams who co-authored The Book of Joy with the Dalai Lama and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu. Out of the over 1 million books that were published during the eligibility window Your Next Big Idea was awarded the #1 book for your mind.

2022 Eric Hoffer Awards Grand Prize Shortlist, First Horizon Award Winner and Reference Category Award Winner

Your Next Big Idea was given three awards by the Eric Hoffer Awards Committee:

• 2022 Eric Hoffer Awards Grand Prize Shortlist

• 2022 Eric Hoffer Awards First Horizon Winner

• 2022 Eric Hoffer Awards Reference Category Winner

With over 2500 entries into the 2022 Eric Hoffer Awards and 200 unique judges Your Next Big Idea was selected to be one of the top 5% to be included in the Grand Prize shortlist. It was also 1 of 11 books selected as a First Horizon Award Winner. The First Horizon Award is given to authors who have an outstanding debut book release. Lastly, Your Next Big Idea was selected as the Reference Category winner, meaning it was the number one reference genre book in the entire contest!

2022 International Rubery Book Award Grand Prize Shortlist

The Rubery International Book Award is the largest cash award for books published by independent publishers and self-published authors in Great Britain. The London Review of Books described it as "independent publishing's response to the Booktrust and the Orange Prize.” Entries come from twenty-plus countries and five continents. Your Next Big Idea was one of 7 nonfiction books shortlisted for the Grand Prize!

2021 Indie Reader Discovery Awards Business Book of the Year

Your Next Big Idea won the business category for the 2021 Indie Reader Discovery Awards. Over 1 million books were published during the eligible contest window, and Your Next Big Idea was selected as the #1 business book.

2022 Independent Press Book Awards Winner: Best Debut Nonfiction Book

Your Next Big Idea was selected as the best nonfiction book by a debut author released in the past year! The competition is judged by experts from different aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters and featured entries from multiple countries all around the world. Your Next Big Idea was additionally selected as a Distinguished Favorite in the Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business category.

2022 Global Ebook Awards: Grand Prize Legacy Award for Non-fiction

Your Next Big Idea was selected for the Grand Prize Legacy Award for Non-fiction in the Dan Poynter Global Ebook Awards competition, indicating it was the winning Non-fiction category book in the entire competition! Dan Poynter was an author and early ebook adopter. His work in early ebook adoption led him to be profiled by The New York Times, featured by The Wall Street Journal, and his seminars appeared on CNN. This award is in honor of his memory and looks to select the top-quality ebooks available on the market. Your Next Big Idea was also selected as a gold award winner for the Best Illustration in Non-Fiction category and a silver award winner in the Careers/Employment Non-Fiction category Leadership Non-Fiction category.

2022 NYC Big Book Award Category Winner: Best How-To Book

Your Next Big Idea was selected as the winner in the How-To category in the NYC Big Book Awards. The NYC Big Book Awards pits the best traditional (HarperCollins, MacMillan, Penguin Random House) and independent books against each other to decide winners in each category. Your Next Big Idea was also selected as a distinguished favorite in the Business-Entrepreneurship & Small Business category.

Read Free.ly Top 100 Indie Book of 2021

Readers and fans of Your Next Big Idea banded together to successfully nominate it as a Top 100 Indie Book of 2021 on Readfree.ly. Readfree.ly is a website dedicated to helping passionate readers find reasonably priced, high-quality indie books. Nominations come from the site's most active book lovers.

Nonfiction Authors Association Gold Medal Book Award

Your Next Big Idea was selected as a gold winner in the Nonfiction Authors Association Book Award contest. The Gold Winner is the top award a book can receive in the Nonfiction Book Award Contest.

Official Review:

Readers who open Your Next Big Idea expecting a cute book about becoming more creative will be pleasantly surprised to instead find a well-written, conversational workbook-slash-guidebook with 50+ helpful exercises taking them from the idea stage to the planning stage to the marketing program that gets them into the real world.

Your Next Big Idea will challenge the way you think. This unique book is engaging, even "customized" to fit the needs and purposes of every reader--whether an individual or a team. Read it cover to cover or follow the indicated chapters based on your current situation. Take the time to complete the exercises. That's where the gold lies. That’s where readers will learn how to implement their game-changing ideas.

Your Next Big Idea will help reset your mind in a way that causes you to see challenges--not dead ends.

~ Nonfiction Authors Association Book Awards Program

2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Career Genre Book of the Year

Your Next Big Idea was selected as a book of the year winner in the career category in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is the largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers. The judges of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards are all actively involved in the indie book publishing industry, and range from literary agents to editors. The judges also include publishing executives, book reviewers, writing teachers, successful published authors, and experts in the various areas of judging including book design.

Judge Review:

“Fantastic! Your Next Big Idea not only provides readers with insight into the "how" and "why" of idea generation but provides actionable strategies and exercises that can be used for a lifetime. While the book is geared toward those in business and marketing, it is a must read for anyone seeking engaging, hands-on ways to exercise their creativity muscle. You'll feel motivated and empowered upon finishing this book and will refer to the exercises for inspiration again and again.”

- Next Generation Indie Book Awards Judge

2022 National Indie Excellence Awards - Education Book of the Year

Your Next Big Idea was an award winner in two categories: Education & Activity Books: Adult and a finalist in the Career and Motivational categories. In its 16th year, the NIEA Awards have read and analyzed thousands of books. This year Your Next Big Idea was 1 of only 12 books selected two as a winner in two category awards.

2021 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest - Marketing Book of the Year

Your Next Big Idea won the 2021 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Non-Fiction - Marketing genre. Your Next Big Idea was the only top-prize gold medal winner in the marketing genre. The Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest has become one of the largest in the world, with thousands of entries from over a dozen countries, and the 2021 season was the largest contest on record for The Readers’ Favorite Team.

Independent Author Network Book of The Year Awards - 2021 Business, Finance, and Sales Book of the Year

Your Next Big Idea was the 2021 Independent Author Network Book of The Year Awards Outstanding Business/Finance/Sales Category Winner. Your Next Big Idea also was a finalist in the Best First Non-Fiction & Career/Occupational categories of the contest. Judging is based on a descriptive and inviting title with organized, well-researched material on a subject that is timely and/or timeless, unique, or presented in a unique way that appeals to a wide audience.

Award Winner in Business, Personal Growth & Development - 2021 International Impact Book Awards

Your Next Big Idea was selected as an award winner for the December 2021 International Impact Book Awards in two categories: Business and Personal Growth & Development.

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How-To Category Summer 2021 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award

Your Next Big Idea was selected as a Summer 2021 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award winner in the How-To category, exploring how to come up with big ideas! The Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards committee are part of the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs.

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Best Book Awards - 2021 Best Interior Design

Of the 2,000 entries from mainstream and independent publishers, Your Next Big Idea was one of the less than 100 books that were a category winner. Your Next Big Idea was the winner in the Best Interior Design Category. It was also selected as a finalist for Best Cover Design: Nonfiction, Best New Nonfiction (Debut Authors), Best Business: Careers Book, Best Self Help: General Book.

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2022 International Book Awards Winner - Best Cover Design: Nonfiction

Of the thousands of entries from publishers and authors, Your Next Big Idea was one of under 100 books to be selected as a category winner. Your Next Big Idea was the winner in the Best Cover Design: Nonfiction. It was also selected as a finalist for Best Interior Design & Business: Careers.

Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion Winner

Your Next Big Idea was awarded the Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion. The mission of the Indie B.R.A.G. Awards is to discover talented self-published authors and help them give their work the attention and recognition it deserves. On average, only 20-25% of the books considered are awarded our B.R.A.G. Medallion.

May Top 200 Most Shelved New Releases

Out of the approximate 83,000 books released in May:

• Your Next Big Idea ranked as number #163 most shelved book on Goodreads.

• Your Next Big Idea was the only business genre book to make the list

• Your Next Big Idea was one of only 16 non-fiction books to make the list

• Samuel Sanders was one of 8 debut non-fiction authors to make the list and one of only 33 total debut authors to have a book on the Goodreads May Top 200 Most Shelved New Releases

These stats were taken at the time Your Next Big Idea first appeared on the list on 5/9/2021

Selected for Publishers Weekly Review

Your Next Big Idea was selected for a self-published review in April 2022. That month, Publishers Weekly reviewed only 17 self-published books out of over 1000 applications for review, making Your Next Big Idea part of the 1.7% of books selected.

Winner of the Non-Fiction IndieReader Summer Book Cover Design Awards

Judge Phil Leo: “Readers will know exactly what they’re getting without having to read the description just from the great graphics. The color combinations and the placing of the title and subtitle are also stellar.”

About Guest Judge Phil Leo: Phil has been a partner in PM Images for eighteen years. In that time, Phil and his partner, Michael Denora, have created hundreds of images, licensed through Getty Images, which have been used for the covers of internationally bestselling books, including Sheryl Sandberg’s bestseller, Option B.

Bookbub New Release Email Selection

Your Next Big Idea was selected for the Bookbub New Release Email for Advice and How-To. This is an extremely competitive process where hundreds of books are submitted and only a select few are selected to be featured as a new release!

2021 SPR Book Awards Grand Prize Finalist

Your Next Big Idea was selected as a finalist in the Self-Publishing Review Book Awards in 2021. To be selected as a finalist in 2021 you must be within the top 15% of books entered. Your Next Big Idea was the only business genre book to be selected as a finalist!

2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards New Age / Mody-Body-Spirit Silver Category Winner

Your Next Big Idea was selected as a silver medalist winner in the New Age / Mind-Body-Spirit Category in the 2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards. The IPPY Awards have been around since 1996 and are well respected in the industry. Your Next Big Idea joins the 5,500 books over the past 25 years to be awarded an IPPY medal.

2022 Nautilus Book Awards Small Press/Self-Published Business & Leadership Silver Winner

The Nautilus Book Awards program was created with the purpose to celebrate excellent books on the growing-edge of culture —including an expanding range of book-publication types. The founders chose to spotlight books that, in addition to excellence in writing, style and presentation, held the intention to be a conscious catalyst for positive change. 2022 broke the record for the number of entries and author Samuel Sanders joins the under 4,000 people over the past 23 years who have had their book awarded by the committee. Your Next Big Idea was awarded the Silver Award in the Small Press/Self Published Business & Leadership Category.

The 2021 Wishing Shelf Awards Silver Medal Winner: Best Book for Adults - Nonfiction

Your Next Big Idea was awarded as a Silver Medal Winner in the Best Book for Adults Nonfiction Category. In the review 18/18 of the author judges who read Your Next Big Idea would read another book by Samuel Sanders.

The Wishing Shelf Book Awards are an independent book award organization run and managed by authors. Books in the Nonfiction category are judged by fellow authors. The Wishing Shelf Book Awards takes pride in helping entrants by providing specific feedback and resources to help authors succeed. You can see the specific feedback sent below.

The 2021 Incipere Awards Self-Improvement Category Second Place Finish

Your Next Big Idea received the second-place award in the Incipere Awards under the Self-Improvement book category!

Literary Titan Silver Book Award

The Literary Titan Book Awards are given to books and authors that have astounded and amazed us with unique writing styles, vivid worlds, complex characters, and original ideas. The Silver Award is bestowed on books that expertly deliver complex characters, intricate worlds, and thought-provoking themes. The ease with which the story is told is a reflection of the author’s talent in exercising fluent, powerful, and appropriate language. Your Next Big Idea received the Silver Award in February of 2022.

Books Shelf Nonfiction Writing Contest Honorable Mention Winner

Your Next Big Idea was selected as an honorable mention winner in the Books Shelf Nonfiction Writing Contest. See Your Next Big Idea and the other winners below!

Best Adult Book Cover Finalist

Your Next Big Idea was awarded as a finalist in the Best Book Cover of 2021 contest for The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The Wishing Shelf Book Awards are an independent book award organization run and managed by authors.

BlueInk Review Notable Book Seal

Awarded Blue Ink Review Notable Book. This award is given to outstanding books in their genre. Only the top 5-10% of books in a genre are awarded the Notable Book seal.

IndieReader’s Best Reviewed Books - March

Your Next Big Idea was selected to be one of IndieReader’s best-reviewed books of March. Your Next Big Idea was the only book in the business genre to make the cut.

All Author Cover of the Month Quarterfinalist - June 2021

Your Next Big Idea was selected as a Cover of the Month Quarterfinalist for June 2021 on All Author for its outstanding and creative cover art.

Goodreads Giveaway Most Requested Book

Your Next Big Idea was the most requested business genre book and a most requested self-help book during a Goodreads Giveaway. It also was a top 150 giveaway on the entire site. It finished at the top of the more requests list ahead of authors like Venture Capitalist Daymond John & CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin.

IndieReader Approved Designation

Your Next Big Idea was Awarded IndieReader’s IndieReader Approved designation. This award is given to books reviewers believe are very good or excellent must-reads!

NetGalley Most Requested Book

Your Next Big Idea peaked on the following NetGalley Genre charts as the most requested book:

• #1 Most Requested Professional & Technical Category Book

• #4 Most Requested Business & Investing Book

• #10 Most Requested Self-Help Book

Booklife “A” Rating & Best First Lines List

Booklife by Publishers Weekly Magazine included Your Next Big Idea in the listicle “Best First Lines of the Month,” and gave the book a letter grade scale “A” Rating in:

• Cover: A

• Design and typography: A

• Illustrations: A

• Editing: A

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Reedsy Discovery Newsletter Issue #110: “Best Books Launched This Week”

Your Next Big Idea was selected in the listicle Best Books Launched This Week in Issue #110 of the Reedsy Discovery Newsletter. Check out the newsletter below!

Chick Lit Café Site Banner Selection

Your Next Big Idea was put front and center on the Chick Lit Café site banner. Chick Lit Café is a book review and marketing service that has been featured by Forbes and Huffington Post that has worked with both USA Today and New York Times Bestselling authors.

BookMelon Staff Pick

BookMelon connects readers with nonfiction books. The BookMelon team selected Your Next Big Idea as a staff pick. See what they said here:

BookMelon Staff Rating ✪✪✪✪✪ – “Get your note-taking pencil ready. This book is full of useful ways to come up with your next big idea. A must-read for entrepreneurs.”

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No Shelf Required Book of the Week

Your Next Big Idea was selected as No Shelf Required’s Book of the Week on April 7, 2021. Since 2008, No Shelf Required has been an online source of trusted information on all things books and digital content for all information professionals, including publishers, editors, authors, librarians, and educators.

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