About

World-Renowned Entrepreneur, Publisher, Author, and Speaker

The Entrepreneur

Adam Witty is the Founder and CEO of Advantage, The Business Growth Company. What began in the spare bedroom of his home, is now a family of publishing, media, and software businesses that collectively serve thousands of customers in 50 U.S. states and 67 countries.

The Advantage Family includes Advantage Media Group, one of the largest independent business book publishers in the world consisting of Advantage, Business Journals Books, and ForbesBooks; BusinessAdvantage TV, a video-on-demand learning platform for entrepreneurs; Magnetic Marketing, a marketing education company for entrepreneurs; and mLive, multi-step marketing automation software for dentists.

Adam was named to the prestigious Inc. 30 Under 30 list of America’s Coolest Entrepreneurs in 2011. Advantage has been named to 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, Adam was selected by the Chilean government to judge the prestigious Start-up Chile! entrepreneurship competition.

The Publisher

Advantage, Business Journals Books, and ForbesBooks collectively comprise one of the largest independent business book publishers in the world. Having helped 2,000+ entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leaders write and publish a book to grow their business, Adam oversees the publication of hundreds of new books per year. Adam is the publisher of Authority Magazine and ForbesBooks Review.

The Author

Adam is a leading expert globally on “Authority Marketing” and co-authored the best-selling book Authority Marketing with Rusty Shelton featuring a foreword from Steve Forbes. Adam’s book, Book the Business: How to Make Big Money With Your Book Without Even Selling a Single Copy was co-authored with marketing legend Dan Kennedy. Adam’s book Looking Forward to Monday teaches entrepreneurs how to create a business environment that attracts and retains A-players. Adam’s most recent book Relentless Implementation was co-authored with Alan Mulally, retired CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Ford Motor Company.

The Speaker

Adam is an in-demand speaker, teacher, and consultant on marketing, business development, and business culture strategies for entrepreneurs and leaders. Adam has spoken to companies, conferences, associations, and college and high school students. Adam speaks to tens of 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, and cat Pecan Pie are happy to call Charleston home.

Adam Witty poses with Steve Forbes at the 2018 Authority Summit in Charleston, SC.

“Adam is the highest rated speaker on the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour and truly one of the most gifted communicators I've ever seen. I've had an opportunity to work with Adam, and he is someone that always acts with integrity. I welcome the opportunity to work with him again!”

– Michael Simmons,

CEO of Sentinel

“I’m honored to have had the chance to work with Adam Witty. He is full of integrity and does whatever it takes to follow through on his commitments. He is both extremely passionate and knowledgeable when it comes to publishing. He is the first person I recommend whenever someone tells me about their plans to write a book.”

– Sheena Lindal,

COO of Kurieo

“Adam Witty is a one-of-a-kind marketing genius! Not only is Adam brilliant at helping authors create bestselling books, but he is truly a great leader. His ideas, energy, and passion is evident upon all those who meet him.”

– Jason Duff,

Founder & CEO of Small Nation

“Adam is a bright individual who is great at thinking outside the box. When it comes to marketing, entrepreneurship and producing income Adam is a whiz. His information and advice has helped me tremendously. And to top it all off, Adam is a great human being.”

– Doug Fath,

CEO of Legacy Capital

“In the many years I've known Adam and done business with him, it's become personal. Not only do I like the man, but I trust him and respect his work ethic. When I published my book with Advantage they took every detail to heart at making it the best experience. It went flawlessly. Since, I have spoken at several of his events and I endorse him and his work. If you're considering publishing with Advantage, believe me, they can do whatever they say. Stop procrastinating, write the check and get out of the way...it will be spectacular!”

– Jim Ziegler,

CSP

“I've known Adam for years, and can say without question that he is one of the most capable and talented business people I've ever met. He is the consummate professional. He deeply understands his clients' needs and has always demonstrated the skill and will to exceed expectations.”

– Michael Altshuler,

CEO of Mem-Cards