Speaker Steve Gilliland Becomes Millionaire After Publishing Books

"Having a book changed my life and my business. In 2004, prior to having a book, my annual speaking revenue was $220,000 and I employed one person. I am proud to say I became Advantage Media Group’s first author in 2005 and my annual speaking revenue immediately jumped to $380,000. Two years later, I doubled my annual speaking revenue to $760,000. Today, I consistently produce between $1 million and $2 million in speaking revenue and book sales and employ seven people, five who share my last name. You could say it not only changed my life, but my family’s life.

Having a book gave me credibility. Having a book made me a trusted advisor and having a book made me a thought leader. As I begin my 21st year speaking, I am frequently asked the question, ‘Does speaking help sell your books or do your books help you speak more?’ Yes. It’s like the chicken and the egg. The cause and effect are produced by the relationship of both. When Enjoy The Ride hatched in Charleston, SC in 2005, it marked the beginning of something very special."