Official Short Bio
J.J. Hebert is the two-time Inc. 5000 CEO of MindStir Media as well as a USA Today, Wall Street Journal and #1 Amazon bestselling author. His 6 bestselling books have won 10 literary awards. His bestselling novel, The Backwards K, is in development to become a film, produced by Jesse Metcalfe. Hebert is the founder of MindStir Media, a self-publishing company praised by USA Today as the “leading provider of self-publishing & book marketing services” and also partnered with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington and Mariel Hemingway. He was named “Entrepreneur to Watch in 2023” by Entrepreneur Magazine. Influencive selected him as one of the top entrepreneurs to follow in 2021 with Barbara Corcoran. He has appeared in other major publications such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, Business Insider, Hollywood Life, Closer Weekly, Yahoo Finance, Men’s Journal, and OK! Magazine, among others. He’s also a writer for Entrepreneur Magazine and a member of the Forbes Business Council.
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Articles, TV & Podcasts
- Fox Business: Get Down to Business with Kevin Harrington
- ABC Action News: Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend
- USA Today: Manhattan Book Group is Reshaping Book Publishing with J.J. Hebert at its Helm
- Newsweek: ‘Desperate Housewives’ Star Greenlights Amazon Bestseller ‘The Backwards K’ by J.J. Hebert
- USA Today: How J.J. Hebert puts indie authors on the map
- Hollywood Life: Mindstir Media, the Top Hybrid Publisher in America, Opens Doors for Authors With the Help of Mariel Hemingway & J.J. Hebert
- Men’s Journal: How USA Today Best-Selling Author J.J. Hebert Helps Entrepreneurs Grow their Brands by Publishing Books
- Maxim: How J.J. Hebert is Revolutionizing Indie Book Publishing
- OK! Magazine: J.J. Hebert is The Celebrity Matchmaker for Books
- Closer Weekly: Jesse Metcalfe of ‘Desperate Housewives’ Ventures into Book Promo with USA Today Bestseller J.J. Hebert & MindStir Media
- Forbes: Five Important Steps To Write And Publish A Business Book To Grow Your Brand
- Forbes: Don’t Self-Publish A Book Before Answering These Crucial Questions
- Forbes: 15 Proven Methods To Preserve Security In Remote Work Environments
- Forbes: How Under Armour Stole Steph Curry from Nike
- Forbes: A Checklist For Creating Speaking Engagements As A Self-Published Writer
- Forbes: 16 Ways To Preserve Company Culture In A Remote Environment
- Forbes: Three Factors To Consider As You Assemble An Elite Team
- Forbes: Influencer Marketing: A Secret Weapon For Book Promotion
- Forbes: How To Spread The Word About Your Book Without Using Social Media
- Forbes: Getting Published Takes Time: A Guide to Self-Publishing Your Book
- Forbes: Five Benefits of Making Your Self-Published Book An Audiobook
- Forbes: Self-Publishing Versus Traditional Publishing: Pros and Cons for Leaders to Consider
- Forbes: How Self-Published Writers Can Become A Bestseller
- Forbes: Hybrid Publishing for Entrepreneur Authors
- Entrepreneur: This Bestselling Author Is the Entrepreneur To Watch In 2023
- Entrepreneur: A Leading Publisher Shares 3 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Write And Publish a Book
- Entrepreneur: Thinking About Writing a Book? Here’s Why You Should Publish it Yourself.
- Entrepreneur: More Than Money: 4 Types of Value Found in a Self-Published Book
- Entrepreneur: Planning to Self-Publish Your First Book? Avoid These 6 Rookie Mistakes at All Costs
- Entrepreneur: 5 Ways to Get the Internet Buzzing Over Your Self-Published Book
- Entrepreneur: Best Books, Podcasts and Streaming Shows for Entrepreneurs This Summer
- Entrepreneur: Are Fully-Remote Businesses the Future?
- Entrepreneur: 5 Ways to Make Passive Income as a Writer
- Entrepreneur: The Step-By-Step Process to Using Ghostwriting as a Shortcut to Publish Your Book
- Entrepreneur: How to Write a Book Like James Patterson
- Inc: 3 Key Methods to Make Big Money Off of Your Latest Book
- Business Insider: 3 reasons entrepreneurs should forego traditional book deals for self-publishing
- Business Insider: 5 low-cost marketing strategies to get the best value for your self-published book
- Yahoo Finance: How Entrepreneur & No. 1 Bestselling Author J.J. Hebert is Reshaping Self-Publishing with MindStir Media
- Yahoo Entertainment: Author and Publisher J.J. Hebert is Taking Instagram by Storm with 125,000 Followers
- Yahoo Finance: Self-Publishing on the Rise with MindStir Media
- International Business Times: J.J. Hebert is the Entrepreneur to Watch in 2021 for His Transformative Work in Self-Publishing
- LA Weekly: Manhattan Book Group and J.J. Hebert: A Dynamic Duo Marking a New Era for Indie Publishing in New York City
- Los Angeles Magazine: Manhattan Book Group: Leading Independent Publisher in NYC Under Guidance of Bestselling Author J.J. Hebert
- Los Angeles Magazine: Meet MindStir PR, the Top Los Angeles Public Relations Agency
- Digital Journal: J.J. Hebert’s MindStir Media, the top self-publishing company in the US, helps authors find an audience
- Haute Living: Introducing J.J. Hebert, the USA Today/Wall Street Journal Bestseller Responsible for Publishing Over 1,000 Titles
- Influencive: Top 5 Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2021
- The Good Men Project: J.J. Hebert, the Self-Publishing Guru, Is Leveling the Field for Authors With His Agency MindStir Media
- The Good Men Project: Man-To-Man with Author and Self-Publishing Guru J.J. Hebert
- The Good Men Project: Renowned CEO J.J. Hebert Launches Book Publisher Mindstir Media onto the Inc. 5000 for a Second Time
- LA Progressive: Meet J.J. Hebert, an Esteemed Entrepreneur Who Built a Multimillion-Dollar Book Self-Publishing Firm, MindStir Media, with $700
- Entrepreneurs On Fire (podcast): How to Use a Published Book as a Marketing Tool to Grow Your Business
- The Thoughtful Entrepreneur (podcast): Award-Winning Self-Publishing with MindStir Media’s J.J. Hebert
- Nonfiction Authors Association (podcast): How to Get Editorial Book Reviews and Reviews from Your Readers
- Thrive Global: A Discussion with J.J. Hebert on How He Used His Authority as a Bestselling Author to Grow His Business and Take Control of His Life
- Valiant CEO: J.J. Hebert’s MindStir Media Hits the Inc. 5000 List Again, Continuing to Transform Book Publishing
- Mid-Day: How Influencer and #1 Best-Selling Author J.J. Hebert Sold Over 100,000 Copies of His Debut Novel
- Disrupt Magazine: How Bestselling Author J.J. Hebert is Shaking Up Self-Publishing
- Authority Magazine: Interview for the “5 things you need to know to become a great author” series
- Vents Magazine: J.J. Hebert Transforms the Book Publishing World by Connecting Indie Authors with Celebrities Kevin Harrington and Mariel Hemingway
- NH Business Review: Self-publishing firm finds a national audience
- London Daily Post: How entrepreneur and #1 bestselling author J.J. Hebert started MindStir Media, a book publishing empire
- The Los Angeles Tribune: USA Today Bestselling Author J.J. Hebert, Founder of MindStir Media, Links Authors to Celebrities to Aid in Book Promotion
- The Chicago Journal: Meet J.J. Hebert, the USA Today Bestselling Author Helping Authors Market Books Alongside Celebrities
- Newstrail: Shark Tank Star Kevin Harrington Praises Self-Publishing Platform MindStir Media and Founder J.J. Hebert
- California Herald: Bestselling author J.J. Hebert shares 3 ways self-publishing a book can grow your brand
- The American Reporter: Renowned entrepreneur & bestselling author J.J. Hebert discusses the importance of entrepreneurship during COVID-19 and beyond
- Digital Weekday: Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington and best-selling author J.J. Hebert partner to provide book publishing and promotion for authors
- Grind Success: Meet J.J. Hebert, Founder of MindStir Media, a Leading Self-Publishing Company that Grew from Humble Beginnings
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Interesting Facts
- J.J. has a social media community of over 1 million followers on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok combined
- Over 1,000 books published as the owner & CEO of MindStir Media
- His company, MindStir Media, was named to the 2023 & 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
- He founded MindStir Media in 2009 with only $700 in the bank
- Numerous award-winners and bestsellers produced
- Partnered with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington & Mariel Hemingway
- Contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine
- Member of the Forbes Business Council
- He’s a co-creator of Mariel Hemingway’s Book Club
- Created and runs the Author Accelerator Facebook group, a private community where J.J. shares self-publishing and marketing tips
- Launched MindStir Book School, a free program that shows writers the ins and outs of writing, publishing and marketing
- Grew MindStir Media into the “leading provider of self-publishing and book marketing services in the United States” as per USA Today.
- Hebert launched MindStir PR to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and influencers get the best publicity
- His book, The Backwards K, was featured on a billboard in Times Square
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