November 5, 2026
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Speak & Get Paid at UCLA
November 6 & 7, 2026
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Write the Right Book Writers Retreat – LA
November 12, 2026
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Marketing With A Book & Speech Roundtable
December 2, 2026
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Write the Right Business Book Workshop
“Powerful, sage advice. I loved every minute of my time listening and learning from Henry.”
Marketing With a Book & Speech Roundtable Discussion
If you are in the business of selling your expertise, we strongly believe a book is the number one marketing tool, and talking about the book is the number one business development strategy. Being an author of the right book attracts the right-fit prospects. That is because you are the expert authority. We will share blunders to avoid, scams to watch out for, how to get on the podcast and lecture circuit, and tools for writing and promoting the right book to find new clients. The session is under one-hour in length. There will be time for questions and answers. The session is based on the books Marketing with A Book For Agency Owners, Marketing with a Book for Health Authorities, and Persuade with a Digital Content Story!
October 15, 2026
10 – 10:55 am PT / 1 – 1:55 pm ET
Write-the-Right-Book Author’s Retreat
Let’s accelerate your author power. An authority has more impact and influence, and you can’t spell authority without the word author.
Great book writing is a team sport. Our team has created something new for you to receive our help. After years of testing, we are offering a retreat that creates momentum at a lower financial investment. This is a win-win.
9 a.m. Friday, November 6 until 1 pm Saturday, November 7
Aloft by Marriott El Segundo – Los Angeles Airport
475 North Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245
Write the Right Business Book Workshop
“The Three Biggest Author Blunders That Professionals, Agency Owners, And Consultants Make”
For Experts Who Want More Impact, Influence, And Income
#3 No format or formula the reader can easily grasp
#2 No hook lead paragraphs and no hooks-in-a-chain writing
#1 No measurable results or specific detail stories
Upcoming Dates
Virtual – December 2, 2026
Speak and Get Paid
How Five Bestselling Authors Built Their Empires
A Masterclass Inspired by Inside the Actors Studio
9 am to 4 pm, Thursday, November 5
UCLA Alumni Center
$247 (includes parking)
- Moderator will be Hall of Fame speaker Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, first female president of the National Speakers Association, author of Deliver Unforgettable Presentations
- Vocal coach to the stars, Arthur Samuel Joseph, author of Vocal Power and Vocal Leadership
- Hollywood storytelling expert, Michael Hauge, author of Writing Screenplays That Sell and Storytelling Made Easy
- Stand-up comedy star, Judy Carter, author of The New Comedy Bible and Making Money Being Funny
- Hall of Fame speaker, Mark LeBlanc, CSP, CPAE, author of Growing Your Business and Never Be The Same
- Marketing with a book expert, Henry DeVries, Forbes columnist and author of How To Close A Deal Like Warren Buffett
- Each of the five authors will speak for 10-15 minutes, then be interviewed by Patricia Fripp for 30 minutes, and then Patricia will lead an audience Q&A for 10-15 minutes.
Achiever’s Circle Weekend
If you are willing to roll up your sleeves, listen carefully and make rock-solid decisions, the next 12 month, rolling period may be the best of your career.
Join Growing Your Business expert Mark LeBlanc for this unique weekend experience. In this interactive workshop Mark shares his best practices, strategies, and approaches for making a difference in your business.
Contact Kylie for details and availability at kylie@GrowingYourBusiness.com
Alliance and Connection Events
Executive Next Practices Forums
Executive Next Practices Forums are unique in that they offer C-level executives and top Functional leaders (CFO, HR, CIO, CMO, COO, etc) a “first look” at emerging trends, thought leader insights and an opportunity to formulate relevant and practical ideas for their organization.