Books You’d Be Silly Not to Read as a Business Owner Or Creator
If you’re building a personal brand, scaling a business, or just trying to figure out this whole “creator life”, these are the books I keep coming back to. Each one has lessons that actually matter for founders and creators practical, tactical, and straight to the point.
Personal Brand Playbook - Amelia Sordell
If you’ve ever wondered how some creators make branding look easy, this book is basically the instruction manual. What I love about this read is that Amelia doesn’t obsess over curated grids and aesthetic Instagram feeds. She talks about building a tactical personal brand, one that actually supports your career and your positioning, as well as your long-term goals.
Key takeaways:
Clarity always wins. Your brand first needs a why before a what.
Consistency builds trust, and trust builds business.
People don’t remember features, they remember feeling.
You don’t need to reinvent your socials, you need to understand why people follow you.
Your brand isn’t just content, it’s perception, reputation, and behaviour.
If you are trying to grow your brand with purpose and impact, this book gives you practical steps to make it happen.
Key Person of Influence - Daniel Priestley
If you’re building a personal brand and haven’t read this yet… you probably should.
This book is all about becoming known for something. Not just being good at what you do, but being recognised for it. Daniel breaks down how to position yourself as the go-to person in your industry instead of constantly chasing opportunities.
Key takeaways:
Being known is often more powerful than being the most talented.
Visibility creates leverage.
Publishing content isn’t optional if you want authority.
Your personal brand should open doors before you even knock.
Stop competing on price, start competing on positioning.
If you are a founder or creator looking to stand out, this book shows you how to turn your expertise into real influence.
My Boss Era - Heather Ellington
If you haven’t heard about My Boss Era yet, consider this your sign to pick it up, especially if you’re ready to take control and step into your own authority.
Heather shares her stories, practical tips, and mindset shifts that actually make you feel like you can take charge. It’s the kind of book that makes you grab a notebook and actually do something about it.
She breaks down the difference between waiting for permission and creating your own authority. Walking you through how to step into leadership, make your ideas heard, and build real influence.
Key takeaways:
You don’t need permission to lead, you become the boss of your brand by acting like it.
Confidence isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you build with action.
Your ideas deserve to be heard, so build the framework that forces others to take them seriously.
Authority comes from consistency and conviction, not just followers or fancy titles.
If you are ready to take charge of your career and stop waiting for permission, this book is your blueprint.
Final Thoughts
These aren’t just books, they’re blueprints for building influence, confidence, and a personal brand that actually works. If you’re a founder, creator, or anyone trying to step up in your industry, these are the ones I swear by.