Greenleaf Book Group
| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Clint Greenleaf |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Austin, Texas |
| Distribution | Self-distributed (US) Gazelle Book Services (UK)[1] |
| Publication types | Books |
| Nonfiction topics | Business, Leadership, Self-help, Economics, Health & Fitness, Finance, Technology, Innovation |
| Imprints | Greenleaf Book Group Press, River Grove Books, An Inc. Original, Fast Company Press, Kiplinger Books, Family Business Press, Wonderwell Press |
| No. of employees | 50 |
| Official website | www |
Greenleaf Book Group is an American independent book publisher and distributor based in Austin, Texas, United States of America.[2] It was established by Clint Greenleaf in 1997.[3] Greenleaf was a CPA and accountant at Deloitte & Touche before writing his first book, Attention to Detail, in 1997 and then founding the company[4] over his parents’ garage.[5] The company is widely regarded as the first hybrid publisher — a business model where the author pays for the publishing under a selective imprint and retains all rights.[6][7]
Greenleaf is a member of the Independent Book Publishers Association, Association of American Publishers, American Library Association, and National Speakers Association.
History
[edit]In January 2014, Clint Greenleaf moved to chairman and chief operating officer Tanya Hall was appointed CEO.[8] Greenleaf stepped down as chairman in 2015 in order to focus on a new business startup, Home Plate Peanut Butter.[9]
Imprints
[edit]Greenleaf Book Group Press is the flagship imprint of Greenleaf Book Group, founded in 1997,[3] and distributes into brick and mortar retailers.
River Grove Books is a digital-first imprint for books that are primarily sold online.
An Inc. Original is a partnership imprint between Greenleaf Book Group and Inc. Business Media, dedicated to books by and for entrepreneurs.
Fast Company Press is a partnership imprint with Fast Company Magazine, specializing in books by businesspeople.
In late 2023, boutique hybrid publisher Wonderwell ceased publishing operations and joined forces with Greenleaf Book Group.[10] Greenleaf took over distribution of Wonderwell’s existing catalog, and former CEO Maggie Langrick helped launch Wonderwell Press, a Greenleaf nonfiction imprint.
Family Business Press is a partnership between Greenleaf Book Group and Family Business Magazine. This imprint publishes books by and for multigenerational businesses, as well as for business owners.
Kiplinger Books is a partnership imprint established in 2025 between Greenleaf Book Group and the personal finance and business forecasting brand Kiplinger.[11]
Acquisition
[edit]On September 24, 2025, Civica Media, a newly formed book publishing company, announced it had acquired Greenleaf Book Group and Amplify Publishing Group.[12] Civica is funded by the private equity firm BlackBern Partners and is led by CEO Laura Albero.[13] At the time of the announcement, Tanya Hall led Greenleaf's executive team, and its brand imprint partnerships included An Inc Original, Fast Company Press, Family Business Press, Kiplinger Books and Wonderwell.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Book Publisher Catalogues From Gazelle Book Services, UK Book Distributors". Retrieved 2017-12-04.
- ↑ Christopher Steiner, 2009-08-20, "Book Publishing's Profitable Model", Forbes. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- 1 2 Jimmie Collins, 2006-09-22, "A new leaf.", Austin Business Journal. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ↑ Donna Fenn, 2006-09-01, ). “How I Did It: Clint Greenleaf, Chairman and CEO, Greenleaf Book Group”., Inc. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ↑ "Profile: Clint Greenleaf - Founder and CEO of Pigs and Bricks". Family Business Magazine. June 13, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ↑ Milliot, Jim; Swanson |, Clare. "Fast-Growing Independent Publishers, 2015". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
- ↑ Michael Barnes, 2011-12-26, , Austin 360. Retrieved 2014-09-28. Archived 2015-01-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Greenleaf Founder Moves to Chairman; Names Hall CEO". Publishers Weekly. 2013.
- ↑ Austin Business Journal, 2016-03-16
- ↑ "Wonderwell Closes Publishing Operations, Partners with Greenleaf on New Imprint". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Greenleaf and Kiplinger Launch Personal Finance Imprint". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
- 1 2 "Civica Media Acquires Greenleaf Book Group and Amplify Publishing Group To Create The Leader In Thought Leadership and Hybrid Book Publishing" (Press release). Civica Media. September 24, 2025 – via PR Newswire.
- ↑ Somers, Erin (September 25, 2025). "Civica Media Acquires Greenleaf Book Group and Amplify Publishing Group". Publishers Lunch.
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