Book & Media
Updates, excerpts, and resources from my books.
Take the Wheel: The Award Reception at the Newberry Library in Chicago
A firsthand account of the 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards reception at the Newberry Library in Chicago, and what the recognition meant.
Time to read: 3 min
Meet Carbon: The Cat Behind the “Don’t Be Like Carbon” LinkedIn Series
Meet Carbon, the cat behind the Don't Be Like Carbon LinkedIn series, and the four levels of ownership each post teaches through her antics.
Time to read: 2 min
Take the Wheel Is a 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist
Take the Wheel was named a Finalist in the 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Business category. The story behind six focused months of writing and publishing.
Time to read: 1 min
If You Loved Extreme Ownership, You Need to Read Take the Wheel
If Extreme Ownership taught you radical accountability, Take the Wheel is what comes next: turning ownership into real influence, momentum, and results.
Time to read: 4 min
When a Top Book Reviewer Mentions Your Work Twice
Prolific book reviewer Matt Karamazov gave Take the Wheel a second shoutout, and what that kind of organic recognition means for an independent author.
Time to read: 1 min
Matt Karamazov Reviews Take the Wheel – Book Video Review
Reviewer Matt Karamazov shares an honest video review of Take the Wheel, and a thank you for taking the time to read and share it with his audience.
Time to read: 1 min
Sopov Media Announces “Take the Wheel” by Vlad Sopov Now Available as an Audiobook
Take the Wheel is now available as an audiobook, bringing the guide to ownership, influence, and leadership to listeners anywhere they go.
Time to read: 2 min