In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Henry DeVries, author, ghostwriter, and founder of Indie Books International, about how professionals can use storytelling and books to attract clients without being pushy. Henry explains that clients hate to be sold to but love to hear stories, and the best rainmakers are those who can craft and share stories that illustrate the value of their services. He emphasizes that publishing a book is one of the most effective tools for building authority, trust, and visibility, especially for professionals in high-trust, relationship-driven industries.

Key topics include the four types of client-attracting stories—the case story, the personal story, the vision story, and the teaching story—and how professionals can use each one to communicate value without sounding like a sales pitch. Henry also shares insights on why writing a book opens doors to speaking opportunities and media exposure, how to develop a book quickly using a proven ghostwriting framework, and why books act as powerful business cards that never get thrown away. This episode offers actionable advice for professionals looking to use thought leadership and storytelling to generate referrals, deepen relationships, and grow their practice.

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Henry DeVries, CEO of Indie Books International, is an author and editor of 300 business books, including his best-seller How to Close a Deal Like Warren Buffett. In his weekly column for Forbes.com he reports on how to be more influential, which he has shared in 100 “Marketing With A Book And Speech” summits around the nation.

https://indiebooksintl.com/

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Henry can be reached at [email protected]

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