I could not be more excited to share that Spin Master co-founder and chair Anton Rabie is releasing his debut book, Different: An Unconventional Guide to Becoming Your Best Self, hitting shelves on February 16, 2027!
Most business books tell you to mirror what works, play it safe, and copy the winning playbook. Anton built a $2 billion global empire—the power behind household names like PAW Patrol, Rubik's Cube, and Bakugan—by doing the complete opposite. Dismissed early on, he turned his quirks, flaws, and unconventional thinking into his ultimate competitive advantage.
Different is a field guide for anyone who feels like they don't fit the mold. It digs into disarmingly honest lessons.
Gary Vaynerchuk nailed it when he called it "the fuel for anyone who feels underestimated." Pre-orders are officially open, and I can't wait to see the ripple effect Anton’s message creates on stages and for founders everywhere.
Last week, I headed to Tampa for Informa Connect (Connect Marketplace) for a session titled "Behind the Mic: What It Really Takes to Book Top Talent."
Getting to sit down with event organizers, planners, and industry leaders to talk through the actual mechanics of talent booking is one of my favorite parts of this job.
Nothing beats answering real, burning questions on deal structures, audience retention, and speaker positioning in person. Huge thank you to the Informa Connect team for having me and letting me be so candid!