With 33+ International Honors, the Startup Blueprint Earns Global Recognition for its Real-World Guidance
In a landmark achievement for the world of business publishing, Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat., the bestselling guide by serial entrepreneur Colin C. Campbell, has officially become the most awarded entrepreneurship book of all time. With over 31 international honors from leading literary organizations and publishing authorities, the book has cemented its place as a definitive resource for founders at every stage of the startup journey.
“My goal was never just to write another business book,” said Campbell. “I wanted to create a real-world playbook that demystifies the startup journey—from the first spark of an idea to the final exit and beyond. These awards reflect the global need for that kind of guidance—and the incredible resilience of entrepreneurs who keep building.”
From Spark to Scale—and Beyond
Drawing on Campbell’s 30-year career building and exiting multiple companies, Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. offers a practical blueprint that guides readers through the four essential stages of entrepreneurship: Starting, Scaling, Exiting, and Repeating. It blends strategic frameworks, cautionary tales, and inspiring founder stories into a comprehensive and accessible resource.
Published by Forbes Books, the title has quickly become a mainstay in business schools, incubators, and startup communities around the world. It has also found a wide audience among solopreneurs, seasoned founders, and aspiring innovators alike.
A Sweep of Industry-Leading Awards
The book’s recognition spans categories from editorial excellence to cover design to overall impact in business publishing. Among the top honors:
- Axiom Business Book Awards (2025) – Gold Medal, Entrepreneurship / Small Business
- Nautilus Book Awards (2025) – Silver, Business & Leadership (Large Publisher/Large Hybrid)
- Kirkus Reviews (2024) – Best Indie Business Books; Kirkus Star
- Independent Publisher Book Awards – IPPY (2025) – Gold Medal, Business/Career/Sales
- IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards (2024) – Silver Medal, Business & Career
- International Book Awards (2024) – Winner, Best Interior Design & Best New Nonfiction
- American Legacy Book Awards (2024) – Winner, Entrepreneurship & Small Business
- Book Excellence Awards (2024) – Winner, Entrepreneurship
Awards by Year
2024 Highlights:
- Kirkus Reviews – Kirkus Star
- National Indie Excellence Awards – Finalist, Entrepreneurship
- National Indie Excellence Awards – Finalist, Book Interior Design
- Independent Publisher Book Awards – Bronze Medal, Non-Fiction
- International Book Awards – Finalist, Best Cover Design: Nonfiction
- International Book Awards – Finalist, Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business
- IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards – Silver Medal, Business
- Independent Publisher Book Awards– IPPY – Bronze Medal, Nonfiction
- American Legacy Book Awards – Finalist, Business: General
- American Legacy Book Awards – Finalist, Nonfiction: General
- Goody Business Book Awards – Winner, Startups
- Goody Business Book Awards – Winner, Entrepreneurism
- Goody Business Book Awards – Finalist, Small Business
- Goody Business Book Awards – Finalist, Career Success & Small Business
- Nonfiction Book Awards – Gold, Small Business / Entrepreneurship
- IndieReader Awards – Business, Best New Nonfiction, Cover Design
- International Impact Book Awards – Business, Entrepreneurship, Cover, Interior Design
- American Bookfest – Nonfiction – Business – Entrepreneurship
2025 Highlights:
- PenCraft Book Awards – Winner, Non-Fiction: Business / Finance
- Firebird Book Awards – Winner, Business / Entrepreneurship
- Firebird Book Awards – Best Book Title
- The ANDY Awards – Finalist
- Dan Poynter’s Global Ebook Awards: Gold Medal – Business Non-Fiction
- Dan Poynter’s Global Ebook Awards: Silver – Best Ebook Cover
- 2025 NYC Big Book Award – Distinguished Favorite
About the Author
Colin C. Campbell is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and educator who has founded and exited numerous companies over the past three decades. He is the co-founder of Startup Club, the largest global entrepreneur community on Clubhouse, where he champions the development of early-stage founders and startup teams.
About the Book
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. is a step-by-step entrepreneurial roadmap that distills Campbell’s decades of experience into a strategic guide for navigating the full lifecycle of business building. Lauded for its clarity, design, and actionable insights, the book is available in bookstores and online retailers worldwide.