Michael Joyce, CEO of Hargrave Custom Yachts, Hits Amazon Best-Seller List With New Book, “Counter-Attack”

Michael Joyce, businessman and CEO of Hargrave Custom Yachts, Inc., recently hit Amazon.com’s Best-Seller List with the new book, “Counter Attack,” climbing to #2 in the Direct Marketing category.

Orlando, Fla. – February 4, 2011 – Businessman and CEO of Hargrave Custom Yachts, Michael Joyce, recently joined a select group of America’s leading entrepreneurs and businesspeople to collaborate and co-write the business and marketing book titled, “Counter-Attack: Business Strategies for Explosive Growth in the New Economy.” The book also featured noted business development expert, best-selling author and speaker, Brian Tracy. Celebrity Press™, founded by JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq, is a business book publisher that publishes books from thought leaders around the world.

In 1977, Michael Joyce sold his boat yard in New York and moved to Florida to work for legendary yacht designer Jack Hargrave. In 1981 he opened a yacht importing business in Fort Lauderdale, distributing several leading brands of yachts before returning to take over the Hargrave Company in 1997. Since taking over the company he has led Hargrave to become the number one builder of custom yachts in the 70’-135’ size range in the US market.

The book, “Counter-Attack: Business Strategies for Explosive Growth in the New Economy” was released on Thursday, January 27, 2011.  The book features business lessons that business owners can use to fight against declining revenues and learn the secrets of success in the new economy.  On the day of release, Counter Attack reached best-seller status in two Amazon.com categories: Marketing and Direct Marketing. Michael Joyce authored a chapter in the book titled, “The Two Worst Mistakes In A Recession.”

From CelebrityPress:

With the economic upheaval we have all experienced in the new economy, it’s hard not to feel that the way we do business is under attack. Traditions and the status quo have all been replaced with “New Normals,” making it more and more difficult to find a clear-cut path to success. In this refreshingly authentic book, thirty-five business leaders from around the world with very diverse backgrounds have teamed up to share what’s working now-so you can stop wondering and start profiting.

To order a copy of the book, go to http://www.amazon.com/Counter-Attack-Business-Strategies-Explosive-Economy/dp/0982908342/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296240376&sr=8-1

After such a successful release, Michael Joyce will be inducted into The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™, an organization that honors authors from many of the leading independent best seller lists.

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About Michael Joyce:

Born in Philadelphia and raised in Haddonfield and Spring Lake, N.J., Mike and his wife Jan currently reside in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida along with their five dogs and enjoy spending their summers on a small island in the 1,000 Islands region in Ontario, Canada.

Career Overview – He began his business career in the music industry in the 1960’s when he signed a recording contract with MGM Records and went on to produce records for RCA, Cameo Parkway, and Diamond Records. In 1969 he owned and operated a New York based marina and service operation before moving to Florida in 1977 to work for legendary yacht designer Jack Hargrave in West Palm Beach. In 1981 he opened a yacht importing business in Fort Lauderdale, distributing several leading brands of yachts before returning to take over the Hargrave Company in 1997 upon the death of the founder. Since taking over the company he has led Hargrave to become the number one builder of custom yachts in the 70’-135’ size range in the US market.

Education – St. Francis Prep in Spring Grove, Pa.; Bordentown Military Institute in Bordentown, N.J.; Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. He is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course, Dale Carnegie Sales Program, and numerous American Management Association programs.

Service Organizations – Past Director of Rotary Club, Ft. Lauderdale, Past Director of Florida Yacht Brokers Association, Marine Industries of South Florida, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association,

Charitable Activities – Supports numerous local and regional charities including the Humane Society of Broward Country, Jason Taylor Foundation, Love Thy Neighbor Homeless Feeding Program, Salvation Army, Ft. Lauderdale; Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, California.

Clubs & Associations – Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, Florida; Coral Ridge Yacht Club, Ft. Lauderdale; Antique & Classic Boat Society and Antique Boat Museum, Clayton, New York.

To learn more about Michael Joyce, please visit http://www.hargraveyachtsales.com

About Celebrity Press™:

Celebrity Press™, founded by JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq, is a business book publisher that publishes books from thought leaders around the world. Celebrity Press™ specializes in helping it’s authors grow their businesses through book publishing. Celebrity Press™ has published books alongside Brian Tracy, Ron Legrand, Mari Smith, Kelly O’Neil, Alexis Martin Neely and many other of the biggest experts across diverse fields.

If you’d like to learn more about Celebrity Press™ or to see if we’re a good fit for your book project, please visit http://www.celebritypresspublishing.com/contact-us

About The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™:

The National Academy of Best Selling Authors™ was founded by two attorneys, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nation, Esq. who are also best selling authors and represent authors and experts nationwide.  Both of the attorneys are members of multiple organizations, associations and academies that recognize and honor the best in the business, and they thought a similar organization should be created for Best Selling authors who don’t always get recognition for their accomplishment. Authors themselves, they recognized that only a very limited number of books made the major New York Times Best Seller list and just like the awards shows put on by the entertainment-based organizations, they wanted to have more categories for authors to be accepted and recognized for their accomplishment. The National Academy of Best Selling Authors™ now honors authors from many of the leading independent best-seller lists.

To find out more about The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™ visit http://www.academyofauthors.org/

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