Rick L. Appelt will team with CelebrityPress, a leading book publishing company, and several leading experts from around the world to release the book, “Against The Grain”

Orlando, Fla. – June 20, 2013 – Business consultant, speaker and mentor Rick L. Appelt has joined a select group of the world’s leading experts, along with noted business development expert, best-selling author and speaker, Brian Tracy, to co-write the forthcoming book titled, Against The Grain: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal How They Achieved Positive Results in a Down Economy! Nick Nanton, Esq., along with business partner, JW Dicks, Esq., recently signed a publishing deal with each of these authors to contribute their expertise to the book, which will be released under their CelebrityPress imprint.

Rick L. Appelt is currently an author, professional consultant, speaker and mentor. Holding masters degrees in both Construction Management & Technology and Project Management, he has been a leader in the large construction industry ranging in scope from semiconductor, industrial, manufacturing, commercial, government, hospitality, airport, civil and transportation industries. During his career he was known as a clean room guru building semiconductor and biotech clean room facilities around the world for such high-tech companies as Motorola, Intel, Texas Instruments, Samsung and many others.

The Celebrity Experts® co-authoring this book include entrepreneurs, mentors and coaches. They have survived and thrived in the midst of the constantly changing marketplace – going Against The Grain. To the reader who wants to enjoy success, these Celebrity Experts® will share with them proven ways to move forward with their plans and the mindset required to do it.

The royalties from this project will be given to Entrepreneur’s International Foundation, a not for profit organization dedicated to creating unique launch campaigns to raise money and awareness for charitable causes. The book is expected to be published in September 2013.

To learn more about Rick Appelt and opportunities for consulting, speaking, contracting, training, mentoring, and other writing, please visit his website at http://www.RickAppelt.com.

About Rick L. Appelt:

During his career Rick spent rewarding time as a university speaker and a college recruiter. He continues to mentor young college graduates entering the workforce.

Opportunities in private business through operations as president and business owner have afforded Rick the opportunity to give back. His successful journey now allows him to do speaking engagements, mentoring and training, construction consulting, professional contracting, and also writing. He trains managers and also mentors entrepreneurs for improved operations in small business.

About Celebrity Press™:

Celebrity Press™ is a business book publisher that publishes books from thought leaders around the world. Celebrity Press™ specializes in helping its authors grow their businesses through book publishing. Celebrity Press™ has published books alongside Brian Tracy, Dr. Ivan Misner, Ron Legrand, Mari Smith, Kelly O’Neil, Alexis Martin Neely and many of the biggest experts across diverse fields.

Learn more at http://www.CelebrityPressPublishing.com