This is an Official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt, which means the final decision about whether the record is achieved is determined entirely by Guinness based on their official rules and verification process. That part is outside of our control.

However, the value of this experience goes far beyond the outcome of the attempt itself.

Here are some of the biggest benefits every participant receives regardless of the final result:

- Your contribution printed and published in a professionally produced collaborative book.

You become a published contributing author and part of a project you can share with your audience, clients, and network.

- Participation in the live signing event in Philadelphia.

You will be part of a unique live event experience surrounded by authors, speakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

- Photos, video, and media-ready assets.

You’ll walk away with content you can use on your website, social media, speaker profiles, and marketing.

- Relationships and connections with growth-minded people.

Many attendees say the relationships they build at events like this become one of the most valuable parts of the experience.

- The Event-to-Clients Blueprint and 30-Day “Make It Matter” Plan. We don’t want this to be just a one-day experience. You’ll receive a simple plan to help you turn this experience, the book, and the content into visibility, conversations, and opportunities.

Jim Hetherington is the founder of the Authority Building System and a multi-time international award-winning author who has spent more than three decades helping coaches, entrepreneurs, and everyday experts clarify their message and build credible platforms through books, speaking, and media. The Guinness World Records attempt in Philadelphia reflects the natural evolution of his work—bringing leaders together in one historic moment to elevate story, credibility, and collective legacy.

Jose Escobar is a 21-time published author committed to empowering entrepreneurs and high-level leaders. As the founder of The Entrepreneur’s Bookshelf and Connected Leaders Academy, he has organically built a 7-figure empire in just 15 months. His Connected Leaders Academy, now home to over 600+ members worldwide across all 50 states in the US, 37 countries and 6 continents, fosters a dynamic network of top-performing professionals. Through his engaging speaking presentations and transformative coaching programs, Jose has impacted over 30 million people globally. A master sales professional and devoted family man, he is happily married and the proud father of six.

The Guinness World Records attempt is the bonus on top of that. We are working closely with them and following all their rules to maximize the chance of a successful record but certification ultimately sits with them.

Nonetheless, you leave with permanent authority, assets, training, and a game plan for using this book to grow your brand and business.

If, for some reason, Guinness World Records does not certify the record, we’ll still run a special ‘Behind the Scenes of a Record Attempt’ training for all authors to extract every bit of story, content and PR from this project.

This is for authors, experts, and entrepreneurs who:

- Already have a business, message, or mission they care about

- Want a real credibility boost and story to support that

- Are willing to show up in Philadelphia and actually use the assets and experience they get

It’s especially aligned for coaches, consultants, course creators, speakers, and service‑based entrepreneurs who are using authorship as a tool to grow their impact and client base.

Yes. You don’t need to be famous. You need to be serious.

The Legacy Author path is for people who:
- Take their work seriously enough to invest in their credibility

- Want to stand out in their niche instead of blending in

- Are willing to show up, contribute, and use this moment as a turning point

If travel is completely off the table, this may not be the right timing for you. We'd rather you join when you can fully use the experience.