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Author · Two books

The playbook,
written down

No theory and no borrowed frameworks. Both books came out of the same operator's week you'd book him on stage for.

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Business Is War by Elliott Forman
Book 01

Business Is War

Tactics for a Winning Strategy

The minute you sign the contract, the fight starts. Business Is War lays out the 12 battles every operator has to win — mindset, craft, the numbers, the customer, the sale, the team, the money. It's ammunition for founders who intend to thrive, not just survive.

Inside you'll discover

  • The 12 critical battles every business leader must master
  • Proven leadership and decision-making strategies
  • Practical tools for building resilient, high-performing organizations
  • Real-world lessons from executive leadership and entrepreneurship
  • The foundational principles behind the coaching and keynotes

Who this book is for

Entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and business leaders committed to building, growing, and leading successful organizations — whether launching a startup, scaling a company, or navigating a competitive marketplace.

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The Pivot Process

How Strategic Pivots Drive Sustainable Growth and Profit

Most companies don't die from one big mistake — they bleed out from a thousand small ones. The Pivot Process is the framework for seeing the inflection point coming and making the decisive move while you still have options. Every business needs the adjustment. This is how you make it on purpose.

Inside you'll discover

  • How to recognize the early signals that demand strategic change
  • A proven framework for making high-impact business decisions
  • Strategies for leading teams confidently through transition
  • Techniques for protecting profitability while driving growth
  • Leadership tools for organizations that thrive in changing markets

Who this book is for

Leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone facing change or pursuing their next level of growth — a career transition, a repositioning, or a new opportunity. A proven framework to adapt with confidence and turn uncertainty into momentum.

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The Pivot Process by Elliott Forman
Elliott Forman holding The Pivot Process

The premise

The minute you sign the contract,
the fight starts.

What's inside

The playbook, by the numbers.

12 Battles

Mindset, craft, numbers, customer, sale, team, money — one at a time.

10 Coaching points

The curriculum built straight out of Business Is War.

02 Books published

The Pivot Process and Business Is War.

00 Borrowed theory

Every rule was paid for in a company he still runs.

Elliott Forman holding Business Is War One decides. One fights

Read the first to choose the direction. Read the second to survive the walk.

Why these two

One decides. One fights.

The Pivot Process is about the call you make when the ground shifts. Business Is War is about everything you do the morning after you've made it.

Both come from the same place: a payments company he still runs, a ring he actually fought in, and a Navy standard that never moved.

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Bulk orders

Books for your team

A copy for every seat in the room, most often paired with a keynote or a training day. Signed copies available on request. Pricing tiers to confirm.

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Audio

The audiobook

In production. Narrated in Elliott's own voice, because half of it only lands the way he says it. Release date to confirm.

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Media

Press & podcasts

Interview requests, review copies, and press assets — plus the Business Is War podcast for booking swaps.

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Readers

What the books did for them

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FAQ

Questions people ask

What order should I read the books in?

Business Is War first — it sets the mindset and competitive framing. The Pivot Process second — it is the execution method once you have decided to make the change.

Who are these books written for?

Founders, CEOs, business owners, and executives who prefer systems to motivation. Both are built around decisions rather than theory.

Are bulk orders available for events and teams?

Yes. Bulk orders for conferences, leadership teams, and corporate events are available and often paired with a keynote or workshop.

Does Elliott do book-related speaking?

Yes. Both books have companion keynote and workshop formats that walk an audience through the frameworks using their own business as the case study.

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