Now a New York Times Bestseller

August 27, 2009 · Comments

Trust Agents We just got word from Wiley last night that YOUR effort paid off. YOU made Trust Agents a New York Times Bestseller.

You pushed. You tweeted. You blogged. You showed people twitpics. You took part in the Trust Agents community. It was all you.

Julien and I thank you. It was amazing. I’m so glad for all that you did.

We’re way down in the belly of the list, and HOPING that if we sell a few hundred more this coming week that we’ll start showing up in newspapers in the more common part of the list.

There are still three more offers of “buy 300, get a 1/2 day of Chris Brogan,” left. I’ve sold two. Remember that when these run out, I’ll move the offer up to “buy 500” so if you want to make that deal with me, jump in now.

But for the rest of you, thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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  • Dude, CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's awesome! Happy for both of you...
  • SWEET!

    Congratulations to both of you!
  • Congrats. :)
  • Congrats Chris & Julien... heading over to Twitter to fulfill my promise to buy 11 copies of TA and give 10 away.

    Bought 6 and gave 5 away a few days ago (kept 1 for myself :)

    5 more to go!
  • I knew you/we could do it. Your fans know a good thing when they read it.
  • lisanewton
    Wow, that's great. It couldn't have happened to nicer people. :)
  • Huge congrats to both of you guys. Connecting with you two online and off lets me easily say that you two definitely deserve it.
  • Donna Tocci
    Congrats! Phenomenal accomplishment!
  • tiffanymonhollon
    Congrats! Awesome news.
  • Aline
    Woohoo! & thanks for the thanks, but, you know, you guys did write the book!
  • That's really cool. I'll have to read faster.
  • Much Congrats! Life resembles art, and vice versa. The values of the book in practice, become the success of the book! Cool. Hope you and Julien enjoy basking in it! Now get the darn Kindle version out!
  • joycemckee
    No thank you Chris and Julian - you are changing the landscape of social media and thousands of people are benefiting from it. You are a catalyst!
  • Congratulations Chris and Julien, being listed as a New York Times bestseller is a well deserved feat! Can't wait to see what heights you reach next.

    And Chris: if I wanted to buy 300 copies to give away, would you still fly out and spend a half day just hanging out? :)
  • Congratulations man,
    Thats Cool its Sounds Awesome,
    aah i should start reading Your Book Now
  • hmichaelharvey
    Congrats on making NYT bestsellers list
  • Nice work man. that's a good feeling!!
  • Wow, fantastic! Congratulations to you both. Not sure if you realize just how rare a thing this is - about 250,000 new books (not including self-published) books are published each year.. So go celebrate; you've worked hard for this and you deserve the payoff. (and then get back to work!)
  • I like what you said.
  • SaraKate
    Congratulations, Chris & Julien! You both deserve it!
  • Congratulations to you both! Amazing, but then again, not really. We expected a lot and you delivered.
  • Congratulations to both of you. Loved the book. Here's to more success.

    Best,
    Rajesh
  • Great job!
  • Congratulations Chris & Julien! Very happy for you :)
  • Congrats Chris!!
  • congrats! awesome book - thank you for sharing and telling the story of this wonder community we all live and play in - happy for you both!
  • SO happy for u!
  • Congratulations. The proof is in the pudding as they say. Well done both of you (and more to come), at a time when the message is needed.
  • mindofandre
    Awesomeness. Can't wait to read!
  • Congrats everyone. I can't wait to pick up my copy.
  • I hope neither of you are even slightly surprised. You earned this moment. And it's not us that accomplished this: It's you and Julien. If you didn't have anything valuable to say, we wouldn't buy. ;)

    Congratulations!
  • That is great, Chris! I just got my copy and can't wait to get started on it. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
  • Woo! Congratulations!
  • Hell yeah guys! I'm very proud of both of you!
  • amurphy13
    Congratulations Chris! That's amazing news... and well-deserved.
  • michaelmartino
    Congratulations Chris. Up here in Canada and just received my copy in the mail yesterday. Already awesomeness. Wonder if Joe Pistone is saying "I'm in a book about the web ov' 'ere :)
  • Awesome Chris & Julien - I am receiving your book tomorrow! Can't wait to read it :)
  • Awesome! Now I really can't wait for my copy to arrive!
  • That's excellent! I'm playing hooky from work and burning through it!
  • tanyamcginnity
    Awesome news! I'm making it through my copy and really enjoying the read so far.

    Great work guys! You deserve it.
  • tanyamcginnity
    Great job guys. I'm currently making my way through the book now and hope I get my 'Trust Agent' scout badge and secret decoder ring in the mail when I'm finished.
  • Congrats! What a great case study to share with all of our authors!
  • Awesome news. You both deserve it. Hearty congratulations, Chris and Julien!
  • Great book, two of us are devouring it voraciously right now, which is why as, promised, we had to get two copies. Getting them was harder than I expected, since B&N and Borders, who both claimed to have one copy in store couldn't find the copy. I wonder what it means that three stores did this identical thing: "Yes, we have it, no I can't find it to sell you one. Would you like to order it?" I didn't say it, but the answer was "Yes, on Amazon."
  • isfan
    Typical Brogan to give credit to everyone else. Obviously, YOU have supported your growing community by giving giving giving, and YOU wrote the book, YOU hit a nerve. You get the drift. Congratulations!
  • Awesome news, well deserved.

    Congratulations.
  • lindseytyner
    That is so awesome! I finally got my copy from Amazon. This makes me even more excited about reading it.
  • Congrats Chris. I didn't doubt for a second that Trust Agents would be a hit.

    Now we need to figure out how to add "Licensed Ninja Expert" to the list....
  • Congratulations. I knew it would do very well. What I've read so far has felt like you were talking directly to me. you guys know exactly how to engage audiences, bring them in and make them your friends. It is no wonder that this has done so well. Excellent job Chris and Julien!
  • Congratulations Chris, just reading my copy now. Thanks for all the great thinking. Simon
  • Sure hope my purchase helps the cause. Wtg!
  • Congrats Chris, I'm picking up my copy today in the bookstore.
    For those of you who may want to save some cash, you might be able to shave a few bucks off by visiting Ebay/Amazon. Chris you may want to offer a autographed copy of the book on your site, maybe a contest of some sort, that would be awesome and yes it's only a friendly suggestion, play around with the book and the possibilities, have fun with it dude.
  • lewishowes
    Really excited for you and Julien Chris... you guys are two of the hardest workers I know and I am really happy that this success is given to two guys with great character in this industry. Keep selling those books my friend!
  • Congrats it is well deserved I hope to buy one soon.
  • josef
    CONGRATULATIONS,
    Great work. Great book.

    Go have a party
  • Woo hoo!
    Congrats guys. You deserve it!
  • Congratulations! You guys more than deserve it. Can't wait to see you, Chris, in Atlanta for New Media Atlanta!!!
  • Congratulations! I'm glad to have helped in my own small way. Really enjoying your book, Chris. Looking forward to meeting you in Atlanta in September.
  • Awesome dude congrats! I thought I ordered one but now I have a feeling it was Crush It by @garyvee Will order now :)
  • Congratulations on the amazing success of your book. Keep up the great work!
  • Hey Chris,
    I'm guessing the flights out for your 'half day' don't come all the way to Australia? So one day we'll just have to fly over to you. In the meantime, Trust Agents will keep us happy. Awesome achievement.
  • How exciting!!!
    Congratulations I just read Chapter 1 last night and loved it. My brain can relax more...all the marketing hoopla is substandard over just plain being 100% real and authentic.
    Thank you so much for writing this book. It is a great inspiration and motivator for me.
  • Crazy proud of both you and Julien!
  • Well done!
  • Congrats! What an accomplishment!
  • Congratulations, Chris! Well done!!

    Best.
    William
    www.williamarruda.com
  • jonwortmann
    Congratulations!
  • kellykearney
    Congrats Chris. I couldn't be happier for you. I just started reading Trust Agents last night. I look forward to a great read.

    Kelly
  • katrina Brogan
    i think you succeed because of my awesomeness
    i want a pony
  • Congratulations to you both! You deserve this success!
  • Congratulations my friend. You and Julien deserve every bit of success that you achieve. You are good people.
  • Oh congratulations! You have now conquered even the print media.
    Way to go Chris. Just keep on giving excellent advices to us, and another book deal is sure to come. :D
  • Mauraaaaaa
    Kudos !
  • Congratulations, Chris! Well done!
  • Mark Peters
    If any one knows of an excellent writer who needs a great story and wants to help write it please e-mail me. I am looking for a partner who knows how to write. Thanks
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