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One topic. One Official Guide.

Become the Official SelfGrowth Guide for your topic, and put your expertise in front of millions.

We are looking for a select group of experts and companies ready to gain massive visibility, attract more qualified traffic, and propel their business to new heights.

SelfGrowth is the #1 self-improvement website on the internet.

Millions of visitors turn to SelfGrowth for ideas, experts, products, and services that can improve their lives. We want to put your name, your face, your expertise, and your business in front of that audience.

More than 100,000 newsletter subscribers. One selected Official Guide per topic.

What could happen if more of the right people saw your work?

More people discovering your message can mean more traffic, more subscribers, more clients, stronger partnerships, and more opportunities to teach, speak, and lead.

More qualified traffic

Put your expertise where people are already searching for practical answers and trusted guidance.

More subscribers and clients

Use stronger visibility and positioning to introduce more of the right people to your work.

More authority and trust

Become the professional SelfGrowth visitors associate first with your selected topic.

More high-value opportunities

Increase your visibility to potential partners, media, event organizers, and joint-venture contacts.

The complete visibility package

More than a badge. A full visibility package.

Your Official Guide position combines exclusive topic authority, premium placement, audience promotion, a founder interview, strategy, and publishing support. People can discover you and take the next step with your business.

  • Claim the premium position in your topic

    Stand apart as the exclusive Official Guide selected for one SelfGrowth topic.

  • Lead the topic experience

    Earn prominent placement across the topic guide, expert, article, website, video, and event discovery surfaces.

  • Be seen on the SelfGrowth homepage

    Receive rotating homepage exposure that introduces more visitors to your name and expertise.

  • Reach an audience of more than 100,000

    Put your message in front of the SelfGrowth newsletter audience through coordinated email and video promotion.

  • Sit down with David Riklan

    Record a focused interview designed to showcase your expertise, your story, and your point of view.

  • Get a personal growth strategy session

    Work directly with David on visibility, positioning, partnerships, traffic, and conversion opportunities.

  • Publish with concierge support

    Get hands-on help submitting and connecting approved articles to your topic and guide.

  • Stay visible throughout the year

    Receive ongoing promotion through SelfGrowth-controlled channels under the agreed annual schedule.

SelfGrowth knows how to get a message in front of people.

These experts have worked with David Riklan and SelfGrowth to grow their audience, strengthen their business, and put their ideas in front of more people.

“I have known David Riklan for many years and have advertised using the Official Guide Program and SelfGrowth email promotions. I have always been very pleased with the results. If you want to spread your message wide and far, my recommendation is: go ahead and give them a go!”

John La Valle

President, Society of NLP

“Every time SelfGrowth promotes my work I am inundated with new clients and thousands of new sign-ups. David and his team are the very best, and you can trust them always.”

Michele Blood

Musician, author, and motivational speaker

“We generated $64,000 in sales in one day. I have no hesitation in recommending David Riklan and the SelfGrowth community to anyone who wants to make a dramatic difference in the lives of others.”

Mark Bowness

Founder of Life Change Revolution

“After only a few short months working with David Riklan and SelfGrowth, I identified close to $4,000 in new monthly revenue. David has been invaluable to me in helping my business grow and flourish.”

Eileen Boyle

Founder, Working-Well Coaching and Training

“I have used SelfGrowth email promotions many times. They are great people to deal with, always prompt, personable, and helpful. I highly recommend working with them to get your message out in a professional and profitable way.”

Gay Hendricks, Ph.D.

President, The Hendricks Institute

“David Riklan and SelfGrowth have been instrumental in my success. I have an extremely high regard for David; he is a brilliant marketing mind, supportive, creative, and a consummate professional.”

Peggy McColl

New York Times bestselling author

Individual experiences vary. Testimonials describe the experiences of the people quoted and do not promise a particular business result.

Only one Official Guide leads each topic.

That exclusivity is what makes the position valuable. We protect it by choosing professionals who can bring real expertise, useful ideas, and a strong point of view to the SelfGrowth audience.

  1. 1

    Choose your topic

    Search for an open Official Guide position that fits your expertise.

  2. 2

    Tell us about your work

    Introduce your background, audience, and point of view.

  3. 3

    Confirm the fit

    SelfGrowth confirms topic availability and professional fit.

  4. 4

    Build your presence

    Prepare your interview, profile, guide, and connected content.

  5. 5

    Go live

    Launch your Official Guide placement with SelfGrowth support.

Topic availability

Find an Official Guide opportunity

Search the SelfGrowth topic catalog to find the exclusive Official Guide position that best matches your expertise. Each topic shows whether applications are welcome, require review of a legacy assignment, or are currently unavailable.

  • Open = available for applications.
  • In progress = approved, reserved, payment, or setup underway and unavailable.
  • Assigned = a published Official Guide and unavailable.
  • Legacy Guide openings = applications welcome while staff review the existing legacy assignment.
276 open39 legacy Guide openings0 in progress6 assigned321 topics total

72 matching topics

Finances

Internet Marketing

Open for applications

Internet Marketing currently includes 261 experts, 17492 articles, and 557 resources.

261 experts · 17492 articles · 557 websites

Lifestyle

Travel

Open for applications

Travel currently includes 141 experts, 17366 articles, and 766 resources.

141 experts · 17366 articles · 766 websites

Success

Business Networking

Open for applications

Business Networking currently includes 102 experts, 15364 articles, and 993 resources.

102 experts · 15364 articles · 993 websites

Finances

Business Development

Open for applications

Business Development currently includes 59 experts, 11913 articles, and 493 resources.

59 experts · 11913 articles · 493 websites

Finances

Business Opportunities

Open for applications

Business Opportunities currently includes 84 experts, 10083 articles, and 488 resources.

84 experts · 10083 articles · 488 websites

Lifestyle

General Self Help

Open for applications

General Self Help currently includes 180 experts, 9043 articles, and 376 resources.

180 experts · 9043 articles · 376 websites

Health

Health Products and Services

Open for applications

Health Products and Services currently includes 151 experts, 7230 articles, and 798 resources.

151 experts · 7230 articles · 798 websites

Health

Health Education

Open for applications

Health Education currently includes 167 experts, 6944 articles, and 340 resources.

167 experts · 6944 articles · 340 websites

Health

Fitness and Exercise

Open for applications

Fitness and Exercise currently includes 242 experts, 6524 articles, and 344 resources.

242 experts · 6524 articles · 344 websites

Finances

Real Estate

Open for applications

Real Estate currently includes 74 experts, 6525 articles, and 281 resources.

74 experts · 6525 articles · 281 websites

Lifestyle

Software

Open for applications

Software currently includes 46 experts, 6262 articles, and 304 resources.

46 experts · 6262 articles · 304 websites

Lifestyle

Fashion

Open for applications

Fashion currently includes 38 experts, 6048 articles, and 440 resources.

38 experts · 6048 articles · 440 websites

Finances

Business Consulting

Open for applications

Business Consulting currently includes 118 experts, 5957 articles, and 415 resources.

118 experts · 5957 articles · 415 websites

Success

Continuing Education

Open for applications

Continuing Education currently includes 26 experts, 5996 articles, and 229 resources.

26 experts · 5996 articles · 229 websites

Finances

Career Development

Open for applications

Career Development currently includes 88 experts, 5510 articles, and 284 resources.

88 experts · 5510 articles · 284 websites

Success

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Open for applications

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence currently includes 109 experts, 5537 articles, and 90 resources.

109 experts · 5537 articles · 90 websites

Finances

Customer Service

Open for applications

Customer Service currently includes 22 experts, 5410 articles, and 176 resources.

22 experts · 5410 articles · 176 websites

Health

Alternative Medicine

Open for applications

Alternative Medicine currently includes 165 experts, 4936 articles, and 313 resources.

165 experts · 4936 articles · 313 websites

If the right topic is open, this is your opportunity to claim it.

Search the available topics above or contact David directly to talk about your expertise, your goals, and how the Official Guide package can help put your business in front of the SelfGrowth audience.

Email David Riklan

Or email david@selfgrowth.com