“Highly Recommend “Building Your Board of Directors for Life. Dennis Baker provides Incredible insights”

NYT Bestselling Author: Unreasonable Hospitality, Host: Welcome Conference, CO-Producer: The Bear

This book is a must-have in today’s world, especially for multi-talented, hyphenated entrepreneurs like myself. You are the CEO of the business called you, so treat it as such! We create boards of directors for our companies, but rarely think to build one for our lives. As someone who values connection, intentional living, and purposeful growth, I found this book to be a truly meaningful guide. It offers a much-needed perspective on building a supportive network, people who don’t just hold you accountable but genuinely inspire, challenge, and celebrate you. It made me think deeply about who’s in my corner and how intentional I am about who pours into me. It’s thoughtful, real, and full of heart. An easy read packed with warmth and insight, and clearly written from real-life experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to grow, evolve, and align themselves with the right people.

Supermodel, Speaker, TV Host, GRAMMY Trophy Presenter 25, America’s Next Top Model, Founder, TheModelTribe.com

Perfect for graduation, holiday, or "just because I care for you" gifts for young people- and indeed, for individuals of all ages who would benefit from their own board of Directors. The useful handbook helps anyone assemble a team to ensure a more fulfilling, productive, and joyous life by tapping into the wisdom around them. Highly recommend!

Founder, Creative Visions Foundation/Award Winning Film Producer, Author

"Build a Board, Not a Mentor. Most mentorship advice is vague — “Find a mentor,” then what? Dennis Baker actually gives you a system. He shows you how to build a board of six specific advisor types tailored to your real needs: finance, industry, legal, spiritual, leadership, and community. You’ll know exactly who to call for what.What sets this book apart is its honesty and practicality. Baker breaks down how each advisor contributes and how to approach them—no fluffy “reach out” advice, just clear guidance. He’s built companies, raised millions, and proven the system works. A must-read if you’re serious about growth.

Founder of Coastal Intelligence, TEDx Santa Barbara

"I wish I’d had this book earlier in my career! Baker makes a compelling case for why mentorship matters — calling it a “lost art.” He shows how great leaders have always relied on mentors to challenge them, build resilience, and reach higher than they could alone. Through his own journey of creating a “personal board of advisors,” Baker offers clear, practical steps to help readers build and nurture theirs. Accessible, inspiring, and refreshingly original — this should be required reading for anyone seeking personal or professional growth."

Author of Brave talk: Building Resilient Relationships in the face of Conflict

Dennis Baker has written the kind of book that sneaks up on you—it starts with relationships but ends up being about purpose, self-awareness, and growth. Building Your Board of Directors for Life helped me rethink how I structure my inner circle—not just professionally, but personally.

It’s practical, human, and deeply resonant. You walk away not only wanting to be more intentional about who’s in your “boardroom,” but also who you are on other people’s boards. Highly recommend this for anyone serious about long-term success and significance.

Chief Strategy Officer / Cofounder at Advanced Drone Solutions / 3x Founder 1x Exit

"A powerful reminder that we don’t walk alone. Dennis Baker’s Building Your Board of Directors for Life beautifully shows how growth happens through the people who challenge, guide, and hold us accountable. He offers practical wisdom on choosing trusted advisors who reflect your values and vision, reframing mentorship as something living and evolving. This book reminds us that leadership isn’t a solo act but a shared journey — surrounding yourself with those who see your potential and doing the same for others. A deeply human and practical guide to building a life rooted in trust and authentic connection.

Speaker/ Producer/ Founder Board Member at EPIC Impact Society, Inc./ Team Building/ National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.

"Building Your Board of Directors for Life is a practical and inspiring guide that reframes how we think about personal and professional growth. The book emphasizes that none of us achieve success in isolation — and that, just like a company has a board of directors, we should intentionally build a circle of mentors, advisors, and peers who can guide and challenge us, and that this circle can shift over time as your own goals shift. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to be intentional about growth, leadership, and community."

Chief Executive Officer - Special Operations | Finding Kids and Philanthropy Advisor - Former Corporate Finance

"Dennis Baker knows the value of mentorship from his prized personal "board of directors" and from truly serving on "boards" for many of his own mentees. He takes this concept far beyond professional to a higher goal of personal betterment on all levels, as we learn from those who have gone before us, and as we now make an impact and leave a legacy for those whom we help come up in the world. This is an inspiring read for all of us in any field."

Actor; Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Star Trek Discovery

“Building Your Board of Directors for Life is a must read for everyone! The powerful lessons in this book equip the reader to live a truly successful life. Dennis Baker is an extraordinary leader who teaches by example.”

Super Model/ CEO-Entrepreneur Kathy Ireland WorldWide

“Dennis Baker provides a clear and engaging roadmap for creating a lifelong network of trusted advisors - an invaluable asset. This book is a testament to the power of mentorship and servant leadership.”

Attorney, Movie Producer, Gray Matter Studios

"In a world where relationships are everything, this book provides the clarity and strategy to build your inner circle of champions.”

Founder of The Restorative Housing Organization, Former (NBC Talk Stoop) Today Show personality

“This book is a transformative guide to building meaningful relationships that propel personal and professional success. The insights and actionable steps are invaluable for anyone looking to grow through mentorship."

World renowned photographer and humanitarian, Founder of the Human Thread Foundation

"Building Your Board of Directors for Life" is a must-read for leaders, professionals, and anyone seeking to unlock their full potential through the power of mentorship. Dennis Baker masterfully blends personal experience with practical strategies, illustrating how a well-curated board of mentors can serve as a catalyst for growth, resilience, and success

Executive and Leadership Development Coach (former Disney), Board Chair, Creative Education Foundation

“Why do some people thrive at meaningful connections while others fail? In this book, Dennis Baker teaches that building connections is a learned skill, making Building Your Board of Directors for Life the most useful call to action since Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.”

Navy Captain, Former Pentagon Spokesperson

"In cultures around the world, the wisdom of elders is revered. In Dennis Baker’s book Building your Board of Directors for Life he offers a how-to-guide to find your circle of elders. There’s an African saying, 'When we go alone, we go fast. When we go together, we go far.' This book equips the reader to go far with the wisdom and lived experience from a group of trusted advisors."

Telea Insights & CEO of The Ellen Fund

"Show me a successful person in a leadership position and I’ll bet they had some mentorship along the way. No matter how self-assured or confident, most of us could benefit from guidance at some point in our lives. But forming and cultivating those relationships is a skill. Dennis Baker shows you how to assemble that coveted team of advisors and mentors to help you reach your highest potential."

CEO MAV-12, Entrepreneur, Producer, Strategist

"A masterclass in mentorship and leadership, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to build meaningful relationships that inspire growth and success"

Venture Capitalist, Jumpspace Ventures

"Dennis Baker delivers a truly transformative guide that empowers you to cultivate meaningful relationships with those who inspire, challenge, and elevate your life. This is an invaluable resource for anyone striving for personal and professional growth."

Emmy-Winning TV Host/Journalist, Best-selling Author

“CEO and entrepreneur Dennis Baker’s new book is a literal roadmap on how to surround yourself with people and mentors you can trust, have your best interests at heart, and will help you reach your full career potential. A must-read, period.”

Former VP of Court TV, attorney, producer and author

“This book is infused with and based on a truly original idea, designed for everyone’s individual needs and circumstances. Dennis has drawn on his own very wide life experiences and observations to construct a plan for others based on the practicalities of what he himself has been part of, and what he has achieved, then done an extraordinary job of drawing together all the various threads into a life-long plan.”

Former Member of Parliament, Former Lord Mayor of Worcester, England

“Excellent, original concept, very clearly explained. Putting together a personal cabinet of advisors is a sure-fire recipe for success in one’s career and life. Dennis Baker has hit upon something seemingly simple yet profoundly impactful.”

Author of the “Business-Minded Teens” books. Former NY Times Journalist