After 40 years of running a successful publication company delivering cutting edge material to leaders, we've come full circle (pun intended).
we've been in your shoes
In 1985 we started High Mountain Press/OnWord Press and then in 1991 ConnectPress, publications firms reaching targeted readers. ConnectPress grew through a wave of tech periodicals, books and web portals. In 1985 in conjunction with New Riders Publishing, we released and sold over 3 million copies of the best seller, INSIDE AutoCAD.
By 1988 the ConnectPress leadership team began sharing entrepreneurial, publishing, marketing and leadership expertise with others.
In the early 2000s, ConnectPress' online membership reached over 1,500,000 regular member/ subscribers. ConnectPress was one of the first web influencers to employ behavioral tracking to both measure reader response and to target content and advertising promotion.
In 2018 ConnectPress introduced Circles of Leadership, offering one-on-one coaching, market positioning, coaching and content services.
over 40 years ago...
Our Story
In 1985 we started High Mountain Press/OnWord Press and then in 1991 ConnectPress, publications firms reaching targeted readers. ConnectPress grew through a wave of tech periodicals, books and web portals. In 1985 in conjunction with New Riders Publishing, we released and sold over 3 million copies of the best seller, INSIDE AutoCAD.
By 1988 the ConnectPress leadership team began sharing entrepreneurial, publishing, marketing and leadership expertise with others.
In the early 2000s, ConnectPress' online membership reached over 1,500,000 regular member/ subscribers. ConnectPress was one of the first web influencers to employ behavioral tracking to both measure reader response and to target content and advertising promotion.
In 2018 ConnectPress introduced Circles of Leadership, offering one-on-one coaching, market positioning, coaching and content services.
over 40 years ago...
Our Story
1985
In conjunction with New Riders Publishing, released the best-selling how-to INSIDE AutoCAD, eventually selling over 3,000,000 copies
1983
We began offering market positioning services through projects creating channel, delivery and outreach for Autodesk’s original AutoCAD program.
1981
ConnectPress’ predecessor Design & Systems Research Publishing Company began publishing The A/E/C Systems Report
1991
ConnectPress began publishing paper magazines like MicroStation Manager, Pro/E: The Magazine, CATIA Solutions and more, eventually reaching 140,000 worldwide paid subscriptions.
1988
ConnectPress developed workshops and group training programs for YPO (Young President’s Organization) in the areas of personal growth lead to using professional blind-spot analysis as a path to personal growth.
1987
Under the imprints High Mountain Press and OnWord Press, released over 100 titles on AutoCAD, ProE, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, ARC GIS, MapInfo, Revit, Inventor, MicroStation, Solaris, CAD Management and more.
2020
ConnectPress moved beyond traditional publishing to bring leadership and market positioning to life with Circles of Leadership and our One-on-One Coaching.
2018
ConnectPress introduced Circles of Leadership, and re-introduced one-on-one coaching, market positioning and content services.
2003
ConnectPress ditched paper for the web with community portals. Online membership reached over 1,500,000 regular member/subscribers.
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After 40+ years of running businesses, Dan Raker now leads leadership development coaching through Circles of Leadership as well as a market positioning and content agency, Content by Dan. If you're interested in working with Dan on content, click below.
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