Rayo/HarperCollins to publish Emilio Estefan’s ‘How-to Think Big!’.

Rayo, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, and Estefan Enterprises, Inc. announced the forthcoming publication of THINK BIG!: If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It, the first book by grammy award-winning producer and business mogul, Emilio Estefan. In Think Big!, equal parts inspirational business how-to and memoir, Mr. Estefan will chronicle his rise as one of the most successful businessmen in America from his once humble roots as a Cuban refuge. Using his unconventional and pioneering career as a guide, Think Big! will empower readers to establish for themselves the tools, ethics, values, and strategies necessary to unleash their own business potential.

“The world has a lot to gain from Emilio Estefan’s business acumen and triumph. We are honored to publish a book that embodies the American dream, while teaching us how to make the impossible, possible,” explains Rene Alegria, Publisher Rayo HarperCollins. “In America, we are fortunate to have the ability to make our dreams a reality. I am thrilled to share my experiences as a businessman, and know that what has proven very effective for me, can certainly do so for anyone pursuing the American Dream. We all have the power to make a difference in this world and my book’s aim is to make the most of all that we’re capable of,” says Estefan .

Considered one of the world’s most successful music moguls, Emilio Estefan is chairman and founder of the multi-media entertainment company, Estefan Enterprises, Inc.. Mr. Estefan has been honored as a record producer with 28 Grammy nominations and 14 wins, including a Grammy for Producer of the Year. In 2001, he was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame and was named the 2004 BMI Songwriter of the Year, one of the music industry’s most prestigious honors. In 2005, Mr. Estefan was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And, most recently came the announcement of his new partnership with Hip Hop mogul Diddy, in a venture called Bad Boy Latino, whose aim is to build a musical bridge between the Hispanic music industry and the Hip Hop community.

“Mr. Estefan’s genius stems from his ability to continuously evolve as an entrepreneur. With this enlightening book, readers will learn how to leverage knowledge from one industry and apply it to another enabling them to build their business, expand their vision and ultimately, think big” says Raymond Garcia, Associate Publisher/Marketing Director Rayo HarperCollins. Mr. Estefan is also credited with the global crossover success of his superstar wife Gloria, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin among many others. Although best known for his accomplishments in the musical arena, he has also successfully ventured into the film and television industry, executive producing the Latin Grammys, Superbowl halftime shows, the ’96 Olympic closing ceremonies, and various music specials for CBS, NBC, Univision, Telemundo, HBO and Showtime. Mr. Estefan also established a hospitality franchise that boasts two hotels and five restaurants. His ventures also include strategic marketing for multi-cultural advertising firms and a hugely successful independent publishing company.