AboutPortfolioProductsMarketplacePartnersArchivePublishingIn DevConsulting
Written Word

TBV Publishing

A home for independent writing. Essays, guides, memoirs, and books built from real operational experience.

The Sullivan Taylor Story

Featured Essay ยท Coming Soon

13 Years Behind the Counter

The story of Sullivan Taylor Coffee House. From walking in off the street in 2012 to negotiating its survival on the 25th anniversary to selling it intact in 2025. What 13 years in one place teaches you about business, community, and letting go.

In Production โ€” TBV Publishing

Upcoming Publications

Memoir

"Under the Pile"

Birth to age 23. Honors a deceased friend. The book that has to be written before the others can exist. Raw material in hand โ€” writing in progress.

Entrepreneurship

Untitled Operator's Book

16+ years of self-taught business knowledge distilled for operators who learn by doing. The mentorship throughline runs through every chapter.

Essay Series

Midwest Operator Essays

A series of essays on building and running businesses in the American Midwest. The things that don't make it into business books written on the coasts.

Digital Guide

Coffee Shop Launch Kit

The complete system for aspiring coffee shop owners. Built from 13 real years. Guide, calculators, checklists โ€” everything needed to open the doors right.

Homebuyer Guide

"You Can Buy a Home"

A first-time homebuyer guide that talks to real people, not finance professionals. Honest, practical, and built from real experience navigating the process.

Personal Finance

Operator's Finance Series

Short-form finance guides for small business operators. Real numbers, real decisions, real outcomes. No MBA required.

๐Ÿ“ฆ

Distribution via IngramSpark

TBV Publishing distributes through IngramSpark โ€” the same distribution network used by major publishers. That means our titles are available anywhere books are sold: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, independent bookstores, and libraries worldwide. Distribution approval in progress.

๐Ÿ’ฌ
B

TBV ASSISTANT

Ask me anything about Thompson B. Ventures
Hey โ€” I'm the TBV Assistant. Ask me anything about what we do, our products, consulting services, or how to get in touch.