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Selling The Truth

July 28, 2025 By Jeremy Shapiro

Selling the Truth by hersh Rephun

Truth is your most powerful tool in business—if you know how to use it. Selling the Truth: A “Semoir” with Insights for Life and Business helps entrepreneurs harness authenticity as both a strategy and a mindset. In a crowded marketplace, genuine connection can set you apart.

In this insightful semoir, author Hersh Rephun blends personal stories with real business takeaways. He shows how embracing truth isn’t just about integrity—it’s about growth, clarity, and stronger messaging. This is not a typical business book. It’s a hybrid of hard-earned wisdom and entertaining narrative.

Rephun invites you to rethink your brand by first rethinking yourself. Entrepreneurs will relate to the messy, imperfect journey he shares. Rather than offering formulas, he offers perspective—something more valuable when navigating the unpredictable world of business ownership.

Post-pandemic realities have reshaped how businesses communicate and connect. Selling the Truth meets that moment by prioritizing human connection over hype. Whether you’re refining your pitch or redefining your brand, the principles here can guide you.

At its core, this book is about aligning your business message with who you really are. It urges business owners to stop selling gimmicks and start selling what’s real. If you’re ready to scale with authenticity, this is your next must-read.

As an entrepreneur, reading Selling the Truth you will learn:

  • How to build a brand rooted in authenticity instead of gimmicks or hype.
  • Why truth is a competitive advantage in both messaging and customer relationships.
  • Ways to align your personal story with your business strategy for deeper audience connection.
  • How to use humor and humanity to cut through noise and earn trust.
  • Lessons from real-life experiences that help you embrace imperfection and communicate more effectively.
“In today’s noise filled attention grabbing post-truth world of louder is better, Hersh’s Selling the Truth is a refreshing take on business and life through autnenticity, truth, and… a bit of humor. It’s not about – and is specifically counter to – “spinning” the truth. It’s not about sugarcoating the truth. And it’s not about just talking louder or more often. It’s about how to accept and communicate the truth with humor. This is shown through story, example, bios, and his 9 Knowings, presented plainly enough for us readers to use in our lives and business. Read the book, and then as Hersh says, Change Your Life!”
Jeremy Shapiro

Jeremy Shapiro

Author, Your Business Growth Playbook
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About The Selling The Truth Author, Hersh Rephun

Hersh Rephun author of selling the truth

Hersh Rephun is a brand strategist, speaker, and author who specializes in helping entrepreneurs stand out with clarity and authenticity.

Through a career that spans startups, global brands, and Hollywood creatives, he’s earned a reputation for turning bold ideas into bold identities.

With a background in standup comedy, Hersh brings humor and relatability to everything he teaches. His unique voice has made him a sought-after speaker and the host of two insightful podcasts: Truth Tastes Funny and YES, BRAND.

As a consultant, Hersh guides business owners in defining their personal and professional brand voices. He believes success comes when truth leads, not follows.

A father of five and a fan of sunshine, Hersh lives what he teaches—lead with truth, and people will follow.

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