# 79 ::: From Paper Routes to AI Publishing: An Entrepreneur's Journey with John Ayers

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Podcast: [Wholehearted with Shawn Zajas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wholehearted-with-shawn-zajas-6410588)
Published: 2025-01-24T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shawn-zajas-show.captivate.fm/episode/79-john-ayers
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## Resource

In this engaging episode, serial entrepreneur John Ayers shares his journey from childhood paper routes to founding Chapters.io, an innovative AI-assisted book publishing company. Through candid discussion, John reveals how his early experiences with technology, business ownership, and continuous learning shaped his approach to entrepreneurship. The conversation explores the evolution of his various ventures, including a coffee house near ASU and early web development, culminating in his current mission to help others share their authentic stories through AI-enhanced book publishing.

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