NYC Radio: 77WABC's John Catsimatidis Releases Common-Sense Book

Billionaire entrepreneur John Catsimatidis, owner and CEO of the Red Apple Group which includes Red Apple Media, WABC Radio, and Red Apple Audio Networks, reveals how his instincts and common sense propelled him to massive business success in How Far Do You Want to Go?: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire, a detailed account of Catsimatidis’ incredible story.

In How Far Do You Want to Go? Catsimatidis shares his dynamic story, from his beginnings in the grocery business to entering the political arena, including a New York City mayoral campaign. His contacts in politics and business have made his nationally syndicated Sunday morning radio show, The Cats Roundtable, and his 5pm weekday show, Cats & Cosby, resounding successes, with guest lists that not only rival but surpass those on Sunday morning TV news programs. Now, he offers readers a glimpse into the wisdom he’s gained—and the excitement he has for what the future holds in store.

“The American dream doesn’t come with an instruction manual—or even a sign to let you know when you’ve arrived at the finish line,” Catsimatidis stated. “I’m far from finished. Buying WABC and launching Red Apple Media and the Red Apple Audio Networks has been a dream come true. I wrote How Far Do You Want to Go? to help others with an entrepreneurial spirit achieve success.”

John Catsmatidis

Catsimatidis was born on the small Greek island of Nisyros and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was an infant. Raised in Harlem, Catsimatidis became a true New Yorker. He went to school by day and worked in a small grocery store by night to help pay for college tuition until, just eight credits short of graduating from New York University, he opted to work in the grocery business full-time.

Today, that grocery business has become the Red Apple Group, a conglomerate with interests in energy, real estate, aviation, baseball, entertainment, and media, including the iconic radio station WABC, where John hosts leading figures in government, politics, business, and economics.

How Far Do You Want to Go?: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire is available on the 77 WABC Store, Amazon, and anywhere else quality books are sold.