Rich Kurtzman: How Writing A Book Transformed His Business Abroad
Rich Kurtzman
Rich Kurtzman was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He studied abroad in Russia and Spain and interned in Italy before following his dream to work in Barcelona. Still there twenty years later, Rich has dedicated his entire professional career to international education. Today, he directs a study abroad company and is a sought-after speaker on building intercultural competence and working across cultures.
Rich and his wonderful English wife live just outside Barcelona with their two multicultural, multilingual children. His newsletter, Culture Stock: Tips and Tricks for Increasing Cultural Awareness, has a distribution of thousands. Find more information at FishInWaterBook.com.
★ Scribe Case Study
How Rich Kurtzman Turned a COVID Pause into a Category-Defining Playbook
When travel paused, Rich Kurtzman wrote the must-have book for students studying abroad—now used by 10+ universities and boosting his credibility.
📚 Books by Rich Kurtzman
Join Rich Kurtzman, founder of Barcelona Study Abroad Experience and author of Like a Fish in the Water: How to Grow Abroad When You Go Abroad, as he shares how writing his book transformed his career, business, and impact. From his journey growing up in Chicago to building a life and company in Barcelona, Rich reveals how becoming an author opened unexpected doors—bulk book sales to universities, paid speaking gigs, and new opportunities to help students thrive abroad. If you're an aspiring author or entrepreneur wondering how a book can expand your influence, Rich Kurtzman's story shows what's possible when you put your ideas into the world.
Want to Write Your Own Book?
Scribe has helped over 2,000 authors turn their expertise into published books.
Schedule a Free Consult