A ROADMAP FOR BOOTSTRAPPING ENTREPRENEURS: The Power To Control Your Future
By Donald Stern
()
About this ebook
We hear every day about the flashy twenty-five-year-old wunderkinds who have hit it big in the tech world and celebrated CEOs who have flourished in public companies. But we rarely hear about the majority of successful men and women who, at the average age of forty-one, start their own company. The author was forty when he founded Homax Corporation in 1981.
He is an eclectic award-winning entrepreneur who would like to share what he learned in business and life with others. He sold his company in 1996 which was thoughtfully structured to be sustainable for talented management who continued growing the company. It was purchased by PPG July 2, 2014.
A ROADMAP FOR BOOTSTRAPPING ENTREPRENEURS, The Power To Control Your Future: is a book that echoes the words of St. Francis of Assisi, “Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” This story shows young entrepreneurs how to plot their course to succeed in business and life by building cultures with good character while simultaneously growing themselves. It also speaks to the middle-aged start-up entrepreneur about how to assess risk and how to focus their courage to begin. All proceeds from the book sales will be dedicated to a scholarship fund.
Praise for A ROADMAP FOR BOOTSTRAPPING ENTREPRENEURS
“Wow! What a book. The experiences, quotes, quick short chapters make this a must read for college business classes. This is truly spectacular. Now I know why it took so long to write. Just like your skiing, racing and business execution, everything is carefully thought out and reviewed. When you think of all the experiences woven into the book, you have to say it is one remarkable story.” James Galbreath, Managing Director NWQ investments
“First of all I felt you wrote the book just for me. I learned a ton reading it. It felt like a love letter from someone who is like a dad figure. I found so many pages with valued lessons that should be incorporated in daily life and personal life as well as business life..” Ellen Rossi, BOD member Alta Ski Area
“I am reading the book for the third time and continue to be amazed at what you put together in those pages. Each chapter has insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs that could only come from someone who has been there and done that. You have written a graduate level curriculum for entrepreneurship providing the framework for such a course at any business school. One thing that also came out was your devotion to treating people with honesty, integrity and fairness.” David Sanctuary, MBA, Continental Airlines, Director of the Boeing 757/767 flight standards and training.
“Thank you for the opportunity and privilege of reviewing your book. I thoroughly enjoyed the exercise. Many things in the book resonate with me, remind me of lessons learned and lessons observed.” Mark Neporent, COO, Senior Legal Officer Cerberus Capital
Related to A ROADMAP FOR BOOTSTRAPPING ENTREPRENEURS
Related ebooks
The Secrets of a Killer Auto Business Plan for Success Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFormulating Solutions: Lessons from an Unexpected Entrepreneurial Journey Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhen Grit Is Not Enough: An Entrepreneur's Playbook for Taking Your Business to the Next Level Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSimple Solutions: Harness the Power of Passion and Simplicity to Get Results Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat the Small Stuff Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThings I Wish I Knew Before I Sold to Private Equity: An Entrepreneur's Guide Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hi REV for Small Biz: A Faster Way to Profits Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Guided Journey: Finding Faith, Purpose, and Joy in Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLead for a Change: Proven Strategies to Clarify Expectations, Foster Growth, and Achieve Breakthroughs Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Rack We Built: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Creating Company Culture Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Orange Code: How ING Direct Succeeded by Being a Rebel with a Cause Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Reluctant Leader Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMy Worst Hire & What I Learned from It! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Bottom of the Pool: Thinking Beyond Your Boundaries to Achieve Extraordinary Results Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Ahead of the Game: The Unlikely Rise of a Detroit Kid Who Forever Changed the Esports Industry Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Heart of Business: Solomon's Wisdom for Success in Any Economy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Great American Gamble: How the 1979 Daytona 500 Gave Birth to a NASCAR Nation Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTake Charge of Your Talent: Three Keys to Thriving in Your Career, Organization, and Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBlind Faith: Our Misplaced Trust in the Stock Market and Smarter, Safer Ways to Invest Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUnlocking Your Brilliance: Smart Strategies for Women to Thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Win Every Day: Proven Practices for Extraordinary Results Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPower Questions: Build Relationships, Win New Business, and Influence Others Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Chip Off the Silicon Block: The Power of Entrepreneurial Thinking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAnd You Thought Accountants Were Boring: My Life Inside Arthur Andersen Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Life on the X: A Navy SEAL’s Guide to Meeting Any Challenge with Courage, Confidence, and Readiness Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMy Path: Living The Life You Deserve Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsYour Exit Map: Navigating the Boomer Bust Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsInvesting with Purpose: Capitalize on the Time and Money You Have to Create the Tomorrow You Desire Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Business Development For You
This Shit Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to Networking Your Way to More Friends, More Adventures, and More Success Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow to Start a Business for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Building a Successful & Profitable Business Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Attitude Is Everything Workbook: Strategies and Tools for Developing Personal and Professional Success Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Capital in the Twenty-First Century Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 30 Laws of Flow: Timeless Principles for Entrepreneurial Success Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5212 The Extra Degree: Extraordinary Results Begin with One Small Change Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Summary of Graham Cochrane's How to Get Paid for What You Know Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNolo’s Guide to Single-Member LLCs: How to Form & Run Your Single-Member Limited Liability Company Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRocket Fuel Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHard Asks Made Easy: How to Get Exactly What You Want Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsVivid Vision: A Remarkable Tool for Aligning Your Business Around a Shared Vision of The Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Strengths Finder 2.0 | Summary Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Soft Skills for Succeeding in a Hard Wor Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Power: Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau: Summary and Analysis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summary of Elaine Pofeldt's The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBuy, Grow, Exit: The ultimate guide to using business as a wealth-creation vehicle Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Don't Trust Your Gut: Using Data to Get What You Really Want in LIfe Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Consulting Bible: How to Launch and Grow a Seven-Figure Consulting Business Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fear Less: Face Not-Good-Enough to Replace Your Doubts, Achieve Your Goals, and Unlock Your Success Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Magic of Tiny Business: You Don’t Have to Go Big to Make a Great Living Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summary The Ideal Team Player By Patrick Lencioni Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for A ROADMAP FOR BOOTSTRAPPING ENTREPRENEURS
0 ratings0 reviews