I really wish I could have had Alan's book when I started my first business, it would have saved me immeasurable amounts of time and money instead of learning the hard way. There is a feeling among small business owners that they have to reinvent the wheel when what they really need to do is repave the road. The book lays that out nicely and shows you where to turn or, maintain the course.
There are so many choices to considered and decisions to be made when your at the helm of a business, no matter what the size, that any sage advise is welcome. And, unlike many of the books out there on the subject, Alan lived it, breathed and embraced it. No price can be put on the knowledge gained from actually doing it, it's universal.
Great job Alan!
"There is a feeling among small business owners that they have to reinvent the wheel when what they really need to do is repave the road." So true!
I think everyone should read this book. The principles apply to many aspects of everyday life, and if everyone applied some of them to their interactions with other people, projects they are working on, how they prioritize daily tasks, etc, there would be a lot more 'right' going on in their lives. The book is already on my best-seller list.
Thanks, Chase. Indeed, many of the principles I mentioned in the book apply to many aspects of everyday life.
If there is one more book you plan on reading I sincerely hope you will read this one. "Pick your co-founders and partners wisely.
A winning team trumps a great business idea every time. Give high preference to someone you know well who shares your ideology and philosophy, and with whom you share great mutual trust and respect. There must be sufficient common ground to work together, but complementary skill-sets that can cover the deficiencies any one of you may be lacking. It is also important to have a high degree of mutual interest and a clear understanding that each of you will represent the other’s best interest at all times.
Your success in working well as a team is not likely due to how compatible the team members are, but by how well each of you can mesh together and make even your incompatible traits somehow compatible and complementary."
I know that many employers and their employees are struggling. That is what inspired me to write this book. With your help we will spread the word and make this book available to anyone who wants to read it.
"My true passion is focused on helping small business owners and those who are considering the launch of their own businesses. I have been blessed with knowledge, experience, and a strong conviction that it is possible to improve your odds of succeeding in business. It requires being passionate about what you are doing, committed to learning all that you can, and willing to do everything it takes to succeed in your business endeavor. This book is designed to help you in that process. If you can harness those things, you will be on the right path - a path that will take you as far as you want to go. While none of this is an exact science that offers certainty, I do strongly believe that you can improve your chances of achieving business success."