The authors offer every businessperson and would-be entrepreneur a treasure trove of wisdom on how to think, act, and live passionately, no matter their industry.
Jud McCarly dreams of owning his own business. As a young entrepreneur, Jud faces a number of problems, from finding new sources of revenue and securing the loyalty of his customers to ensuring a steady cash flow. Over time, the very work-life balance that prompted Jud to work for himself is knocked wildly out of whack, and Jud must find a way to right himself.
In THE ONE MINUTE ENTREPRENEUR, Ken Blanchard (coauthor of the #1 bestselling business classic, The One Minute Manager) and Don Hutson,CEO of U.S. Learning, tell the inspiring story of Jud's road to success and reveal the secrets of becoming an entrepreneur, from building a firm foundation to launching the company to creating legendary service. Throughout the narrative, real-life entrepreneurs and thinkers, such as Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, Peter Drucker, and Michael Gerber, lend their advice, which Jud organizes into One Minute Insights.
We are in the midst of the largest entrepreneurial surge in U.S. history, yet four out of five small businesses fail. THE ONE MINUTE ENTREPRENEUR offers every businessperson and would-be entrepreneur a treasure trove of wisdom on how to think, act, and live passionately, no matter their industry.
- Building a Firm Foundation
- Growing in Knowledge
- Learning the Craft
- Catching the Entrepreneurial Bug
- Gaining a Vital Teammate
- A Door Opens
- Launching the Company
- Financial Growing Pains
- Creating Legendary Service
- Helping People Soar Like Eagles
- Ego Issues
- Turning Things Around
- Putting It All Together
- Building a Legacy
"Don Hutson and Ken Blanchard have done a beautiful job teaching the essence of entrepreneurship."
--Zig Ziglar, author and motivational teacher--
"There is much said about stewardship in life and business...however, the greatest stewardship is of influence. The One Minute Entrepreneur will teach you the importance of influence and inspire you to choose mentors wisely."
--Jim Amos, chairman emeritus, UPS--