DescriptionCall him the 6 billion dollar man - Revlon's C.E.O., Ron Perelman, is one of the richest men in America. In the last 15 years Perelman has built an impressive personal business empire. For this feat he is watched with interest by the financial community. But who wouldn't want to watch him - the billionaire is linked with society's most dazzling beauties. This first-ever biography of the brilliant enterpreneur tells the story behind spectacular success and lavish living.
DescriptionHow much would you pay for the story of Ron Popeil, inventor of the Veg-o-Matic, Popeil Pocket Fisherman, and dozens of other products? Widely acknowledged as the greatest marketer and salesman of the television era, Popeil literally invented direct-response TV sales, which he has used to gross over $1 billion in sales. This is the rags-to-riches story of a man with humble beginnings - he was raised in an orphanage - who became one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the 20th century. But wait, there's more! Told only as he can tell it, Popeil reveals the secrets behind his astonishing success, and offers his advice for selling in today's marketplace. Popeil will convince anyone that an idea and some good old American gumption can go a long way.
DescriptionJohn H. Johnson, the remarkable entrepreneur who founded the Ebony publishing empire, tells the story of his success. The wealthiest African-American in the U.S. today, Johnson shares his rags to riches saga, from the many obstacles that confronted him to his ultimate triumph.
DescriptionMore Than a Hobby takes readers inside the mind of a low-key, likable Oklahoma entrepreneur who has created a unique shopping experience. How did his company go from a $600 loan to $1.3 billion in annual sales in just 31 years, especially when he wasn't groomed for this work either by heritage or by education? Green was willing to go against the tide, allowing faith to play a huge part in the business. More Than a Hobby describes how this wildly successful business was built not on business school theory, but on the founder's own experience as a grassroots store manager.
DescriptionEvery successful business is based on a vision. In this presentation, Marc Allen shares his secrets for envisioning and creating success. He helps you to understand how to build a truly visionary business - one which supports its employees, its community, and the environment. This engaging guide presents 25 practical, concrete principles for creating your visionary business. Visionary Business will teach you how to manage by goals rather than by crisis, use your business plan and mission statement as visionary tools, recognize the benefits within adversity, plan your work and work your plan, and much more.
