Published: March 14, 2012
Words: 41,000 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452464619

Short description

As a serial entrepreneur with 3 tech startups under his belt, Derrick Jones goes beyond the happy talk and covers the good, the bad and the ugly of entrepreneurship. Having already fought his way through "The Gauntlet," Derrick shares his lessons from the trenches for aspiring entrepreneurs. This work is thrilling, frightening and inspiring all at the same time.

Extended description

"Notice to all entrepreneurs - you are in for the fight of your life! Derrick Jones guides you through the entrepreneur's gauntlet and on to the riches. And, trust me, we all need to be guided through the start-up challenges - this book is the perfect map." -- Mike Michalowicz, author of "The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur" and "The Pumpkin Plan."

"The perfect book for anyone who's ready to watch their business truly 'Take Flight.'" --Greg S. Reid - Best selling author of "Think and Grow Rich: Three Feet from Gold."

Welcome to the exclusive club of entrepreneurship where the price of admission is not what you pay to get in, but what you pay to stay in. Many rush through the gates of entrepreneurship in search of fame and riches, totally unaware of what lies ahead. This book methodically takes the reader through the inevitable "initiation" process and the stages of entrepreneurship that all entrepreneurs must traverse in order to reach the coveted "Players Lounge." (Read more) "Notice to all entrepreneurs - you are in for the fight of your life! Derrick Jones guides you through the entrepreneur's gauntlet and on to the riches. And, trust me, we all need to be guided through the start-up challenges - this book is the perfect map." -- Mike Michalowicz, author of "The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur" and "The Pumpkin Plan."

"The perfect book for anyone who's ready to watch their business truly 'Take Flight.'" --Greg S. Reid - Best selling author of "Think and Grow Rich: Three Feet from Gold."

Welcome to the exclusive club of entrepreneurship where the price of admission is not what you pay to get in, but what you pay to stay in. Many rush through the gates of entrepreneurship in search of fame and riches, totally unaware of what lies ahead. This book methodically takes the reader through the inevitable "initiation" process and the stages of entrepreneurship that all entrepreneurs must traverse in order to reach the coveted "Players Lounge."

As a serial entrepreneur with 3 tech startups under his belt, Derrick Jones goes beyond the happy talk and covers the good, the bad and the ugly of entrepreneurship. Having already fought his way through "The Gauntlet," Derrick shares his lessons from the trenches for aspiring entrepreneurs. In this book you will learn:

• Execution of the new entrepreneur's most important function
• The precise phases of entrepreneurship and how to navigate them
• How to be an entrepreneur instead of an overworked "specialist"
• How to embrace and profit from failure
• Find mentors who willingly help you in your journey

This work is thrilling, frightening and inspiring all at the same time. Whether you are a beginning entrepreneur, a struggling entrepreneur or someone just itching to get started, Derrick provides a roadmap to burst out of the gates headlong towards your entrepreneurial dreams.
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entrepreneurs guide, startups, business motivation, entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneur motivation, entrepeneurship, entrepreneurial venture, entrepreneur success, business book, beginning entrepreneur

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Review by: michael potts on Oct. 16, 2012 :
Derrrick has a very realistic approach and his own way makes it all sound so easy...event the difficult bits. I have already recommend this to many new and seasoned entrepreneurs and will continue to do so.

So what is the title of the next one going to be? Players Lounge Parties?

Michael
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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