This morning, I have a business biography in our book spotlight!  Check out Fiascoes and Foibles and learn about author Paul Burton!

 

An Unfiltered Look at Public Finance, Media, Politics and Sports

Business Biography

Date Published: November 28, 2022

 

 

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Get unfiltered broadcasting and career advice with this biting and provocative firsthand account of working in media.

Paul Burton has 45 years under his belt, including 10 as a regional editor for New York City-based trade publication, Bond Buyer, and he’s survived—and thrived—to tell the tale. From his humble beginnings to his rise in the industry, Burton covers a lot of ground in his stories, from dealing with people in media and finance to workers in tech and personnel. He not only gives honest insights about financial news but also reveals the controversial internal politics of journalism and publishing that run rampant.

Burton’s wisdom on topics such as covering hot-button issues and fighting against negative stereotypes proves that a career in media is just like the news itself: eclectic, bold, and unexpected.

Take part in the drama and missteps that are a part of success in one of the best journalistic memoirs about business on the market.

About the Author

I am a retired journalist and author of two books, the most recent, “Fiascoes and Foibles: An Unfiltered Look at Public Finance, Media, Politics and Sports” (Elite Authors). It came out last Nov. 28. My earlier book was “Tales from the Newsrooms: An Offbeat Look” (Create Space), in 2011.

“Fiascoes,” a collection of anecdotal essays, reflects largely on my coverage of U.S. public finance over the last 10 years of my career – as a regional editor for a business publication in the shadow of Wall Street – against the backdrop of my 45 years in media. They capture drama, missteps and intrigue I encountered with color and biting, irreverent humor. Plenty of attitude. Topics range from transit/infrastructure to media and politics, and also include broadcasting and podcast dynamics, the alarming clout of tech bureaucracies, the abject failure of open-plan office layouts in the workplace and how my early days in sports journalism shaped and benefited my career.

Unique to my perspective is my blue-collar background. The media employs precious few people from working backgrounds these days. I didn’t go to Harvard, Duke or Stanford and prance right into the New York Times or Wall Street Journal. I was the son of a bartender who navigated a winding road, often working for small-to-medium media outlets who punched above their weight class, and frequently landed a rewarding knockout punch.

 

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This morning, I have another nonfiction business management book for entrepreneurs!  Check out Man... F@#K! by Rod F. Marchand, learn about the author and read an excerpt!

The Honest Reality of Entrepreneurship

 

Nonfiction / Entrepreneurship / Business Management

Date Published: ‎August 11, 2020

Publisher: ‎Mindstir Media

 

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Man...F@#K! shares the honest and often unspoken reality of entrepreneurship while serving up a large dose of much-needed hope and inspiration to all business owners and entrepreneurs trying to take their companies to the next level. Unlike most other books on business, this book clearly defines the difficulties of life and the challenges of managing and building a brand from virtually nothing into a potential global company. It also accurately illustrates the struggles of working with a family business and the expectations of starting in a small market and what it takes to overcome those challenges and achieve personal and professional goals on a larger scale.

It's a fun, yet realistic story of what it takes to keep your head up in times of trial - when all you can think is Man...F@#K! out of frustration - in order to ultimately make your dreams a reality.

 

I love to read, though you might think I never have time! I think it’s important to get as many different perspectives on business as possible, especially from those who have had failures as well as success. If I have found the most consistent theme among men and women who have experienced success, it is that
they have always had multiple failures along the way. This changes the mindset of “win or lose” to “win or learn.” A recent book I read entitled Good to Great sparked one of the newest cultural shifts in my company. I felt that this was exactly where we were, or actually, I would have ranked us as “really good,” but somehow, we still couldn’t cross the final hurdle to “great.” The challenge is tough for any team. If I were to rank us in terms of performance percentage, I would say we run at around ninety-six percent. If you were a student, you wouldn’t sneeze at that metric! But I believe we could achieve the goal of operating at one hundred percent of our capacity. Now remember, I’m not talking about being perfect, but being excellent.

There is a tremendous difference. I have been driving a culture of personal/professional excellence by being remarkable every day. This doesn’t mean life won’t happen, remember the title of this book is Man...F@#k! It means that if you approach everything you do with the mindset of giving the best of your ability, you will be excellent and remarkable. Success breeds success and has a ripple effect
throughout the whole company.

About the Author

Rod F. Marchand is the president and CEO of Marchand Retail Group, Inc. operating multiple businesses including retail, wholesale, and manufacturing.

As a second generation, family-owned business operation, he is excited to welcome his sons into the transition of a third-generation ownership group.

Rod is a proud husband and father of seven children and currently three grandchildren, dedicated to inspiring other entrepreneurs to seek out achieving their dreams and goals!

 

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Today, I have a nonfiction, business self help book in our book spotlight!  Check out The Suitless CEO and learn about author Donald Williams.

How Becoming Unconventional Transformed My Life & Business

 

Nonfiction / Business / Management

Date Published: October 11, 2022

Publisher: ‎ MindStir Media

 

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Don’t dress for the job you want. Create your own job and dress in a way that matches your personality.

Have a heart-to-heart talk with Donald Williams about what your new business needs to thrive.

A visionary. A wealth builder. A money expert. Donald Williams is passionate about helping individuals, small business owners, and entrepreneurs find and build the financial foundation they need to succeed. Founder of multiple successful businesses and nonprofits, he understands the struggles of small business owners.

Donald gives you the benefit of the lessons he’s learned from his humble beginnings and his rise to the top. From money matters to leadership, marketing tips to overcoming crises, this book takes you through all the key parts of a business, helping you make the most of your business and your business life.

Get an exclusive seat in the executive suite of one of Atlanta’s most successful business people, and be prepared for insights and truths you won’t get anywhere else.

 

About the Author

A visionary. A wealth builder. A money expert. Donald Williams is passionate about helping individuals, small businesses owners and entrepreneurs find and build the financial foundation they need to succeed. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Southern University of New Orleans and a Masters of Arts honors degree from Clark Atlanta University, both in accounting, Mr. Williams’ career has been fueled by an industry he loves. In 2005, he launched Williams Accounting and Consulting in New Orleans. Just one year later, he successfully opened his second location in Atlanta. To date, he has grown his clientele to more than 1,000 individuals and businesses along the U.S.

Outside of the business, Mr. Williams is actively engaged in his community. He has developed on-the-job training for disadvantaged individuals seeking to enter the field of accounting. He also provides for families in need during the holiday season. Committed to uplifting his community, Mr. Wiliams opened a not-for-profit organization in 2006 called Ordinaire, with the mission to promote health, wellness, and economic stability to disadvantaged individuals through education, training, and empowerment.

 

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This morning, I have a non fiction business book in our book spotlight.  Check out Brain to Bank and learn about author Dorine Rivers.

How to Get Your Idea Out of Your Head and Cash In

Non Fiction / Business and Money

Date Published: March 7, 2023

 Publisher: Alpha 81 Inc

 

 

 

No matter how brilliant you know your idea to be, the chain of events that brings that idea to market must follow a well-thought-out course of action.

Recognizing and developing well-targeted, innovative products and solutions and launching them on schedule and within budget is complicated.

Brain to Bank is the all-inclusive critical blueprint needed to successfully set in motion your new company, product, or service and help you get your idea out of your head and into the hands of consumers.

As you implement strategic actions to keep driving your idea forward, you’ll finally experience your incredible idea going from mind to money.

Brain to Bank fills in the gaps of what you know, what you don’t know, and, most importantly, what you don’t know you don’t know so you can finally cross the finish line and cash in!

Brain to Bank is for the gutsy entrepreneur willing to make it happen!

 

 

About the Author

Dorine Rivers, “River” to her friends, literally grew up on North and South American rivers rafting wild whitewater rapids, basking in the sun, and sleeping under a canopy of brilliant constellations. She transferred by osmosis her enthusiasm for the outdoors to her five children (all successful in their own right now) and her 20 grandchildren.

River has an undergraduate degree in creative writing, a Ph.D. in Business Management, Investment Banking and General Contractor licenses, and a few other degrees and certifications in between. She is the CEO of Alpha 81 Inc., an Arizona-based firm successfully supporting corporate innovations, expansions, and exits in software, technology, medical, life/health sciences, education, and other industries.

Her expertise is in strategic planning and management, and in building effective business infrastructures by creating and identifying growth opportunities and providing advisory services.

Her award-winning writing, photography, and graphic design have been published in books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, and advertisements. She is also a screenwriter and producer, as well as a developer of online educational courses.

She loves cooking, adventure photography, and is an avid biker, hiker, and water-sports lover.

Her every-day motto for living is based on Helen Keller’s quote:

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

 

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This morning, I have a nonfiction business marketing book in our book spotlight.  Check out Marketing Launchpad, learn about author Racquel Collard and enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

Business / Marketing / Women in Business

Date Published: 20 March 2023

Publisher: SMBMS Publishing

 

  

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The ultimate, no-fluff marketing book for women in business.

 

Are you tired of throwing money at marketing that doesn’t work? Or are you confused about where to start with your marketing?

Marketing Launchpad is a must-have for any women who wants to transform her business from struggling to thriving through the power of strategic marketing.

Written with a focus on the unique needs of women in business, the easy-to-follow processes in Marketing Launchpad gives you everything you need to build a business that delivers the income and lifestyle you want.

In this ‘no-fluff’ book you’ll discover how to:

·         Create your own, unique Marketing Launchpad and uniquely ‘you’ Strategic Plan

·         Gain greater clarity of your niche, your offer, and your messaging

·         Attract your ideal client through strategic content without coming across as pushy or “salesy”

·         Stop wasting money and energy on marketing that doesn’t work so you can spend more time doing what you love

 

Marketing Launchpad is your ultimate fluff-free, step-by-step guide to map out your marketing strategy for every woman in business. Take your business to where you want it to be. Your way.

 

Marketing Launchpad is the book every woman in business should have on her shelf.

 

 

Racquel Collard is the founder of SMB Marketing Solutions, a company providing powerful marketing solutions to women in business. MBA qualified and a Certified Practising Marketer, Racquel shows female entrepreneurs and small business owners how to leverage the potential of a strategic marketing roadmap customised to their unique business needs.

 

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I often share business/management nonfiction books or entrepreneurial self help style books.  Today, I have The Suitless CEO:  How Becoming Unconventional Transformed My Life & Business by Donald Williams in our book blitz spotlight.  Check out the book and learn about the author!

 

How Becoming Unconventional Transformed My Life & Business

 

Nonfiction / Business / Management

Date Published: October 11, 2022

Publisher: ‎ MindStir Media

 

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Don’t dress for the job you want. Create your own job and dress in a way that matches your personality.

Have a heart-to-heart talk with Donald Williams about what your new business needs to thrive.

A visionary. A wealth builder. A money expert. Donald Williams is passionate about helping individuals, small business owners, and entrepreneurs find and build the financial foundation they need to succeed. Founder of multiple successful businesses and nonprofits, he understands the struggles of small business owners.

Donald gives you the benefit of the lessons he’s learned from his humble beginnings and his rise to the top. From money matters to leadership, marketing tips to overcoming crises, this book takes you through all the key parts of a business, helping you make the most of your business and your business life.

Get an exclusive seat in the executive suite of one of Atlanta’s most successful business people, and be prepared for insights and truths you won’t get anywhere else.

 

About the Author

A visionary. A wealth builder. A money expert. Donald Williams is passionate about helping individuals, small businesses owners and entrepreneurs find and build the financial foundation they need to succeed. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Southern University of New Orleans and a Masters of Arts honors degree from Clark Atlanta University, both in accounting, Mr. Williams’ career has been fueled by an industry he loves. In 2005, he launched Williams Accounting and Consulting in New Orleans. Just one year later, he successfully opened his second location in Atlanta. To date, he has grown his clientele to more than 1,000 individuals and businesses along the U.S.

Outside of the business, Mr. Williams is actively engaged in his community. He has developed on-the-job training for disadvantaged individuals seeking to enter the field of accounting. He also provides for families in need during the holiday season. Committed to uplifting his community, Mr. Wiliams opened a not-for-profit organization in 2006 called Ordinaire, with the mission to promote health, wellness, and economic stability to disadvantaged individuals through education, training, and empowerment.

 

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Today, I have a business memoir in our book spotlight.  Check out No Limits:  A True Story of Challenge and Courage Across Three Continents, learn about author Nick Haritatos and enter the book tour giveaway at the end of this post.

A True Story of Challenge and Courage Across Three Continents

 

Non-fiction, Business, Business Memoir

Date Published:

Launched: November 17, 2022

Released on Amazon:  November 11, 2022

Published: November 5, 2022

 

Opening during the Nazi occupation of Greece, best-selling No Limits is a true-life adventure story of Nick Haritatos. From his humble beginnings in war-torn Greece to southern Africa, Haritatos began a remarkable journey to success, buying his first business at sixteen and creating a portfolio of successful companies in Rhodesia, South Africa, and the United States.

Buffeted by winds of sweeping political and cultural changes, Haritatos pledged to make his own destiny, regardless of any obstacles. Haritatos lived a life of adventure set amidst dirt roads in tribal lands in Africa, harrowing days of the Rhodesian Bush War, numerous board rooms, and one-of-a-kind ocean-view homes.

With a foreword by Jack Canfield, No Limits gives readers a glimpse into the experiences and mindset of a man who faced numerous obstacles with unwavering confidence and a unique ability to build relationships with people from every walk of life. These relationships, coupled with the determination, passion and focus that he cultivated, gave Haritatos opportunities to build multi-million-dollar businesses, become a successful pilot, walk the 1,200-mile California Coastal Trail from the US-Mexico border north to the Oregon border, create a beautiful family and circle of friends, and achieve almost every other goal he set for himself.

No Limits will both entertain and inspire you. It is full of heart-warming relationships, drama, intrigue, and achievement, set against a background of tumultuous change. Woven into the text and highlighted in the appendix, No Limits includes Haritatos' pillars of business and personal success.

If you want to become the architect of your own destiny, regardless of your circumstances, this book is for you.

About the Author

Nick Haritatos is a successful entrepreneur, soccer player, pilot, and devoted family man whose life experience has spanned four countries on three continents. From his humble beginnings in war-torn Greece to southern Africa, Haritatos began a remarkable journey to success, buying his first business at sixteen and creating a portfolio of successful companies in Rhodesia, South Africa, and the United States.

Buffeted by winds of sweeping changes, Nick pledged to make his own destiny, regardless of any obstacles. He lived a life of adventure set amidst mud huts and dirt roads in tribal lands in Africa, harrowing days of the Rhodesian Bush War, numerous board rooms, international trips to over forty countries, and one-of-a-kind ocean view homes.

His business career stretches across twenty-three companies and over fifty years in manufacturing, retail, service, and commercial, retail and residential real estate. With a knack for spotting untapped potential in businesses and people, Nick treasures his vast network of friends as intensely as his financial success. He loves to celebrate life with music and dancing whenever possible.

Early on, Nick developed a unique and flexible lifestyle model that allowed him to oversee multiple businesses simultaneously while devoting plenty of time to his wife and children. With his decision to create his own destiny, Nick maintains control over his life and his future even under challenging circumstances, when most others followed tradition.  His motto is “I make events. Events don’t make me.”

An avid athlete, Nick has played and coached soccer for most of his life. Nick has team members who’ve played soccer with him for nearly twenty five years in San Diego. As of the writing of this book, he’s played in more than 2,500 matches, as well as completed several marathons. He plans to be playing soccer when he is eighty years old and beyond.

Outside of his family, one of his proudest achievements was hiking the 1,200-mile California Coastal Trail.

Today Nick uses his considerable business and life experience to mentor and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders, when he isn’t on the soccer field or planning his next walk.

Nick is available to speak to groups interested in business and personal success. For more information on his speaking and mentoring work, visit his website at www.nolimitsbynick.com

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This morning, I have a women in business themed book in our book release blitz!  Check out Something Major:  The New Playbook for Women at Work by Randi Braun and learn about the author.

The New Playbook for Women at Work

 

Women in Business

Date Published: 03.01.2023

Publisher: New Degree Press

 

“Pick up this book now! Every woman wants to believe she is on the precipice of something major and this book gives you the tools to get yourself there. Randi Braun has created a fun and practical way forward for women who are looking to channel their inner bad-ass, crack the leadership code, and soar!" - Jen Mormile, Chief Business Officer of Condé Nast

 

 

She’s changing women’s lives, one play at a time.

Women are natural leaders but they’ve been taught to play the game by an outdated set of rules. So certified executive coach, Randi Braun, wrote them a new playbook.

In Braun’s book, Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work, women will discover how to play the leadership game on their own terms and win when it comes to achieving their goals: whether it’s cracking the code on your self-doubt by ditching perfectionism, external validation, and the tyranny of your inner critic, or learning new tactics for owning your message (don’t miss 16 things she forbids you to say at work). Braun’s book provides a fresh take on one of the most tremendous challenges of our time: empowering women at work to chart their own course to the top — dialing up confidence and fulfillment, and dialing down burnout in the process.

 

In Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work, Braun takes the field and re-writes the plays of the game. She is a sought-after thought leader, speaker, and CEO of the women’s leadership firm, Something Major. Her book delivers stories for today’s women leaders in a conversational style that’s packed with sage advice and wildly entertaining.

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