Jay bought into his first business at age 32, acquired the rest of it over three years, for a total of $75,000, ran it for 14 years, and sold it to two of his managers for $500,000. After taking a couple of years off from "real" business to guide horse trips in Colorado, he started another business "on his kitchen table." This venture was initially capitalized at $3,000. He and his partners sold it 19 years later, for $60 million. That’s American Dollars, a big pile of them. In the process of starting and running these businesses, he did some things right and many things wrong. In this book he gives you the benefit of his years of acquired knowledge. Hopefully, you can learn from his adventures, adopt some of the good things and avoid having to learn everything the hard way.
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A new set of common sense tools for professional growth. A must read for anyone starting or growing a business -- William P. Glynn, Vice Chairman, Pearl Street Group, Leading Venture Capital Firm
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Jay Hearst bought into his first business at age 32 and acquired the rest of it over three years. He ran it for 14 years and sold it to his managers for $500,000.
After taking a couple of years off from the real world to guide horse trips in Colorado, he started another business "on his kitchen table." This venture was initially capitalized at $3,000. He and his partners sold it 19 years later for $60 million. In the process of starting and running these businesses he did some things right and many things wrong. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Want to start your own successful business? Buy this book! In fact, buy 2 copies! I've nearly worn out my first copy from regular use. From a self-assessment review, all the way through growing your business and eventually selling it. Everything you need to do it right the first time is here. This book is overflowing with practical details of what to do, and humorous examples of what NOT to do in business from someone who has been there every step of the way. You cannot afford to be without this resource in your business toolkit.
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absolutely a must read for new business owners.,
By Jack Kreamer (Griffin, Ga.) - See all my reviews
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I have started several businesses and how I wish I had the opportunity to read Jay Hearst's book first. I think if the local business license group required this to be read before getting the license, there would be considerably less failures for new businesses. Just having knowledge of the prospective new business and a big ego will not get the job done. Not only does it contain "must have" information, it is easily read and understood. I commend Mr. Hearst for his service to the business community.
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No Nonsense Advice in Plain Language,
By Robert Goldberg (New Orleans, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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For the beginning entrepreneur or seasoned business person this paperback will give you plenty to think about. The writer candidly describes his mistakes as well as his successes, which I found refreshing. He showed me the common pitfalls facing businesses from their beginnings to their maturities in an organized fashion. I believe that the book will be a resource for me to be kept within arms reach in the office.
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- High Country (Thorndike Western II) by Wayne Barton on page 40, and page 140
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- Secrets of Closing the Sale by Zig Ziglar in Back Matter
- The Road Ahead (Penguin Readers, Level 3) by Gates in Back Matter
- Small Business Legal Smarts by Deborah L. Jacobs in Back Matter
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