Other People's Money-You will learn how to: * Create strategies for using Other People's Money to leverage your way to financial freedom * Look beyond the limits of your own resources-in starting a business or making investments * Bring investors into your business without giving away the store * Find the sources that successful investors use in harnessting Other People's Money * Locate-and evaluate-the different kinds of OPM available to you * Think creatively-and use that creativity to lead you to multiple sources of money.
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Michael A. Lechter is a member of the law firm of Meyer, Hendricks, Victor, Osborn and Maledon in Phoenix, Arizona, and has specialized in intellectual property law for more than 20 years.
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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OPM (Other People's Money), part of the Rich Dad series, focuses specifically on how to obtain other people's money in order to grow your business. This book is one of the beefier books in the Rich Dad series and also starts to focus on specific techniques rather than conceptual ideas.
Author Michael A. Lechter starts off by describing what OPM is, gives a listing of the different types available, and explains the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Michael then writes about how one can attract OPM through strengthening different aspects of the business. Finally the book finishes with an in-depth description of each type of OPM including where to look for it, the motivation of the people giving you the money, how to avoid pitfalls and different preparation techniques.
This book is a welcome change to the Rich Dad series as it gives more specific advice. However, there still is a lot of subject material that is out of the scope of the book so be prepared to read additional material. This book is an excellent starting point for the beginning entrepreneur, but the experienced business owner will likely find this book to be elementary.
Michael Lechter's writing style is concise but can be a bit dry... but you expect that from a lawyer. I stopped counting the number of times he plugged his other books. Once is fine but Michael points it out so many times that it got annoying. Finally the material is suited for an American audience only, so if you aren't opening a corporation in the United States, this book might not be for you.
Regardless, this book is a good starting point in the hunt for OPM. 4 out of 5 stars.
Author Michael A. Lechter starts off by describing what OPM is, gives a listing of the different types available, and explains the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Michael then writes about how one can attract OPM through strengthening different aspects of the business. Finally the book finishes with an in-depth description of each type of OPM including where to look for it, the motivation of the people giving you the money, how to avoid pitfalls and different preparation techniques.
This book is a welcome change to the Rich Dad series as it gives more specific advice. However, there still is a lot of subject material that is out of the scope of the book so be prepared to read additional material. This book is an excellent starting point for the beginning entrepreneur, but the experienced business owner will likely find this book to be elementary.
Michael Lechter's writing style is concise but can be a bit dry... but you expect that from a lawyer. I stopped counting the number of times he plugged his other books. Once is fine but Michael points it out so many times that it got annoying. Finally the material is suited for an American audience only, so if you aren't opening a corporation in the United States, this book might not be for you.
Regardless, this book is a good starting point in the hunt for OPM. 4 out of 5 stars.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Using other people's money to buy appreciating and cash flow generating assets is the purest act of modern day capitalism and is what this country is all about. It is imperative that anyone wanting to grow a business and create wealth understand this concept thoroughly; especially if you want to create massive wealth.
Warren Buffett's $40 Billion net worth started with OPM as did Harry Helmsley's and Ron Perelman's. In fact Ron Perelman raised several hundred million in Milkin money at roughly 14% before he even had a place for it. He then went on to buy companies that allowed him to pay the interest and eventually pay back the money and presto he has a $3 Billion net worth now (give or take a billion).
This book is a bit repetitive, but is extremely thorough, (after all it's written by an attorney) listing 15 search engines and the web address of 30 VC or angel investors that look for deals to invest in all day long.
Honestly it's really a very simple concept. Find a deal that works, a deal that makes a lot of sense and everyone will want to be your partner. In practice though, finding a deal that works takes a lot of searching, but it's worth it.
By Kevin Kingston, author of: A 20,000% Gain in Real Estate: A True Story About the Ups And Downs from Wall Street to Real Estate Leading Up to Phenomenal Returns
My Blog: bloglines.com/blog/KevinKingston
Warren Buffett's $40 Billion net worth started with OPM as did Harry Helmsley's and Ron Perelman's. In fact Ron Perelman raised several hundred million in Milkin money at roughly 14% before he even had a place for it. He then went on to buy companies that allowed him to pay the interest and eventually pay back the money and presto he has a $3 Billion net worth now (give or take a billion).
This book is a bit repetitive, but is extremely thorough, (after all it's written by an attorney) listing 15 search engines and the web address of 30 VC or angel investors that look for deals to invest in all day long.
Honestly it's really a very simple concept. Find a deal that works, a deal that makes a lot of sense and everyone will want to be your partner. In practice though, finding a deal that works takes a lot of searching, but it's worth it.
By Kevin Kingston, author of: A 20,000% Gain in Real Estate: A True Story About the Ups And Downs from Wall Street to Real Estate Leading Up to Phenomenal Returns
My Blog: bloglines.com/blog/KevinKingston
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Michael Lechter's book "OPM" Other People's Money is one of the finest books written for creating financial leverage. The information teaches anyone how they can take an idea and truly turn it into a significant financial gain without risking their own capital.
You do not need money to become successful. You need a worthwhile idea and other people's money and or resources to bring that idea to fruition. Don't shelve your dreams due to lack of cash flow. One idea in this book provided me with over $30,000 in other people's resources and I did not give away equity to do so.
After you read this book then lack of cash flow is no longer a reason not to transform your ideas into reality. Apply the knowledge in this book and you have more than a short-lived chance of success. We have all heard the saying that knowledge is power. Once you have learned the information contained within this book you will have the power, you just have to apply it.
The material is straight forward. This is a must read for anyone that considers themselves a true entrepreneur. I learned more about cash flow and understanding how to attract other people's money and resources in this book than I did in six years of college.
If I had this information prior to starting my entrepreneurial life I am sure I would be 50 times wealthier today.
Thank you Michael, You Rock!
You do not need money to become successful. You need a worthwhile idea and other people's money and or resources to bring that idea to fruition. Don't shelve your dreams due to lack of cash flow. One idea in this book provided me with over $30,000 in other people's resources and I did not give away equity to do so.
After you read this book then lack of cash flow is no longer a reason not to transform your ideas into reality. Apply the knowledge in this book and you have more than a short-lived chance of success. We have all heard the saying that knowledge is power. Once you have learned the information contained within this book you will have the power, you just have to apply it.
The material is straight forward. This is a must read for anyone that considers themselves a true entrepreneur. I learned more about cash flow and understanding how to attract other people's money and resources in this book than I did in six years of college.
If I had this information prior to starting my entrepreneurial life I am sure I would be 50 times wealthier today.
Thank you Michael, You Rock!
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Published on December 27, 2008 by ozzy Gomez
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A true entrepreneur knows how to leverage other people's ideas and other people's money to create more wealth for everyone around them. Read more
Published on August 25, 2007 by L. Huffman
The art of leverage
If you really want to be a Real estate investor,then this is the book to purchase.The book is an investment in itself.
Published on June 10, 2007 by Larry A. Amati
Great book to start a business with.
I am mainly interested in real estate investment, so this book did not have a whole lot for me. It would be really great if you are looking for capital to begin a business. Read more
Published on February 14, 2007 by J. Wilhelm
A good start on the big business picture.
One of the concepts the Rich Dad series has taught me, and you see this throughout the free enterprise system, is that "he who creates the investment gets most of the gold". Read more
Published on January 21, 2007 by David Etenburn
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Only 1/2 way thru, however, an old dog can learn new tricks. I've been a real estate investor for 17 years. Read more
Published on July 5, 2006 by James Reid
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How do you get out of the rat race? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nonreporting issuer, prospective financial statements, rich dad, percent ownership interest, bartered services, general solicitation, nonaccredited investors, personal guaranty, intellectual property assets, factoring company, potential licensees, qualified investors, federal exemptions, grinding equipment, offering memorandum, elevator speech, sales partners Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Other People's Money, Rich Dad, United States, Warner Books, Other People's Resources, Creating Fortunes, Use of Funds, Typical Source of Funds, Louis Cannon, Small Business Administration, Department of Commerce, Department of Education, Garrett Sutton, Chamber of Commerce, Loose Cannon, National Science Foundation, National Venture Capital Association, New Shares Issued, Own Your Own Corporation, Squire Sanders, West Coast New!
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How do you get out of the rat race? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nonreporting issuer, prospective financial statements, rich dad, percent ownership interest, bartered services, general solicitation, nonaccredited investors, personal guaranty, intellectual property assets, factoring company, potential licensees, qualified investors, federal exemptions, grinding equipment, offering memorandum, elevator speech, sales partners Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Other People's Money, Rich Dad, United States, Warner Books, Other People's Resources, Creating Fortunes, Use of Funds, Typical Source of Funds, Louis Cannon, Small Business Administration, Department of Commerce, Department of Education, Garrett Sutton, Chamber of Commerce, Loose Cannon, National Science Foundation, National Venture Capital Association, New Shares Issued, Own Your Own Corporation, Squire Sanders, West Coast New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Pratts Guide to Venture Capital Sources 1991 Edition (1991 publication) on page 113, and page 226
- Successful Patents and Patenting for Engineers and Scientists by Michael A. Lechter in Back Matter
- Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets About Money--That You Don't Learn in School! by Robert T. Kiyosaki in Front Matter
- Intellectual property handbook by Michael A Lechter in Front Matter
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