The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur: The tell-it-like-it-is guide to cleaning up in business, even if you are at the end of your roll. [Hardcover]

Mike Michalowicz (Author), HarperCo Books (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2008

"Never started a company before? Struggling with little or no cash? Have no experience, no baseline to judge your progress against? Thank God! You've got a shot at making this work." So says Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, a business book that is so uniquely useful, so raw and entertaining, it reads like the brainchild of Steve Jobs and Chris Rock.

The founder of three multimillion-dollar companies, including Obsidian Launch, a company that partners with first-time entrepreneurs to grow their concepts into industry leaders, Mike Michalowicz knows what it really takes to spin your great idea into pure gold.

Whether you're just starting out or have been at this for years, Mike's "get real" approach to business is a much-needed swift kick in the pants. In this book, you'll discover:
* Why a business plan is a total waste of your time.
* Why fulfilling your own needs is the first and last order of business.
* Which three sheets of paper you need to successfully launch, manage and grow your business.
* How to get started in business with little or no money.
* How to find and exploit resources that no one else knows about.
* How to stop procrastinating and take action NOW!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Disarmingly funny, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur tells it like it is and yet never gives up on the little guy. After reading this book you'll feel like you can actually pull it off - because you can."
--Donny Deutsch, Host of CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch and Chairman, Deutsch Inc.

"The title of Mike's book might spark your interest, but the contents will truly transform your interest into entrepreneurial success."
--Pat Croce, Former Owner of the 76ers & Host of Down to Business

"Rock solid advice straight from the trenches, this book will change the way you look at everything about business. Mike has done a great job of making the complex - simple to understand. Bravo!"
--Bill Bartman, Self-made Billionaire (25th Wealthies Person in the World) & National Entrepreneur of the Year (twice) by USA Today, Inc, and E&Y & Founder of Billionaire Business Systems.

"This book kicks ass. I have read dozens of great books on entrepreneurship and honestly, I have never read one that was more in line with my own personal entrepreneurial philosophy and experience. And yes, you can quote me on that."
--Scott Allen, The Blogger for Guide to Entrepreneurs (Entrepreneurs.About.com) & Entrepreneur

"The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur is a great, insightful read loaded with ingenuity, humor, and heart. If there was ever a "must-read" book for aspiring entrepreneurs, this is it."
--Cameron Johnson, Entrepeneur, Oprah's The Big Give Contestent and Author of You Call The Shots

"Fast-moving, packed with anecdotes from real businesses and genuinely very funny, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur shares lessons that I can relate to from running my own business for the past five years."
--Fraser Doherty, 19 Year Old Founder & Managing Director of $1M+ company, SuperJam

"Stop your crying! Stop your whining! The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur shows you how to get off the pot by using what you have to make your business a success!"
--Barry Moltz, Entrepreneur and Author of Bounce!

"The book is full of business wisdom that any entrepreneur can learn from. His life experiences, personality and huge set of balls make him THE MAN... and this book LIFE CHANGING!"
--Louis Lautman, Filmmaker & Founder of Young Entrepreneur Society (Y.E.S.)

"The TPE is a raw, powerfully inspirational, and intriguingly crafted masterpiece. Read this book tonight and start your company tomorrow. I did."
--Alexander LindahlFounder of College Mogul

"The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur is a must-read for aspiring AND established entrepreneurs. First, it is written by a successful serial entrepreneur who has built multi-million dollar businesses and walked the talk. Second, Michael is not afraid to call it like he sees it, whether or not it offends others. Unfortunately, both of these qualities are lacking in most entrepreneurship books."
--Michael Simmons, Co-Founder of Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour & Bestselling Author of The Student Success Manifestor

"This book kicks ass. I have read dozens of great books on entrepreneurship and honestly, I have never read one that was more in line with my own personal entrepreneurial philosophy and experience. And yes, you can quote me on that."
--Scott Allen, The Blogger for Guide to Entrepreneurs (Entrepreneurs.About.com) & Entrepreneur

About the Author

Mike Michalowicz started his first business at the age of 24, moving his young family to the only safe place he could afford - a retirement village. With limited resources and no experience, he systematically grew a multimillion-dollar technology business, sleeping in conference rooms to avoid hotel costs.

After selling his first company, Michalowicz launched a new business the very next day, and in less than three years, sold it to a Fortune 500. With his newest venture, Obsidian Launch, he fosters startup businesses with his 'get rich right' approach.

A graduate of Inc. and MIT's Birthing of Giants Entrepreneurial Program, Michalowicz received Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards multiple times. He is a recurring guest on CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, ABC News, and other television programs; has been featured on multiple radio stations including National Public Radio (NPR) and in The New York Times, SmartCEO Magazine, and other publications.

Michalowicz is a guest lecturer for entrepreneurial groups at Babson, Boston College, Columbia, Harvard, Penn State, Temple, University of The West Indies and other colleges throughout the country and world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 199 pages
• Publisher: Obsidian Launch, LLC; 1st Edition edition (September 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981808204
• ISBN-13: 978-0981808208
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (375 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Mike Michalowicz (pronounced mi-CAL-o-witz) started his first business at the age of 24, moving his young family to the only safe place he could afford - a retirement village. With limited resources and no experience, he systematically bootstrapped a multi-million dollar technology business, sleeping in conference rooms to avoid hotel costs. After selling his first company, Mike launched a new business the very next day, and in less than three years, sold it to a Fortune 500. With his newest multi-million dollar venture, Obsidian Launch, he fosters startup businesses with his "get rich right" approach.

The host of the brand new business reality show, Bailout!, Mike is a graduate of Inc. & MIT's "Birthing of Giants" Entrepreneurial Program. He has received multiple entrepreneurship awards, including the SBA's Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Mike is a recurring guest on CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, ABC News, Fox News and international television programs. He has also been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, US News & World Report, National Public Radio (NPR), the New York Times, and other publications.

Mike is a frequent guest lecturer for entrepreneurial groups and professional business groups throughout the world. Mike is also a guest lecturer for collegiate entrepreneurial programs such as Babson, Boston College, Columbia, Copenhagen Business School, Emerson, Harvard, Penn State, Pepperdine and Princeton.