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Anyone Can Do It: My Story [Paperback] DUNCAN BANNATYNE Paperback – Import, September 3, 2007

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At 30, Duncan Bannatyne had no money and was enjoying life on the beaches of Jersey. He saw a story of someone who had made himself a millionaire, and decided to do the same. Five years later he had done it, and now he is worth 168 million. In this remarkable book, Bannatyne relives his colourful path to riches, from ice cream salesman to multi-millionaire, explaining how anyone could take the same route as he did - if they really want to. Hugely articulate, and with numerous fascinating and revealing stories to tell, this is an autobiography and a business book unlike any other - but then Bannatyne isn't like any other businessman, either.

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320
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English
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Orion
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2007
September 3
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5.2 x 0.9 x 7.8
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0752881892
ISBN-13

978-0752881898
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orion; New Ed edition (September 3, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0752881892
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0752881898
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.24 x 0.94 x 7.76 inches

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Duncan Bannatyne is the former stoker in the Navy who built up his own business empire and is now worth £310 million and is a star of the TV series Dragons' Den. His first book, Anyone Can Do It, was a Sunday Times bestseller in hardback and paperback.

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fanney amelia gudjonsson

Made me laugh and cry.

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2013

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The book stirs emotions and makes you think. I too grew up in a household of 8 siblings-12 altogether. Never really got any attention (none to give to the next youngest kid). So you would think I'd grown some balls and done something about my life. Reading his story has stirred some longings - perhaps it's not too late to do something with my ideas.
Duncan draws you into each story as if you are there and I found myself feeling sorry for some of the people he was dealing with but at the same time rooting for Duncan. He made me laugh, but also I cried with him. He is a fascinating person and I look forward to reading his next book.

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Dennis Balajadia

Simple, Basic, Common Sense Way to Make Money

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2010

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I was surprised by Duncan's great ability to tell a story. His story is simple enough that you put down the book (in my case the Kindle) and you feel a bit better, braver and can think clearer.

What I liked about his story is that he wasn't a young, overachieving A-type. He started in his 30s but he made the right moves. It starts with knowing your numbers and knowing what you're doing.

Highly recommended for entrepreneurs!

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Andrew

Inspiring read and very easy to relate to.

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2014

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Well written, easy to read and very interesting.

The title describes exactly what the book contains, a real story of someone from humble beginnings achieving wealth and happiness.

This book goes into enough detail that you can see how Duncan Bannatyne achieved his success, but it is also light hearted enough that it is in no way boring.

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2013

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It's not often I buy a book that I can't put down, but this is such a book. It's simply written in an honest, straight forward manner. It's not long winded and self indulgent like many of it's type and the pace of the book and easy style makes it an enjoyable read.

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2016

As advertised

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015

Brilliant read !!

A likeable reading but it should be updated!

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2013

The story reported in this book is quite appaeling, shows some practical business principles which allowed Mr. Bannatyne to become a rich businessman and points out his commitment on his family ( as a father and husband ) and charity works.

The problem with this book is that it is not updated because it doesn't report the recent events in Mr. Bannatyne's life:

a)A devastating divorce from his second wife.

b)In 2013 it was reported that Bannatyne is £122m in debt.

In other words, from an emotional and financial point of view, this is the worst period of his life as a successful businessman and it would have been great if the book had talked a little bit about these recent events of his life.

Anyway, as he has been a winner for the most part of his life, he'll make it!!

Best regards.

Fab

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Michele McGlone

I really enjoyed this book.

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013

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This book was an easy quick read and the author takes you on a fun ride. It was inspiring to read a up by the bootstraps story like this.

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Graffico

Very Interesting Read 🤓👍

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2023

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This book makes an amazing read. I was very keen on learning how Duncan Bannatyne reached his pinnacle of success when I trained at one of his Bannatynes gyms, and also when I saw him on Dragons’ Den, .

He goes into every detail as to how he encountered various problems, And how he overcame them, as well as discussing how some of the business success he had, had a negative impact on his personal life. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to really get inside the mind of how a Dragon thinks in the Dragons’ Den.

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bs3ac

Very enjoyable read and I definetly recommend it for people of all ages.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2011

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After just finishing this book I have come to the conclusion that Duncan is a remarkable man who had come from near poverty to living a life that is of riches (and I do not mean just in the economic sense either). He reports how happy he feels from helping others in the World who are born in countries that offer little chance of escaping their poverty by participating and funding projects like that in Romania, Malawi amongst others. Through his actions (and the help of colleagues/charities) he has made a difference to many peoples lifes (especially children) by building orphanges and providing a better standard of living.

Duncan comes across in the Dragons Den as a shroud man who is very hard towards business matters. From reading his book, it's true he is hard in the sense that he doesn't like people taking the "piss" (his words). One example that comes to mind is the 'expenses' that some company (who were buying a bussiness from him) would add without asking. One stated a bill of £300k and basically 'tried it on' as they knew they were buying his business for tens of millions and hoped he would simply cash in and overlook it.

Duncan is a man of principle and would happily walk away from a lucrative deal even if they are paying way over the odds compared to the next bidder. If their principles are not in place he would put the takeover in question. He believes people have no right to 'take' for no reason and for that I salute him for doing the right thing.

Overal I really enjoyed the read and I liked how the chapters were short but also informative of his life and style of business. You are taken from how he was brought up to how he setup each of his business to how he finally reached his current position of today.

The only reason I did not give this book a 5 star was down to 'anyone can do it' phrase that is stated across the book. I believe people can better themselves and start a successful business but in my opinion Duncan has somthing unique which makes his successful, being his personality.

To do what Duncan has done it requires balls, intelligence, determination and hardness. On many occasions Duncan stated how he conforonted those who 'threatened' his profit. An example that comes to mind is the icecream 'turfwars' chapter where he confronted a supposed 'hard man' who controlled who worked where in the area. This man was a black man with a reputation with two dobermans who drove around in a campervan and Duncan has heard people say he would not allow him to sell in the area as it was deemed 'his turf'. Duncan (upon seeing him in person for the first time) took off, opened his car door and confronted him stating who did he think he was etc. The man was so shocked that he actually turned to respect Duncan as a friend rather than an enemy agreeing to work things out towards who can work where.

I believe this hardenss as well as this always active 'thinking' ability in looking for the next business venture is not somthing 'anyone' can do. In my opinion it comes from personallity and upbringing in the right environment.

Do not however let this put your off the book. It is a very intersting and satisfying read and I am glad I have read it. I will now look at Duncan differently when I see him next on TV and I also feel better in knowing the real man behind that on the Dragons Den.

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Great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2023

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E,clement insight into how someone with the right attitude and determination realises their call to action and their dreams of a better life. Anyone can do it if they apply basic rules and want it badly enough.

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A compelling read...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2014

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A genuine page-turner, enjoyable, interesting and easy to read. Health warning: don't start reading in bed - I lost several hours of sleep as I didn't want to put it down!

In this book, Bannatyne - who was made famous through the BBC's Dragon's Den -charts the course of his career, talking openly about the good and the bad, the highs and the lows.

After a dishonourable discharge from the navy, and various jobs, he bought an ice cream van and started to work for himself. One van became two, then three...

Seeing an opportunity in the care home industry he went into business with someone else and once it became clear that would work he started a series of care homes himself, scaling the business and eventually floating it.

He set up a chain of children's nurseries, applying the skills learned from his care home business. He rapidly grew the business and then sold it a few years later.

Other than Dragon's Den, he's perhaps best known for his chain of gyms, and we read about how it developed from an idea to a single gym and then rapidly scaled to become a large chain.

Hotels, a spell running (turning around) a radio station, and many other ventures are narrated.

As you'd expect, the book also talks about the Dragon's Den show relating lots of fascinating stories.

Bannatyne's passion for his charitable interests shines through. Between chapters on various business ventures he talks with much emotion of trips to Romaina and other places.

A fascinating book, well-written, and easy-to-read, charting Duncan Bannatyne's life and entrepreneurial ventures. Well worth reading!

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Jethro

Good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2013

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I wouldn't give this book 5 stars, only a masterpiece should get 5 stars.

I enjoyed the book, his life story is quite fascinating. As an autobiography it keeps you glued to the pages, and it contains lots of business common sense too.

I totally disagree with the title. Not anyone can do it. Only the very odd person can do it.

Duncan did it because he has a great cocktail of talents including a considerable intellect, massive determination, amazing work ethic, and although he doesn't suffer fools, he comes across a man you could do business with. All these qualities shine through in the book.

I see this book as a great motivator. One thing it drives home is that if you want to succeed in business, you need to try harder than 99% of people would ever be prepared to try. You need to be incredibly determined and creative. And you need to be clever.

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