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Based on the success story of a small Seattle coffee shop, this little book is a tasty brew of sound principles and instructive anecdotes. As the coffee shop owner looks for ways to retain his customer base, a consultant helps him focus on what really matters. Authors Yerkes and Decker, renowned for their consulting and business savvy, have done their homework and turned Beans into "a business fable taken from real life".

Robert Rosenberg took over as CEO of Dunkin’ Donuts in 1963, 13 years after the first restaurant was founded by his father William. In his remarkable 35-year run, he grew the company from $10 million in sales to over $2 billion with more than 3,000 outlets. Through his tenure, Robert learned important lessons on running and scaling a family business. Rosenberg shares his insider perspective on all the dramatic highs and lows that are part of the Dunkin’ Donuts story to guide you to your own success story.

John C. Maxwell, best selling author and motivational teacher, is known for his brilliant insights into the nature of leadership - and how we can tap into unfound abilities within ourselves. His new audiobook turns to the wellspring of tradition, as he offers inspiration, learning, and the power of prayer from the lives of Old Testament heroes.

Sports journalist and veteran shoe tester Brian Metzler takes runners and kicksologists deep inside the $10 billion running shoe industry with a behind-the-curtain look at what makes iconic running shoe brands tick. Kicksology follows a shoe from inspiration to store shelf to show how innovative ideas evolve into industry-wide trends and fads. Metzler tours shoe labs where scientists advance our understanding of shoes and running mechanics as well as the domestic and overseas shoe factories where the world's favorite kicks are assembled.

Make a lasting impact by launching new initiatives, inspiring others, and championing innovative approaches with this from-the-trenches guide by trusted executive mentor, entrepreneur, and leadership expert Joel Peterson.

This is a complete guide to how to create a plan for, open, operate, and market a new small business. This book intends to help you overcome fear and inspire you to own and operate your own small business.

Attention aspiring culinary entrepreneurs! Are you ready to turn your kitchen dreams into a curbside sensation? This is the food truck business guide that will help you transform passion into profits!Kitchen to Curb isn't just a food truck business book; rather, it’s a comprehensive food truck operations manual, packed with insider tips, expert advice, and real-life success stories. A real roadmap to starting a food truck business and fulfilling your culinary dreams. From the first spark of an idea to the sizzle of success on the streets, every page is a step toward turning your food ...

By turns irreverent and profound, Straight Up: Real World Secrets to Running a Killer Bar is your guide to the attitude, organization, and teamwork necessary to absolutely crush it in the world of bartending and bar management.

In February 2009, Dan Maccarone, a digital product design executive who works with some of the world’s top brands, walked through the doors of what would be his new bar, Destination, in Manhattan’s East Village. The overwhelming stale-beer smell, ruined floor, and “Happy New Year 2008” banners that hung from the walls were the least of his worries. He had just six weeks and a budget of $150,000 to turn the place into the neighborhood’s new favorite hang-out - and start turning a profit.

With the enabling power of technology, turning a great idea into a successful business does not have to be merely a dream. It can be a reality. The Lemonade Stand presents a new perspective on entrepreneurship that anyone who is considering starting a business or already running one, should read. The Lemonade Stand principles are thirteen guidelines that empower anyone to welcome adversity and transform problems into innovations.

Travis Macy has summited glacial peaks in the French Alps, rappelled into limestone caves in China, and raced through parched deserts in Utah. In 2013 he famously won the Leadman Series, a combination of nearly 300 miles of high-altitude trail running and mountain biking over the course of five epic endurance races. Macy achieved all of these victories without elite professional training or even exceptional strength, speed, or flexibility.

Introducing "House Sitting Business 101": Your complete guide to mastering the lucrative world of luxury home and pet sitting! Are you tired of the daily grind and ready to spread your wings into your own business venture? Dreaming of a cost-effective way to explore new places and indulge in travel? Always had a tender heart for animals? This comprehensive eBook has your name written all over it! Read through 35 clear and concise chapters that will navigate you through every stage of starting and managing a successful house sitting business. In this exciting and thriving market, discover ...

Seasoned showrunner Jeffrey Melvoin shares his fascinating insider's perspective on how to call the shots and make the final decisions when choosing and writing scripts, hiring staff, casting, making the budget, and juggling schedules. Along with the managerial responsibilities that keep the show afloat, they are also the visionary for the series and the characters. Melvoin describes how to confidently communicate abstract ideas so they can become the show's reality.

This book is the pocket guide I wish I had when I first became a general manager of a Mitsubishi dealership in New York. Honestly, I am not the brightest star in the sky and made every mistake anyone could’ve possibly made. The car business desperately needs better leadership skills, understanding of social media, inventory management, fixed operations, and so much more. There is no educational barrier to the entry into car business, and there are only a handful of universities offering a major in car dealership general management, such as Liberty and Keiser.

The Cheer Gym Owners' Handbook is your indispensable guide to building a profitable and thriving all star gym. Recognized as the #1 industry resource, this book is packed with actionable advice and practical strategies, covering everything from enhancing your marketing and optimizing staffing to mastering the financial aspects of gym ownership.

Make this the year you launch and build a serious apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and more) business online! Here is an Amazon Merch book that shows how we consistently make four figures monthly selling t-shirts and more online with our family-run media company. Intended for current e-commerce online sellers, I've kept the cost of this ebook so low you can recoup your cost with one or two shirt sales from the actionable ideas in this book. Beyond this book, we're not selling anything else: No courses, no upsells, just this useful book and the ideas about what we're doing with our t...

At the age of just 19, JW Murphey didn't have access to large amounts of private security industry experience, a bunch of cash, an audiobook, or the Internet to help him start his security guard company. But, he didn't want to spend years as another cog inside of a large security corporation. Instead of staying employed with a big corporation, he struck out on his own and started his own security agency. How to Start a Security Guard Company book includes Murphey's creative strategies for building a private security agency with a minimal up-front investment.

A start-up is a risky thing, but there is a better way. Three-time best-selling author David C. Barnett uses his decades of business ownership, management, and consulting experience to show you the lower-risk path to owning the business of your dreams. It’s not new. It may be less exciting. But your kids will get fed every day with this plan.

Unveil the secrets of the profitable world of boutique retail with the engaging new eBook, Boutique Blueprint. This comprehensive guide will navigate you through each vital step in creating, launching, and growing a successful boutique business. Starting from the introduction to the exciting realms of boutique retail, Boutique Blueprint quickly shifts gears to unearthing market trends and helping you discover your unique niche. The guide delves deep into the highly niche sector of women's vintage clothing, but assimilates valuable insights that make it a versatile manual irrespective of ...

Are you ready to turn your passion for home staging into a w successful business? Look no further than The Home Stager's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Starting and Running a Thriving Home Staging Business. This comprehensive resource is your ultimate ticket to mastering the art of home staging and taking your career to new heights.