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Book SynopsisWant to be a massively successful entrepreneur?
Just take the Entrepreneur Test and discover the key ingredients you are missing. Then add them into your daily habits and massive success will be yours.
Colin has identified the specific key ingredients of what it takes to be massively successful and defy the odds, no matter what the external economic factors may be. Whether you’re a start-up or have an established business, the secret ingredients are the same because they apply to you, the entrepreneur.
In the
Entrepreneur Success Recipe Colin shares with you all of the secrets that he uncovered while working with and studying the habits of thousands of entrepreneurs. This is an “in the trenches” entrepreneurship book written by one of the most sought after emerging business experts in the world. In fact, there’s a reason they refer to Colin as the Business Acceleration Renegade... because he takes a “no holds barred” approach to telling you what you need to do and with the secret ingredients addressed, your business can experience extreme acceleration.
Find out what’s keeping you from achieving the ultimate level of success and exceeding your goals consistently year after year...take the Entrepreneurship Test and identify specifically what’s holding you back!
Trade Review“Colin Sprake has delivered the goods. In his new book, he not only provides the recipe for entrepreneurial success, he also lays out a clear-cut plan for how to get it. What I like best about his book is that it’s not just a bunch of theory. It’s jam-packed full of specific ideas for separating yourself from the pack. This book teaches you necessary skills, instructions, and troubleshooting tactics unlike any other book out there. Do yourself a favor and get a copy of this book, then do what he says in it and take action.”
-JJ Childers, Attorney and Author,
Real Wealth Without Risk,
Asset Protection 101“Colin Sprake has filled a book with solid and exceptionally readable advice. Follow his simple to follow suggestions and life will be a whole lot more fun for you, especially when you make bank deposits.”
-Jay Conrad Levinson, bestselling author and father of
Guerrilla Marketing“Finally, Colin has taken his decades of brilliance on combining mindset with business and put them together in an incredibly smart way, to assist all entrepreneurs with achieving outrageous levels of success. Plus, it’s done in very simple and easy to follow format. You have got to read this book!”
-Jill Lublin, international speaker, bestselling author of 3 books including
Guerrilla Publicity“I could not put this book down! I have read countless books on entrepreneurship, yet what Colin has done with his direct style is engage you into knowing that you can achieve more and hit new heights in all areas of your life. Master these principles and be amazed by what you can achieve!”
-David Hancock, Founder Morgan James Publishing.
“Finally, a perfect recipe for becoming a successful entrepreneur – make sure you follow it. This should have been done years ago! Colin is a genius at what he has put together to get all entrepreneurs to the next level of success. If you are an entrepreneur you have to read this book!”
-Rick Frishman, bestselling author, publisher & speaker.
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Knowledge + Action = Profit
PART ONE: PREPARATION
Chapter 1 What Is an Entrepreneur?
Chapter 2 The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Self-Awareness and Self-Observation
Stinking Thinking
Taking Things Personally
Teflon, Not Velcro
Be a Rhino
Celebrate as if It Has Already Happened
Entrepreneurs Are Addicts
Responsibility
Chapter 3 Colin Sprake’s Story:
From Blue Collar to Entrepreneur!
PART TWO: THE INGREDIENTS
Chapter 4 The Entrepreneur Test: Do You Have What It Takes?
Chapter 5 Nineteen Critical Skills for Entrepreneurial Success
Create a Road Map to Success
Develop Vivid Vision
Weapons of Mass Distraction: Avoid Bright, Shiny Objects
Be Tenacious, Driven, and Convicted
Follow Your Own Rules
Lead by Example
Plan to Sacrifice
Manage Your Commitments, Not Your Time
Hunger for Success; Don’t Just Wish for It
Deliver Results, Not Excuses
Be Solution Driven
Do Not Listen to the Wrong People
Take Advice from Successful People
Focus on Rewards, Not Penalties!
Be Passionate about What You Are Doing
Do Not Overservice Your Clients!
Relentless Follow-Up and Follow Through
Understand That Energy Is EVERYTHING!
Hire the Right Resources
PART THREE: THE INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 6 Developing into a Massively Successful Entrepreneur: Fifteen Things You Must Do after Reading This Book
Complete Your One-Page Business Plan and Five-Year Vision
Complete Your Cash Flow Predictor for Twelve Months
Know Your Financial Risks and Gross Margin
Assemble Your Mentorship Team
Build Relationships with Like-Minded Entrepreneurs
Know That Great Attitude Equals Gratitude
Celebrate Successes
Develop a Learning Philosophy
Do Not Be Judgmental
Set Office Hours
Do Your Weekly Snapshot
Monitor, Measure, and Adjust
Expose Your Business
Examine Your Environment
Pay It Forward
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting: Nine Key Areas Where Entrepreneurs’ Success Often Stalls
Are You Still Selling?
Paralysis by Analysis
Cash Is Oxygen: Are You Breathing?
Hooked on Branding
It’s Not the Economy—It’s You!
Adapt or Die
Fixing What Isn’t Broken
Learning to Relinquish Control
Becoming “Vitamin C” Deficient—in Commitment, Cash, and Clients Changing Habits Takes Time
Conclusion: The Entrepreneur Success Recipe
Additional Resources for Your Success
About the Author
