EMPIRE: How to Succeed with Nothing but Passion, Great Ideas and a Wealthy Family

by Brendan Jack

Dunlop Fantasia has a passion for marketing, excellent ideas, hovercrafts and avoiding rehab. A dark, complicated family upbringing sets him on course for early divorce, a blunder with his father’s mistress, making TV shows, the heartbreaking death of a manservant, pursuit of celebrity endorsements and winning respect for his growing advertising empire. Follow his satirical exploration of wealth, self-help advice, business success, gritty optimism and downgrading to business class flights.

In easily-digested nuggets of wisdom, Dunlop has the answer to every question you’ll ever ask about building your legacy and getting ahead in life.

173 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 2, 2011

About the author

Brendan is a film and TV writer, producer, director, actor and comedian. He co-created Crazy Monkey, a comedy troupe that appeared on MTV worldwide for several years. His first feature film, Straight Outta Benoni, opened #1 at the South African box office.

Brendan has written for several publications such as GQ Magazine and The Star newspaper, and has been published in 'Miracles That Are Changing a Nation' and the bestselling 'Rugby in Our Blood'

He is the author of 'Empire: How to Succeed with Nothing but Passion, Great Ideas and a Wealthy Family'

He thanks you for reading this far.

Reviews

[Richard Mulholland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this. Damn, Brendan can write. I actually read certain passages thinking, fuck, i'm jealous - wish I could write like this.

One thing I do think is that, looking at the cover, a lot of people will think that this is an actual business book, and not a parody - this could work against him, however I hope it doesn't, it really is a long time since I've laughed out loud reading.

[Brendan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm giving it 5 stars because this book took a while to write, and because my parents aren't online to vote for me.

Please enjoy and recommend to anyone who enjoys laughter. Even if they're bitter, this might brighten their mood (and provide invaluable advice.)