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From Dropout to Delivery Kingpin: A 26-Year Overnight Success Story of Building Businesses through People
In the mid-90s, long before rideshares ruled the roads, 20-year-old college student and delivery driver Aaron Hageman got the opportunity of a for the unbelievable price of $1, he could become the owner and CEO of Delivery Drivers, Inc., the food delivery company where he worked.
Despite his lack of experience (and to the chagrin of well-meaning friends and family), Hageman dropped out of college to take on the challenge. He spent the next 26 years serving in virtually every role of his company—from delivery driver to HR manager to CEO—and ultimately scaled and sold it to Walmart for a seven-figure sum.
From Dropout to Delivery Kingpin traces Hageman’s journey, while also breaking down his roadmap for aspiring solopreneurs and business leaders.
In this unique business memoir and guide to business leadership, Hageman
● Why people-centric leadership principles are central to scaling a company
● His battle-tested hiring practices to build an all-star team
● The behind-the-scenes processes necessary for a successful exit
● How entrepreneurs can find their "why" (and avoid the allure of shortcuts)
And much more.
From Dropout to Delivery Kingpin is not only an inspiring success story but also a reminder for entrepreneurs everywhere that the rules of success are timeless. The delivery business may have changed, but the lessons in From Dropout to Delivery Kingpin are evergreen.
Despite his lack of experience (and to the chagrin of well-meaning friends and family), Hageman dropped out of college to take on the challenge. He spent the next 26 years serving in virtually every role of his company—from delivery driver to HR manager to CEO—and ultimately scaled and sold it to Walmart for a seven-figure sum.
From Dropout to Delivery Kingpin traces Hageman’s journey, while also breaking down his roadmap for aspiring solopreneurs and business leaders.
In this unique business memoir and guide to business leadership, Hageman
● Why people-centric leadership principles are central to scaling a company
● His battle-tested hiring practices to build an all-star team
● The behind-the-scenes processes necessary for a successful exit
● How entrepreneurs can find their "why" (and avoid the allure of shortcuts)
And much more.
From Dropout to Delivery Kingpin is not only an inspiring success story but also a reminder for entrepreneurs everywhere that the rules of success are timeless. The delivery business may have changed, but the lessons in From Dropout to Delivery Kingpin are evergreen.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 27, 2024
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