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The Greatest Prospector in the World: A historically accurate parable on creating success in sales, business & life
Laura Dunagan, was born in the gold prospecting days of rustic Alaska in the early 1900's. When Laura was 16 years old, her father was trapped under a mud slide while prospecting in a nearby river and died. Laura was forced to move to Chicago in the care of her rich Uncle Joe. Laura hated Uncle Joe because he forced her to leave the river, but also because he had left the family prospecting business to move to Chicago years before she was born. Laura discovers that Uncle Joe made his fortune selling insurance and was the owner of the largest insurance company in Illinois. While wondering through the mansion one day, she found Uncle's Joe personal den. In it, she discovered an entire new life that would lead her to heights that she would never had realized panning for gold in Alaska. Uncle Joe used the 6 gold prospecting rules for safety to prospect new clients for his insurance company and in doing so, discovered the secrets to wealth in selling.
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First published October 10, 2014
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March 5, 2016
What Dunn has done (ha) is to write a non-fiction book about creating success in business (and in life) by using a fictional narrative. If you want a cheat sheet or a “winning formula” that you can apply to reach said success, don’t even consider buying this book. It is meant as a source of reflection to make readers understand more profoundly how they can create success for themselves. It’s also a fun, light read for anyone just looking for a feel good story that will be easy to read if you gloss over some of the heavier parts of the book.
The narrative itself is a simple one, a straightforward plot in which a young girl learns how to create success for herself by applying life lessons an elder is teaching her. The Greatest Prospector in the World does come off a little heavy-handed at times, with some parts reading as lectures rather than a story. The parable was heavy-handed; it made for easy to glean lessons but for a less literary experience.
Then again, it works; all the “lectures” fit in the narrative quite well, and the writing is engaging enough that even these parts are easily readable by both those looking to delve into the lessons and those just wanting to read a story. The lessons in the book did lose some of their strength because Laura did have it easy in some ways (for example, the help of the family fortune.) But again, just like with the obvious approach Dunn chose to take, it helps to really focus on the lessons rather than to get lost in speculation. An engaging read, The Greatest Prospector in the World can be as light or heavy as its reader make it to be.
The narrative itself is a simple one, a straightforward plot in which a young girl learns how to create success for herself by applying life lessons an elder is teaching her. The Greatest Prospector in the World does come off a little heavy-handed at times, with some parts reading as lectures rather than a story. The parable was heavy-handed; it made for easy to glean lessons but for a less literary experience.
Then again, it works; all the “lectures” fit in the narrative quite well, and the writing is engaging enough that even these parts are easily readable by both those looking to delve into the lessons and those just wanting to read a story. The lessons in the book did lose some of their strength because Laura did have it easy in some ways (for example, the help of the family fortune.) But again, just like with the obvious approach Dunn chose to take, it helps to really focus on the lessons rather than to get lost in speculation. An engaging read, The Greatest Prospector in the World can be as light or heavy as its reader make it to be.
October 15, 2020
Ken Dunn is a retired police officer who went into business and created (with partners) four very successful businesses. In this book he has written a non-fiction book masquerading as a story. In other words, a parable.
Within a heart-touching account of a young girl uprooted to a strange new world, are six secrets to success in sales, business, and life in general. There was nothing new in the six principles, but the story will still cause you to think and hopefully create some change for the better.
Written on a level that is suitable for older children, it is also entertaining for the adult reader. The author has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as a leader in the area of prospecting customers and has walked the walk. Highly recommended!
Within a heart-touching account of a young girl uprooted to a strange new world, are six secrets to success in sales, business, and life in general. There was nothing new in the six principles, but the story will still cause you to think and hopefully create some change for the better.
Written on a level that is suitable for older children, it is also entertaining for the adult reader. The author has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as a leader in the area of prospecting customers and has walked the walk. Highly recommended!
January 12, 2022
I think this was incredibly well written! I was riveted by the story, but blown away that Ken was able to share the feelings of a young girl so well. He really did well creating a quality story that was interesting and interjected the lessons flawlessly. I am grateful to have found this book as well as to have met Mr. Dunn at The People’s Platforms events.
May 29, 2019
Excellent book!
The story keeps you riveted to what is happening next.
It also sows the seeds of success into your life.
I highly recommend this book!
The story keeps you riveted to what is happening next.
It also sows the seeds of success into your life.
I highly recommend this book!
December 19, 2019
Written in story book form. This man is brilliant.
February 17, 2016
FIRST IMPRESSION:
Greatest Prospector in the world is an amazing title that could fit many genres. It could be the biography of one person, it could be a fictional story about someone who had attained glory in the field of prospecting, or it could become a non fiction / self help / business motivation book. The conflict between the book's summary and its genre confused me. While it was clearly given as Non Fiction, the summary also promised a story. Intrigue set in as I opened the book.
REVIEW:
There are motivators, then there are storytellers. Then there are the rare breed of people who motivate by telling amazing stories that the reader does not even think of the book as a self help / motivation based book. There it just becomes a story that gave them life lessons. The Greatest Prospector in the World attempts to do just that. It tries to weave certain important principles in business success with an engaging story.
Laura, a sixteen year old girl is the daughter of a prospector in Alaska. Her father dies in an untimely mud slide and she goes into the care of Uncle Joe, and shifts base to Chicago. Laura's resentment at having been pulled off from her roots and forced into a new community and her baby steps in the new land are fueled with an angry teenage blood. The type of blood that misunderstands even the best opportunities. She had never had a huge opinion on her Uncle Joe, who had left the prospecting in Fairbanks and had instead turned an insurance seller, making his living in that new business. But then, a strange determination to succeed overpowers every other feeling. Laura decides to ask her Uncle Joe for advice on becoming big. He becomes her mentor, guiding her through the nuances of business by giving her 'Six Secrets of Success'.
This is the premise the author uses for giving the readers his ideas about success and life lessons that are applicable not only in business but also in other aspects of life. The book tries hard not to be preachy and instead gives the medicine with a sugar coated dosage of a story. While it is really not difficult to learn life lessons from a story (many avid readers have termed books as the tools that led them to the right path and helped them make right decisions at right times) care has to be taken to not be immersed in the story so much that the lessons are missed.
The difference in making this book an useful one is 'wanting to use the ideas and win in life' instead of 'wanting Laura to win in life'. The involvement with the tale should be in a simple level - just see it as what it is, a medium to incorporate a few important lessons / ideas. Then the book makes much more sense, and becomes manifold useful. The language is simple (to the level of being understood by pre teens), the plot is a brilliant ploy and the lessons are valuable if grasped and used lightly. Overall, a great book that has presented life lessons in the way Grandma's tales do - mingle an advice with a story, the kids never know they are at the listening end of something they have no patience to hear. Great work by the author.
The lines that affected me most from the book:
“You will face obstacles, distractions, detours, and disappointments. You will be tempted to give up, or to stop trying. You must realize that each obstacle is a stepping stone to your goals; each distraction is a springboard to your future; each detour is a sign that you are headed in the right direction; and each disappointment is proof that your dream is still before you.”
WHAT I LIKED:
Mingling a story with life lessons
Laura being shown as per character - dissatisfied teen to mature adult
The timeline in which the story is set.
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER:
Many adults might disregard the story that seems more aimed at pre teens and teens
The accompanying story sometimes takes the focus off the purpose- to learn the six secrets of success
The purpose of the book is left to the readers' interpretation.
VERDICT:
A great book, not to be taken lightly!
Greatest Prospector in the world is an amazing title that could fit many genres. It could be the biography of one person, it could be a fictional story about someone who had attained glory in the field of prospecting, or it could become a non fiction / self help / business motivation book. The conflict between the book's summary and its genre confused me. While it was clearly given as Non Fiction, the summary also promised a story. Intrigue set in as I opened the book.
REVIEW:
There are motivators, then there are storytellers. Then there are the rare breed of people who motivate by telling amazing stories that the reader does not even think of the book as a self help / motivation based book. There it just becomes a story that gave them life lessons. The Greatest Prospector in the World attempts to do just that. It tries to weave certain important principles in business success with an engaging story.
Laura, a sixteen year old girl is the daughter of a prospector in Alaska. Her father dies in an untimely mud slide and she goes into the care of Uncle Joe, and shifts base to Chicago. Laura's resentment at having been pulled off from her roots and forced into a new community and her baby steps in the new land are fueled with an angry teenage blood. The type of blood that misunderstands even the best opportunities. She had never had a huge opinion on her Uncle Joe, who had left the prospecting in Fairbanks and had instead turned an insurance seller, making his living in that new business. But then, a strange determination to succeed overpowers every other feeling. Laura decides to ask her Uncle Joe for advice on becoming big. He becomes her mentor, guiding her through the nuances of business by giving her 'Six Secrets of Success'.
This is the premise the author uses for giving the readers his ideas about success and life lessons that are applicable not only in business but also in other aspects of life. The book tries hard not to be preachy and instead gives the medicine with a sugar coated dosage of a story. While it is really not difficult to learn life lessons from a story (many avid readers have termed books as the tools that led them to the right path and helped them make right decisions at right times) care has to be taken to not be immersed in the story so much that the lessons are missed.
The difference in making this book an useful one is 'wanting to use the ideas and win in life' instead of 'wanting Laura to win in life'. The involvement with the tale should be in a simple level - just see it as what it is, a medium to incorporate a few important lessons / ideas. Then the book makes much more sense, and becomes manifold useful. The language is simple (to the level of being understood by pre teens), the plot is a brilliant ploy and the lessons are valuable if grasped and used lightly. Overall, a great book that has presented life lessons in the way Grandma's tales do - mingle an advice with a story, the kids never know they are at the listening end of something they have no patience to hear. Great work by the author.
The lines that affected me most from the book:
“You will face obstacles, distractions, detours, and disappointments. You will be tempted to give up, or to stop trying. You must realize that each obstacle is a stepping stone to your goals; each distraction is a springboard to your future; each detour is a sign that you are headed in the right direction; and each disappointment is proof that your dream is still before you.”
WHAT I LIKED:
Mingling a story with life lessons
Laura being shown as per character - dissatisfied teen to mature adult
The timeline in which the story is set.
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER:
Many adults might disregard the story that seems more aimed at pre teens and teens
The accompanying story sometimes takes the focus off the purpose- to learn the six secrets of success
The purpose of the book is left to the readers' interpretation.
VERDICT:
A great book, not to be taken lightly!
February 9, 2016
A fascinating mechanism is used by author Ken Dunn in his book, The Greatest Prospector in the World: A Business Parable. Instead of writing his thoughts in narrative nonfiction, Ken takes the story and spins it into a well-written, lovely story of historical fiction using Laura Dunagan and her Uncle Joe to share with his readers the six keys of business success.
Although Laura isn't happy leaving Alaska and beginning a life with Uncle Joe in Chicago, once she begins learning from him and understands what a smart business man he is her attitude changes. Step by patient step, Uncle Joe unfurls for Laura an education not to be found within the hallowed halls of any institution of learning. The skills taught by generations of Laura's family are those necessary to become successful in business.
Ken Dunn could have written another nonfiction book filled with all kinds of bells and whistles on the topic of building a business, marketing your products, advertising and more. Likely, his book would lose your attention about midway through if you made it that far. In The Greatest Prospector in the World, Dunn chooses a clever method of teaching the tools of business marketing through historical fiction.
Although well-written and skillfully told, there were times in reading the book I felt as if I were reading something geared toward middle schoolers or maybe high school students. And this may very well have been the author's intention. I cannot fault him for something I'm not privy to or clear on.
So, I recommend this book to anyone just setting up a new business or starting a new sales job or marketing position. The tools you need are laid out clearly within the pages of Dunn's book. No reason I can think of to hesitate purchasing this book.
FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via iRead Book tours in exchange for a fair and honest review. Opinions expressed are mine.
Although Laura isn't happy leaving Alaska and beginning a life with Uncle Joe in Chicago, once she begins learning from him and understands what a smart business man he is her attitude changes. Step by patient step, Uncle Joe unfurls for Laura an education not to be found within the hallowed halls of any institution of learning. The skills taught by generations of Laura's family are those necessary to become successful in business.
Ken Dunn could have written another nonfiction book filled with all kinds of bells and whistles on the topic of building a business, marketing your products, advertising and more. Likely, his book would lose your attention about midway through if you made it that far. In The Greatest Prospector in the World, Dunn chooses a clever method of teaching the tools of business marketing through historical fiction.
Although well-written and skillfully told, there were times in reading the book I felt as if I were reading something geared toward middle schoolers or maybe high school students. And this may very well have been the author's intention. I cannot fault him for something I'm not privy to or clear on.
So, I recommend this book to anyone just setting up a new business or starting a new sales job or marketing position. The tools you need are laid out clearly within the pages of Dunn's book. No reason I can think of to hesitate purchasing this book.
FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via iRead Book tours in exchange for a fair and honest review. Opinions expressed are mine.
May 28, 2016
If you are a business person, entrepreneur, or salesperson who is interested in improving your prospecting skills and learning to deal with adversity in business and life, I have a unique book to share with you!
Ken Dunn – a man recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the greatest prospectors in the word – has released a book entitled The Greatest Prospector In The World – A Historically Accurate Parable On Creative Success In Sales, Business & Life, and in all honesty, the book reads more like a novel than the business classic it’s destined to become!
The Greatest Prospector In The World tells the fictional story of Laura Dunagan – a young girl who was born in the early 1900s, in the gold prospecting days of rustic Alaska.
When Laura is 14 years old and her father – a prospector – is trapped under a mud slide and dies, Laura is forced to move to Chicago to live with her rich Uncle Joe. Laura is not pleased by this turn of events because she wants to follow in her father and grandfather’s footsteps and become a gold prospector. Instead, she finds herself forced to leave the river by the man who left the family prospecting business years before she was born!
But when Laura arrives in Chicago, she begins to learn things she never would have known had she remained on the river panning for gold.
Through the use of creative story-telling in The Greatest Prospector In The World, Ken Dunn has found a way to educate readers about how to achieve success in sales and in life – and to do so in a fun and memorable way!
This review is an excerpt from the original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. However, the opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Ken Dunn – a man recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the greatest prospectors in the word – has released a book entitled The Greatest Prospector In The World – A Historically Accurate Parable On Creative Success In Sales, Business & Life, and in all honesty, the book reads more like a novel than the business classic it’s destined to become!
The Greatest Prospector In The World tells the fictional story of Laura Dunagan – a young girl who was born in the early 1900s, in the gold prospecting days of rustic Alaska.
When Laura is 14 years old and her father – a prospector – is trapped under a mud slide and dies, Laura is forced to move to Chicago to live with her rich Uncle Joe. Laura is not pleased by this turn of events because she wants to follow in her father and grandfather’s footsteps and become a gold prospector. Instead, she finds herself forced to leave the river by the man who left the family prospecting business years before she was born!
But when Laura arrives in Chicago, she begins to learn things she never would have known had she remained on the river panning for gold.
Through the use of creative story-telling in The Greatest Prospector In The World, Ken Dunn has found a way to educate readers about how to achieve success in sales and in life – and to do so in a fun and memorable way!
This review is an excerpt from the original review that is published on my blog. To read my review in its entirety, please visit Create With Joy.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. However, the opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
February 23, 2016
The Greatest Prospector in the World offers real world application of basic principles. Dunn takes some sales basics--and illustrates their application across industries and time with his creative teaching approach in this book. Rather than being another "help me become a better salesperson" book--The Greatest Prospector in the World tells a story and shows the reader how Dunn's concepts apply to the real world. This isn't a sales manual--it's a story. A story about a man who took some basic principles from one profession--rooted out the life lessons behind them--and applied them to other aspects of his life.
Readers won't find Laura's story dull. Within the first few pages of the book, the author had my interest. I liked Laura. I wanted to know where life would take her. I wanted to know what Uncle Joe could teach her. I found myself learning some things with her--and reflecting on some things I knew--but, took for granted.
Would I recommend The Greatest Prospector in the World by Ken Dunn? I enjoyed the historical perspectives of the book. I enjoyed learning (or revisiting) some business and sales principles through Laura's eyes--in her world. This book is a unique read for sales professionals and entrepreneurs. Readers will learn something--without feeling preached to or even really taught. The author is sharing six "secrets" to sales success--but, those "secrets" are also important life skills as well. I think students, business professionals and fans of historical fiction will enjoy the simple, easy to read story. The story line and the lesson are perfectly suitable for middle or high school / young adult readers as an alternative to a dry "business" lesson.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for use in a blog review. All opinions are my own.
Readers won't find Laura's story dull. Within the first few pages of the book, the author had my interest. I liked Laura. I wanted to know where life would take her. I wanted to know what Uncle Joe could teach her. I found myself learning some things with her--and reflecting on some things I knew--but, took for granted.
Would I recommend The Greatest Prospector in the World by Ken Dunn? I enjoyed the historical perspectives of the book. I enjoyed learning (or revisiting) some business and sales principles through Laura's eyes--in her world. This book is a unique read for sales professionals and entrepreneurs. Readers will learn something--without feeling preached to or even really taught. The author is sharing six "secrets" to sales success--but, those "secrets" are also important life skills as well. I think students, business professionals and fans of historical fiction will enjoy the simple, easy to read story. The story line and the lesson are perfectly suitable for middle or high school / young adult readers as an alternative to a dry "business" lesson.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for use in a blog review. All opinions are my own.
February 9, 2016
The Greatest Prospector was an interesting book to read and review as in my opinion, it doesn't fit any regular category. The book is written as a simple story - an easy to read read tale, a modern day parable. From that perspective I would place it int the tween/teen category. BUT the purpose of the book is to share six secrets to success in sales which is something of interest to many working in that industry. They are strong principles for anyone involved in this demanding career, but told by following the story of a girl guided by her uncle from a young age through womanhood. So who is the audience this book is aimed at?
There are several things about the book that stand out as positives. The six principles are well thought out, solid offerings that will transcend changes in the industry. As a woman, I enjoyed the choice to have a female lead character and that it started with her as a young girl and followed her journey to becoming a successful business woman. As this story was set at a time when women were generally stay at home wives and mothers is an added bonus. The message that women CAN and DO succeed in business cannot be repeated enough for me. And lastly, easy to read is always good as most involved in this career are busy.
In the end, I think I would recommend this book for women entrepreneurs just starting out. It's an enjoyable book you can dive into after a hard day, the principles are basic lessons that are gold standards for anyone working in sales.
There are several things about the book that stand out as positives. The six principles are well thought out, solid offerings that will transcend changes in the industry. As a woman, I enjoyed the choice to have a female lead character and that it started with her as a young girl and followed her journey to becoming a successful business woman. As this story was set at a time when women were generally stay at home wives and mothers is an added bonus. The message that women CAN and DO succeed in business cannot be repeated enough for me. And lastly, easy to read is always good as most involved in this career are busy.
In the end, I think I would recommend this book for women entrepreneurs just starting out. It's an enjoyable book you can dive into after a hard day, the principles are basic lessons that are gold standards for anyone working in sales.
February 4, 2016
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of The Greatest Prospector in the World by Ken Dunn in exchange for an honest review.
It is my pleasure to have the opportunity to read The Greatest Prospector in the World by Ken Dunn. I was stunned to find that The Greatest Prospector in the World is not only a parable on creating success in business, but a masterfully written historical novel. It was enjoyable to read and filled with six nuggets that will lead you to higher success in sales, in business, and in life.
Laura is a very strong character with a deep will to succeed and an even deeper connection to the story of her family. She uses these traits as a blueprint that will ultimately lead to her own story of success in a time when women rarely succeeded in business.
Mr. Dunn is a master of words as well as a master of the skills of success. This is a book that should be shared and read in businesses of all types, secular and non-secular, and also by people looking for a way to make their lives more meaningful and better balanced. I'm adding his six tips for success to my life to help round out my 2016 plan to health, balance and success in my family and with my blog.
I highly recommend The Greatest Prospector in the World by Ken Dunn give it five steaming cups of Room With Books coffee.
© February 3, 2016
Patricia, Room With Books
It is my pleasure to have the opportunity to read The Greatest Prospector in the World by Ken Dunn. I was stunned to find that The Greatest Prospector in the World is not only a parable on creating success in business, but a masterfully written historical novel. It was enjoyable to read and filled with six nuggets that will lead you to higher success in sales, in business, and in life.
Laura is a very strong character with a deep will to succeed and an even deeper connection to the story of her family. She uses these traits as a blueprint that will ultimately lead to her own story of success in a time when women rarely succeeded in business.
Mr. Dunn is a master of words as well as a master of the skills of success. This is a book that should be shared and read in businesses of all types, secular and non-secular, and also by people looking for a way to make their lives more meaningful and better balanced. I'm adding his six tips for success to my life to help round out my 2016 plan to health, balance and success in my family and with my blog.
I highly recommend The Greatest Prospector in the World by Ken Dunn give it five steaming cups of Room With Books coffee.
© February 3, 2016
Patricia, Room With Books
February 5, 2016
This is a self-help, educational and historical fiction work that I enjoyed reading.
Laura grows from a disgruntled pre-teen to a successful businesswoman under the tutelage of her rich Uncle Joe. It's easy to like Laura and the reader is anxious to find out what kind of adult she will become. Underpinning it all are the six family secrets her grandfather and uncle used to become successful in business. It's stuff that most of us know but don't usually put into practice. Even if one isn't starting a business, the six principles apply in life also. For example, Uncle Joe tells her "You need to ask yourself: what is your desire, what outcome do you want, and why do you want it? It's not enough to set just any goal; a goal should be a tangible idea that stretches you. A goal must have a date or deadline, because a goal without a date is just a fantasy." In other words, keep prospecting!
I particularly liked the book because it follows the life of a female as she successfully makes her way in the business world, becoming the greatest prospector in the world in Uncle Joe's words.
This is a must-read for entrepreneurs who want success in their respective business.
Laura grows from a disgruntled pre-teen to a successful businesswoman under the tutelage of her rich Uncle Joe. It's easy to like Laura and the reader is anxious to find out what kind of adult she will become. Underpinning it all are the six family secrets her grandfather and uncle used to become successful in business. It's stuff that most of us know but don't usually put into practice. Even if one isn't starting a business, the six principles apply in life also. For example, Uncle Joe tells her "You need to ask yourself: what is your desire, what outcome do you want, and why do you want it? It's not enough to set just any goal; a goal should be a tangible idea that stretches you. A goal must have a date or deadline, because a goal without a date is just a fantasy." In other words, keep prospecting!
I particularly liked the book because it follows the life of a female as she successfully makes her way in the business world, becoming the greatest prospector in the world in Uncle Joe's words.
This is a must-read for entrepreneurs who want success in their respective business.
February 15, 2016
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
I’m not one to read many self help books, especially when they’re business related, but I do enjoy historical fiction. To incorporate Ken Dunn’s six rules to prospect new clients into a novel is a great way to keep a reader’s interest while teaching them the secrets to becoming a better salesperson.
The story about Laura, whose father dies in Alaska while he’s panning for gold, is inspiring. The poor girl is taken from her home and away from the one thing she planned on doing for the rest of her life: prospecting for gold. It takes a few years, but she finally learns from her Uncle Joe that not only was she wrong about him but that he is willing to teach her how to be successful.
The Greatest Prospector in the World is not only a good read for those who like historical fiction, but it is a must-read for sales people and entrepreneurs.
I’m not one to read many self help books, especially when they’re business related, but I do enjoy historical fiction. To incorporate Ken Dunn’s six rules to prospect new clients into a novel is a great way to keep a reader’s interest while teaching them the secrets to becoming a better salesperson.
The story about Laura, whose father dies in Alaska while he’s panning for gold, is inspiring. The poor girl is taken from her home and away from the one thing she planned on doing for the rest of her life: prospecting for gold. It takes a few years, but she finally learns from her Uncle Joe that not only was she wrong about him but that he is willing to teach her how to be successful.
The Greatest Prospector in the World is not only a good read for those who like historical fiction, but it is a must-read for sales people and entrepreneurs.
February 3, 2016
I was excited to get an ARC copy of this book because the topic intrigued me. It seemed odd that an author could combine learning about a topic like sales with fiction and still do a good job at both. However I was blown away the story line really pulls the reader in further a further with every page. I did not even notice all the things I was learning until I finished the book and through about it. For those who are interested in learning about sales without having to take an online course, read a textbook, or spend hours searching Google this is the book for you. This book will truly change the way you think about learning. I was sent this book for free for only my honest and unbiased review of the book.
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February 15, 2016
I enjoyed the telling of Laura's story and all she went through in life, from starting out prospecting with her father to being taken to a large city to grow up with an uncle. I thought the story was well written and it did keep me interested as it went along. What you do not realize is that while reading this book you are also learning a lesson in business. Another thing that I liked abou tthis book it that it had such a strong female character that gets what she wants in business and life. This book was easy to read and short enough that you can read it just a day or two. The author not only gives you a good story but a lesson in business.
February 26, 2016
Author Ken Dunn has written a story in order to explain in easier terms how someone can learn to make money. He tells the story of a young girl named Laura, who goes to live with her uncle after her parents pass away. She is very unhappy there until she starts to learn her uncles secrets. Her Uncle Joe shares their family story and how they became rich. There are 6 rules to follow in order to be a success. Laura is very excited to learn. I was given this book for a review. I give this book a 4/5. I these are all my opinions.
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April 5, 2016
I won this book in a contest and really didn't think it was one that would catch my interest. I was totally wrong!! I picked it up when I was waiting to leave for work, lost track of time and read for nearly two hours. I finished it the same evening.
This book puts forth the Six points of selling in business in a way that is not only memorable but is also good entertainment. As you follow Laura's story from her father's death through her success in learning the Six Points, you will gain confidence in yourself and your abilities also.
This book puts forth the Six points of selling in business in a way that is not only memorable but is also good entertainment. As you follow Laura's story from her father's death through her success in learning the Six Points, you will gain confidence in yourself and your abilities also.
December 10, 2015
This is a book that simply refuses the reader's desire to put down at times!
It is simply THAT good!
In this reviewer's reasoned view, it is a must read for anyone at all in sales, fathers, & family businesses.
It is simply THAT good!
In this reviewer's reasoned view, it is a must read for anyone at all in sales, fathers, & family businesses.
October 17, 2015
Great book! Hard to put down, I finished it in less than 24 hours! It is a great parable, engaging and a fun twist on typical business and leadership books. The six secrets truly are what will make anyone, if understood and applies, the greatest prospector in the world! Recommend!
November 8, 2015
Wow. While the (gold!) nuggets in this book aren't necessarily revolutionary, their presentation and application into the life of Laura reveals an amazing perspective of understanding not fully achievable by a self-help or business book of the same topic.
October 14, 2015
An inspiring enjoyable wonderful story full of great business building ideas.
November 2, 2015
Well written parable which clearly explains six essential rules, not only to selling, but to life. Easy to read & relate. Recommended!
November 14, 2015
First success book I could barely put down. Excellent story and lessons.
November 3, 2016
Great way to get principles into your kids
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