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Business Basics Boot Camp: The Ultimate Crash Course for Entrepreneurs
“Unleashed entrepreneurs are constantly looking for ways to become more efficient, thus giving them more time to not work.” (Mitche Graf).
In Business Basics Bootcamp, author, successful entrepreneur, and branding expert Mitche Graf draws on 35 years of experience launching cutting-edge new businesses and coaching budding entrepreneurs to offer you proven and powerful methods for quickly scaling business ventures, while working less and playing more, utilizing his heralded "24-7 mentality". You will learn how to maximize efficiency, overcome procrastination and self-doubt, and earn significantly more money than you can make in your nine-to-five job, while putting your lifestyle at the top of the food chain.
In this time-tested and life-changing entrepreneurship audiobook, you will
How to implement the 80/20 principle of time management to maximize efficiency and eliminate “time-wasters” forever Power marketing strategies - How to develop of "hook" that separates you from the rest of the pack, create "sure-fire" marketing campaigns that will not break the bank, and set realistic and attainable goals for your business Valuable small business brand creation advice - learn how to use the 5-second image challenge to make your branding "go viral" and effectively use your brand in social media marketing How to transition from the grind of working too hard and spending your life at the workplace to becoming a lifestyle entrepreneur with more family time and financial freedom How to use Mitche’s real-life business experiences and entrepreneurship coaching that has generated over $1B in revenues for his students Business Basics Bootcamp will give you the 30,000-foot view of not only how to put together a vibrant business, but to create the lifestyle of your dreams
In Business Basics Bootcamp, author, successful entrepreneur, and branding expert Mitche Graf draws on 35 years of experience launching cutting-edge new businesses and coaching budding entrepreneurs to offer you proven and powerful methods for quickly scaling business ventures, while working less and playing more, utilizing his heralded "24-7 mentality". You will learn how to maximize efficiency, overcome procrastination and self-doubt, and earn significantly more money than you can make in your nine-to-five job, while putting your lifestyle at the top of the food chain.
In this time-tested and life-changing entrepreneurship audiobook, you will
How to implement the 80/20 principle of time management to maximize efficiency and eliminate “time-wasters” forever Power marketing strategies - How to develop of "hook" that separates you from the rest of the pack, create "sure-fire" marketing campaigns that will not break the bank, and set realistic and attainable goals for your business Valuable small business brand creation advice - learn how to use the 5-second image challenge to make your branding "go viral" and effectively use your brand in social media marketing How to transition from the grind of working too hard and spending your life at the workplace to becoming a lifestyle entrepreneur with more family time and financial freedom How to use Mitche’s real-life business experiences and entrepreneurship coaching that has generated over $1B in revenues for his students Business Basics Bootcamp will give you the 30,000-foot view of not only how to put together a vibrant business, but to create the lifestyle of your dreams
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Published February 2, 2022
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About the author
Mitche Graf
27 books1 followerMitche Graf has been a lifestyle entrepreneur for over 35 years and has launched more businesses than some people have hot dinners. He has shown he's got the Midas touch for turning ideas into gold.
From hawking lemonade in the 3rd grade to running 4 companies today, He plans add to his tally of 12 businesses he’s scaled and sold.
He also took a year off from running his own companies to become the President of a professional sports team, a Class A affiliate of the world-champion San Francisco Giants baseball team. In 2019, he led an organizational re-brand that had fans pouring in, boosting attendance by 12%, one of the largest increased in all of professional baseball.
Mitche has launched multiple award-winning restaurants, a bustling catering and events company, a national spice manufacturing business, an award-winning photography studio, and even a night crawler company. Because, why not? He's also founded a national cribbage board company, an award-winning limousine business, a portable hot tub rental service, a drive-through espresso company, an educational products company, a publishing agency, and an athletic fitness testing corporation.
As a radio host, Mitche’s voice can be heard on "The Business Edge Minute" and "The BBQ Radio Show," which air on over 150 radio stations nationwide combined. His quick wit and fast-paced style have made his shows hit the top 1% of all podcasts as well, earning them significant national press.
He’s penned 12 books, covering everything from marketing espresso, to starting a business, to unleashing your inner ninja. His titles include:
"Marketing Your Espresso Business" (1994)
"Power Marketing, Selling & Pricing" (2004) - Best Seller
"The Passionate Life: A Common Man's Dream To Getting Anything You Want Out Of Everything You Do" (2009)
"The Unleashed Entrepreneur: A KickAss Guide To Harnessing Your Inner Ninja, Working Less, & Building The Lifestyle Of Your Dreams" (2018) - Best Seller
"BBQ Unleashed Recipe Book" (2018)
"High Voltage Branding: Go from Ordinary to Extra-Ordinary" (2020)
"The Business Basics BootCamp: The Ultimate Crash Course" (2020) – International Best Seller
"Entertain Like a Pro: Appetizers" (2020)
"Customer Service Is DEAD: Delivering 6-Star Service in A 1-Star World" (2021) International Best Seller
"Snuggles, Kisses & Hugs Have a Party" (written with his 7-year-old daughter Sierra) (2021)
“Put Down Your Freakin’ Phone: Reboot Your Thinking, Transform Your Life, & Conquer The Sky Dragons In Your Backyard” (2024)
The 7-Day Entrepreneur: Turn Your Million Dollar Idea Or Side Hustle Into A Reality In 1 Week
The Greenline Conspiracy: A Jax Bennett Mystery (Mitche's 1st fictional novel- coming April, 2025)
He has taught his high-voltage seminars and workshops to over 105,000 people in 9 countries and nearly every U.S. state (sorry, Maine!). He’s earned his PhD from The School of Hard Knocks, with a major in "Getting Punched in the Face by Failure." His failures have been his best teachers, but he has always come back swinging. From his business highs to bankruptcy in the early 90’s, Mitche has always fought tooth and nail to carve out a niche for himself, regardless of what industry he was dabbling in at the time.
When he's not revolutionizing the business world, Mitche is all about work-life balance. He loves the outdoors, playing guitar, cooking, enjoying good wine, and spending lots of time with his kids.
He volunteers as the PA Announcer for 4 varsity sports at the local high school, and in his free time, you might find him fishing, gold panning, gardening, telling bad Dad jokes, or writing songs with his guitar. He also offers his time as a guest lecturer for local colleges, and teaches a course on Entrepreneurship as well.
Living in a small town in Oregon, Mitche is the proud daddy of three incredible kids, Jaycee, Colton, and Sierra. His household also includes dogs Tilly and Delilah,
From hawking lemonade in the 3rd grade to running 4 companies today, He plans add to his tally of 12 businesses he’s scaled and sold.
He also took a year off from running his own companies to become the President of a professional sports team, a Class A affiliate of the world-champion San Francisco Giants baseball team. In 2019, he led an organizational re-brand that had fans pouring in, boosting attendance by 12%, one of the largest increased in all of professional baseball.
Mitche has launched multiple award-winning restaurants, a bustling catering and events company, a national spice manufacturing business, an award-winning photography studio, and even a night crawler company. Because, why not? He's also founded a national cribbage board company, an award-winning limousine business, a portable hot tub rental service, a drive-through espresso company, an educational products company, a publishing agency, and an athletic fitness testing corporation.
As a radio host, Mitche’s voice can be heard on "The Business Edge Minute" and "The BBQ Radio Show," which air on over 150 radio stations nationwide combined. His quick wit and fast-paced style have made his shows hit the top 1% of all podcasts as well, earning them significant national press.
He’s penned 12 books, covering everything from marketing espresso, to starting a business, to unleashing your inner ninja. His titles include:
"Marketing Your Espresso Business" (1994)
"Power Marketing, Selling & Pricing" (2004) - Best Seller
"The Passionate Life: A Common Man's Dream To Getting Anything You Want Out Of Everything You Do" (2009)
"The Unleashed Entrepreneur: A KickAss Guide To Harnessing Your Inner Ninja, Working Less, & Building The Lifestyle Of Your Dreams" (2018) - Best Seller
"BBQ Unleashed Recipe Book" (2018)
"High Voltage Branding: Go from Ordinary to Extra-Ordinary" (2020)
"The Business Basics BootCamp: The Ultimate Crash Course" (2020) – International Best Seller
"Entertain Like a Pro: Appetizers" (2020)
"Customer Service Is DEAD: Delivering 6-Star Service in A 1-Star World" (2021) International Best Seller
"Snuggles, Kisses & Hugs Have a Party" (written with his 7-year-old daughter Sierra) (2021)
“Put Down Your Freakin’ Phone: Reboot Your Thinking, Transform Your Life, & Conquer The Sky Dragons In Your Backyard” (2024)
The 7-Day Entrepreneur: Turn Your Million Dollar Idea Or Side Hustle Into A Reality In 1 Week
The Greenline Conspiracy: A Jax Bennett Mystery (Mitche's 1st fictional novel- coming April, 2025)
He has taught his high-voltage seminars and workshops to over 105,000 people in 9 countries and nearly every U.S. state (sorry, Maine!). He’s earned his PhD from The School of Hard Knocks, with a major in "Getting Punched in the Face by Failure." His failures have been his best teachers, but he has always come back swinging. From his business highs to bankruptcy in the early 90’s, Mitche has always fought tooth and nail to carve out a niche for himself, regardless of what industry he was dabbling in at the time.
When he's not revolutionizing the business world, Mitche is all about work-life balance. He loves the outdoors, playing guitar, cooking, enjoying good wine, and spending lots of time with his kids.
He volunteers as the PA Announcer for 4 varsity sports at the local high school, and in his free time, you might find him fishing, gold panning, gardening, telling bad Dad jokes, or writing songs with his guitar. He also offers his time as a guest lecturer for local colleges, and teaches a course on Entrepreneurship as well.
Living in a small town in Oregon, Mitche is the proud daddy of three incredible kids, Jaycee, Colton, and Sierra. His household also includes dogs Tilly and Delilah,
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August 10, 2020
Very Good Read
Great book for anyone looking to start a business or anyone that currently owns a business. The author walks the reader through the different aspects of running your own business. The book includes exercises to check on how your business is doing and suggests ways to improve where your business is lacking.
Great book for anyone looking to start a business or anyone that currently owns a business. The author walks the reader through the different aspects of running your own business. The book includes exercises to check on how your business is doing and suggests ways to improve where your business is lacking.
January 31, 2024
This is a well written guide both for those looking to start their own business as well as for existing business owners who want to step back and see what is and isn’t working for them.
Mr. Graf makes clear from the outset that the work/life balance is an important part of what he preaches.
In fact, Mr. Graf would like all entrepreneurs, “Unleashed Entrepreneurs” in his terminology, to have a “24/7 Mentality.” Not, as you might think, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rather, 24 hours a week, 7 months a year. That’s the work/life balance he’d like you to be able to lead.
To start you on that path, the first chapter entitled “Lifestyle Design” has you focus on your personal and business
end goals. That should head you off a path that leads to 60+ hour work weeks. From there, the second chapter entitled “Effective Time Management” helps you realize where you should and shouldn’t be spending your time, very much in the work smarter, not harder mode.
With those basics down, the book then continues with chapters on Branding, Marketing, Sales, Pricing and Social Media. Of course, there are definitions and examples in each of these chapters, lessons and do’s and don’ts. What I especially appreciated were the checklists and questions you were assigned to answer. For new entrepreneurs, it helps you get your ducks in a row. For existing entrepreneurs, they can help you take a fresh look at your business.
The final chapter, entitled “It’s “GO TIME””, is a final pep talk to get you on your way. It’s that last push that says if you’ve gotten this far, if you’ve done your work and exercises, go put it into play, go take that chance on yourself.
I liked Mr. Graf’s writing style. Much of the writing was in a conversation style which worked well for the material. This book is well suited for those seeking to go out on their own, as well as for those overworked business owners who wonder how they can enjoy the fruits of their labors with a little less work. This isn’t the only book you’ll need as a business owner, for example you’ll need some management material as well, but it’s a good place to start.
Mr. Graf makes clear from the outset that the work/life balance is an important part of what he preaches.
In fact, Mr. Graf would like all entrepreneurs, “Unleashed Entrepreneurs” in his terminology, to have a “24/7 Mentality.” Not, as you might think, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rather, 24 hours a week, 7 months a year. That’s the work/life balance he’d like you to be able to lead.
To start you on that path, the first chapter entitled “Lifestyle Design” has you focus on your personal and business
end goals. That should head you off a path that leads to 60+ hour work weeks. From there, the second chapter entitled “Effective Time Management” helps you realize where you should and shouldn’t be spending your time, very much in the work smarter, not harder mode.
With those basics down, the book then continues with chapters on Branding, Marketing, Sales, Pricing and Social Media. Of course, there are definitions and examples in each of these chapters, lessons and do’s and don’ts. What I especially appreciated were the checklists and questions you were assigned to answer. For new entrepreneurs, it helps you get your ducks in a row. For existing entrepreneurs, they can help you take a fresh look at your business.
The final chapter, entitled “It’s “GO TIME””, is a final pep talk to get you on your way. It’s that last push that says if you’ve gotten this far, if you’ve done your work and exercises, go put it into play, go take that chance on yourself.
I liked Mr. Graf’s writing style. Much of the writing was in a conversation style which worked well for the material. This book is well suited for those seeking to go out on their own, as well as for those overworked business owners who wonder how they can enjoy the fruits of their labors with a little less work. This isn’t the only book you’ll need as a business owner, for example you’ll need some management material as well, but it’s a good place to start.
August 20, 2020
If this had just been about marketing I think it would have been ok. As it stands, needed an editor at least for spelling. Very shallow dive into the other parts of business. Not great.
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