The Accidental Entrepreneur: The Juicy Bits

by Janine Allis

Learn the other secrets to success from the founder of Boost Juice In The Accidental Entrepreneur, author Janine Allis shares the secrets and skills that took her from housewife to entrepreneur to head of a multi-national corporation. As the founder of Boost Juice, Janine has journeyed from zero formal business training to leading a company with over 400 stores in 12 countries. This book takes you down the long road that she travelled, including some quirky stops along the way, and gives you valuable insight into taking the alternative road to business success. You'll learn how she captured the hearts of consumers with her love-life philosophy, and how to hang on to your core values, build the right team, listen to your customers and market like the big boys. As a working mother of four, Janine understands the demands of modern life, and shows you how you can accomplish your goals without sacrificing your health or your relationships in the process.

Boost Juice is in more countries than any other juice bar in the world, employs 6000 people and for the past four years, has grown by an average of 30 stores and four countries every year. And it all began with one housewife in her Melbourne kitchen! Big ideas often start out small, and this book shows you how to nurture them into achieving their full potential.

Learn how a company grows from kitchen table to $AUD135,000,000 per annum Explore and apply Janine Allis's practical tips for success Identify and develop the skills you need to get where you want to be Overcome the common obstacles that can throw you off course If you think the only way to build a prosperous business is to go to a top business school, think again! Janine Allis is living proof that alternative paths are valid. The Accidental Entrepreneur charts her course, and provides you with directions to the destination you crave.

Genres: Business

264 pages, ebook

Published March 4, 2016

Reviews

[Kathryn West · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story of the success of Boost Juice and the woman behind it. I would have to say accidental entrepreneur is a bit misleading as Janine Allis is a very driven individual.

[Daniel Barrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of great advices for all people who is running an own bussiness club. Patience, hard work, values and clear objectives will give you the success you are looking for. Thank you, Janine.

[Anthony Risson · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Audiobook) Three stars perhaps is not a fair representation of the book. It is a good book and enjoyable to listen to. It was repetitive in parts and Janine's glowing references to everyone who works in Boost became underwhelming. I have the feeling this is her way of encouraging people. As a business book, there are some well-worth pieces of information. And Janine does not make it look pretty - a lot of hard work and many, many long days and weeks have gone into Boost becoming the company it is today.

Not bad, not brilliant - which is not a reflection at all of the energy and success of Boost and the work ethic of Janine, her family, partners, employees business associates.

[Sputnik Sputnik · Rating 3 out of 5]

I try to leave only positive reviews - if I haven’t got anything nice to say I just usually don’t leave a review at all. So let me do my best to offer a fair review... I love what I’ve seen of Janine on tv and wanted to love this book but actually, it’s a bit of a mess. It’s one thing to be great a business or juice, another thing entirely to be great at writing your story in an interesting and compelling way. There are some useful lessons here, perhaps especially so for women in business, but the book itself is sort of a mish mash of poorly structured and sometimes repetitive ideas. So if you’re prepared to overlook the fact it’s a bit all over the place perhaps you’ll still get some important lessons out of it. For me, I struggled to even get through it and when I did, didn’t feel particularly satisfied. But kudos to Janine for everything she’s achieved. Hopefully her next book will have the benefit of a better editor knock it into shape.

[Despina O’Neill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recently finished listening to Janine’s audiobook - The Accidental Entrepreneur.

Now, I’m no business-minded gal - literally hate thinking about the risk of what this would look like & the fear of no stability freaks me out! - but I appreciate the Boost brand so thought I’d give this a go.

It’s so fascinating to me to hear about the why and how someone takes a leap to becoming their own boss.

I loved Janine’s backstory, hearing about her life pre-Boost, her travels, family life and childhood. I really enjoyed hearing about her passion, and turning it into the business it is today while juggling the role of ‘mum’ at the same time.

I appreciated her honesty and acknowledgement that there were many great contacts who helped her get to where she is today.

There were a few comments that I didn’t really resonate with, but overall, a great story for someone who has no intentions of going out on their own. And let’s be honest, we love an Aussie success story.

[Radhika · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this book because I have so much admiration for Janine but it was disappointing. Weird structure that seemed to just jump around. It’s part memoir, part business advice and doesn’t blend the two well enough to flow from one thought to the next. On a positive note, there is some good advice, business insight and plenty of good stories shared by Janine. The writing isn’t amazing but it would have mattered a lot less if the book wasn’t so messy and repetitive. This book could have been so much more... alas!

[Keehlan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Janine Allis is an unbelievably driven and motivated business owner. While I have no interest in owning a franchise myself, I still found this book engaging and full of valuable insights. Her journey starting Boost Juice to building a global brand is fascinating.

That said, the book sometimes feels like a collection of excerpts from different sources—perhaps other books or interviews. Certain stories are repeated or re-explained as if the reader hadn’t heard them before, which made a few chapters feel redundant.

Overall, it's a great read!

[Renee Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this read immensely. Janine provided a great insight into the passion and dedication required in running your own business and even if you are not in your own business or in or thinking of setting up a franchise many of her key points were valuable. Janine has provided a new lens on these points for consideration as well as offering more insight into the importance of controlling your own minds state.

I encourage anyone wishing to pursue personal or business growth to have a read.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an honest and entertaining account of one woman's entrepreneurial journey that is worth a read. The Boost Juice founder offers terrific advice and shares her highs and lows on the way to seeing the brand soar.

[Chris Buckley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than I thought. This book was a great read and made me feel like anyone can build a 300 million dollar company in their 30s with a heap of kids and no money. Worth a read if you'd interested in entrepreneurship, personal development and good biographies.

[chee wai · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a great and everyone should read. There were many life lessons worth shared by the author is worth taking note and applying it.

[Zakgirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exceptional business insight book. Janine is a truly amazing person. Great read and investment.

[Angela Dimos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tips on how to run a business, especially a franchise. What struck me most was her gorgeous relationship with the love of her life. Pick your partners well!!

[Adib · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every entrepreneur should read and learn from Ms Janine Allis experience.

[Tom Fontaine · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s was a 264 page cliché

[Adam Ashton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting story about a girl who never finished high school but went on to create Boost Juice, which has now passed $2b in global sales. Goes to show that there is now blueprint or stereotype for a typical entrepreneur, and with the right attitude, anyone can do it.

[Claudette · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Audiobook) Very interesting how Boost has become a global company. My god this women has some energy. Interesting idea's behind the growth of this business. However not everyone wants to build a business as grand as this. So take from it what you will. I also found she kept referring to her husband as she needed her husband behind her to support this business, which was a little annoying. Because she was basically saying you need a strong partner behind you. A lot of women start businesses without one.