Thrivers: An Entrepreneur's Fable

by John Bolin, Vance Brown

Thrivers is an entrepreneur’s fable that is entertaining, compelling and transformational. In Thrivers, Vance Brown and John Bolin use the power of storytelling to challenge the long-held belief that effective entrepreneurs are either fierce competitors or visionary leaders. In this brave, new book Brown and Bolin assert that the best entrepreneurs must be both. Yet doing both requires the heart of a missionary and the skills to fight like a mercenary. Few do both well, but with the proper training and self-awareness, entrepreneurs can learn to thrive with both mindsets.


Chad Banning, Sensors Everywhere’s CEO, faces a looming personal and corporate crisis when he is offered a do-or-die offer from investors that could rescue his struggling company. Will he take the deal, even if it means he loses control of his company and perhaps his job? Will his company be able to go to the next stage of growth, or will Chad collapse under the weight of it all? Set in the wilds of the Rocky Mountains, this surging tale of leadership, risk, teamwork and grit is a poignant lesson in the power of vulnerability, self-awareness and hope.

140 pages, Paperback

Published July 6, 2018

About the author

JOHN BOLIN is a film producer, playwright and thriller writer. His production company, Bridgehouse Pictures, has numerous projects in various stages of development. John, his wife, Sarah, and their five children live near the mountains in Colorado. For more information, go to www.johnbolin.net or email john at johnbolin@mac.com.

Reviews

[Alexandra Z · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deeply impactful read. Only thrivers can be sustainable and survive the test of time - thanks for sharing your story Vance!