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Business Basics BootCamp: The Ultimate Crash Course For Entrepreneurs
* 2021 GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS GOLD MEDAL WINNER *THE ULTIMATE GUIDE & BLUEPRINT TO STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN 2024 AND BEYOND!This intensive book is for you if you want to-
Take your side hustle from a part-time hobby to a full-time businessTurn your million-dollar idea into realityStart a business from scratchReinvigorate your current business with a jolt of fresh and creative ideasBuild a perfect lifestyle FIRST, then reverse-engineer to build your business blueprintUse this book for your high school or college Entrepreneurship classThis in-depth and comprehensive startup guide will not only teach you the 7 pillars of business success, but it will also give you a solid foundation to build the life of your dreams.It's not business as usual anymore...The world of business has changed forever...and either you change with it or you will be left behind to lick your wounds. Which will you be?In this meat-and-potatoes guide, Mitche will teach you-Lifestyle Design-How to find the balance between your personal and professional life.-How to develop a new "24-7" mentality-How to live every day like it was SaturdayEffective Time Management-How to implement the 80/20 principle to maximize your efficiency-How to get twice as much done in 1/2 the time-How to identify "time wasters" from your schedule and eliminate them foreverHigh Voltage Branding-How to implement the elements of a successful brand-How to identify if your brand is "broke" and simple was to fix it-How to understand the "5-Second Image Challenge"Power Marketing-How to develop the "hook" that separates you from the rest of the pack-How to use the power of social media to your advantage, and NOT get swallowed by it-How to create "sure-fire" marketing campaigns that will not break the bankSales Magic-How to develop an effective sales system that will increase profits-How to increase your sales averages without raising your prices, regardless of what you sell and what industry you are in-How to make your price list your #1 salespersonPricing For Profit-How to create an incentive-based pricing philosophy for your products-How to build "irresistible packages" for your products and services-How to determine if your prices are correct or need adjustmentsMastering Social Media-How to harness the power of the web to give you the winning edge over your competition-How to leverage your knowledge and expand your brand using proven online techniques-H
Take your side hustle from a part-time hobby to a full-time businessTurn your million-dollar idea into realityStart a business from scratchReinvigorate your current business with a jolt of fresh and creative ideasBuild a perfect lifestyle FIRST, then reverse-engineer to build your business blueprintUse this book for your high school or college Entrepreneurship classThis in-depth and comprehensive startup guide will not only teach you the 7 pillars of business success, but it will also give you a solid foundation to build the life of your dreams.It's not business as usual anymore...The world of business has changed forever...and either you change with it or you will be left behind to lick your wounds. Which will you be?In this meat-and-potatoes guide, Mitche will teach you-Lifestyle Design-How to find the balance between your personal and professional life.-How to develop a new "24-7" mentality-How to live every day like it was SaturdayEffective Time Management-How to implement the 80/20 principle to maximize your efficiency-How to get twice as much done in 1/2 the time-How to identify "time wasters" from your schedule and eliminate them foreverHigh Voltage Branding-How to implement the elements of a successful brand-How to identify if your brand is "broke" and simple was to fix it-How to understand the "5-Second Image Challenge"Power Marketing-How to develop the "hook" that separates you from the rest of the pack-How to use the power of social media to your advantage, and NOT get swallowed by it-How to create "sure-fire" marketing campaigns that will not break the bankSales Magic-How to develop an effective sales system that will increase profits-How to increase your sales averages without raising your prices, regardless of what you sell and what industry you are in-How to make your price list your #1 salespersonPricing For Profit-How to create an incentive-based pricing philosophy for your products-How to build "irresistible packages" for your products and services-How to determine if your prices are correct or need adjustmentsMastering Social Media-How to harness the power of the web to give you the winning edge over your competition-How to leverage your knowledge and expand your brand using proven online techniques-H
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Published April 11, 2020
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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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