Dana Frank
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Dana Frank

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Step into the extraordinary life of Dana Frank, a woman whose journey unfolds against the backdrop of her complex relationship with her father and the growth of the family’s apartment rental real estate empire amidst severe racial tensions. In 'Get Up and Get On It,' Dana shares tools of how she defied the odds that say only 12% of family businesses survive until the third generation. Set against the pop music culture background of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, Dana, born into a musical world where her father, an accomplished drummer hosted and played with some of the most celebrated jazz entertainers of the times. Her mother’s brother is legendary music producer, Quincy Jones. Some days would be spent navigating glamorous celebrity packed parties and the next engaged in her father’s unconventional tactics to further their real estate endeavors, such as picketing banks to expose redlining. Dana’s lessons of building equity resonate with her belief, "cash erodes and equity grows." She faced the challenges of the real estate industry head-on, combining hard work, persistence, and perseverance. Dana shares proven techniques of how anyone can change the narrative, despite what their birth circumstances may have dictated. As Dana's father's influence loomed large and his questionable practices flourished, Dana made a courageous decision to break free during an era when women, especially Black women, faced formidable obstacles in their pursuit of financial independence. Determined to preserve her family's legacy, which started in 1950, when her father made and impractical decision and purchased his first investment, Dana meticulously constructed a real estate portfolio and worked to revive a business on the brink of bankruptcy after her parents divorced after thirty-two years and their family partnership dissolved. Dana now stands as the proud steward of a company her parents started over seventy years ago, which her adult children are now at the helm. Her life is a thrilling roller coaster ride through resilience, determination, and the forging of her unique path. Within these pages, her narrative is generously seasoned with dark humor and tales of unwavering perseverance with a clear roadmap for anyone striving for success. She unlocks the secrets to seizing advantages, propelling oneself forward, and embracing a joy-filled life.
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