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  • Built, Not Born

  • A Self-Made Billionaire's No-Nonsense Guide for Entrepreneurs
  • Written by: Tom Golisano, Mike Wicks
  • Narrated by: Mike Terry
  • Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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Built, Not Born

Written by: Tom Golisano, Mike Wicks
Narrated by: Mike Terry
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Publisher's Summary

Tested and proven, no-nonsense advice on how to navigate risk and succeed in all phases of business ownership - written by Tom Golisano, self-made billionaire and founder of Paychex.

"Tom Golisano understands what it takes grow and thrive as a business owner at all levels, and Built, Not Born is full of practical insights for those who have made or are considering making the leap to starting a new business." (Tom Monaghan, founder, Domino's Pizza)

Tom Golisano understands the fears, risks, and challenges small-business owners face every day - he's lived it. He has launched and grown his own highly successful businesses and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs, helping them build their own successful companies.

Built, Not Born shows listeners:

  • How going against the grain can be a great strategy for finding business opportunities and why it pays to question conventional wisdom.
  • Why the pregnant pause can be an effective weapon in negotiations and when interviewing potential employees.
  • Why a prenuptial or even a postnuptial agreement is critical to any business owner.
  • What potential buyers and funding sources look for, and the best way to present a business plan.
  • And finally, the key growth and leadership strategies that have helped Paychex sustain its incredible level of growth and profitability.
©2020 Tom Golisano and Mike Wicks (P)2020 HarperCollins Leadership
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What the critics say

"Tom Golisano is a creative business and philanthropic genius, with an eye for doing just the right thing at just the right time. Read this book to learn how to he does it and how you can do it too." (Tim Shriver, chairman, Special Olympics)

"Built, Not Born is sure to earn its place as the essential handbook for entrepreneurs and business owners of all types. Tom Golisano truly understands how to start, grow, and operate a successful business; his direct and practical approach to everyday challenges shows why he is one of this country's great entrepreneurs." (Joe Tucci, former chairman and CEO, EMC Corporation)

"Tom Golisano understands what it takes to grow and thrive as a business owner at all levels, and Built, Not Born is full of practical insights for those who have made or are considering making the leap to starting a new business." (Tom Monaghan, founder, Domino's Pizza)

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