The Poster Boy: SMALL TOWNS, BIG IDEAS, AND THE REALITY OF BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR

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UTP, Nov 20, 2019 - Biography & Autobiography - 164 pages

Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Or, is building a company something “other people” do? In The Poster Boy, Chad Scott tells the story of a midwestern kid from Missouri who worked up the nerve to move to Chicago and chase his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. He didn’t have a pile of cash or a bunch of connections—just a great idea and the willpower to see it through to the bitter end.


This book is half-memoir and half-guide. Chapters alternate between Chad’s story and practical business lessons designed to take you all the way from a bare concept to a lucrative business. In these pages, you’ll find...


- Real talk about the everyday problems entrepreneurs face.

- Advice for overcoming and growing through adversity.

- The inspiration to make something out of nothing.

- Practical tools and tactics for starting your own business.

- Wisdom for working with partners and investors.

- How to hire friends and influence people.

- Guidance for finding investors and raising money.

- Tips for building an organization that gives as good as it gets.

- A plethora of stupid mistakes, ridiculous problems, and innovative solutions.

- All the motivation you need to set your business in motion today.


Don’t let your fears keep you from getting into the game. Young, old, rich, poor, success, or failure—if you’ve ever wanted to start your own business, this book is for you.



 

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FOREWORD
WHEN THINGS GET HARD
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED IN BUSINESS
HOW TO GET STARTED
POWER TO YOUR PEOPLE
FROM GOOD PROBLEMS TO GREAT WORK
HOW TO BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE
SOMETHING MORE USEFUL THAN A CONCLUSION
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About the author (2019)

Chad Scott is the owner and founder of Ultimate Team Products. Born and raised in rural Missouri, Chad grew up learning the value of hard work and determination. When he moved to the big city for college, Chad brought that work ethic—along with his midwestern charm—with him. There, he stumbled upon an idea to sell posters at sports events. 15 years, 30 locations, and 130+ team members later, Chad and his company are just getting started. Outside of work, you can find him mentoring young entrepreneurs in small towns across America. He lives with his wife and three children near Chicago.

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