Authors: Thomas Puffer & Thomas Behan

ISBN: 978-1-7377968-3-1

Book Description:

If you have dreamed of being your own boss by owning your own business, this book was written for you. Starting your own business is one of the most exciting and difficult adventures you can face.

Written in an easy-to-read format, this book gives you real world examples of proven strategies to successfully launch a new business and some critical tools to help assure you stay on track.

It contains fundamental tenets that will help assure success in your entrepreneurial journey.

The authors share stories from their own experience and draw from other examples from successful entrepreneurs.

You will have your own journey, but the valuable content of this book will provide you with a greater probability of success.

As an entrepreneur, you need to:

• Be genuine, connected, and persistent.
• Work on your mental muscle.
• Take Charge and do What’s Right.
• Develop a plausible business plan.
• Keep up with the numbers and the details.

Prepare for Prosperity!

Author Bios: 

Tom Behan has a finance background: he has been a bank president, CEO of a multibillion-dollar company, and a lifelong entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of the Alaska Clubs and past president of the International Health and Racquet Sports Association (IHRSA). He’s been a pioneer, leader, and presently an investor in the health club industry. He is a partner in the Planet Fitness Clubs in Houston, Texas. His education includes a BBA from the University of Texas at El Paso and an MBA from the Pacific Banking School at the University of Washington. He is a certified speaker, coach, and trainer with the John Maxwell Group.

Tom Puffer is a former “Big 4” partner (KPMG) and a former CEO of a management consulting firm. He is currently a professor at the McCoy College of Business, Texas State University. Tom has over 40 years of varied business experience. He has served organizations in energy, manufacturing, banking, retail, higher education, and government. Tom has been published in 3 academic journals and in 3 business periodicals. He is a CPA and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. He has a MS degree in accounting from Texas A&M University-Commerce and a BBA degree in economics from the University of Texas at El Paso.