McBean - The facts of business life what every successful business owner knows that you dont

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Additional Praise for The Facts of Business Life

Who better to talk about business ownership then someone who has done it, lived it, loved it, and left it? The Facts of Business Life is not just a book about how to be successful, its a book that challenges some commonly believed entrepreneurial myths, and in my case, made me rethink my role as a business owner. Bills book will surprise some with facts such as Protecting Your Assets is Your First Priority; what asset protection means and why its important; and his explanation of the War Zone and how all these facts work together to create unbelievable success. If this isnt enough for one book, Bill gives us more; the business life cycle makes so much sense, and when you understand it, it makes my role as an owner so much clearer.

Gil LHommedieu, founder, President, and CEO, Net Claims Now

Bill McBean is the consummate business executive. Just ask the manufacturers he represented so successfully, the competitors from whom he regularly grabbed market share, or the employees who were fiercely loyal to him. But Bill also has an amazing capacity to reflect on his business experiences and convey the lessons hes taken from those experiences. The five levels of a business life cycle is a perfect example of this. Its Bills concept, simple to understand, and makes perfect sense. Two of these levels, Creating Your Companys DNA and Moving on When Its Time to Go are worth the price of a dozen books.

Fritz Kern, former SVP and General Manager, U.S. Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Operations, American Isuzu Motors

Bill McBean is one of the best business owners Ive ever come across. I think so much of his ability that I seek out his opinion on my own business issues, and have referred some of my best clients to him for his expertise. Every page of The Facts of Business Life has something owners can use in their business, but I found the War Zone and Marketing facts to be especially powerful, as are the levels on DNA creation, opportunity and its Analysis, and the maintaining of success. This is a great book, and the way Bill describes the business life cycle concept, like a light switch being turned onit made so much else make sense. It will be a wonderful gift to my customers and a great introductory tool for my sales force to pass out to prospective customers.

Tony Fincannon, CEO and President, Dealer Associates

What impressed us most about Bill was the clarity he brought to complicated business issues. Bills book, The Facts of Business Life , does just this; it discusses the priorities business owners need to concentrate on to be successful. The life cycle Bill describes is brilliant and brings clarity where there was none. His book makes business ownership easy to understand for the rest of us.

Victor Papazov, Chairman, Bulgarian Stock Exchange, and Irena Komitova, Managing Partner and Publisher, Creative Solutions; Sophia, Bulgaria

Bill McBean is a self-made businessman. He started with little and turned it into a lot. Ive been able to closely watch how he takes troubled businesses and turns them into successes, then uses their collective successes to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Bill is a competitor who attacks a market with preparation, skill, and determination. His book is a must-read for every business owner because the seven Facts of Business Life and the five levels in an ownership life cycle are the summation of his four decades of experience and success, and a tribute to the great business owners who mentored Bill. Level Five, Moving on When its Time to Go, is a must-read, because Bills exit was as good of one as Ive ever seen.

Tony Nolan, former President and CEO, NCM & Associates

Bill is a great businessman who delivers a strong message, simply and to the point. The seven Facts of Business Life give owners the priorities they need to concentrate on to be successful and profitable. The five levels of a business (and/or owner) life cycle is something Ive never thought about, but makes perfect sense and gives me a structure or boundaries to work within, as well as a clearer focus on where I am and where my business is headed. When you read this book, you quickly recognize why Bill was so successful, and there is no doubt that youre talking to a business owner who has been where we are, and won the battle. This is simply the best business book I have ever read.

Dave Resendez, Director, Texas Towing Association

Many people have common sense, but few people can turn common sense into uncommon success. Bill McBean is one of the few who can. As a successful businessman, Bill has demonstrated an uncanny ability to maintain integrity and honor in both his business and personal life. Because of that, his employees love to work for him, his customers trust to buy from him over and over again, and he endears himself to his friends. His book is a must-read and should not be limited just to entrepreneurs, but to individuals who are running any type of organization.

Jess Cole, Senior Pastor, Grace Community Church, Corpus Christi, Texas

Understanding the entire realm of businessmarketing, sales, costs, employees, and productsis a trait few business owners have. But Bill McBean can not only see the whole picture, he understands the small things as well. This is reflected in his book, The Facts of Business Life , and particularly in how he describes the seven facts and why they are important singularly, and then shows you the real strength of the factshow they work in tandem with each other to create great success. Add this to the description of the five levels of the business life cycle and the result is a source of great knowledge for business owners large and small. A must-read business book.

Ted Oakley, Director, American Bank

As a successful, hands-on entrepreneur, Bill has done a masterful job of presenting the essential elements for successfully running and growing a business. His presentation is straightforward and compelling, and anyone who owns, manages, or is considering starting a business should grab a highlighter and start reading his book.

Mike Lewis, CEO, Office Arrow

Bill has a wonderful business mind and an uncanny ability to cut through the noise, clearly see a problem or opportunity, and then attack it. His businesses are successes because he is a visionary, a leader, a motivator, and a focused manager, and because his employees believe in him. When you read his book youll know why. Bill sees the complete macro picture of owning a business and puts it all in an orderly, easily-understood, sensible format.

Tim Keen, Vice President, Sonic Automotive

Bill McBean is humble, honest, has a great sense of humor, and is a sincere friend to all of us here at his alma mater. He was and is a hard working professional and a leader amongst his peers. It is little wonder that this former captain of his hockey team is now a captain of his team in the business world. The Facts of Business Life explains how Bill has taken some of the hard lessons sports teaches and used this knowledge in his business career. Particularly telling is the The War Zone business fact, which tells about the competitive spirit needed to succeed or the business fact concerning the importance of protecting your business assets, which reminded me of how critical defensive play is to winning and becoming champions. Bills book is not just reserved for business owners; it should be read by managers in every occupation.

Bill Seymour, former Athletic Director and Mens Hockey Coach, University of Saskatchewan