Carrie Wilkerson - The barefoot executive: the ultimate guide for being your own boss & achieving financial freedom

Praise for The Barefoot Executive

There has never been a better time to turn your passions into income. But just having an idea doesnt mean youre ready to order business cards just yet. Carrie Wilkersons The Barefoot Executive walks you through the process of developing your idea, finding your audience, and setting yourself up for a lifetime of success doing the work you love for the hardest boss youll ever haveyourself!

Dave Ramsey, host of The Dave Ramsey Show and best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover

A lot of books can fire up an entrepreneur. But a lot of those books leave readers high and dry when it comes to practical application. Enthusiasm isnt enough. You need a plan and the tools to build with. Carrie Wilkersons guidance provides just that. Combine that with her enthusiasm, warmth, and core values, and you have someone very real to learn from. As my dad says, a great book needs to cover the Why and the How. This is a great book. I know that when Carrie advises Ziglar, Inc., on marketing ideas, we get results.

Tom Ziglar, CEO, and proud son of Zig Ziglar.

One of the best ways to achieve success is to learn from someone who has already done it. If you are looking to build a viable, sustainable, and lucrative business from homeor anywhere elseCarrie Wilkerson is your example, and her new book will show you the way.

Tim Sanders, author of Today We Are Rich and former CSO at Yahoo!

If Id had this book in hand a few years ago, it would have saved me countless hours of valuable time. Do yourself a favor and absorb the lessons learned here.

Chris Brogan, president, Human Business Works, and publisher of chrisbrogan.com

Packed with real-world case-studies, action items, business models and links to free coaching videos, The Barefoot Executive isnt just a book, its a multimedia roadmap that takes you by the hand and walks you down the road to earning a living on your terms and reclaiming ownership of your life.

Jonathan Fields, author of Career Renegade

If youre dreaming of building a business on your terms, then youll absolutely love Carrie Wilkerson.

Tory Johnson, CEO, Women For Hire, and New York Times best-selling author

The Barefoot Executive is the kind of book every entrepreneur or hopeful small business owner should read, regardless of their gender or age. Its packed with practical wisdom and advice to help you turn ideas into actions and actions into results.

Jon Gordon, international best selling author of The Energy Bus

If youre dreaming of a life beyond the nine-to-five grind, if you want real financial security, if you want to be the CEO of your own life, read The Barefoot Executive. Author Carrie Wilkerson offers real-life advice on finding or creating a profitable business model that works for you.

Erin K. Casey, books editor, SUCCESS magazine

The powerful connection Carrie makes with her audience members from stage is duplicated in this terrific book. You feel like youre sitting one-on-one with your trusted friend and mentor, and she is simply sharing with you everything she knows about building a hugely successful business. The cool thing is, not only has she done it but also she will show you how to do the same!

Bob Burg, coauthor of The Go-Giver and Endless Referrals

Forget getting a jobgo out and make one! Thats right, your best chance for long-standing life security lies in running your own businessone where your unique strengths meet the needs of the marketplace. The Barefoot Executive shows you how to make that happen. Not only a great business example, Carries model of keeping her priorities in order while creating an amazing life is an inspiration to anyone who feels like they need to choose between a life or a business. She shows you can succeed in the business we are all inthe Business of Life! A giver who is passionate about helping those in need, Carrie is truly fueled by how much she can give and do for others. Read this, be inspired, then take action.

Frank McKinney, bestselling author of The Tap; www.The-Tap.com

Few people in the world would I consider True Leaders, and ever fewer would I consider to have a genius for what they do. Carrie Wilkerson does. Her new book, The Barefoot Executive, is one amazing work, and if you are in the marketplace working, you need to read this amazing book. It is so powerful they are going to have to issue WARNING labels with it as it is deadly to your mediocrity. Brilliant. Powerful. Genius.

Doug Firebaugh, CEO, PassionFire International

If you read nothing but Part 2 of The Barefoot Executive, you will save yourself years of frustration and countless dollars.

John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing and The Referral Engine

In true Carrie Wilerson style, she explains the importance of the how and the steps of the how through the filter of your why. I believe this is what sets Carrie apart from all others and why she is number 1. I was in the middle of a 3.5 million dollar product launch and got stuck... I knew exactly who to call for the answers: Carrie Wilkerson. Asked, answered, success.

Paul Martinelli, PaulMartinelli.net

In an age where so many claim to be experts, Carrie Wilkerson is a breath of fresh air. She doesnt just talk the talk, she has actually walked the walk! She has built successful businesses while raising a young family, overcoming extreme debt, and generating funds and awareness of orphan and adoption issues. She has experienced firsthand the difficulties entrepreneurs face on a daily basis and shares openly the strategies, tactics, and tools she uses to overcome those challenges and generate executive income businesses. With her energetic spirit and passion for helping others, Carrie has rapidly become the go-to person for anyone wanting to growand sustaintheir business in todays volatile marketplace.

Wendy Kurtz, APR, CPRC

The Barefoot Executive is a must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs or established business owners who want to take their business to the next level. Carrie shares the proven strategies she has used for years to create several six-figure businesses. If youre serious about creating and growing a business, you need this book.

Lisa Kanarek, author and founder of WorkingNaked.com

In a world of questionable work-from-home advice, Carrie Wilkerson brings a breath of fresh air, integrity, solid tools, and valuable business savvy. She has created enormous personal and financial success by following her own advice. If you want to step off the corporate treadmill, be present for your family, and earn a great living, you need to read this book.

Pamela Slim, author of Escape from Cubicle Nation

At a time when pseudo-experts are overwhelming us with unproven theories and regurgitated ideas, Carrie Wilkerson shines like a beacon in the night. Not only has she built a successful business of her own, but shes proven that she can teach others to do the same. In The Barefoot Executive, Carrie offers a clear roadmap to defining and building an amazing life on your own terms. I particularly like the practical exercises throughout the book. Read it... and then go do it.

Paul Keetch, author of Make My Marketing Work

This book is really strong. It provides the why and how to be your own boss. The tips and the case studies give actionable steps and examples of how it has worked for others. We deal with so many people that want out of their current job situation due to the work, lack of challenge, desire for more family time, or a passion for something specific. They dont know what to do or how to go about doing their own thing. We have started doing a number of educational programs just to help people gain the knowledge to be in business before we try to help them one on one. This book is a great guide. It provides clear advice and how to make the jump to business ownership from how do I decide what to do to how do I do it? I think you have a winner here!