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Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties
Avery Carl - 2021
Avery Carl, CEO and Founder of the Short Term Shop, will show you how to identify, acquire, and manage a short-term rental from anywhere in the country, plus how to avoid common pitfalls and overcome limitations that keep many would-be investors from ever getting started!In this book, you’ll learn how to:• Identify the best markets for short-term rental investing• Analyze the potential income and profitability of a short-term rental property• Self-manage a short-term rental right from your smartphone• Build a local boots-on-the-ground team for an out-of-state investment• Automate your self-management systems• Use the income from short-term rentals to scale your investment portfolio
The King and Dr. Nick: What Really Happened to Elvis and Me
George Nichopoulos - 2009
Nick."Dr. Nichopoulos spent a decade with Elvis on the road and at Graceland, trying to maintain the precarious health of one of the world’s greatest entertainers. But on August 16, 1977, he found himself in the ambulance with Elvis on that fateful last trip to the ER. He signed the death certificate.From that day forward, Dr. Nick became the focus of a media witch hunt that threatened his life and all but destroyed his professional reputation. Now, for the first time, Dr. Nick reveals the true story behind Elvis’s drug use and final days—not the version formed by years of tabloid journalism and gross speculation. Put aside what you’ve learned about Elvis’s final days and get ready to understand for the first time the inner workings of “the king of rock n’ roll.”
Then We Set His Hair on Fire: Insights and Accidents from a Hall-Of-Fame Career in Advertising
Phil Dusenberry - 2005
A good idea can inspire one commercial. But a good insight can fuel a thousand ideas, a thousand commercials. An insight gives you an entirely new way of thinking about your business. Consider just a few of the breakthrough insights that Dusenberry's agency, BBDO, has offered their clients over the years: That General Electric's unifying tagline should be ?We bring good things to life.? That Pepsi should be targeting the ?Pepsi Generation.? That Ronald Reagan's 1984 reelection theme should be ?Morning in America.? That Visa should compare itself with American Express, not MasterCard. Talk about moving the needle!Dusenberry argues that these brainstorms don?t come out of thin air, even at a world class organization like BBDO. They are actually the result of a rigorous and disciplined process of insight generation, one that any manager in any type of business can adopt. Dusenberry explains this process?Research, Analysis, Insight, Strategy, and Execution (RAISE)?in plain English. And he offers examples of some of the greatest business insights of our time, from the birth of Federal Express to the positioning of HBO."Moving the Needle" will help businesspeople get to the heart of their toughest problems.
Made in Britain
Evan Davis - 2011
Like Andrew Marr's HISTORY OF MODERN BRITAIN or Michael Palin's HIMALAYA, the book will have a coherence and life beyond the television series, mirroring its basic structure, but looking at some issues in greater depth, and telling additional stories to illustrate some of the ideas.This book is about the things that Britain produces in order to pay its way in the world, from physical goods that we can see and feel, to intangible services that are much harder to quantify. We don't have to be prejudiced in favour of certain types of value: we shouldn't assume finance is modern, and manufacturing out of date for example. What matters is what sells and for how much. From manufacturing to technology, design and the services industries, this book will provide a cutting edge analysis - via entertaining stories - about what we make and why it matters.
The Flipping Blueprint: The Complete Plan for Flipping Houses and Creating Your Real Estate-Investing Business
Luke Weber - 2017
Everything you need to begin or continue your journey in real estate investing is here. How to present yourself to other real estate professionals, where to find the deals, how to talk to private lenders, where to find contractors, how to maximize profits on your flips and more. This is your guide to creating your real estate investing future. If you have ever thought about getting into real estate investing, this book will show you how to do it safely and securely.
The Contemporary Singer: Elements of Vocal Technique
Anne Peckham - 2000
Includes lead sheets for such standard vocal repertoire pieces as: Yesterday * I'm Beginning to See the Light * and I Heard it Through the Grapevine. Maximize your vocal potential with this outstanding guide
How Cool Brands Stay Hot: Branding to Generation Y
Joeri Van Den Bergh - 2011
Three times the size of Generation X, they have a much bigger impact on society and business. In How Cool Brands Stay Hot, Joeri Van den Bergh and Mattias Behrer address what drives Generation Y as consumers and how marketers can develop the right brand strategies to reach this generation of 16-33 year olds.The authors' insights on what drives the consumer preferences of this new "Dot-com" generation are based on interviews with 5,000 Generation Y consumers. This new research provides understanding of the consumer psychology and behavior of the generation also known as the "Millennials." It helps marketers connect with the new generation of consumers by understanding their likes and dislikes, and guides them on advertising, marketing, and branding relevant to them.How Cool Brands Stay Hot contains guidance and checklists for marketing plans and campaigns, as well as case studies of Nokia, Nivea, PlayStation, Coca Cola, Volkswagen, Smirnoff, Red Bull, H&M, and Levi's. It offers creative and effective ideas on how to position, develop and promote brands to one of the largest and most influential generations of consumers today.Visit the website at http://www.howcoolbrandsstayhot.com/
The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis: How to Improve Bone Strength and Reduce Your Fracture Risk
R. Keith Mccormick - 2009
While medication can sometimes help, it won't fully address the underlying causes of your osteoporosis or osteopenia. To restore bone health, you'll need a targeted program combining the best bone-building strategies from traditional and holistic medicine. The Whole-Body Approach to Osteoporosis distills these complex strategies into a whole-body plan you can begin today to dramatically improve your bone strength and overall vitality.This comprehensive guide includes information on:What to eat for stronger bonesChoosing bone-building supplements and osteoporosis medicationsFoods and medications that may be contributing to bone lossSigns and symptoms that can help you monitor your bone healthHow lab tests can help you personalize your plan
The Domino Effect
E. Russell Braziel - 2016
This book presents a unique, integrated perspective on natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids that is vital to understanding energy prices, product flows, infrastructure, equity values and the global energy economy.Innovative analysis provides energy producers, marketers, end users, financiers, and investors with a framework for understanding the tectonic shift in global supply and demand that will continue to drive energy markets for decades to come. The Domino Effect also delivers high-level insights into exploiting the extraordinary investment, trade and career opportunities that will continue to be opened by the shale revolution.
More Than a Pink Cadillac
Jim Underwood - 2002
And it's not just Mary Kay's 800,000 associates worldwide who know it is an outstanding company. From the Harvard Business School to the CIA, organizations around the world are studying and attempting to emulate the incredible success of this powerful marketing machine. More than a Pink Cadillac reveals the leadership and success principles that have made the company a global successand an inspiration to women everywhere. Jim Underwood is the first outside author to have unlimited access to the company's employees and management. Featuring inspirational stories about leaders and associates at Mary Kay, More than a Pink Cadillac imparts nine keys to sustainable success that any leader or independent businessperson can use to inspire others and succeed in business.
The Founder & The Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together
Adam Hergenrother - 2019
I wish I could go back in tie and give to myself 20 years ago. I would have been a ten times better CEO. I recommend it to every entrepreneur I talk to. This is an absolute MUST read." - Jeff Davis, Founder & Chairman, 12 Mavens Behind Every Successful Founder is a Powerful Force Multiplier. Today's Entrepreneurs and business owners are always on, often overworked, bordering on burnout, suffering from decision fatigue, and trying to juggle it all while keeping their health and home life thriving and their businesses growing. Today's Executive Assistants are business-savvy leaders and are not content to sit on the sidelines. They want in on the action. They want to know that what they are doing is a value-add to their Executive and to the business as a whole. Yet, too often, EAs are kept at a distance and left unfulfilled. Sound familiar? Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants need each other to survive and thrive. Entrepreneurs need a Force Multiplier (aka Executive Assistant), a strategic partner who will bring order to the chaos and take on the miscellaneous 80 percent of their workload - and who will help them create the foundation that will allow them to build a life and business without limits. Executive Assistants need a Founder (aka an Entrepreneur), a visionary, a driven, growth-minded leader who will reignite their passion for their career, challenge them to think bigger, and allow them to use their project management and leadership skills, along with their business acumen, to help create the foundation that will allow them both to build a life and career without limits. If you are an Executive Assistant interested in learning how to build a dynamic and fulfilling career, or a leader looking to hire or establish a better relationship with your right hand, then this book is for you. The Founder and the Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together explores the partnership between the Entrepreneur and the Executive Assistant. Listen to it together. Compare notes. Use it as a catalyst for engaging in fierce conversations. The power of the partnership only works when you are both committed to challenging each other and growing together every day. Founder Adam Hergenrother and his Chief of Staff, Hallie Warner, have worked side by side for over eight years. Adam brings the vision and Hallie follows through. They don't have it all figured out; they are far from perfect, and they've had their share of growing pains over the years.Throughout this book, they share what's worked for them, what they've learned along this journey, and some best practices that they recommend you implement immediately to get results. It is their hope that the lessons you learn here will help you find success and fulfillment in your business, your career, and your life as a whole. Without a doubt, together you will achieve more. Let's get started. "I have been at Amazon for 3.5 years, and I am proud to say that I have been hired as an A to an Executive here starting next Monday! This book has been so informative and helpful in preparing me for the role - I wish I had discovered it prior to my interview! Thankfully I landed the job, and I'm sure that I will continue to reference this book as I settle into my new role." - Kathleen Dawson, Executive Assistant, Amazon "If you are part of an executive/executive assistant relationship, this book will challenge you to consider the current value of that relationship and encourage you to raise the bar.
Culture is Everything: The Story And System Of A Start-Up That Became Australia's Best Place To Work
Tristan White - 2017
He had a dream to work in a job that inspired him. He didn’t find that job, so he created it. In 2004, The Physio Co (TPC) was born with one team member: Tristan White. In the thirteen years since, TPC has become a remarkable healthcare success story based upon fast growth and a thriving, systemized company culture. Tristan’s obsession with creating an inspiring place to work for himself and others has resulted in more than a decade of learning, testing and refining. If you’ve ever wondered how to build and sustain a thriving company culture, the Culture Is Everything system developed by Tristan White and The Physio Co team is your answer. The Physio Co story and Culture Is Everything system explained in this book will give you the confidence and knowledge to create a strong culture in your very own business or team.
Summary of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
CompanionReads Summary - 2017
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HR from the Heart: Inspiring Stories and Strategies for Building the People Side of Great Business
Libby Sartain - 2003
They bridge the gaps between the individual and the collective, the person and the purpose. The most successful and effective HR professionals see their careers as a calling, and their work, though driven by corporate goals, is graced by a sense of purpose, a profound generosity, and a love for what they do and the constituencies they serve.HR from the Heart is a book for HR practitioners who love their jobs -- or want to. Libby Sartain, one of the country's top human resources executives, reveals how HR professionals create a synergy between business objectives and the needs and wants of employees. This inspiring book is equal parts motivational message and how-to, confessional and career guide. Filled with stories from Sartain's considerable experience, HR from the Heart offers a first-hand perspective on forging relationships, selling HR to the company, taking diversity beyond ""by the book,"" keeping policy in perspective, and more -- all while making the right career moves, staying engaged, and forwarding the strategic goals of the company."
Social Media: Strategies To Mastering Your Brand- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat (Social Media, Social Media Marketing)
David Kelly - 2016
You'll be excited to see all the opportunities from your social media growth and presence just from these advanced strategies. Would you like to know more about: The Advance Strategies That The Pros Use. Doubling Your Instagram Followers Understanding Facebook Ad marketing Top Strategies For Growth Monetizing Your Social Media This book breaks training down into easy-to-understand modules. It starts from the very beginning of dog training, so you can get great results - even as a beginner! Download Social Media:Strategies To Mastering Your Brand- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat Scroll to the top and select the "BUY" button for instant download. You’ll be happy you did!