Pushing Water Uphill with a Rake: Memoirs of a Successful Failure - Softcover

Steve Baker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976169509 ISBN 13: 9780976169505

Publisher: Merric Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

You want the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat? The real game is business and the business of life.

So, when was the last time you met a guy who was sued for $1.4 Billion? Steve Baker shares the challenges, excitement, and pure exhilaration of building an incredibly successful business. In less than a year, it grew to $500 million in revenues and included major business partners like Playboy Enterprises.

Steve's story also propels you through the shock, pain, and despair as the American Dream vaporized into total devastation. From triumphant success to personal tragedy, this fast-paced, energetic, humorous, yet though-provoking story that demonstrates that there is a right way to manage success and survive failure.

About this title

About the Author

Steve Baker is a a founder of successful businesses and a business advisor with a passion for every phase of business cycle from startup to exit. He is also a writer, and public speaker. He lives in Colorado where he is an avid poor golfer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Merric Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0976169509
• ISBN 13: 9780976169505
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 207