A Sportsman's Life

How I Built Orvis by Mixing Business and Sport

De: Leigh Perkins, Geoffrey Norman

Narrado por: Doug Ordunio

Insights from a businessman who achieved the ultimate accomplishment—transforming his personal enthusiasm into a wildly successful company.

Imagine if you could live a life in which there were no boundaries between work and play, if you could blend the job you love—running a company that is committed to excellence—with the outdoor pastimes that are your greatest passions. This is the life that Leigh Perkins lived. In 1965, Perkins bought Orvis, a modest mail order company, and over the next thirty years he revolutionized the catalog industry, successfully combining his love for the outdoors with his business acumen.

A Sportsman's Life is the story of a man, his company, and his love of the outdoors, his commitment to conservation, and his infectious enthusiasm for the good life. This memoir is a great listen for any angler or hunter—and even for those of us who just want to dress like one.

©1999 Leigh Perkins (P)1999 Phoenix Books, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Orvis succeeds because Mr. Perkins sells the lifestyle that he and his wife, Romi, lead." (The Wall Street Journal)

Very good business story!

There are lessons in this book for business people and for conservationists. Definitely a very good read!

A Sportsman's Life - Leigh Perkins

I found this life career bio to be most interesting and enviable. Conservationist will enjoy it as well as business people. It flows very well and is hard to put down.