How to Blow a Million Dollars
An Ex-Entrepreneur's Tale of What Not to Do
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Narrated by:
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Keven Ashley Gambold
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Keven Gambold
About this listen
Ever get tired of hearing about how easy it is to make a bazillion dollars by becoming an entrepreneur? Me too. This book dishes up all the dirt on the savage reality of the struggle.
A survival guide for any start-up entering the small business gladiatorial arena.
Arm yourself with the critical wisdom gleaned from the experiences of those that have gone before you, wrestled the beast, and (sometimes) lived to tell their tales.
Like a clown on fire; kind of funny, kind of sad....
©2017 Keven Ashley Gambold (P)2017 Keven Ashley GamboldListeners also enjoyed...
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