About this item
From the ABC hit show Shark Tank, this book-filled with practical advice and introductions from the Sharks themselves-will be the ultimate resource for anyone thinking about starting a business or growing the one they have. Full of tips for navigating the confusing world of entrepreneurship, the book will intersperse words of wisdom with inspirational stories from the show. Throughout the book, readers will learn how toDetermine whether theyre compatible with the life of a small business ownerShape a marketable idea and craft a business model around itPlan for a launchRun a business without breaking the bank or burning themselves outCreate a growth plan that will help them handle and harness successPitch an idea or business plan like a proResponding to the fans curiosity about past show contestants, readers will also find approximately 10 Where Are They Now boxes in which they learn what happened to some of the most asked-about andor most popular guests ever to try their luck in front of the Sharks-and what they learned in the process.
About the Author
Michael Parrish DuDell is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of "Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business," the official book from ABC's hit show Shark Tank.
Ranked as one of the top three most popular business authors by Amazon.com, Michael is a recognized industry expert and television pundit who is regularly featured across numerous media outlets, including CNBC, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, NBC News, Nightly Business Report, The New York Times, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Business Insider and many more.
An award-winning international keynote speaker, Michael travels the globe delivering high-energy presentations and interactive workshops designed to help businesses and leaders build future-focused organizations and connect with a new generation of consumer.
Named as "one of nation's leading Millennial voices in the business sector" by IBM, Michael has collaborated with some of the world's most innovative and influential brands, including such well-known companies as American Express, Kraft, Ogilvy, Visa, Disney, L'Oreal, and many more.
Previously, Michael served as the editor of ecomagination.com - GE's cleantech and sustainable innovation site - as well as the host of ecomagination.com's web series Green Room Live. Prior to that, he was the managing editor of The Domino Project - a publishing company started by marketing guru Seth Godin.
Michael is the host and co-executive producer of The Next Crop - a web series that showcases the next generation of business and media influencers. Sponsored by Citrix GoToMeeting and in partnership with Forbes Media, The Next Crop spotlights the people, projects, and ideas that are pushing boundaries, disrupting industries, and setting the tone for the future.
Michael is a One Young World Ambassador, a member of the Young Entrepreneur Council, and an advisor to numerous startups, including the New York Tech Meetup - the largest tech organization in New York.
Outside of the office, Michael works closely with an array of social organizations. He is an active participant in Big Brothers Big Sisters, an executive volunteer with Defy Ventures, and a member of UNICEF's Next Generation - a group of young professionals dedicated to ending child mortality.
His second book will be released in May of 2016. Learn more at www.MPDHQ.com or on Twitter @notoriousmpd.
