Summary of Tom Golisano's Built, Not Born

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 If you’re planning on launching your own business, you already know it can be a risky and stressful venture. However, you can minimize the risk by managing it. #2 The risks of starting a business can be minimized if you understand how the business world functions, what your responsibilities are when you head a company, and which strategies work and which ones to avoid. #3 Natural entrepreneurs are curious. They constantly question and challenge business scenarios. They are always looking for an angle, a way to make things work better or introduce a new product or service. They are independent and resourceful. #4 The author was a fifteen-year-old boy when he first realized that sometimes people will pay you to do something, which led him to start a small business offering people a deal. He saw the value of identifying a need and providing everyone with a good deal, while making money for himself.