Seven Secrets of Great Entrepreneurial Masters: The Gem Power Formula for Lifelong Success

by Allen E. Fishman

Revealed for the first time -- the exclusive formula for business success practiced by thousands of entrepreneurs

Allen E. Fishman, founder and CEO of The Alternative Board TAB(R), interviewed top entrepreneurs, identifying their common traits and practices to create the GEM Power formula. As a business leader, speaker, and Great Entrepreneurial Master himself, he has taught the formula to thousands of businesspeople. Now, in Seven Secrets...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071470719
• ISBN13: 9780071470711
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

7 Secrets-REAL DEAL

The title of this book might make you think it's another self-improvement clone of the Stephen Covey genre, but it's much better. If you have your own business, or are thinking of starting one, it would be tough to find a better primer. If you're busy, this is a great read, because Fishman crams more practical content into fewer pages than less valuable books. The author obviously has first-hand knowledge from his TAB Boards exposure of what keeps most private business owners awake at night after the rush of entrepreneurship subsides and the business sometimes becomes a prison. The real value here are the chapters about re-connecting your business goals to your "personal vision", or what you're supposedly in business for in the first place. The chapters on communication, negotiation and fostering creativity are better, more concise, ad more practical for private business owners than most entire books on these subjects.

A Formula for TRUE Success

Most busy entreprenuers will describe a continual "battle" between their Work and their Life. Unfortunately for many, Work often wins this battle. GEMs understand how to establish a Personal Vision of TRUE happiness and success. They understand how to maintain a sustainable work-life balance and how to have it ALL. Whether you have owned a business for 30 days or 30 years, the principles and Success Formula in Fishman's book are priceless. I encourage everyone to read it and to USE it.

Seven Secrets of Great Entrepreneurial Masters

The Seven Secrets of Entrepreneurial Masters GEM Formula is loaded with gems. Straightforward - down to earth -- addresses real day-to-day business issues with insightful actionable jewels in each chapter. A planning diamond for personal and business success... Raymond J Champney President RJC Enterprises, LLC

A Breath of Fresh Air

Finally someone has recognized the importance of the owner's personal vision in developing their business strategy. Fishman also discusses the need for a flexible strategy based on a continual planning process that allows the owner to revisit his/her personal goals and change the business's direction as needed. There are plenty of war stories but, also numerous examples of how business owners have found the perfect work/life balance. A great read for both current and prospective business owners.

Easy to read and very valuable

If you are a business owner or an entrepreneur planning to own a business I recommend this book highly. The author has related personal experiences and the experinces of many business owners in a simple, yet comprehensive form to explain his concept of the seven secrets. The formula that he recommends has tremendous value to help business owners achieve success while balancing business and personal life.