Tired of getting in your own way? Don't like being told what to do? Want to be successful while being true to you? This is the book you've been waiting for. A Misfit Entrepreneur's Guide to Building a Business Your Way will make you laugh, think, and reevaluate everything about your entrepreneurial journey, while showing you that you're not alone. Most importantly, it will guide you in charting your own path from where you are to where you want to be. "Original, witty, and inspiring. No one has been ambitious or daring enough to write a book like A Misfit Entrepreneur's Guide until now. This is a must-read for Misfit Entrepreneurs everywhere." -Jonah Berger, Wharton professor and bestselling author of Contagious: Why Things Catch On "Anyone who meets Ariana is instantly struck by her thoughtfulness, knowledge, and humility, and these values are clearly captured and communicated in this book. Through her well-crafted collection of journal entries, stories, and experiences, she paves a path showing what's involved in being an entrepreneur. These lessons, successes, and challenges provide inspiration, motivation, and real insight into how to manage yourself and your business while exploring the uncertainty associated with new ventures. She constantly reminds us that being a 'misfit'-and learning to become comfortable with it and yourself-is really what the entrepreneurial journey is all about." -Barry O'Reilly, founder and CEO of ExecCamp, co-author of Lean Enterprise: How High Performance Organizations Innovate at Scale "Remarkable. Practical. Inspirational. Ariana gives us a 'behind the scenes' look at the trials and tribulations of the Misfit Entrepreneur's journey to mastery. Want to chart your own path? Read A Misfit Entrepreneur's Guide. Get ready for wisdom and insight that will catalyze your growth and transform you into a successful and satisfied entrepreneur." -Jason W. Womack, MEd, MA, cofounder of Get Momentum About Ariana Friedlander Ariana Friedlander, MPA, is a community organizer, social entrepreneur, lifelong learner, the founder and principal of Rosabella Consulting, and the creator of EntrepreNerds . She works with leaders doing business as unusual, and she specializes in fostering positive change within organizations of all shapes and sizes. She is an award-winning thought leader in experiential education, leadership development, productivity, and conversational intelligence. She earned her master's degree in organizational leadership from the University of Delaware."

Do not allow your love for or hatred of America be the only reason you read or do not read this book, because it has absolutely nothing to do with or say about the U.S.! As one reader of the book has remarked, “As he explores various subjects, Mokhonoana questions and challenges the status quo of society and promotes deeper and more critical thinking as well as a simpler way of life without being inundated with the plethora of useless and mundane information that we are bombarded with in our modern-day world. Hidden in his random rants are tokens and gems of enlightening information, moral lessons, and principles to live by.”

Most parents don' t want to build a global empire or make a gazillion dollars a year. They just want to earn a decent income and have time to read their kids a bedtime story without having a meltdown in the process.Yes, we know running a business can be rewarding. However, it can also seep into every life crack, eat up your energy and leave you exhausted, stressed and snapping at your small humans.In Six Figures in School Hours, award-winning digital marketing coach and business mentor Kate Toon shares practical and doable tips for parents to run a successful business, make serious money and not burn themselves to a frazzle in the process.First, you will examine your business goals and measure your &‘ why' against your desires for family life; then, discover passive income ideas and ways to involve the family in your business life in an enjoyable way; finally, find out how to turn that six-figure profit dial up or down depending on the compromises you' re willing to make.Six Figures in School Hours is a smart, honest business self-help book that gives you the skills, tools and confidence to never again need to choose between a successful business and a happy family life.

Entrepreneur Stuart Skorman—the founder of Elephant Pharmacy, Hungryminds.com, Reel.com, and Empire Video—grew up in a retailing family in Ohio. He worked every kind of job, from cab driver to professional poker player to CEO. In this entertaining, personal account of his coming-of- age in the business world, Skorman gives an insider’s view of what it takes to start a business from the ground up. Stuart Skorman offers his hard-won lessons in business for any entrepreneur or small businessperson who wants to create a company that has a heart and soul. He reveals what he learned about marketing while working a stint as a rock band manager and bares his soul about his failure during the dot-com bubble. He describes in vivid terms the roller coaster ride of the entrepreneur in good times and bad and explains how to survive in today’s uncertain business environment.

Confessions from an Entrepreneur (Volume 1) is an inside look at the world of entrepreneurship. The project features individual and company life lessons from entrepreneurs across all industries, passions, interests, and individual project/pursuit stages. Each contributor was asked the following question: “What is one vital piece of advice you want to give an Entrepreneur?” Featured contributors include: Dave Berkus: Dave is a noted speaker, author, and early stage private equity investor. He is acknowledged as one of the most active angel investors in the country, having made and actively participated in over 87 technology investments during the past decade. Dave is the past Chairman of Tech Coast Angels, one of the largest angel networks in the United States. Brad Feld: Brad has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures, a company that helped launch and operate software companies. Brad is also a co-founder of TechStars. Wing Lam: Wing is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wahoos Fish Tacos; a leading restaurant chain with over 50 locations. Wing is also a sought after speaker and marketing guru whose collaborations many leading action sport stars and celebrities for over 15 years. Scott Painter: For the past three decades, entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of TrueCar, Scott Painter has been on a quest to bring objectivity, truth, transparency and balance to the automotive industry by harnessing never-before-available amounts of big data. Throughout his prolific career as entrepreneur and fundraiser, Painter has started over 37 companies and has raised almost 1.5 billion dollars. Arel Moodie: Arel Moodie (born November 15, 1983) is an American student success self-help motivational speaker. He has been featured in USA Today and Young Money Magazine for his pursuits as an entrepreneur with his first Internet Company. He has also been named a top Generation Y leader in the book Millennial Leaders. He speaks primarily to student audiences across the country but has also been known to speak to entrepreneurs and has represented Youth Entrepreneurs for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Governor's first conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Arel Moodie wrote the best-selling book Your Starting Point For Student Success. Thomas Tadlock: Thomas has been recognized as one of the top 5 trainers in the USA, with his first personal training company, Epiphany Fitness Studio, winning the “Best of Award” 5 years in a row. He was MTV’s 2003 Hottest Body, and is currently the Founder and CEO of Express Results Boot Camp, the largest indoor fitness boot camp in Orange County. He has also been sought after and has worked with top personal trainers of celebrities like Britney Spears and professional sports teams like the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to name a few. He is an inventor and patent holder, creating the world’s first patented boot camp training system. He is an internationally recognized trainer educator, and has authored the weight loss programs for the fitness equipment company behind the hit TV show, “The Biggest Loser.” And many more! Confessions from an Entrepreneur is a must read for any student or veteran of entrepreneurship.