This book will help non-profit organizations, small businesses, and sole proprietors seeking long-term sustainability and growth. This book is FOR BUSINESSES that are: Struggling to do more with less funding; Trying to retain customers and acquire new ones with a "lower prices" war; Losing customers to big box stores and national brands; This book is FOR INDIVIDUALS that are: Executive Directors Board Members Business Owners Business Development Directors Community Leaders Supervisors Future Leaders Difference Makers Written in story format, each lesson gives ideas and helps readers create their own ideas - on providing value to businesses in the communities they serve; creating win-win collaborations; turning donors into partners; expanding existing revenues and creating new revenue streams, including passive residual income. The advantage this book offers is each lesson is based on actual experiences, sharing real results, and perspective for the 21st Century. Each lesson provides takeaways and action steps to shorten the learning experience and expedite success. Each lesson also offers insight into the leadership mindset - why leaders must have strong beliefs, a clear vision and stand up for their values; you will experience the struggles and opposition of implementing new ideas and the rewards of persisting. The work you do is important. Keep making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you.
About the Author: Bryan Balch is a social entrepreneur and thought leader. He works with individuals, organizations and communities seeking change and willing to do things differently for better results. Bryan is a lifetime student of personal development, striving for constant and never-ending improvement. For over a decade, Bryan has shared and taught personal development. A business owner, author, and educator, Bryan desires to leave a legacy of significance. He explains achieving success is not enough. He believes with success comes the responsibility to teach others. Significance is helping others succeed. Bryan has an eclectic entrepreneurial background crossing multiple industries, starting businesses in telecommunications; sporting goods; building maintenance; real estate acquisitions; nutrition; and consulting - working with businesses and individuals. Bryan is a certified Life Coach and former Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Bryan's executive experience includes leading multiple organizations, serving diverse disadvantaged populations including youth; ex-offenders; individuals with disabilities; the elderly; immigrants; low-income; and the unemployed. Bryan has spends time working for social change, collaborating with all the entities of a community to improve the quality of life, creating safe and healthy neighborhoods, suitable for family lifestyle. Bryan believes we live in an abundant world. Some do not have to suffer in order for others to gain. With a different perspective, we can help one another thrive, lifting people as we go. It all begins with creating value first. Bryan's volunteer work focuses on stopping domestic violence, bullying, and to increase mentoring programs for youth. Bryan lives a life of gratitude. He is thankful for the opportunity to connect with more people through his writings. Bryan appreciates you reading his works. His goal is to provide value that exceeds your investment and brings you long-term benefits. Bryan applauds you as a member of the small percentage of people making the effort to become more than they are; willing to do something different; continuing to search for a way to secure their future and the future of their respective families. Bryan invites you to connect through social media. His links are available at the back of the book. If you learn something of value from his writings, send him an email at bb@bryanbalch.com. Your success stories and comments mean the world to him.