{"product_id":"battlefield-to-ceo-from-homelessness-to-building-an-empire","title":"BATTLEFIELD TO CEO:: FROM HOMELESSNESS TO BUILDING AN EMPIRE","description":"From the gritty streets of Boston to the high-stakes battlefields of Iraq, and ultimately to the boardroom as a successful CEO, *Battlefield to CEO* is a raw, inspiring story of perseverance, transformation, and entrepreneurship. Marc Anthony Smith-Brown's life is an extraordinary journey of survival, overcoming adversity, and using life's toughest challenges as stepping stones to success.\n\nBorn into a world of economic hardship and racial tension, Marc navigates the challenges of a difficult upbringing, academic struggles with ADD and dyslexia, and the loss of his father at a young age. His military service becomes a turning point, exposing him to the harsh realities of war but also teaching him resilience and leadership. After serving two tours in Iraq and confronting personal battles with PTSD, Marc faces an unexpected journey of incarceration, survival, and self-discovery.\n\nThis book chronicles Marc’s powerful redemption arc—how he rebuilt his life after incarceration, transitioned from homelessness, and founded *MARC ANTHONY DESIGNS LLC*, a thriving custom art and apparel business. It’s a story of resilience not only on the battlefield but in the corporate world, where Marc uses the lessons of military discipline and perseverance to become a successful entrepreneur.\n\nWith the support of his mother, fiancée Rose, and key mentors along the way, Marc’s journey is a testimony to the power of faith, hard work, and unrelenting determination. As Marc's business rapidly expands, he shares lessons on how to pivot when facing adversity, how to turn setbacks into opportunities, and how to inspire change in others.\n\n*Battlefield to CEO* is more than a memoir—it’s a guide for anyone who feels trapped by their circumstances. Whether you’re struggling with personal challenges, looking to start a business, or searching for a story of hope and redemption, Marc’s journey will inspire you to rise above adversity and claim your success.\n\nIf you’ve ever questioned your ability to bounce back or wondered how to turn life’s toughest trials into victories, this book is for you. Marc Anthony Smith-Brown’s remarkable story is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark the road, there is always a way forward.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0FL3MPZ6V\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0FL3MPZ6V.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Smith-Brown, Marc Anthony\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43280538271805,"sku":"BVV.B0FL3MPZ6V.A","price":21.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/battlefield-to-ceo-from-homelessness-to-building-an-empire","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}