On a Pit & a Prayer: How I Started a Business, Grew a Business, and Lost Everything: Lessons Learned in Business and in Life - 6379

Prepare for a roller-coaster ride as Michelle White recalls her entrepreneurial experience launching an award-winning startup juice business in Northwest Michigan. Driven by a passionate vision of the health benefits of cherry concentrate, Michelle grows the company to more than $1 million in sales and is honored for her business successes. And yet, behind the scenes, all is not well as she struggles with financing, a hands-off board of directors, and her own uncertainty about what’s most important in life. In the end, Michelle loses the company — but she uses the same determination and perseverance to embrace what’s essential: faith, family, and love. Michelle’s unique telling of this true story takes you on an emotional journey of tears, frustration, and anger . . . but leaves you feeling the promise of hope and joy. In her new book, On a Pit and a Prayer, Michelle White provides readers an unedited glimpse into the ups and downs of her endeavor to bring tart cherry juice to the world. Her story weaves personal challenges and triumphs alongside business lessons learned (mostly the hard way) as we ride along on her roller-coaster experiences in entrepreneurship. Wendy H. Steele If you’ve ever had a great idea for a business, check out Michelle White’s candid and cautionary tale, On a Pit and a Prayer. While working as a payroll clerk at a cherry processing plant, the divorced single mother of twins made an exciting discovery that became a life-changing, ah-ha moment. Of course a terrific idea is one thing, but turning it into a successful business is quite another. White’s story is both compelling and personal, as you read about her hard life “Lessons Learned” from bringing tart cherry concentrate to the market place. Rebecca Reynolds, Writer/Producer 8180 Films and Co-Creator/Producer Hollywood & Crime If you are dreaming about beginning a business, this book must be read! Within the author’s gripping life story, she shares wisdom of what to do, and boldly exposes what not to do when starting a business. You will learn through her experiences the energy, bravery and passion this kind of venture takes. Read and be sure to takes notes! Denice Goldschmidt, artist, educator and author This is a great read for any small business owner or aspiring small business owner. Many perils await in the minefield that is small business ownership, and Michelle survived them all. She takes us on a journey of passion, heart, loss and love. We have much to learn from her experiences! Cammie Buehler, Managing Partner, Epicure Catering & Cherry Basket Farm The Founder of “Michelle’s Miracle” passionately depicts her entrepreneurial journey; the learnings and low points (the pits) along the way; and reveals insightful self-discovery work/personal life tradeoffs. George E.L. Barbee, entrepreneur, Fortune 500 senior executive and author of 63 Innovation Nuggets Visit www.OnAPitAndAPrayer.com for more information about Michelle White.
ASIN: 1943995753
VSKU: 31UIGP0014GY_ns
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:White, Michelle
Binding: Paperback