Game Plan: The Definitive Playbook for Starting or Growing Your Business
"Having started my own company in 1987, I wish I had Warren's book to read at the time. It would of saved me many sleepless nights and a considerable amount of money. After reading Game Plan I found myself creating a new business plan for our company utilizing Warren's recommendations. I highly recommend this great book to anyone who has dreams of being successful. -- Patrick Henry, President, Patrick Henry Creative Promotions, Inc., #1 Best Place to Work in Texas - Texas MonthlyWarren Barhorst and Rusty Burson have captured the essence - the heart and soul - of the dynamic entrepreneurial spirit essential in achieving one's dreams of financial independence. More than informative, Game Plan is a lively, entertaining road map for overcoming the fear of failure, the risk taking, the challenges of the business world. And maybe best of all, Warren's a fellow Texas Aggie with a renowned sense of self-deprecating humor! -- Clayton Williams Jr., Texas Wildcatter, Rancher, EntrepreneurAs a banker, I wish all of my clients would read and follow Warren Barhorst's easy to understand approach to building a successful business. ---- James S. D'Agostino, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Encore BankEnergy. Stick-to-it-iveness. Focus. Sense of strategy and attention to tactics. An ability to quickly, decisively pull yourself up when you get knocked down. All these are necessary for the entrepreneur. Warren Barhorst has them and more. And he shows you how you can, too. --Steve ForbesJust as he does in his business every day, Warren Barhorst speaks straight from the heart and with an easily understood voice in Game Plan. Warren's business success has been defined by his strong self confidence, dedication and work ethic. Now with the release of Game Plan, all entrepreneurs can benefit from Warren's expertise, tutelage and point of view --Jerry Jurgensen, CEO, NationwideWarren Barhorst and Rusty Burson have managed to do what I thought was virtually impossible: Write a business book that is actually as entertaining as it is informative. I laughed almost as much as I learned as I read the book. Game Plan is right up my alley for numerous reasons. Since I am in the business of sports, I loved and related to the numerous sports references. But whether you are a sports fan or not, this book will provide you with the competitive advantages and strategies to take your business to the top. --JON HEIDTKE, Senior Vice President and General Manager, FOX SPORTS NET SouthwestThis book is more than a great read; it's like a written map, directing your step-by-step to your personal and professional dreams. Along with its website, Game Plan serves as a continuous guide to help you reach and surpass your goals. Refreshingly plain spoken and at times humorous, this is a must read that will undoubtedly improve your chances of success, regardless of where you currently are in life. I highly recommend it to anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit. -- David Coolidge, President, Velite Capital Management, LPIndependent insurance agents are one of the last bastions of small business entrepreneurialism left in our country. The story they have to tell is one of hard work resulting in financial success and a deeper connection to community and service. Warren Barhorst's success as an insurance agent can inspire a whole new generation of entrepreneurs. -- David VanDelinder, CPCU, AAI, Executive Director, Independent Insurance Agents of TexasFull of insights from someone who has built a business from the ground up. You won't find better advice anywhere! -- --Chris Baggaley, Senior Vice President Insurance Operations, Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club of AmericaThis book is more than a great read; it's like a written map, directing your step-by-step to your personal and professional dreams. Along with its website, Game Plan serves as a continuous guide to help you reach and surpass your goals. Refreshingly plain spoken and at times humorous, this is a must read that will undoubtedly improve your chances of success, regardless of where you currently are in life. I highly recommend it to anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit. -- David Coolidge, President, Velite Capital Management, LP<br /><br />Independent insurance agents are one of the last bastions of small business entrepreneurialism left in our country. The story they have to tell is one of hard work resulting in financial success and a deeper connection to community and service. Warren Barhorst's success as an insurance agent can inspire a whole new generation of entrepreneurs. -- David VanDelinder, CPCU, AAI, Executive Director, Independent Insurance Agents of Texas<br /><br />Full of insights from someone who has built a business from the ground up. You won't find better advice anywhere! ---- Chris Baggaley, Senior Vice President Insurance Operations, Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club of America"Having started my own company in 1987, I wish I had Warren's book to read at the time. It would of saved me many sleepless nights and a considerable amount of money. After reading Game Plan I found myself creating a new business plan for our company utilizing Warren's recommendations. I highly recommend this great book to anyone who has dreams of being successful. -- Patrick Henry, President, Patrick Henry Creative Promotions, Inc., #1 Best Place to Work in Texas - Texas Monthly<br /><br />Warren Barhorst adn Rusty Burson have captured the essence - the heart and soul - of the dynamic entrepreneurial spirit essential in achieving one's dreams of financial independence. More than informative, Game Plan is a lively, entertaining road map for overcoming the fear of failure, the risk taking, the challenges of the business world. And maybe best of all, Warren's a fellow Texas Aggie with a renowned sense of self-deprecating humor! -- Clayton Williams Jr., Texas Wildcatter, Rancher, Entrepreneur<br /><br />As a banker, I wish all of my clients would read and follow Warren Barhorst's easy to understand approach to building a successful business. ---- James S. D'Agostino, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Encore Bank