Simply rich
Subtitle: life and lessons from the cofounder of Amway : a memoir
By: Rich deVos
Edition: First Howard Books edition.
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9781476751771
Subjects: Amway Corporation; Businessmen; Biography; History
Description: Following on the success of DeVos's bestselling books about the world of business, he reveals his personal story for the first time ever. Simply Rich is a candid telling of his journey from rags to riches, from a small start-up business to giant success, and from doubts to dreams come true. Born to second-generation Dutch immigrants in rural Michigan during the Depression, DeVos learned early on the importance of leadership as well as partnership. While still in school, he met a classmate and neighbor, Jay Van Andel, who became his best friend and eventually his business partner. A lasting friendship sustained their fledgling business, which grew into the international success of Amway. In addition to stories of his business success, DeVos shares candidly about his marriage and family, his experiences as a motivational speaker and author, his ownership of the NBA's Orlando Magic, and his philanthropic, religious, and political endeavors.