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FOOTPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIMEAntoine Nehme: the man whose well-storied career and legacy will surpass his lifetime for generations. Taking the initiative to fulfill his own ideas of success and recognizing his value and potential were the stepping-stones to his life of bounding achievements.DO YOU, TOO, WISH TO LEAVE A LASTING IMPACT FROM A LIFE WELL LIVED?If so, the life and times of Antoine Nehme is among the strongest inspirations you can find. In Blessings in the Sand, you will be compelled to rethink your own ideas about values, sacrifice, discipline, success, and legacy. Begin your journey to living a life with meaning, all while exploring the story of a man, the building of a company, the history of a nation, and the value of a lifetime of anecdotes.

How many more shootings and other acts of violence will it take before real change is made?We need better prevention of tragedies and incidents of violence of all sorts, and research reveals better prevention is possible, but most organizations and communities do not have a program to complement their first responders.Leaders in schools, higher education, organizations, and communities are beginning to look for prevention solutions, and understanding how to implement a program is key to leading the way. By educating, empowering, and equipping first preventers to collect, assess, and connect the dots and take the right actions to disrupt at-risk individuals on the pathway to violence, more violent incidents and tragedies can be prevented, and fewer first responders will have to put their lives on the line.This is where The First Preventers Playbook comes in. The First Preventers Playbook presents proven research-based approaches to show all community members how to take action when faced with different potential risks. It also provides a play-by-play for executive management team members who are responsible for establishing effective prevention and who are concerned with improving safety for schools, organizations, and communities. With this guide, more incidents and tragedies can be prevented before the need to call first responders even arises.

THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HIGH-PERFORMANCE REMOTE WORKIf your office has shifted to your home, it can be hard to stay focused and ... well, get sh*t done. The distractions are endless, communication styles change, and team productivity ... needs help.Unlock the secrets to working virtually. Find out why webcams and emails are overrated, learn how to lead high-performance teams, communicate virtually with impact and authority, be fierce in your quest for accountability across business projects, and attain that coveted work-life balance.By putting these practical tips into action, you'll reboot your remote work life and maybe even say goodbye to the office forever!

The Right Financial Information at the Right Time---BEFORE YOU DO THE WRONG THING!If you have ever learned a financial lesson the hard way, you’ve probably said, “I wish I knew that sooner.” Everyone, from small business owners to millionaires and even billionaires, has had the same regrets at one time or another. Now they—and you—have somewhere to turn for no-nonsense, bottom-line financial guidance. In his groundbreaking book, financial expert Sten Morgan will give you the same advice he shares with his clients—advice most “experts” will not. Sten isn’t going to tell you to wait thirty years to achieve financial success; he didn’t. He’s not going to make you feel guilty about buying a latte, and he’ll point out times when spending money on yourself is a good idea. First, he lays out the fundamentals you need for financial success, and then he teaches you the strategies that worked for him and his clients. You’ll learn about the positive power of debt, creative tax strategies, active versus passive investing, and the savvy ways to make money in real estate. With this book as your guide, you will learn to tip the odds in your favor, avoiding poor choices and pitfalls that lead to most financial regrets. Do not wait and look back years from now, wishing you would have known sooner. Take control of your finances today. Your future self will thank you.

Suzanne Hopgood was eleven when she got her first real job bussing tables at her parents’ hotel in New Hampshire. By seventeen, she was running the place. That’s when a chef threw a knife that barely missed her head because she’d forgotten to include turkey on the menu. It wouldn’t be the last time she had to duck and weave in her career.In Get Your Own Coffee, Hopgood takes readers through her journey from that small-town beginning to chairing multiple corporate boards, including a NYSE company during what became known as Director Magazine’s article, “Board from Hell.” Along the way, she shows how she navigated a business world where the rules for women weren’t just different—they were kept secret until you broke them.When her first boss told her, “You will always be underestimated. Use it to your advantage,” she couldn’t have known how valuable that advice would become. She’s had a boss grab her, throw her over his shoulder, and carry her into a business meeting. She’s been fired for refusing a boss’s late-night advances at her condo. She’s been fired for “insubordination.” She’s watched male colleagues take credit for her ideas while ignoring her voice at the table.But she also became Chair/CEO after the proxy contest that The Wall Street Journal called “The Shot Heard Round the World,” fired executives who thought she didn’t have the authority, and slammed her files on the table before walking out of negotiations—only to have the deal she wanted waiting when she returned.Between the corporate battles, Hopgood shares the joy she found with her husband Frank during their forty years together, biking through Southeast Asia, navigating the streets of Moscow and São Paulo, and finding laughter even in his final days.She learned that getting ahead doesn’t mean playing by other people’s rules. Sometimes, you have to create your own—and sometimes, you just have to be bold enough to take a stand.

Don’t Just Buy a Franchise—Build a FutureTired of corporate chaos? Curious about becoming your own boss—but overwhelmed by the options? Beyond the Brand cuts through the hype and hands you the real blueprint for fearless franchising.This isn’t about chasing brands. It’s about building a business that fits your goals, lifestyle, and future. Cliff Nonnenmacher and Justin Guevara have bought, built, scaled, and turned around franchise operations across industries—and now they’re giving you the truth behind what makes franchisees successful.You’ll discover:the six-step process to find, evaluate, and fund the right franchisehow to recognize, confront, and reframe fear so it doesn’t sabotage decision-makinginsider tactics to negotiate landlord terms like a pro and protect your downsidebattle-tested strategies to retain top-performing managerslegal and financial protections most first-time owners overlook—until it’s too lateWhether you're looking to escape corporate life, fund retirement, or build a scalable asset, this book delivers the roadmap. Stop gambling on your future. Start franchising with purpose, strategy, and confidence.

The traditional car dealership is dying—but innovative F&I approaches are creating record profits for those willing to evolve.Today's car buyers want a 45-minute in-store process, transparent pricing, and digital options—and they'll go elsewhere if you can't deliver. In The Future of Automotive Finance & Insurance, industry veteran Joel Kansanback reveals how forward-thinking dealerships are meeting these demands while significantly increasing their F&I profits.Drawing on insights from the highest-performing dealerships in America, Kansanback provides a practical framework for transforming your business. You'll discover how positive culture reduces the 73 percent turnover rate plaguing dealerships, how to train teams for consultative rather than transactional sales, and how to create an ecosystem of repeat business.This essential guide shows dealership leaders how to:Build a visionary management team that inspires productivityImplement digital retail tools that customers actually useNavigate compliance challenges with confidencePresent F&I products earlier and more effectivelyCreate the 45-minute in-store process modern buyers demandFor dealership owners, GMs, and F&I professionals ready to thrive in tomorrow's market, this book delivers the strategies proven to work in today's most successful automotive retail operations.