WHAT
PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT
Jim
Blasingame's
Three Minutes to Success
“When it comes to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, no one does it with greater efficiency than Jim Blasingame. In every chapter of Three Minutes To Success, Jim delivers maximum message with a minimum of words. Don’t just buy this book–practice this book.”
Jay Mincks
Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Administaff“In Three Minutes To Success, Jim Blasingame helps you hit the ball of success—hard. There’s much to learn here—leadership, idea generation, trust, training, self-analysis—you get the picture. And here’s the bonus: Jim makes it easy to read. Good job, Jim”
Robert Dilenschneider
President, The Dilenschneider Group
Author of A Time For Heroes“Jim Blasingame has done it again! Three Minutes to Success blends a wry sense of humor, down-to-earth common sense, real-life anecdotes and a unique insight into what business people really need to know to make their way through the business jungle. It’s like having a friend and consultant at your side along the way.”
Russell Lee Brown
Author of BizPricer: Business Valuation Software“Again, Jim Blasingame has proven why he is “The Voice of Small Business.” Not only is Three Minutes to Success written in a compelling and lively style, but it’s packed with topics that small business owners face every day. He even quotes Warren Zevon. Now, that’s my kind of entrepreneur! Kudos to Jim for speaking our language while saving us time. Goodonya, Jim.”
Jeffery Zbar
Chief Home Officer
Author of Teleworking & Telecommuting“With Three Minutes To Success, Jim Blasingame hits the ball right down the middle of the fairway of essential business principles. You can’t go wrong with the management keys you’ll find in Jim’s new book, but you certainly can without them. Any one of the concepts Jim delivers will help you find more profit and greater success.”
Steven C. Martin
President, Business Solutions - The Positive Way
Author and profitability expert“Like a great co a cTh,h Jrime ete acMheisn uus ttheast t hteore aSreu ncoc sheosrtscu t.s. t.o success. In his newest book, Three Minutes To Success, Jim defines a truly successful business as one that does not just make you lots of money, but also provides invaluable relationships, with employees, customers and others, that can last a lifetime. As Jim would say, you can write that on a rock.”
John Fox, Esq.
Author of If Americans REALLY Understand the Income Tax
“On his talk show, Jim Blasingame interviews top experts, collecting the most telling truths and principles about running a small business. Now he’s laid them out for us in a simple grab-and-go format. Three Minutes to Success will save gangs of small business owners heaps of time and trouble.”
Jim Ballard
Author of Mind Like Water“Three Minutes To Success is a small business “Declaration of Independence,” written by Jim Blasingame. Jim holds these “truths” to be self evident, so that every entrepreneur can pursue life, liberty, happiness and success. I’m grateful Jim has made small business his passion and has compiled 52 habits of effective small business.”
Mike Menzies
President, Easton Bank and Trust“In Three Minutes To Success, Jim Blasingame delivers to small business owners valuable insights and strategies on improving their entrepreneurial skills. Jim’s down-to-earth enthusiasm, coupled with his comprehensive prescriptions for success, makes this a “must read” for every small business owner.”
Giovanni Corotolo
Director, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce“It will only take you three minutes to realize that you’ve picked up a gem of a book! The simple and inspiring messages Jim Blasingame offers in his new book, Three Minutes To Success, are easy to grasp and yet so powerful in their consequences.”
Tom Asacker
Branding expert
Author of A Clear Eye for Branding“If you’re looking for the keys to small business success and don’t have a lot of time, congratulations. Jim Blasingame’s new book is just what you’re looking for. You’ll keep this book on your desk, not on the shelf. Well done, Jim.”
Marc Allen
Author of The Millionaire Course“Jim Blasingame’s n e.w.. bwooikt hpu tJs iimnto Bthloarosuignhglya tamstey bite-size pieces the banquet of small business fundamentals.”
Barbara Weltman, Esq.
Author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting an eBay Business“Wise and pithy wisdom about the key issues facing every small business. Jim delivers essential entrepreneurial perspectives and practical tools and tips as only he can.”
Gene Griessman
Author of The Words Lincoln Lived By“If you have three minutes to invest, Jim Blasingame’s new book is one of the very best places you could ever spend them. Wise, witty, and full of useful advice. Count on Jim to give you a wonderful return for your investment.”
Peter Meyer
Author of Creating and Dominating New Markets“Whether on-the-air or in-print, Jim Blasingame talks about business like someone who’s signed the front of paychecks. He’s a wealth of wisdom for entrepreneurs competing in the global markets of the 21st century.”
Steve Del Bianco
President, NetChoice.org“Three Minutes to Success is a necessity for anybody on the front lines of small and medium business. It’s full of common sense and real-world experience boiled down to a powerful core. Jim Blasingame has a true gift for getting to the heart of entrepreneurship.”
Tim Berry
President, Palo Alto Software“Three Minutes to Success is classic Jim Blasingame—practical, eyeopening, witty and fun, with no punches pulled. You’ll feel like you’re sitting down with a mentor for lunch and a chat about where you’re going to take your business.”
Don Sadler
Vice President, Media Three Publications“Jim Blasingame provides a variety of lessons, with immediately applicable tools, designed to help any small business owner improve both entrepreneurial strategy and tactics. Jim’s lessons break small business operations into readily defined tasks and include helpful examples along the way. The overall effect is a book any small business owner should keep within arm’s reach.”
Patricia Greene, Ph.D.
Dean of Undergraduate School, Babson College“If you want to study the theory of entrepreneurship, enroll in a college. If you want to BE an entrepreneur, read what Jim Blasingame writes and listen to what he says. Three Minutes to Success is the launching pad for your next entrepreneurial step.”
Dan Poynter
Author of The Self-Publishing Manual“In Three Minutes to Success, Jim takes a fresh approach to sharing key business lessons without sacrificing quality or content. Time is an entrepreneur’s most precious commodity, and Jim’s 52 nuggets of wisdom is an efficient tool for small business owners to turn to for practical guidance and inspiration.”
Karen Kerrigan
President & CEO, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council“Three Minutes To Success is another reason why I trust Jim Blasingame more than any other small business source in America. This book has the capacity to save you years of expensive trial and error and is an absolute must for anyone who leads, owns or works in a small business—plus anyone thinking of starting a small business. Jim Blasingame really is "the voice of small business."”
Arky Ciancutti, M.D.
Co-author of Built On Trust“After reading Jim’s incredible new book, I’m going to load up on some of his rocks (52).“Write this on a rock,” that is. My favorite is Reinvention or Extinction — the choice is yours, but I’m sure you’ll find one.”
Ken Leebow
Author of 300 Incredible Things to Do on the Internet book series“Only Jim Blasingame would have the audacity to say he could teach you a success tip in three minutes, but he’s also the only person I know who can actually do that. Dizzy Dean said, “It ain’t bragging if you can do it.” In Three Minutes To Success, Jim does it.”
Ivan Misner
Founder & CEO, Business Network International, Inc.“Jim Blasingame has done it again! Another great source of wisdom and insight for America’s small business owners from a great American and THE advocate of small business. Who else could pack 52 of the handiest small business pearls into one great book? Way to go, Jim!”
Andrew Sherman, Esq.
Author of Franchising and Licensing