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How to Build a Business Warren Buffett Would Buy: The R. C. Willey Story
 
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Any entrepreneur will love and appreciate this fascinating story sharing the life lessons that Bill Child learned as he built R. C. Willey, a highly successful furniture business eventually bought out by the legendary Warren Buffett. Lessons on leadership, frugality, honesty, integrity, innovation, and customer service will inspire and motivate readers. How do you take a good company and make it one that billionaire Warren Buffett would buy? The blueprints are in the footprints of a remarkable man: Bill Child. Here are just a few of Bill s philosophies: Character and work ethic carry more weight than resumes. Change is an essential ingredient for success in the retail industry. Companies that don t adapt don t last. Delegation is vital to growing a small business. True delegation only exists when the leader trusts his people enough to allow them to perform their responsibilities without constant interference.

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  • ISBN13: 9781606410417
  • Condition: New
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Couldn't put it down.
 
Review Date: February 16, 2010
Reviewer: S. Asay, Provo, Utah
I loved this book and actually finished it to the end in less than 48 hours! (That's quite a feat for a mom of 3 kids under 5 and COO of a small hotel) It's easy to read and contains countless wonderful nuggets of advice and wisdom. This is a great addition to any library and a wonderful gift for anyone who is a budding entrepreneur.
Sound and Successful Life Principles
 
Review Date: July 18, 2009
Reviewer: T. Vowles, Columbia, SC
Incredible story! Fast read. Excellent principles. Mr. Child is one in a million. I am inspired by his concern for the customer.
An excellent resource
 
Review Date: June 4, 2009
Reviewer: Isaac O, La Conner, WA
The sound management principles that are prevalent throughout this book are an excellent guide for any type of supervisor or leader. I found it easy to follow, written as a story rather than a management text book or manual.

I would recommend this book to anyone, whether in leadership or not. It is uplifting and optimistic, and encourages the reader to live to his/her fullest potential.
a great read
 
Review Date: May 7, 2009
Reviewer: Rodney K. Smith, Buena Vista, VA
I recently finished reading "How to Build a Business Warren Buffett Would Buy: The R.C. Willey Story." I was so impressed with the book that I am purchasing copies for each of my children and for many of my friends. It was both informative and inspirational. As one who has been involved in higher level management for many years -- I am currently serving as a college president -- the book comes to mind almost daily and reminds me of the importance of integrity and the value of customers (in our case, students). In fact, I am using the portions regarding customer relations as the basis for some training that we are doing in that area. I am blessed to know Mr. Child and Mr. Benedict and this book is the real thing -- it was a quick but inspiring read.
Simple read, great story
 
Review Date: April 29, 2009
Reviewer: S. Bsch, New York, NY
A very interesting story of a man who started out taking over a business to take care of his family, a commitment to "the right thing to do" that laid the foundation of his business. Short read. Interesting to read about persistence and diligence during smooth patches and setbacks. It sort of restores your confidence that honesty and hard work really will get you ahead.

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