Longaberger (R): An American Success Story

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Condition
Like New

A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

Seller Notes
“Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, …

Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780066621050
Book Title
Longaberger (R) : an American Success Story
Publisher
HarperCollins
Item Length
9.2 in
Publication Year
2001
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
David H. Longaberger, Robert L. Shook
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, Crafts & Hobbies
Topic
Baskets, Entrepreneurship, Motivational, General, Economics / General, Business, Industries / Manufacturing
Item Weight
19.1 Oz
Item Width
6.1 in
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Longaberger (R): An American Success Story

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0066621054
ISBN-13
9780066621050
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1769807

Product Key Features

Book Title
Longaberger (R) : an American Success Story
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Topic
Baskets, Entrepreneurship, Motivational, General, Economics / General, Business, Industries / Manufacturing
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, Crafts & Hobbies
Author
David H. Longaberger, Robert L. Shook
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
19.1 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-047289
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
338.761746412092
Synopsis
Dave Longaberger was one of the most remarkable entrepreneurs of his generation. His vision, his unorthodox business methods, and his belief in people resulted in the creation of one of the largest and most successful private companies in America. Longaberger: An American Success Story is Dave’s fascinating firsthand account of how he created and grew his company into the largest basket manufacturer in the United States, employing thousands of people, revitalizing his community, and inspiring everyone involved with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and a unique management philosophy. As Dave himself admits in this moving and compelling memoir, he was an unlikely success story. In addition to having epilepsy and a stutter, Dave suffered from a learning disorder, finally graduating high school at the age of twenty-one. Yet, he ran two profitable businesses, a restaurant and a grocery store — which, to the horror of bankers and friends, he then sold in order to finance his struggling basket company. Dave was a business maverick who only let adversities make him stronger and more versatile. He became renowned for his managerial skills — and his sense of humor. More than once he started a food fight at a company event or launched a wild idea — like the basket-shaped headquarters building — that just happened to work perfectly. This engaging story shows how Dave Longaberger shared his life and unconventional business sense to create what is now the $1 billion-in-sales Longaberger Company. Join him on his journey as he takes his own unique route to success. Learn about the many original and highly unusual management practices that not only contributed to the strength of the Longaberger enterprise but can make any business run more profitably. Follow Dave’s example and develop the entrepreneurial skills necessary for business success. Longaberger: An American Success Story is an affirmation of the American values of independence, hard work, and business ethics. Inspirational as well as informative, this is a moving portrait of an enterprise and an entrepreneur, both of whom are loved and revered by the thousands of people whose lives they have enriched. About The Longaberger Company From a bare-bones beginning with a handful of part-time employees in 1972, Longaberger today, under the leadership of president and CEO Tami Longaberger, employs some 8,700 people and inspires some 70,000 independent sales associates across the United States. The Longaberger Company has a sprawling campus of office facilities, production plants where basket makers create more than 40,000 high-quality baskets every day, and tourist attractions in and around central Ohio.
LC Classification Number
TS910.L66 2001

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Item specifics

Condition
Like New

A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

Seller Notes
“Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, …

Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780066621050
Book Title
Longaberger (R) : an American Success Story
Publisher
HarperCollins
Item Length
9.2 in
Publication Year
2001
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
David H. Longaberger, Robert L. Shook
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, Crafts & Hobbies
Topic
Baskets, Entrepreneurship, Motivational, General, Economics / General, Business, Industries / Manufacturing
Item Weight
19.1 Oz
Item Width
6.1 in
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Longaberger (R): An American Success Story

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0066621054
ISBN-13
9780066621050
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1769807

Product Key Features

Book Title
Longaberger (R) : an American Success Story
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Topic
Baskets, Entrepreneurship, Motivational, General, Economics / General, Business, Industries / Manufacturing
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics, Crafts & Hobbies
Author
David H. Longaberger, Robert L. Shook
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
19.1 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-047289
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
338.761746412092
Synopsis
Dave Longaberger was one of the most remarkable entrepreneurs of his generation. His vision, his unorthodox business methods, and his belief in people resulted in the creation of one of the largest and most successful private companies in America. Longaberger: An American Success Story is Dave’s fascinating firsthand account of how he created and grew his company into the largest basket manufacturer in the United States, employing thousands of people, revitalizing his community, and inspiring everyone involved with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and a unique management philosophy. As Dave himself admits in this moving and compelling memoir, he was an unlikely success story. In addition to having epilepsy and a stutter, Dave suffered from a learning disorder, finally graduating high school at the age of twenty-one. Yet, he ran two profitable businesses, a restaurant and a grocery store — which, to the horror of bankers and friends, he then sold in order to finance his struggling basket company. Dave was a business maverick who only let adversities make him stronger and more versatile. He became renowned for his managerial skills — and his sense of humor. More than once he started a food fight at a company event or launched a wild idea — like the basket-shaped headquarters building — that just happened to work perfectly. This engaging story shows how Dave Longaberger shared his life and unconventional business sense to create what is now the $1 billion-in-sales Longaberger Company. Join him on his journey as he takes his own unique route to success. Learn about the many original and highly unusual management practices that not only contributed to the strength of the Longaberger enterprise but can make any business run more profitably. Follow Dave’s example and develop the entrepreneurial skills necessary for business success. Longaberger: An American Success Story is an affirmation of the American values of independence, hard work, and business ethics. Inspirational as well as informative, this is a moving portrait of an enterprise and an entrepreneur, both of whom are loved and revered by the thousands of people whose lives they have enriched. About The Longaberger Company From a bare-bones beginning with a handful of part-time employees in 1972, Longaberger today, under the leadership of president and CEO Tami Longaberger, employs some 8,700 people and inspires some 70,000 independent sales associates across the United States. The Longaberger Company has a sprawling campus of office facilities, production plants where basket makers create more than 40,000 high-quality baskets every day, and tourist attractions in and around central Ohio.
LC Classification Number
TS910.L66 2001

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