{"product_id":"rain-what-a-paperboy-learned-about-business-hardcover","title":"Rain: What a Paperboy Learned about Business - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeffrey J. Fox\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRAIN is the first business parable written by bestselling business book author Jeffrey J. Fox. The parable follows a young New England paperboy, named Rain, as he learns the business of being in business and quickly becomes the best paperboy in town.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Through a series of humorous poignant vignettes, Jeff illustrates forty \"rainmaker\" business lessons that can be applied to not only paperboys, but anyone in business and sales. Rain's time as a paperboy proves to be just as valuable as getting an MBA.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As with Jossey-Bass' popular Lencioni business fables, the format for Rain includes an actionable business model at the end of the book with instant takeaways and practical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do Alexander Hamilton, Walt Disney, Sean Diddy Combs, Sam Walton, Willy Mays, and Jerry Seinfeld have in common? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey all started out as paperboys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaperboys and girls symbolize our country's relentless, indefatigable entrepreneurial spirit. They bought, sold, and delivered papers. And they did it alone, often in the dark and cold--and they were kids!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this witty and wise story, bestselling business author Jeffrey J. Fox reveals why the lessons paperboys learn so often establish them on the early road to success. The story follows a young New England paperboy named Rain, as he navigates the business of being in business and quickly becomes the best paperboy in town.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough a series of humorous and often poignant vignettes, Fox illustrates rainmaker business lessons that can be applied not only to paperboys, but to anyone in business and sales facing obstacles and challenges. While working his paper route, Rain gradually discovers the value of planning for an interview, the ten customer commandments, his ability to negotiate, why it's necessary to innovate, how to create an exit strategy, and much more. Ultimately, Rain's time as a paperboy proves to be a valuable foundation for business success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRain\u003c\/i\u003e includes The Rain Reader, a series of actionable business takeaways and practical advice to make anyone a rainmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do Alexander Hamilton, Walt Disney, Sean \"Diddy\" Combs, Sam Walton, Willie Mays, and Jerry Seinfeld have in common? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey all started out as paperboys. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperboys and girls symbolize our country's relentless, indefatigable entrepreneurial spirit. They bought, sold, and delivered papers. And they did it alone, often in the dark and cold--and they were kids! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this witty and wise story, bestselling business author Jeffrey J. Fox reveals why the lessons paperboys learn so often establish them on the early road to success. The story follows a young New England paperboy named Rain, as he navigates the business of being in business and quickly becomes the best paperboy in town. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a series of humorous and often poignant vignettes, Fox illustrates \"rainmaker\" business lessons that can be applied not only to paperboys, but to anyone in business and sales facing obstacles and challenges. While working his paper route, Rain gradually discovers the value of planning for an interview, the ten customer commandments, his ability to negotiate, why it's necessary to innovate, how to create an exit strategy, and much more. Ultimately, Rain's time as a paperboy proves to be a valuable foundation for business success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRain\u003c\/i\u003e includes \"The Rain Reader,\" a series of actionable business takeaways and practical advice to make anyone a rainmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE AUTHOR \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJEFFREY J. FOX\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and president of Fox \u0026amp; Company, Inc., a marketing consulting firm that specializes in marketing strategy development, innovation, enhancement, and selling skills training. In addition, Fox is a popular speaker and the acclaimed author of a series of hard-hitting international business best-sellers, \u003ci\u003eHow to Become CEO, How to Become a Rainmaker\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSecrets of Great Rainmakers\u003c\/i\u003e among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.5 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478063968563,"sku":"9780470408537","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/ZW04QmRPMjBWZEJUSlBYaURLRjR5UT09.webp?v=1759629485","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/rain-what-a-paperboy-learned-about-business-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}