The Poster Boy

About this book

Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Or, is building a company something “other people” do? In The Poster Boy, Chad Scott tells the story of a midwestern kid from Missouri who worked up the nerve to move to Chicago and chase his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. He didn’t have a pile of cash or a bunch of connections—just a great idea and the willpower to see it through to the bitter end. This book is half-memoir and half-guide. Chapters alternate between Chad’s story and practical business lessons designed to take you all the way from a bare concept to a lucrative business. In these pages, you’ll find... - Real talk about the everyday problems entrepreneurs face. - Advice for overcoming and growing through adversity. - The inspiration to make something out of nothing. - Practical tools and tactics for starting your own business. - Wisdom for working with partners and investors. - How to hire friends and influence people. - Guidance for finding investors and raising money. - Tips for building an organization that gives as good as it gets. - A plethora of stupid mistakes, ridiculous problems, and innovative solutions. - All the motivation you need to set your bu…