Get Up And Get On It (eBook)

A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy and Wealth

Dana Frank (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
245 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-394-19870-2 (ISBN)

Infos

National Bestseller! A compelling story of entrepreneurial determination Are you ready to embark on an inspiring journey of resilience and success, especially for those often facing daunting challenges in our society? Dana Frank's debut book, Get Up & Get On It! A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy & Wealth, is a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of individuals from marginalized communities, such as People of Color and women navigating the male-dominated business world. This captivating narrative traces its roots back to 1950 when Gerald Frank, a determined Black man, arrived in Seattle at the tender age of 18. Fleeing the violence of Detroit and the suffocating grip of Jim Crow Laws, Gerald carried nothing but dreams and drumsticks in his heart. His unwavering belief that he could carve out a better life set the stage for an incredible journey. Today, over 70 years later, the real estate empire forged by Gerald and his wife, Theresa, in Seattle's Central District continues to flourish under the guidance of the third generation of the Frank family. But theirs was not a journey paved with silver spoons. In Get Up & Get On It!, Dana Frank paints a vivid picture of the hurdles her family faced. Dana herself confronted racial barriers as her father made unconventional business choices. When her parents' thirty-two-year marriage ended in a bitter divorce, Dana and her mother emerged as fearless business partners, facing the brink of bankruptcy left by her father. Their story is a testament to fortitude, perseverance, bravery, and unrelenting hard work. As a single mother and entrepreneur, Dana learned the power of leveraging her network, staying true to her story, and envisioning a brighter future. Today, as the President of The TD Frank Family Properties, Dana's mission is clear: to teach how to create generational wealth by working smarter, not harder. She emphasizes a timeless truth: "e;Equity grows, cash erodes,"e; and reveals how real estate investments can be a game-changer for future generations. Dana firmly believes that anyone, regardless of their birth circumstances, can rewrite the trajectory of their lives. Get Up & Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy & Wealth offers: Personal stories filled with humor and invaluable insights on reshaping your inner narrative. A straightforward yet potent approach to building generational wealth through the R.E.A.L. method: Research, Expand, Amplify, and Leverage connections. Guidance on gaining advantages, progressing, fostering empowerment, and achieving success in wealth-building through real estate. A treasure trove of historical photos that illuminate the family's ties to challenging real estate markets and their connections with the vibrant music scene of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, featuring Dana's uncle, Quincy Jones. Original social-justice poems penned by Dana Frank herself throughout the book, amplifying the narrative that People of Color can indeed "e;Get Up and Get On It!"e; Get Up & Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy & Wealth is a compelling story of determination that challenges conventional paths to freedom. It is essential reading not only for business influencers, entrepreneurs, executives, and philanthropists but also for anyone seeking inspiration and the keys to unlocking their full potential. Dive into Dana Frank's remarkable journey and discover how to rewrite your own story of success.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.6.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Architektur
• Schlagworte: Architecture • Architektur • Berufspraxis • Berufspraxis i. d. Architektur • Black Empowerment • black entrepreneurs • black entrepreneurship • black property ownership • Black real estate • black wealth • black wealth creation • Entrepreneurship • Professional Practice • property investing • Real Estate Investment • Real estate wealth • Wealth Creation
• ISBN-10: 1-394-19870-1 / 1394198701
• ISBN-13: 978-1-394-19870-2 / 9781394198702