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Six Tires, No Plan: The Impossible Journey of the Most Inspirational Leader That (Almost) Nobody Knows
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Michael Rosenbaum (Goodreads Author)
Most Unlikely to SucceedNo one who charted Bruce Halle’s early years would predict that the poor kid from New Hampshire might achieve greatness as an adult. Challenged in school and growing up in a struggling family, Halle looked like every other kid who would leave high school in the 1940s and disappear into a factory.Instead, Halle created one of America’s most respected...more
Hardcover, 200 pages
Published
March 1st 2012
by Greenleaf Book Group Press
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I had an advance copy of this book and I must say it was really pretty good. This is the story of Discount Tire and the success that the founder - Bruce Halle - had experienced. His forumla is pretty simple really . . . treat your employees like you would want to be treated - and this will not only engender loyalty from them, but will be shared with customers.
I have been a customer of Discount Tire as it happens for close to ten years - in Alpharetta, Georgia. The principles outlined in the boo...more
I have been a customer of Discount Tire as it happens for close to ten years - in Alpharetta, Georgia. The principles outlined in the boo...more
Here's a confession.
I didn't actually finish reading the book all the way to the very last page. I just couldn't take it any more. (I got within the last 30 pages, though)
This is a fine book if you're looking for a quick and easy read about a man who started off with very humble beginnings and made himself into a gazillionaire. The best part, of course, is that he made his money with tires (can you believe it? not computers or social media!) and he is one hell of a nice guy.
He didn't use cutt...more
I didn't actually finish reading the book all the way to the very last page. I just couldn't take it any more. (I got within the last 30 pages, though)
This is a fine book if you're looking for a quick and easy read about a man who started off with very humble beginnings and made himself into a gazillionaire. The best part, of course, is that he made his money with tires (can you believe it? not computers or social media!) and he is one hell of a nice guy.
He didn't use cutt...more
This was a great memoir about the founder of Discount Tires. I have been buying tires from there since I bought my first set of tires as a teenager and they've treated me fair ever since. They sell tires cheap, but focus on meeting customer needs and reward their employees, based on how well customers are treated. I enjoyed it quite a bit.
Fabulous story. Incredibly enlightening to see a man who values his employees as the means to his success. Gives you hope that there are good business leaders still out there. Quick, entertaining read on one of the most interesting men you never heard of. Highly recommended!
Well written! I'm not one for biographies, especially about people I have never heard of or have no interest in. Halle was the former. While the successful businessman biography entertained me and I have an admiration for him now, it's not one that I will read again. But, overall good book.
I learned a ton about the company my sons work for by reading this book about the founder of Discount Tire. It was very interesting!
An inspiring look at a true American entrepreneur who never compromised his principles for the sake of the almighty dollar. When you excell at what you do and treat people fairly, you can succeeed no matter what your business. This is well written and uncovers an impressive story that needed to be told. A must read for anyone who mistakenly thinks that America has lost it business excellence.
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Michael Rosenbaum is a dad, a husband, a friend and a very good listener.
He’s also a very bright guy; so bright, in fact, that he knows he has lots to learn. And he knows he can learn something new from everyone he meets.
A former reporter and editor for newspapers, magazines and wire services, Michael knows everyone has a story worth hearing. So he listens, and he takes notes, as people reveal th...more
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He’s also a very bright guy; so bright, in fact, that he knows he has lots to learn. And he knows he can learn something new from everyone he meets.
A former reporter and editor for newspapers, magazines and wire services, Michael knows everyone has a story worth hearing. So he listens, and he takes notes, as people reveal th...more
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