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Get Up And Get On It: A Black Entrepreneur's Lessons on Creating Legacy and Wealth
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: "Equity grows, cash erodes," 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 "Get Up and Get On It!"
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.
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: "Equity grows, cash erodes," 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 "Get Up and Get On It!"
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.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published June 18, 2024
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July 1, 2024I just finished reading Get Up and Get On It and am reading it again! Not only is this book informative, the author presents the story in such a fashion that I am simply compelled to read it again- funny, engrossing, and incredibly informative! I encourage everyone to Get Up and read this story. Thank you Dana!
August 5, 2024
This was a fantastic read! Thank you to the wonderful Dana Frank on a remarkable story and determination, ambition, & success! Wonderful read!
July 16, 2024
As a recent college graduate, this book inspires me to think deeply about my financial future and shares helpful lessons on carving a successful path. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to grow in their business acumen.
July 1, 2024
I love this book by Dana Frank. She is an excellent storyteller---and her Black family's history is rich in impressive stories on how each person has the right to change the narrative despite one's birth circumstances. Her real estate investing family experienced unfair bank practices against People of Color and watched how "red-lining" caused the gentrification in Seattle's Central District, which was once 75% Black to now only 15% (2024). And though, teenage Dana hated having to stand in front of unjust bankers' homes to amplify their unfair and discriminatory practices--this bravery and perseverance helped the Frank family protect their assets by "getting up and getting on it" every day. But this book is not just for a Black entrepreneur to read, it's applicable to any marginalized group (BIPOC, Women, Disabled, etc) to boldly stand up and speak up to change one's trajectory to create the life one desires and deserves despite one's melanin levels, sexual identity or gender identity. "Get Up and Get On It" teaches a lot and I now find myself saying it every day as a catalyst to create a great life. I couldn't put the book down and I loved the historical narrative-driven poems that she shares throughout her book, too. Dana is a teacher as much as an entrepreneur---so I highly recommend this book.
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