I’ve been doing quite a few book reviews recently on this blog but that’s simply because I checked out a bunch at the library recently. I’ve just finished reading Millionaire Zone, The: 7 Winning Steps to a Seven-Figure Fortune. This book is by author Jennifer Openshaw, a successful financial advisor who worked her way up from a motel maid to the entrepreneur she is today.
It’s All About Networking
The majority of the book is about networking. Most people (myself included) are under the impression that starting a business has to be done on your own without any help. However, Jennifer makes a point to utilize the people around you to help you on your way. Your network can be made up of family, friends, community, and people that you come across. In fact, the entire first half of the book stresses how important it is to have a solid foundation of people to network with. She also shares some really inspirational stories of millionaires that started out with next to nothing but used their resources (network) to grow their businesses.
The type of help from your network is not about just financial help but even basic things like product testing, opinions, or even learning how to do specific things.
What I Found More Interesting
I have to admit, the first half of the book did tend to seem somewhat repetitive in regards to using your network, however, the way she blends in the personal stories of others kept the reading interesting. I felt the more interesting content happened towards the end of the book when she began giving action steps for financing your start-up and ways to get out of debt (as debt is what usually holds people back.)
Overall, there is a lot of good advice given in the book. It’s not a bad read if you are seeking to start a business of your own.
