The Millionaire Zone Book Review

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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.

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2 comments

  1. Phillip Olsen’s avatar

    Thanks for the review! I’m always reading one book or another to expand my thinking and pick up on different and new ideas or ways of looking at things. I couldn’t agree more with the importance of networking in starting and managing any business. This is one book I havn’t picked up yet, but I think I might next time I’m out. Thanks again, I’ll be looking forward to more reviews in the future!

  2. joe’s avatar

    Thanks for the review. Any self employed or small business owner knows all about networking and staying in contact with your customers, they may be your best networking partners.

    I have had to stop advertising for my lawnmowing business since I made sure to stay in touch with my customers, competitors and purveyors.

    I help my competitors out when they have asked, and they have helped me when I needed it.

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