Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur

Stuart Skorman grew up in a retailing family and has worked every kind of job from cab driver to CEO. In this entertaining, personal account of one man's coming of age in the business world, Skorman provides lessons in business for any entrepreneur or small businessperson who wants to create a company that has a heart and soul. Praise for Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur "Here is another 'hyper kid' who turned his childhood handicaps and failures into success and happiness as an adult. This book will be an inspiration to all future entrepreneurs and a good read for just about anyone who enjoys a great adventure." —Paul Orfalea, founder, Kinko's, and author of Copy This! "Stuart Skorman leads the reader on a riveting journey as he chronicles his entrepreneurial career. This book provides valuable insights into the joys and challenges of starting and growing a new business. Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur is the exciting tale of Skorman's passion to enrich his customers' lives and a vital resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders." —Carl Schramm, president and CEO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation "Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur is an entertaining, non-stop read. The fast-paced story never wavers from business smarts even during Skorman's zaniest adventures. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to bridge creativity and the boardroom; I also strongly recommend it for socially conscious entrepreneurs." —Gary Erickson, founder and owner, Clif Bar & Co., and author of Raising the Bar "As an entrepreneur, Stuart is an investor's dream because he is the quintessential 'what you see is what you get' guy. Confessions reflects that honest, straightforward style. It realistically portrays the challenges of starting a business, and it is a delight to read." —Peter Mills, cofounder, CMGi/@Ventures, and the lead venture capitalist for Reel.com "The minute I walked into Elephant Pharmacy I knew it was something special. After meeting Stuart and reading his book I know why. Stuart's guide to socially responsible entrepreneurship is full of heart." —Woody Tasch, chairman and CEO, Investors' Circle Entrepreneur Stuart Skorman—the founder of Elephant Pharmacy, Hungryminds.com, Reel.com, and Empire Video—grew up in a retailing family in Ohio. He worked every kind of job, from cab driver to professional poker player to CEO. In this entertaining, personal account of his coming-of- age in the business world, Skorman gives an insider’s view of what it takes to start a business from the ground up. Stuart Skorman offers his hard-won lessons in business for any entrepreneur or small businessperson who wants to create a company that has a heart and soul. He reveals what he learned about marketing while working a stint as a rock band manager and bares his soul about his failure during the dot-com bubble. He describes in vivid terms the roller coaster ride of the entrepreneur in good times and bad and explains how to survive in today’s uncertain business environment.