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The Lady with Balls
- Author
- Alice Combs
- Narrator
- Alice Combs
- Publish Date
- 18 October 2019
- Run Time
- 10 hours 29 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
During the 1970s, Alice Combs, undeterred by a former employer’s snobbish pronouncement, “You’re not corporate material,” transformed herself from divorced mother on food stamps to successful entrepreneur.
Resolute, Alice overcame her initial ignorance of the recycling trade and recovered from the many novice mistakes she inevitably made while teaching herself to operate Vulcan Wire, which would slowly become a thriving business despite an embezzling partner, cutthroat competitors, and several employees who proved unreliable when they were most needed.
Alice refused to be intimidated and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Her exceptional achievement in a traditionally male arena is an inspiration for all women who aspire to the heights of success in their chosen fields.
Critics Review
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“A refreshing tale of business-building success that’s an endless source of motivation and practical wisdom for any entrepreneur who wants to succeed. The Lady with Balls is a rip-roaring, can’t-put-it-down, roller-coaster ride!”
John C. Robinson, bestselling author of Webinars That Sell: How to Turn Your Online Presentations into Virtual Cash Machines
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Details
- Author
- Alice Combs
- Narrator
- Alice Combs
- Duration
- 10 hours 29 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 October 2019
- ISBN
- 9781982698423
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Biography: business and industry, Feminism and feminist theory
Synopsis
During the 1970s, Alice Combs, undeterred by a former employer’s snobbish pronouncement, “You’re not corporate material,” transformed herself from divorced mother on food stamps to successful entrepreneur. Resolute, Alice overcame her initial ignorance of the recycling trade and recovered from the many novice mistakes she inevitably made while teaching herself to operate Vulcan Wire, which would slowly become a thriving business despite an embezzling partner, cutthroat competitors, and several employees who proved unreliable when they were most needed. Alice refused to be intimidated and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Her exceptional achievement in a traditionally male arena is an inspiration for all women who aspire to the heights of success in their chosen fields.
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