New Book Shows Entrepreneurs How to Beat Adversity

MUSKEGON, Mich., June 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- New and experienced entrepreneurs can reach their dreams faster if they use the simple strategies, tactics, and tools in The Passionate Entrepreneur, a new business book published written by entrepreneur, speaker, and author, Steve Adams. The book shows entrepreneurs and business owners how to achieve their goals by turning adversity into an advantage, through the power of passion.

At age 32, Adams was a banking executive and flying high. Everyone was proud of him. And he was dying inside.

"I had yearned for something else. I wanted to make it as an entrepreneur in my own business. Win or lose, I knew my only real anguish would be regretting in 20 or 30 years why that young man never took that chance."

Today, Adams operates successful Pet Supplies Plus stores across America. He reached his goals only after overcoming severe challenges. In The Passionate Entrepreneur he shares his mistakes and heartaches and what he learned from them in his pursuit of success.

Adams shares the hard-won lessons about systems and strategies essential to running a successful business. Among them: how to treat employees, appeal to customers, and establish your brand -- all the while paying meticulous attention to the bottom line.

"Business without passion is a just a jumble of numbers. Profit without purpose can drain your soul. I wanted to be an entrepreneur so that I could lead others to a better life – my family, my employees, my clients, and my community. That's what I share in The Passionate Entrepreneur."

To discover or regain your true passion, Adams offers these 3 suggestions:

• Get crystal clear about what you want.
• Know the "why" behind your goals.
• Create a map of actions to take that you build into your schedule daily.

"When you're clear about what you want, you know why you're doing it, and you have a plan to get there, you naturally have passion - and success follows," says Adams.

Among the topic covered in The Passionate Entrepreneur book:

• Discover the power of passion
• How to build your brand and ambassadors
• The psychology of success
• How to build a core to sustain you
• Finally! The big payoff

"I got chills towards the end of the book as I read, 'You matter. Your investment is noble. Men and women like you, innovative souls with courage and conviction, built this country.' This is not a whitewashed depiction of a guy who took all the right steps every time. You'll learn from Steve's mistakes and his great successes how to be a Passionate Entrepreneur," said Keith Lee, president of American Retail Supply.

"This book arrives at a time when more people in history are searching for new avenues to reinvent and pursue their dream of owning a business that serves them, not enslaves them. This book is not only inspirational but it's valuable and real. Steve has the expertise and proof to back up his teachings and I'm certain his book will change lives worldwide for the better," said Tony Rubleski, bestselling author, speaker and consultant.

"There are many components needed to succeed as an entrepreneur. Without question it is passion that is the most import ingredient to serve others and achieve prosperity. Read this book today and learn how you too can harness your passions to achieve prosperity and become an unstoppable entrepreneur," said Patrick Snow, International best-seller author of Creating Your Own Destiny and The Affluent Entrepreneur.

For information, go to www.steveadamsbook.com

About Steve Adams

Successful entrepreneur, corporate banker to Main Street, Steve Adams has a lot to say to the entrepreneur who desires more than they are today.

Born and raised in a middle-class family of five. Steve's father Dave worked at General Motors for 33 years. At a pivotal moment in Steve's life Dave passionately exhorted Steve to focus on making his way in life through education rather than working in the shop.

After graduating with a bachelor's and master's degree and achieving success as a commercial lender to small and medium sized businesses in America's heartland, Adams knew he had to make a change.

At age 32 he left his life of predictability and a large corporate salary for the uncharted waters of entrepreneurship. Today, his Pet Supplies Plus stores operate in more than 15 cities nationwide.

After 17 years of risk, experimentation, failure, and success as an entrepreneur Steve Adams is now building a community of like-minded entrepreneurs who create lives of their dreams and help America become a great nation again.

For information about his message for entrepreneurial success, go to www.passionateentrepreneur.com

SOURCE Steve Adams