“In our current time, it’s essential to share any type of business knowledge that we attain, and Kevin Johnson is definitely playing a pivotal role in contributing to our entrepreneurship age.”
—Vivian Giang, business writer, Fast Company
“Over the years, I have read hundreds of entrepreneurship books. I rarely make it beyond a quarter of the way through most of them. However, I read The Entrepreneur Mind cover to cover. I found it to be not only well-written and entertaining, but also rigorous and very practical in its advice to entrepreneurs. I strongly recommend it as an excellent addition to any serious entrepreneur’s library.”
—Bill Aulet, professor, MIT Sloan School of Management; managing director, Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship; author, Disciplined Entrepreneurship and Disciplined Entrepreneurship Workbook
“Kevin has done a remarkable job synthesizing the key points about successful entrepreneurship. In valuable detail, he discusses his own enlightening experiences and those of well-known entrepreneurs to help readers get it right the first time. This book is an important resource for current and aspiring entrepreneurs.”
—Eric Overby, Ph.D., associate professor, Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology
“This book is where every ‘wannabe’ entrepreneur should start. It outlines 100 essential beliefs, insights, and habits of serious entrepreneurs. Many of these are well understood, like think big and create new markets, but I found several that are not so well known, and may be a surprise to some. Yet, based on my own years of experience ‘in the business’, mentoring many entrepreneurs, and following stalwarts like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, even these potentially controversial mindsets ring true. Enjoy.”
—Martin Zwilling, contributor, Forbes and Inc.
“Kevin Johnson has written a phenomenal book that will inspire readers to become high-achieving entrepreneurs. Cleverly interweaving the lessons from his rich experience with those of business moguls who we all admire, Kevin exemplifies and articulates the great opportunity, fulfillment, and value that pursuing entrepreneurship brings. Well done.”
—Andrew Young, former mayor of Atlanta, U.S. congressman, and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
“If you want to start a business or improve the business you have, this is a fantastic resource. Kevin has managed to condense many of the crucial lessons that too many entrepreneurs learn the hard way. Read this book, and you’ll be far ahead in the business game.”
—Andrew Dietz, founder and president, Creative Influence, LLC
“Kevin stitches together actual life scenarios and outcomes that every entrepreneur needs to understand. This book doesn’t live in the clouds like some others do. Real life for real business builders . . . read it!”
—Devon Wijesinghe, serial entrepreneur; chairman, Insightpool (acquired by Cision); former president, Atlanta Technology Angels
“Kevin has just given us the next best how-to handbook on starting, building, and sustaining your own business. It is written with such clarity and with commonsense lessons that truly hit the mark, turning complex concepts into simple applications.”
—Kent Matlock, CEO, Matlock Advertising and Public Relations
“Kevin’s book is thought-provoking and insightful. Readers will be challenged on their own beliefs and characteristics regarding entrepreneurship. It is full of rich ideas on how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and how to build a business the right way, avoiding the issues that have caused others to stumble.”
—Christopher Hanks, founder and executive director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship, founder and executive director of the entrepreneurship center at Kennesaw State University
“The Entrepreneur Mind provides an easy-to-understand blueprint for success. It can be used by anyone wanting to make their dream a reality or aiming to take their business to the next level. In this book, Kevin gives key step-by-step principles for building a strong business foundation from idea to execution, and it is truly a must read for everyone ready to step out on faith to start their own enterprise.”
—Samuel T. Jackson, founder, chairman, and CEO, Economic Empowerment Initiative Inc., and member, U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability
“Kevin has built a roadmap to success that every entrepreneur needs to read before starting their journey. This book provides a no-nonsense approach to overcoming the roadblocks and detours that are inevitable in entrepreneurship.”
—Chau Nguyen, founder and CEO, Hirewire Inc.; founder and CEO, Campus Special (acquired by Chegg Inc.)
“In this commendable work, Kevin has emboldened a movement very dear to my heart: making entrepreneurship accessible and a viable option for millions of young people around the world.”
—Scott Gerber, founder, Young Entrepreneur Council; author, Never Get a “Real” Job
“The Entrepreneur Mind is a very important contribution to the entrepreneurship literature. One of the critical takeaways deals with relationships, relationships, relationships! To be truly successful as an entrepreneur you must always exceed expectations in all of your diverse relationships!”
—James I. Herbert, Ph.D., professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, Michael J. Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University
“An amazing book that reveals the sometimes elusive insights that entrepreneurs need for success, The Entrepreneur Mind gets two thumbs up.”
—David Meredith, CEO and board director, Everbridge
“Wow! Within minutes of reading this book, the business strategies and secrets that Kevin shared more than paid for the price. I highly recommend this book to entrepreneurial newbies, seasoned pros, and everybody in between. Buy it, use it, and watch your business grow!”
—Shaun King, founder, The North Star; author, activist, and journalist
“What I absolutely love about this book is the embedded story within about an entrepreneur who sought mentorship, and in turn became a mentor to others. This is an inspiring work from someone I have come to know over the last several years as a continual learner; now Kevin is a teacher whose insights focus on one of my all-time favorite subjects: how to be street-wise. This book isn’t just for entrepreneurs, though; it is for thinkers, doers, and winners.”
—Robert Lahm, Ph.D., associate professor of Entrepreneurship, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Western Carolina University
“This book sharpens and focuses the mind of true entrepreneurs! It is an absolute must read for entrepreneurs who are serious about success.”
—Dexter Caffey, investor, entrepreneur