{"product_id":"the-value-equation-a-business-guide-to-wealth-creation-for-entrepreneurs-leaders-investors-hardcover","title":"The Value Equation: A Business Guide to Wealth Creation for Entrepreneurs, Leaders \u0026 Investors - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher H. Volk\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover one of the surest means to create personal wealth by building a profitable business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery now and then, a business book comes along that offers original insights and a fresh perspective. In \u003ci\u003eThe Value Equation: A Business Guide to Creating Wealth for Entrepreneurs and Investors\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran executive, entrepreneur, and investor Chris Volk delivers an engaging, straightforward explanation about how businesses work and provide wealth for entrepreneurs and investors. The author's signature approach is centered on his award-winning wealth creation formula in a book designed to simplify complex subjects with math no more complicated than what you learned in middle school.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will become acquainted with the characteristics of successful business models, together with insights into how leaders can improve their own models in ways that generate personal and collective wealth. The author's framework presented in The Value Equation is the foundation upon which most of the largest personal fortunes were built.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChris Volk also provides supplemental materials including interactive Excel spreadsheets, illustrations, and sample corporate financial models on a companion website. There is even a link to an award-winning video series created by Volk that served as his inspiration for the book. Full of illustrative case studies that highlight crucial business and finance concepts The Value Equation includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of the true value of using OPM (Other People's Money) and capital stack variations to build and grow your company.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on business assembly, growth, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reengineering, including discussions of valuation multiples, common risks, and capital options.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuidance on how to valuate business models, delivered with help from a variety of stories and case studies. Uniquely, the author also draws on his own background, including the introduction of three successful companies to the public markets, two of which he was instrumental in founding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Value Equation\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable addition to the libraries of anyone interested in growing wealth and capital through business, whether as a business leader, entrepreneur or investor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE \u003cb\u003eVALUE EQUATION \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery now and then, a business book comes along that offers original insights and a fresh perspective. In \u003ci\u003eThe Value Equation: A Business Guide to Wealth Creation for Entrepreneurs, Leaders \u0026amp; Investors, \u003c\/i\u003e veteran executive, entrepreneur and investor Chris Volk delivers an engaging, straightforward explanation about how businesses work and provide wealth for entrepreneurs and investors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author's signature approach is centered on his award-winning wealth creation formula in a book designed to simplify complex subjects with math no more complicated than what you learned in middle school. Readers will become acquainted with the characteristics of successful business models, together with insights into how leaders can improve their own models in ways that generate personal and collective wealth. The author's framework presented in \u003ci\u003eThe Value Equation\u003c\/i\u003e is the foundation upon which most of the largest personal fortunes were built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003eTHE VALUE EQUATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Chris Volk is a walking, talking Capital Asset Pricing Model -- only better. He's a rare combination of successful entrepreneur and talented teacher. This book is a gift for anyone interested in business, from start-up dreamer to seasoned executive.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--R. Ted Weschler\u003c\/b\u003e Investment Manager, Berkshire Hathaway \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Value Equation \u003c\/i\u003eis a natural extension of Chris' successful career-long exploration of his business formula for creating wealth. A must-read for every business leader, MBA student, entrepreneur or investor.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Amy Hillman, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e Arizona State University, Rusty Lyon Chair of Strategy and Professor, Department of Management \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eThe Value Equation, \u003c\/i\u003e Christopher Volk presents a time-tested business model that teaches readers the financial dynamics of how great fortunes are built and how they can do it too. I highly recommend it!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Daniel Burrus\u003c\/b\u003e Serial entrepreneur, and author of seven books including \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eFlash Foresight\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Anticipatory Organization\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"When someone who has helped found and build companies that have created business and corporate wealth writes a thoughtful book about how to create business and corporate wealth you should read it! Chris has written a detailed and informative book which many can benefit from.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Larry Pitkowsky\u003c\/b\u003e Managing Partner, GoodHaven Capital Management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher H. Volk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeteran Executive, Entrepreneur, Business Leader \u0026amp; Investor\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA recognized business model expert, Chris has introduced and led three successful public companies, two of which he co-founded. Those companies provided more than $20 billion in growth capital to thousands of businesses, helping them succeed. Chris resides with his wife in Arizona and Alabama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 9.36 x 6.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766782918944,"sku":"9781119875642","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d2aa0f200d2df0fcf11c32a1b4a08927.webp?v=1780298871","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-value-equation-a-business-guide-to-wealth-creation-for-entrepreneurs-leaders-investors-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}