Stay the Course: Surviving the 9 Hellish Holes of Entrepreneurship
Get out of the bunker, One Swing at a Time!
Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It’s a game of grit, strategy, and resilience—just like golf. Whether you're an emerging entrepreneur still learning the ropes or an established business owner looking to sharpen your skills, this book speaks to you.
Stay the Course: The 9 Hellish Holes of Entrepreneurship takes you through the real-life challenges that every entrepreneur faces. From building a solid foundation to hitting the market with impact, each chapter dives deep into a different “hole” of the entrepreneurial journey, offering practical lessons and strategies to help you navigate the course with confidence.
Discover how to:
- Build a business foundation that supports growth
- Use the right tools to drive efficiency and success
- Stay focused on the opportunities that matter most
- Recover quickly from mistakes and keep moving forward
- Maintain focus on your long-term goals, no matter what comes your way
This book goes beyond just talking about success—it’s a hands-on guide for achieving it. Drawing parallels from the world of golf, Stay the Course helps you understand that every swing, every decision, and every step forward counts. It’s about progress over perfection, and knowing that impact equals income, community change, and generational wealth.
Packed with practical tips and actionable insights, Stay the Course is more than just a read—it’s a guide for those ready to overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and build a business that stands the test of time.
About the author
Miss Ronda Jackson is an author, speaker and Economic Dignity Strategist who helps people and organizations build lives and businesses they own. Over more than 30 years she has built businesses, navigated procurement and supported entrepreneurs, and she leads Studio D, a consulting and creative services company in Los Angeles.
Her work is recognized with honors including Woman Business Owner of the Year (NAWBO), Small Business Champion (U.S. Small Business Administration) and the Winner’s Circle Award (SoCal Minority Supplier Development Council). Her talks and workshops follow the Economic Dignity Framework: Healing, Opportunity, Ownership.
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