The Peebles Principles: Insights from An Entrepreneur's Life of Business Success, Making Deals, and Creating a Fortune from Scratch
Praise for The Peebles Principles\ "Don Peebles is an example of what entrepreneurs are all about. In this engaging and witty book, Peebles shares insights from his own success in the world of high- powered real estate. What makes this book different is Peebles doesn't just focus on the positive, he discusses the failures too—something every entrepreneur can expect in his journey to success. This book should be on every aspiring business- person's bookshelf to be read again and again."\...
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Praise for The Peebles Principles "Don Peebles is an example of what entrepreneurs are all about. In this engaging and witty book, Peebles shares insights from his own success in the world of high- powered real estate. What makes this book different is Peebles doesn't just focus on the positive, he discusses the failures too—something every entrepreneur can expect in his journey to success. This book should be on every aspiring business- person's bookshelf to be read again and again." —Robert L. Johnson, Founder, BET and Owner, Charlotte Bobcats "The Peebles Principles provides a fun read and a bird's-eye view of the ever- changing world of a real estate entrepreneur. It is a good gut check for would-be entrepreneurs to ask if they have what it takes." —Dr. Peter D. Linnemann, Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania "Wow! What magnificent inspiration The Peebles Principles is for anyone seeking to be involved in business. The ground rules found in each chapter are absolute gems, and those alone make the book worth buying." —Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson, Radio One, Inc. "This book is a brilliant example of entrepreneurship, creativity, and principles. Peebles walks you through many of his successful deals, from their inception to their completion. Once you start the book you won't be able to put it down until you've finished the last page." —Dr. Sanford L. Ziff, Founder and Chairman, Sunglass Hut International Inc.
Prologue viiFrom Ground Zero: The First Deal 1The Washington Marriott: No Money Down 29North Capitol and G Streets: Carpe Diem 45The Barry Stigma: Time for a Change 55The Royal Palm: Never Say Die 65San Francisco: A Bridge Too Far 99The Bath Club: Give Them What They Want 113Perseverance: The Saga of Royal Palm 135The Lincoln Road Project: The Power of Allies 159San Francisco Redux: Diamond in the Rough 171The Importance of Politics 193Index 201
