| Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur |  | Author: Pamela Slim
Creator: Guy Kawasaki
Publisher: Portfolio Hardcover
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Despite grim headlines about the economy, you DON'T have to stay in a job you intensely hate. There's a better opportunity waiting out there, and escaping from cubicle nation is easier than you think.
Pamela Slim spent a decade traveling all over the country as a self-employed trainer for large corporations. She was surprised to find that many of the most successful employees at these companies harbored secret dreams of breaking out to start their own business. They would pull her aside after a meeting and whisper, "I would love to work for myself, but have no idea how to get started. How did you do it?"
So Pamela started a blog-Escape from Cubicle Nation-to share her experience and advice. Soon, questions and stories poured in from corporate prisoners around the world. As her blog gained popularity, she also interviewed some of the brightest experts in entrepreneurship on topics from finance to branding to marketing via social networks.
This book includes Pamela's very best material, based on thousands of conversations and reader submissions. It provides everything you'll need to consider before making a major change-not just the nuts and bolts of starting a business, but a full discussion of the emotional issues involved. Pamela knows firsthand that leaving corporate life can be very scary, especially if you have a family and other obligations. Fears and self-defeating thoughts often hold people back from pursuing an extremely gratifying solo career.
Get ready to learn your real options, make an informed decision, and maybe, just maybe, escape from cubicle nation.
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 Blend of reality, with a twist of hope, and filled with knowledge July 15, 2010
Mark Mathson
Pam is a great promoter of pursuing your passion, and what you are good at, and developing a business out of it. She gives a professional view and a mentor "Auntie" view in this book.
Excellent information, excellent presentation July 3, 2010
Public Image, Ltd (CA United States)
This is a very practical insightful compilation of the author's experiences and advice from other experts in the entrepreneurial field. It guides the reader through the maze of details related to starting a business. It stresses the need for money throughout the process, but it also emphasizes the need and value of personal satisfaction in our money making efforts. I'd been working in cubicles for 20 years and the author knows what she's talking about when she describes the corporate landscape of the majority of white collar employees. The book offers suggestions to justify and prepare for the transition. It points out the need for a business plan, financial strategy, personal support system, marketing approach, along with many other valuable ideas.
It's easy to read and easy to pick up later for reference.
Probably the only book you'll need to start as an entrepreneur. April 1, 2010
Alberto G. M (Miami, FL United States)
So you are fed up of "working for the man" and dream of striking it out on your own? There are plenty of books out there on the subject that, while they are a nice read (and I've been through a few of them as I look forward to become financially independent myself) they don't really tell things as they really are - nor tell you what should you do if things don't come along as you've planned. (There's a reason why 8 out of 10 new businesses fail within their first year). Pam's book addresses all these issues, in a nice, straight, down-to-earth, buzzword-free way. Granted, there must be more solid reasons to leave the cubicle than "I hate my boss" or "I'd have it easier working for myself" (Surprise: you won't - but knowing that 100% of your efforts go straight to your own benefit should be compensative enough). Do you really have what it takes to become an entrepreneur? This book will make you analyze in depth each and every one of the issues you have to look for if you are considering to take the plunge for good. And it also becomes a handy reference to guide you along the way. Plus, once you realize you are really, really serious about becoming an entrepreneur, Pam offers personal, affordable one-on-one coaching through her [...] website. As far as career change-related books go, Pam's book is arguably the best deal out there.
Without wanting to give out any spoilers, I can share this tidbit: Getting completely out of debt and have savings to cover at least 6 months to a year of expenses (ergo: save like a madman and cut back on all but the most basic expenses) will give you a boost of confidence and security to go out on your own that will be harder to come by if you are living paycheck to paycheck. I can't recommend this book (and its companion website) enough. It's your key to become free. Go get it.
 Solid advice and inspiration for those considering starting a business February 21, 2010
Caroline@SixFigureStart.com
"Escape From Cubicle Nation" by Pam Slim is a good mix of inspiring and practical strategies for people considering the transition from employee to entrepreneur. If you are on the fence, the opening of the book is a good summary of the pros and cons. I particularly liked how Slim doesn't push entrepreneurship or any one particular path.
The practical info Slim shares (how to test ideas, how to pick the right legal entity for your business) includes a good basic overview but if you are serious about launching or have launched a business you will need further resources each step of the way. Also, while I liked how Slim called out so-called business coaches who encourage entrepreneurship but may not give a realistic picture of the financial and emotional sacrifices, I was hoping this book documented more specifics on these. Fo example, Slim chides Internet marketers who hawk overnight success products, but how long is a reasonable wait for success? Slim recommends several months of savings, but does that mean she thinks you can replicate your corporate income in a business after several months? That seemed aggressive to me, while the rest of her advice was straightforward and conservative, so this issue was one major place that left me hanging.
Still, "Escape From Cubicle Nation" is a motivational read with good foundational basics. I wanted more but only because what was shared was good, solid stuff.
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