About The Book.

It’s no secret that entrepreneurship is on the rise. Technology has opened new and unexplored territories for those ambitious enough to accept the challenge. Over a half-million new businesses are started each month by hopeful entrepreneurs. But a good idea and hard work aren’t enough to keep a business profitable.

In his new book, “Building Blocks: Case Studies of a Serial Entrepreneur.” seasoned business consultant, Gary Shamis, relays his personal experience with success and failure. He gives a business blueprint in hard reality on how to avoid these pitfalls.

To achieve business success, you have to have more than a vision – you need inherent passion and a tangible strategy. In Building Blocks, award-winning serial entrepreneur and business consultant Gary Shamis takes you through his own journey of building eight highly innovative ventures to impart a lifetime of lessons learned. Highlighting not only his triumphs but his stumbles along the way, Shamis reveals the critical characteristics, habits, and strategies he coaches leading senior executives on – and makes them accessible and relatable to experienced and novice entrepreneurs alike.

Building Blocks teaches critical lessons, such as:

• Developing and executing a business plan
• Adapting to change and learning from failure
• Taking ego & personal feelings out of the decision-making process
• Finding, hiring, and retaining the right people for your team
• Creating a positive, inclusive culture
• Leading with accountability and purpose

“Given his storied career as a firm leader and a consultant, Gary Shamis’ name is one to conjure within accounting, so it should come as no surprise that his latest book is a treasure trove of good advice on entrepreneurialism. It draws lessons from the Top 100 Firm he built, the firm association he helped found, and six other ventures he led, on everything from developing and executing a business plan to dealing with failure, creating a strong culture, and finding and hiring the right people.”

– Accounting Today

Why You Need This Book.

Building Blocks: Case Studies of a Serial Entrepreneur is appropriate for people at all levels of business. Although Shamis is trained as an accountant and does give tips about money, the advice is relevant to all sectors of the economy.

While the ups and downs of every entrepreneur’s journey are different, Shamis’ brilliant yet simple account of his own path is sure to help you define yours. Imparting wisdom and confidence, Building Blocks is a call to action to stop dreaming and start pursuing your passion with purpose. Shamis will bring you up to date on changes in the business environment and what you need to know.