Serial entrepreneur Donnie P. has released a new book, How to Catch a Mouse With No Cheese. With more than 20 years experience as a business owner, Donnie was compelled to share his expertise with aspiring business owners. He successfully launched and operated several businesses, most recently becoming a franchisor in 2012 and selling his first franchise in 2013. “I wrote this book for the people who are looking to start a business, but feel restricted because they have no money or financial support. It’s something I did not have advice on when leaving college,” shares the Louisiana native.
Donnie is the founder of A Plus Home Care Services, a non-medical, in-home health care company that focuses on elder care and support. He credits its success to his unparalleled motivation and perseverance.
“How to Catch a Mouse with No Cheese” is chock-full of lessons, offers a “how-to” approach on launching a business and “how to” make a profit with little-to-no financial resources. The book also provides useful tips and strategies to serve as a guide for new business owners by sharing firsthand accounts, business experiences and highlighting five life-changing principles: faith, truth, self-awareness, self determination and service.
Read what he has to say.
What are three tips you can offer an up-and-coming entrepreneur about stick-to-itiveness?
First, you must have faith; second, discipline; and third, the determination to succeed.
Who are your mentors?
My grandmother, my parents and then all the ones who toiled and strived before me.
What three books do you recommend for entrepreneurs?
Of course, first my book!. Second, Reginald Lewis’ Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun?, and the last is up to them and their needs.
If there was one thing in the world that you could change, what would it be?
I would eliminate poverty and hunger.
What three things do you hope readers gain after they finish reading How to catch a Mouse With No Cheese?
First, they grow in faith. Second, to gain a sense within themselves of self-determination; and last, to be of service to your fellow man and woman.
The book is now available on Amazon with an ebook version available on Kindle and/or his official website: AuthorDonnie.com.
