Finalist in the Autobiography category of the IBPA Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

How Jim Kobs turned his life around, built a successful direct marketing ad agency, and became wealthy. Here are his success secrets . . . plus his personal experiences from meeting celebrities to chasing the Chicago Cubs.

In his autobiography, you will discover:

• The college activities that pointed Jim to an advertising career.
• What he learned while working for others.
• The mailing that produced attractive job offers and immediate income.
• How Kobs & Brady was started, nurtured, and expanded to become a leading direct marketing ad agency.
• The negotiation strategy that lead to one of the best-orchestrated agency sales in history.
• Speeches, writing, and industry activities that built Kobs’ reputation.
• 8 dreams anyone would want for their kids and grandchildren.
• A behind-the-scenes look at celebrity trips with Frank Sinatra and President Jimmy Carter.
• What it’s like to beat the pro’s at a Cubs Fantasy Camp.

Introduction

Chapter

1. All Shook Up: Putting Things in Perspective
2. Early Years: The Little Professor
3. College Days: Coming Out of My Shell
4. Wife and Family: I’m Glad You’re Mine!
5. Working for Others: Bosses Shape My Future
6. Kobs & Brady: Banking on Success
7. Kobs Gregory Passavant: The 2nd Time Around
8. DMA: Getting Involved and Giving Back
9. Speeches and Writing: Sharing Words of Wisdom
10. Celebrities: Getting to Know You
11. Sports: Watching, Managing, and Playing
12. Cubs: Still Chasing a Dream
13. Success Secrets: What Worked for Me
14. Extra Innings: Some Important Leftovers

Appendix

The Man in the Gray Flannel Underwear
Stop the Plane, I Want to Get Off!