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Hit IT!: A Tech Startup Story & 7 Rules for Entrepreneurs<\/span><\/h4>\n

In Hit IT! entrepreneur and former CEO of Tollgrade Communications, Chris Allison offers the ways in which you can both grow your company and improve your life. The book reveals what it takes to build both a winning culture and a profitable company. Ready? Let\u2019s Hit IT!<\/p>\n

Available for purchase on Amazon<\/a> in paperback and kindle.<\/p>\n

Come for the crafty, well-curated insights into building a new company in the digital age; stay for the great family storytelling and the Mick Jagger cameo. Chris Allison is a truly engaging narrator \u2014 part business wizard, part pop culture historian, and part Frank McCourt (with more than a touch of Jerry Seinfeld thrown in). Hit It! is a true gift offering the reader a chance to both learn and laugh in equal measures on every page.<\/p>\n

– Mark Halperin | Editor and Publisher, Mark Halperin\u2019s Wide World of News and Co-Author, Game Change <\/em><\/p>\n

Told with wit, wisdom and a lot of heart, Hit It takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Packed with personal anecdotes and hands-on tips, this book is a critical guide for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to learn from a veteran entrepreneur\/investor who’s been in the trenches and worked with hundreds of start-ups.<\/p>\n

Rich Lunak | Former CEO of Innovation Works & Managing Director, Riverfront Ventures<\/em><\/p>\n

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Snowflakes and other stories<\/h4>\n

In Snowflakes, Allison\u2019s first work of fiction, he explores the timeless themes of love, forgiveness and tragedy with deftly drawn characters and a healthy dose of humor. Available in Bookstores and Amazon<\/a> in paperback and Kindle.<\/p>\n

Chris Allison writes enjoyable fiction that will touch your heart, challenge your mind, and nurture your soul.
\n \u2013 William F. Kraft, Ph.D., author of Coming To God<\/em><\/p>\n

Powerful, heartfelt, and accented with wry and earthy humor.
\n \u2013 Ross Howell Jr., author of Forsaken: A Novel<\/em><\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll Manage: Lessons Learned from a Former CEO<\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll Manage<\/i> is a gritty collection of essays about the life and business wisdom Chris Allison gathered as entrepreneur and CEO of a start-up that became a publicly-traded company. His entertaining prose makes it easy to get wrapped up in the stories and forget you\u2019re getting an education in finance and management.<\/p>\n

Allison’s book has the feel of sitting down for a beer with a business mentor. In \u201cFive Moments,\u201d a reflection on the events that shaped his career, Allison reminds us that business and life are intertwined, and encourages readers not so much to learn about his life, as to examine their own.<\/p>\n

\u201cSay What? The Crazy Language of Start-up Capital\u201d is a must-read for any entrepreneur thinking about finding an \u201cangel investor.\u201d For an understanding of the crushing demands of keeping a start-up alive and taking it public successfully, read \u201cConfessions of a Job Junkie.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unlike many entrepreneurs who offer business advice, Allison doesn\u2019t take himself too seriously. In titles like \u201cDr. Jekyll and Mr. Entrepreneur\u201d and \u201cBig Daddy,\u201d he uses humor to speak with the candor of someone who\u2019s not afraid to admit he\u2019s made mistakes along the way, and learned from them.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find yourself on the last page of You\u2019ll Manage<\/i> before you know it, wishing for more.<\/p>\n

Available on Amazon<\/a> in paperback and Kindle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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