Dare to be Great: The Unauthorized Story of Glenn Turner

By Rudy Maxa

Book Overview

The unauthorized story of Glenn Turner, who built a hundred-million-dollar business empire by turning a gift for evangelism into a ministry of greed. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688031013
• ISBN13: 9780688031015
• Release Date: January 1977
• Publisher: Morrow
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Fascinating!

I came across this book in a used bookstore. Since I enjoy reading success stories of business people, thought that I would add the is one to my library.This book covers the rise of a company called "Dare to Be Great", a motivational MLM company in the 70's created by a guy named Glenn W. Turner.Despite the companies eventual downfall, I found this success story very inspirational and motivational. Goes to show what can be done with sheer will power, determination and stickability.

The King of Network Marketing Companies

Interesting book about how a cosmetics company originally started in a small apartment in SE Orlando in the 70's turned over $300 million in sales in under three years!'Dare to Be Great' was actually the name of a motivational company that was created when certain powers cut off Koscot's cosmetic supplies (Koscot Interplanetary)and the media falsely accused Koscot of running a pyramid scheme (selling distributorships without product)Dare to Be Great positively impacted the lives of thousands. Over 800 millionaires were created and the parent company, Turner Enterprises, originally Koscot and Dare to Be Great grew into 78 companies and in 21 countries.This book is both inspiring and scary. Inspiring because it shows that just about anybody can become a success. Scary because it shows of the abuse of power, politics and bias in the media.

The MLM Giant of the 1970's!

This book offers a riviting account of the top network marketing company of the 1970's-Turner Enterprises which actually started with one company, Koscot, a cosmetic company that nearly toppled Avon and Dare To Be Great, a motivational and personal development company.Turner Enterprises extrapulated into 78 companies in 21 countries with over $300,000,000 in sales and nearly 1 million distributors creating over 600 millionaires.Aside from this incredible growth is the factor that the CEO was Glenn W. Turner, a 8th grade dropout who had been born in a charity ward with a harelip and a bad speech impediment. In addition, Turner was named "American of the Year" in 1972 and ran for senate in the state of Florida beating 6 worthy opponents, although losing the race.Turner had 700 lawsuits filed against him, won 699 and lost only one.An incredible success story. Also an incredible story of government abuse in America at that time. Most people feel that Turner was essentially railroaded.Also recommend Turner, Turner, Turner: The King of Network Marketing, The Unstoppable Glen Turner and The Unstoppable American.

Ten feet tall and bullet proof!

There is no doubt that Glenn W. Turner was the icon of both personal development and network marketing. This man makes you believe in yourself. His personal development program was and still is the standard of excellence in the industry. The Koscot products were state of the art for the times and still better than comparable products being offered today.In addition to this book, I also recommend The SALES BIBLE, Turner, Turner, Turner: The King of Network Marketing, Con Man or Saint? And The Unstoppable American.Glen Turner is the unstoppable American. Great books about a great man.

Positively impacted the lives of millions!

Isn't it interesting that a man like Glenn W. Turner can positively impact the lives of literally millions, be named American of the Year, help the handicapped, support so many non profit organizations and charities, but some people still allow themselves to be influenced by the media?Unbelievable!!!Glenn W. Turner change my life too---positively. Thank you GWT!!!