Lessons of a Lipstick Queen: Finding and Developing the Great Idea That Can Change Your Life

by Poppy King

Book Overview

From the perfect lip stick to mergers and acquisitions, Lessons of a Lipstick Queen follows Popy King's extraordinary journey through the world of business and teaches you how to be more... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743299574
• ISBN13: 9780743299572
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

I was assigned to read this book for my entrepreneurship class. It provides a real life example and clearly illustrates many points on how to be a successful entrepreneur. It is not a road map to making millions, nor was it designed to be. If you pair this book up with a regular entrepreneurship textbook, then you will have the step by step processes, and this will give you motivation, inspiration, and a new look at entrepreneurship. It's an easy read, and I constantly forget to stop the readings and I normally end up a couple chapters past where the class is going to discuss.

Poppy has Moxy!

Poppy King's self-deprecating approach is refreshing for an entrepreneur. She is very open about her periods of self doubt and how she overcame those challenging times. She shares her mistakes and makes suggestions on how to avoid the same pitfalls. Reading this is like having a very close, successful friend thoughtfully take you under her wing. Poppy is an excellent mentor. The one thing I keep wondering: does she really know how much she has truly accomplished? I don't think she appreciates the magnitude of her accomplishments. Lucky for her audience-she believes anyone can accomplish the same and she wants to help! For people who want to judge-I'd like to pose the question: What were you doing at age 18? After becoming a huge success before the age of 20, she could have easily blown the money and "retired" to the beaches of Australia- however-she stuck it out in the boardroom and is still thriving. Poppy has staying power. She knows how to adapt. She knows how to write an engaging story. Thank you, Poppy!

Lessons of a Lipstick Queen

This book is about following your dreams and learning from your mistakes along the way. It is about never giving up even though the journey ahead appears hard and painful. It is a truly inspiring positive book filled with insight and wisdom. Poppy King's honesty and humor makes this book a real joy to read. Enjoyed thoroughly the "My Story" sections that were written with the specific lessons. This is a truly beautiful book!!

A RARE and GENEROUS book you'll HAVE TROUBLE PUTTING DOWN

Poppy King, a self-taught entrepreneur who started a multi-million dollar company at age 18, shares her insight and wisdom in this beautiful book. Her specific lessons - ranging from how to make a fantasy an idea and an idea a decision, how to benefit from SWOT analysis, and how to shrewdly navigate the market - lead the reader through the journey of creating and maintaining a successful product (something she has done more than once!) King's honesty and humor inspire but never overwhelm. Her advice is generous, logical, and level-headed. Keep it simple, keep it true, and be YOU, she tells us. Having this book on my shelf makes me feel like I've got a big wonderful secret at home. It is truly hard to put down. Highly recommended for anyone who has ever dreamt of making a difference - in any field.

This book is about following one's dream, taking risks, and going with an idea that can be built int

I really liked this book a lot. It's a book written by a female entrepreneur who started her own company in Australia when she was 18. She winged it, and somehow it grew to be a real success despite her lack of a formal business plan. But eventually her lack of proper planning caught up with her and the company was forced into bankruptcy and as a result she lost control of it. This book is a compilation of 61 lessons she learned from her experience riding the wave of success as her company grew and then fell. The lessons are grouped in the following 12 chapters: 1. You already have ideas (1-6) 2. From ideas to decisions (7-13) 3. Research is simpler than it sounds (14-19) 4. Looking closer (20-23) 5. The road map (24-27) 6. On the money trail (28-33) 7. Marketing: Anyone can do it (34-38) 8. Putting yourself on the line (39-43) 9. The greatest show on earth (44-48) 10. Now you're moving (49-53) 11. The err is human (54-58) 12. Keep the flame alive (59-61) Epilogue: The last word on the very beginning This book is about following one's dream, taking risks, and going with an idea that could be built into a company. It is filled with words of wisdom regarding entrepreneurship. It is motivational, and includes tips and annectdotes that just about any wanta-be entrepreneur will find useful on their road to starting a small business of their own. I wish I could list all 61 of the lesson titles in this review. But that wouldn't be fair or right. However, the 14 lesson titles that were my favorites were: 5. Fantasizing is essential 14. Avoid Complication 15. The destination determines the journey 16. Go back to school 24. Close the information gap 25. Start with the questions 26. Mapping it out 28. Ideas need money, and vice versa 34. Keep it real 35. Successful marketing: Something simple 36. Successful marketing: Something true 37. Successful marketing: Something consistent 38. Successful marketing: Something with a point of view 39. Strive for balance The book follows a typical sequence. First the lesson learned is presented and then the author tells her story as it related to the lesson. If you are thinking about starting a business of your own, then seriously consider getting a copy of this book and giving it a read. You won't be sorry you did. 5 stars!