The Unauthorized Guide to Doing Business the Simon Cowell Way
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- Synopsis
- From a job in the mail room at EMI Music Publishing Cowell rose through the ranks swiftly and after becoming a record producer at the firm, left to set up his own company. Following the collapse of his first business and a time at BMG, Cowell went on to pioneer the Popstars TV talent show, and subsequently co-produce Pop Idol and more recently The X Factor. As a music producer he has achieved sales of over 25 million albums, over 70 top 30 records, and 17 Number 1 singles. His band 'Westlife' has achieved an impressive 10 Number 1 hits alone. The Sunday Times Rich List recently estimated that he earned £33. 5m in one year alone, thanks to the global success of the 'Pop Idol' brand. The 10 Secrets of the International Music Mogul are: Work Your Way Up - get to know your industry Don't Be Defeated - how to overcome set backs in business Grab Opportunities - respond to the market Know Your Market - and consistently produce the product they want Think Differently - take your product and spin it in different formats Get Your Name on the Credits - and reap the rewards Don't Look Back - learn from missed opportunities but keep moving forwards Say it How It Is - straight talking saves time in business Build a Personal Brand - and be respected for what you do well if nothing else Use Your Contacts - there is no shame to pulling strings in business
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780857081476
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Date of Addition:
- 06/09/14
- Copyrighted By:
- Trevor Clawson
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Business and Finance
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.