{"product_id":"9781119695929","title":"Burn How Grit, Innovation, and a Dash of Luck Ignited a Multi-Million Dollar Success Story","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBurn\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Grit, Innovation, and a Dash of Luck Ignited a Multi-Million Dollar Success Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMei Xu\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Entrepreneurship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the fascinating story of one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe American Dream continues to resonate with immigrants from around the world. Millions of people hope to come to the United States to build a better life for themselves and their families, often by creating and growing new ventures and companies. While not everyone succeeds, many do. Mei Xu is one of those successes. In \u003ci\u003eBurn, \u003c\/i\u003eentrepreneur and international business­woman Mei Xu tells her story of ingenuity, determination, and luck. Spanning three decades, from 1991 when she arrived at Washington’s Dulles Airport, to today, Xu’s story is one of stunning success. She built a multi-million dollar company, met and counseled thousands of entrepreneurs and businesspeople, and even advised President of the United States Barack Obama on the topic of job creation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBurn\u003c\/i\u003e, you’ll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbout the creation of Mei Xu’s international lifestyle business and the success stories of other female leaders who triumphed over adversity to achieve their dreams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy the American Dream is still within your grasp, and how to reach for it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow creators like Xu think differently about innovation and how you can harness her insights to build something new and exciting for yourself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBurn \u003c\/i\u003eexplains how Xu’s embrace of design-driven entrepreneurship and thoughtful manufacturing powered her growth and prosperity in a truly international company. Design leadership remains vital to a robust and global economy. \u003ci\u003eBurn \u003c\/i\u003ewill inspire you to follow your vision and have an impact on the world around you. Perfect for anyone seeking an engrossing and inspirational tale of success, \u003ci\u003eBurn \u003c\/i\u003ebelongs on the bookshelves of professionals and entrepreneurs everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eMEI XU\u003c\/b\u003e is the Founder of Chesapeake Bay Candle and Blissliving Home. She is a Trustee of the University of Maryland in Baltimore and a member of Fortune's Most Powerful Women. She recently launched Yes She May, an online e-commerce site to support women-owned business around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 March 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119695929\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310605201548,"sku":"9781119695929","price":20.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119695929_1387c48b-bae3-41ff-8d76-968617bb785d.jpg?v=1780105847","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119695929","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}