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The Entrepreneur's Recovery Playbook
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The Entrepreneur's Recovery Playbook
Born into five generations of entrepreneurs, Doug Whittaker seemed destined for success. But when addiction brought his thriving education business crashing down, he faced the ultimate test: rebuild from nothing or surrender to defeat.
This raw, honest account reveals how Doug transformed his greatest failures into his most powerful assets. More than a business book, it's a survival guide for anyone who has lost everything and needs to find their way back. Doug shares the faith-based recovery principles and practical strategies that helped him rebuild not just his business, but his entire life with purpose and meaning.
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Recovering Entrepreneur
"As someone in recovery myself, I was skeptical of another 'success story.' But Doug gets it. He understands that recovery isn't just about getting clean, it's about rebuilding your entire life with purpose. His chapter on faith and resilience brought me to tears. This book should be required reading for anyone in business recovery programs."
Small Business Owner
"The Whittaker family stories alone are worth the price of this book. Doug paints such a vivid picture of entrepreneurial legacy that I felt like I was sitting at their dinner table. But it's his journey through failure that really resonated. I'm a third-generation business owner facing my own crisis, and Doug's playbook is helping me navigate with dignity and hope."
Family Business Leader
"I picked this up thinking it was just another business book, but it's so much more. Doug's vulnerability in sharing his darkest moments while still providing practical business advice is remarkable. His insights on relationships being the key to success have transformed how I approach both my company and my personal recovery. Powerful and essential reading."
Executive Coach
"Doug's raw honesty about his struggles with addiction and business failure gave me permission to face my own demons. This isn't just another business book filled with empty promises. It's a real roadmap from someone who has walked through hell and found his way back. I'm rebuilding my company with the principles Doug teaches, and for the first time in years, I have hope."