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Accelerate
A Champion's Playbook to Fast-Track Your Business Success
By Walter Bond and Antoinette Bond
Published by Matt Holt Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Daily emergencies sideline dreams. A thoughtful, strategic playbook turns them into reality.
Follow Anthony and Ricki’s transformative journey from overwhelmed auto shop owners to strategic business leaders as they use a game-changing approach to reclaim their vision and passion and create a truly flourishing enterprise.
When athletes-turned-entrepreneurs Anthony and Ricki check into a quaint coastal bed-and-breakfast for a short getaway from the stressful operations of their auto shop, they find themselves in the company of a former football coach whose unconventional wisdom completely transforms their approach to leadership. Through muddy hiking trails, a surprise boat ride, and late-night conversations on the porch, they discover that the principles of athletic success hold the key to rescuing their drowning business—and a game-changing approach to reclaim their vision and create a truly flourishing enterprise.
Accelerate takes you alongside this relatable, charming couple as they learn to build their own business “playbook,” which consists of five critical phases that will change everything about how they operate: Analyze, Strategize, Organize, Prioritize, and Systemize. A messy hiking detour is an opportunity to learn the power of a strong strategy amid obstacles; a yacht captain’s pre-launch checklist reveals the secret to proper business prioritization; a simple napkin drawing at the dinner table challenges traditional approaches to decision-making. Anthony and Ricki’s thoughtful journey reveals timeless wisdom about leadership and management that any business leader can apply immediately to their own challenges.
Through relatable characters and memorable stories, Accelerate delivers profound business lessons that will stick with you long after the last page. Discover how a coach’s wisdom can help you build a business that thrives—without sacrificing the dreams that made you start it in the first place.
Follow Anthony and Ricki’s transformative journey from overwhelmed auto shop owners to strategic business leaders as they use a game-changing approach to reclaim their vision and passion and create a truly flourishing enterprise.
When athletes-turned-entrepreneurs Anthony and Ricki check into a quaint coastal bed-and-breakfast for a short getaway from the stressful operations of their auto shop, they find themselves in the company of a former football coach whose unconventional wisdom completely transforms their approach to leadership. Through muddy hiking trails, a surprise boat ride, and late-night conversations on the porch, they discover that the principles of athletic success hold the key to rescuing their drowning business—and a game-changing approach to reclaim their vision and create a truly flourishing enterprise.
Accelerate takes you alongside this relatable, charming couple as they learn to build their own business “playbook,” which consists of five critical phases that will change everything about how they operate: Analyze, Strategize, Organize, Prioritize, and Systemize. A messy hiking detour is an opportunity to learn the power of a strong strategy amid obstacles; a yacht captain’s pre-launch checklist reveals the secret to proper business prioritization; a simple napkin drawing at the dinner table challenges traditional approaches to decision-making. Anthony and Ricki’s thoughtful journey reveals timeless wisdom about leadership and management that any business leader can apply immediately to their own challenges.
Through relatable characters and memorable stories, Accelerate delivers profound business lessons that will stick with you long after the last page. Discover how a coach’s wisdom can help you build a business that thrives—without sacrificing the dreams that made you start it in the first place.
Product Details
- Publisher: Matt Holt Books (May 12, 2026)
- Length: 240 pages
- ISBN13: 9781637748503
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Raves and Reviews
“Success is never fast without direction. It takes a plan. Inside these pages, you will find a straightforward approach that can take a business owner to the next level or any leadership team that may need a new play to create more directional goals.”
—Mike Manzo, former COO and 40-Year Employee, Jersey Mike’s Subs
“As a former Inc. Entrepreneur of the Year and founder of three successful companies, I wish Accelerate had been available to me when I started my entrepreneurial journey. The path to success would have been a lot less bumpy.”
—Michael Block, former CEO, Block Business Group Inc.
“Accelerate offers a compelling, research-driven framework for understanding how organizational practices can drive high performance. Walter has spoken at many of my franchise conferences and consistently delivered the right information tailored perfectly for our audience . . . This book will be as informative, energetic, and inspirational as his presentations, offering practical insights that any growth-focused leader can apply.”
—Jason Parker, Cofounder and Co-CEO, K9 Resorts
“Accelerate is a great book for entrepreneurs. Walter and Antoinette blend strategic insight for the accelerated growth of an enterprise and encourage the reader to dream big. It sparks a sense of purpose and possibility.”
—Bill and Beverly Parker, Philanthropists
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