This forthright book is a "must-read" for anyone either thinking of starting a new business or anyone already running a small enterprise. It's brimming with sharp insights and practical advice to help you navigate the road ahead. Smarts, Guts and Luck has already become a "bible" for entrepreneurs who want to avoid the pitfalls and seize the opportunities of small business ownership. This invaluable book delivers countless secrets for success, ranging from developing one's intuition to recruiting the ideal employee and balancing life/work. There's a lot of powerful advice in here that speaks directly to the reality of being an independent business owner. Cindy Potts of The Retailer's Advantage said "Ty Freyvogel has a formula: 1/3 Smarts, 1/3 Guts, and 1/3 Luck add up to exactly what you need to make it as an independent business owner. In a short gem of a book, Freyvogel delivers countless secrets for success, ranging from developing one's intuition to recruiting the ideal employee and balancing life and work. There's a lot of powerful advice in here that speaks directly to the reality of being an independent business owner." Michael J. Falcone, founder of the Michael J. Falcone Entrepreneurship Program at Syracuse University explained, "I have been in business for myself from the age of 16 and I would encourage anyone who is contemplating going into business for themselves to read Ty's book Smarts, Guts and Luck and keep it as a reference guide."