Unlock Decades of Entrepreneurial Wisdom
Learn from industry leaders who turned challenges into triumphs. Timeless Wisdom is your roadmap to mastering creativity, resilience, and success in business.
In Timeless Wisdom: “an advanced degree from the school of hard knocks,” Schifman has brought together leaders in their industries to share just that – those Harold has advised, those he has learned from, and those he’s invested in to drive success. The lessons nearly impossible to learn in a classroom include curiosity, creativity, risk-taking, problem-solving, relentless execution, and the grit to persevere.
What Business Leaders are Saying
"a complete and simple book with extensive experienced-based ideas and concepts"
“There are literally hundreds of books on business. But only TIMELESS WISDOM: an advanced degree from the school of hard knocks has so many quality, proven pearls of business wisdom that one could make a three-strand necklace of valuable experiences and knowledge. These lessons have passed the test of time and will aid in one’s business success. In my opinion, a more complete and simpler to comprehend book with the quality and extensive experienced-based ideas and concepts just does not exist.”
Michael Garnreiter,
CPA and 40-year business consultant
"An unvarnished look at what it really takes to thrive in business from those that have been there and done it"
A gem for anyone who craves practical, real-world insights over textbook theory. The contributors' raw, unfiltered experiences highlight that success in business isn’t about following a set formula; it’s about creativity, grit, and relentless problem-solving—traits that can't be taught in a
classroom. I highly recommend it to anyone who values learning from experience and wants an unvarnished look at what it really takes to thrive in business.
Jesse Gee,
Serial Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship can’t be taught in theory. It must be lived.
What’s the common thread represented across multiple generations of successful entrepreneurs?
These individual stories reveal the journey of successes and the learning from failures. Through 50 years of proven guidance, you’ll learn the power of being coachable and the value of finding and learning from mentors and advisors – those who have “been there, done that.”
Learn from the experts in some of the most difficult business challenges entrepreneurs face:
1. Forming an effective board
2. Gaining capital to support your growth
3. The power of an experienced mentor
4. Creating trust with customers and employees
5. Establishing trusted banking relationships
6. Creating brand value and accelerating sales
7. Establishing an exit strategy with strategic buyers
A one-stop guide for your entrepreneurial journey from trail-blazers who have exceeded their
dreams.
About the Author
Harold Schifman spent much of his career as CEO or COO in diverse industries. Before relocating to Arizona, he owned the IBIS Company, a Kansas City /Boston based consulting firm offering strategy, marketing, and business planning to Fortune 500 companies. He began his career as Director of Marketing and Advertising for MEDCO, overseeing 200 retail locations. In 1985, Schifman moved to Tucson to manage a venture capital firm, acquiring and operating companies in auto dealerships, casinos, construction, telecommunications, and real estate. From 1987 to 2000, he was President & CEO of The Larson Company with offices in Japan, Mid-East, Mexico and the United States, where he led 450 artisans in themed design and construction, establishing international ventures and receiving multiple awards for exporting and trade including the Outstanding Exporter of the Year from US Department of Commerce in 1994 and Ministry of International Trade (MITI) award from Japan in 1990. After selling Larson to a Forbes 400 Family interest, he founded ADARON LLC, a private equity and consulting firm, and served on various boards at the University of Arizona and a Honorary Fellow of Karl Eller Graduate School of Management. In 2005, he launched Crossroads Executive Forums, helping CEOs elevate their businesses by sharing his extensive knowledge and experience.
A book so good, they even wrote a song about it.
"Business is a Form of Art"
Performed by The Wall Street Country Boys
