The Lady with Balls, Alice Combs
The Lady with Balls, Alice Combs
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The Lady with Balls
A Single Mom’s Triumphant Battle in a Man’s World

Author: Alice Combs

Narrator: Alice Combs

Unabridged: 10 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Alice Combs

Published: 07/19/2019

Synopsis

During the 1970s, Alice Combs, undeterred by a former employer’s snobbish pronouncement, “You’re not corporate material,” transformed herself from divorced mother on food stamps to successful entrepreneur. Resolute, Alice overcame her initial ignorance of the recycling trade and recovered from the many novice mistakes she inevitably made while teaching herself to operate Vulcan Wire, which would slowly become a thriving business despite an embezzling partner, cutthroat competitors, and several employees who proved unreliable when they were most needed. Alice refused to be intimidated and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Her exceptional achievement in a traditionally male arena is an inspiration for all women who aspire to the heights of success in their chosen fields.

About Alice Combs

Alice Combs was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1942. In the 1970s she planned to help rebuild her boyfriend’s dead but supposedly formerly thriving business. She discovered his business had never been successful—until she made it so. By 1977 she had bought the boyfriend’s share and dumped him. Alice’s business, Vulcan Wire, of which she still owns 34 percent, is still growing.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kevin on April 07, 2020

Superb and inspiring book! You won't be able to put this rags to riches story down. Usually I'm not one for autobiographies but this book is very well written for a first time author. The story itself is pretty amazing but the author makes it jump right off the pages. This is a great book for femini......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia on June 22, 2021

Alice Combs' inspiring story is also a reminder of what women have had to go through for generations. Her grit and determination shine through adversity. I recommend this to all the 20-somethings in our country.......more

Goodreads review by Michael on December 22, 2022

After 30 years married to Alice I can bring a perspective to her book that no other can. She began writing "The Lady With Balls" seven years ago and in typical Alice fashion, dedicated her time and energy to learning to write well and applying what she learned. Her persistence and diligence has been......more

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“A refreshing tale of business-building success that’s an endless source of motivation and practical wisdom for any entrepreneur who wants to succeed. The Lady with Balls is a rip-roaring, can’t-put-it-down, roller-coaster ride!” John C. Robinson, bestselling author of Webinars That Sell: How to Turn Your Online Presentations into Virtual Cash Machines

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