The Right Man Business Plan for Women

NOT JUST ANOTHER RELATIONSHIP BOOK The Right Man Business Plan is not just another relationship book telling you how to find a mate, but rather one that is based on business principles, relationship economics, and entrepreneurial skills. The combination of business knowledge and relationship strategies makes strange bedfellows; but the truth is that they have much in common. The pages of this book will share the similarities and parallels of business and romance. You not only will learn what it takes to start a business, but also you will learn ways to think differently about relationships and what is required to make them lasting and loving. You will also learn ways to inspect what you expect when it comes to choosing a quality partner. I assure you, if you take the time to honestly answer the assessment questions, follow the processes, and adhere to the principles in this book, you will be amazed and excited by what you learn about yourself and relationships. You will find yourself systematically reviewing aspects of your past partners and relationships, while learning new ways of finding, attracting, and retaining the right life partner.

NEW APPROACH TO AN AGE-OLD PROBLEM Observing, hearing about, and knowing many women who were doing well professionally, but not doing as well romantically (including my two beautiful daughters), I came to the conclusion that this was a problem and a solution was required. I realized that if these women continued to do what they have always done concerning dating and relationships, then they would always get what they always have–and that would be insanity. If you want something you have never had, then you have to do things you have never done. Most women have never looked at dating and relationships like a business. In the pages of this book, you will find similarities between business and romance and learn how to utilize business principles to initiate and maintain a healthy, harmonious relationship. The success rate for both small businesses and romantic relationships is not very favorable. Statistics show that 95 percent of small businesses fail within the first 5 years of operation and more than half of marriages end in divorce. What these numbers reflect is having a successful business or a successful relationship is not easy. Nobody wants his or her business or relationship to fail. That is why it is essential that you have a clear understanding of what it is you are trying to achieve and be able to identify challenges and barriers that stand in the way. Does this mean I am taking the wanderlust and the serendipitous possibilities out of dating and relationships and turning them into a corporate, cold, and calculating formula-based process? Absolutely not; this is a new approach to an age-old problem. By applying business principles and entrepreneurial skills to romance, you will: • Enhance your knowledge, which is the what to do • Learn new skills, which is the how to do • Increase your motivation, which is the want to do. By positively influencing you in the way you perceive, understand, and interpret relationships, this book will help you make better decisions and choices when it comes to love and romance. I wrote this book for single women, not for married women; so my advice is geared to someone who is not legally or morally bound to a partner. However, if a married woman reads the book and adopts some of the principles, I hope it improves the quality of the marriage. Similarly, I believe if men choose to read the book, they, too, could learn some things that would help them become better partners. Reading this book will help you understand why past relationships did not work, and you will learn to make different choices in choosing the right life partner. Never forget or lose sight that the first step on your journey is to be prayerful. What you read in the pages of this book will be helpful; but to be open, willing, and ready for the partner that God has for you is most important.

Ron Williams is an internationally recognized speaker and trainer with more than 30 years’ experience in the public and private sectors. As a trainer, educator, and keynoter, Ron has developed a unique way of presenting information, which he calls “edutainment.” This high-energy and highly interactive style combines thought-provoking content with an entertaining delivery that makes audiences think, laugh, learn, and have a positive, fun-filled experience. Ron’s insights on 21st century leadership, employee engagement, developing customer loyalty, succession management, and strategic alignment make him one of the nation’s leading resources in understanding organizational and individual success and achievement. Currently, Ron is President of the Brand Enhancing Strategy Team (B.E.S.T.), a training and development company that specializes in leadership/management development, team building, and executive coaching. Before founding B.E.S.T. in 2001, Ron built an illustrious career at Nike, Inc. He served as Director of Training and Development, and later created and became the first Director for Nike’s corporate diversity program. Subsequently, he earned a promotion to General Manager of the entire Western Region and was responsible for a $600 million footwear and apparel business. Ron has also held key managerial roles at Champion Products, Pelle Pelle, and Wilson Sporting Goods.