Book Review
Wendy Muhammad, entrepreneur and author of the book The Mind of an Entrepreneur: Mental Strategies for Navigating the World of Business, climbed the ladder from struggling real estate agent to self-made millionaire. She achieved this all while overcoming the marginalization she faced as an African-American woman. In this powerful book, Wendy shares her experiences and the things she learned that have helped her on her successful entrepreneurial journey.
When entrepreneur and author, Wendy Muhammad, first started out on her business building journey, she had plenty of things going for her. She was smart, determined, a hard worker with plenty of business experience in the corporate world. And yet she struggled. It was only after many years of working (and failing) that she finally discovered what she, along with so many others who have faced marginalization, needed to do: hone the right mindset for success. In her book, The Mind of an Entrepreneur, Wendy shares the most vital mental tools that one needs to succeed as an entrepreneur, yet won’t be covered in any business school curriculum. This includes understanding the importance of self-talk, improving your relationship with money, developing personal intuition, and a whole lot more. Chapters focus on how to find your inner voice as an entrepreneur; how to expand your possibilities in business and develop a mind without borders; how to leverage your personal experiences to increase your knowledge; how to stay authentic; how to define success for yourself; how to develop your emotional intelligence; and how to improve your relationship with money.
If you want to break free of failing business models and economic infrastructures, then get ready to read about a different approach. In this book, Wendy will show you how to aim for outstanding and break free of your mental borders in order achieve the financial success you deserve.
Author Quotes
For many years, I have been on a mission to help people discover and monetize their authenticity.
As a little girl, I dreamed of owning my own business and providing opportunities. I would go to school and in my mind, I’d pretend that school was my business. I always saw myself as a businesswoman.
I didn't have the mind of an entrepreneur. It was only through sheer force of will and the Grace of God that I kept going and gradually honed the mindset necessary for success. Now I can proudly say that I have managed and developed more than $200 million in projects as an independent business development professional.
About the author
Wendy Muhammad is a multi-million dollar Business Developer, Thought Leader, Crisis Manager, Trainer and Entrepreneur, and currently President and the Director of Business Affairs for the Minimally Invasive Vascular Centers in the US. Along with her business partner, she has worked to develop a scalable, progressive new business model for vascular outpatient surgical centers. The facilities are located in the metropolitan area of the District of Columbia. Wendy most recently serviced as lead developer and designer on their brand new 27,000 square foot state of the art micro hospital. Her role included oversight of all aspects of the project including Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Regulatory Compliance. The team has plans to expand to major markets throughout the U.S. and abroad. They recently participated in Healthcare Trade Missions to China, South Korea and West Africa. Their state of the art facilities have revolutionized the delivery of sub-surgical specialty vascular services to the community. She has also helped to develop new hospital and surgery center business models. In addition, she is a Franchisee Partner for Massage Envy in Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of Cornhusker Capital, a Chicago based, middle market Investment Banking Firm as well as the Board of Advisors for DRW Industrial, a Chicago based Construction and Engineering Firm. She is also expanding her Business Consulting business to include Hospital Investments, Turnaround Consulting and Healthcare Acquisitions.
In addition, she is the author of a new book called The Mind of an Entrepreneur, which focuses on offering entrepreneurs and emerging leaders mental strategies that will help them navigate the world of business. Wendy focuses on helping members of marginalized communities open the pathways to wealth and abundance through owning and operating businesses and introducing much needed goods and services into their communities. Wendy began her career with Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC). She also is Owner and Chief Executive Officer of a Business Consulting firm called The John Edward Group. As a Business Consultant and Project Leader, she has trained thousands of entrepreneurs and emerging leaders and managed over $200 million in Projects. professional. Wendy is the Host and Producer of a radio show called Mind of an Entrepreneur that broadcasts weekly in metropolitan Washington, DC and streams live and on-demand around the world.
Why LoA loves it…
If you are going to succeed in business, you need to have a big vision that can guide you on your growth journey, and Wendy Muhammad certainly has that vision. She is someone who understands the need to develop a mindset for success, and to also put in the place the personal development practices that will allow every entrepreneur to fulfill their potential on the journey. This is both an inspirational and a practical read for entrepreneurs who are committed to taking their businesses and their personal development to the next level. A great read! — Melanie Hawken, founder & ceo, Lionesses of Africa