Scar Tissue: Lessons from the World of Entrepreneurship - Hardcover

"There are many books on entrepreneurship but very few written by someone that can both `do and teach'. Daryl is one of the nation's leading authorities on entrepreneurship. Scar Tissue is a must read for anyone wanting to succeed as an entrepreneur!" Chris B. Berghoff, Founder and CEO Control Products International, Adjunct Professor Entrepreneurship, University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas

"...a serial entrepreneur, gifted teacher and a venture capitalist has uniquely presented war stories as scar tissue that are deeply rooted in contemporary entrepreneurship theory..." Dr. Rajiv Tandon, former Associate Director of the Entrepreneurship Program at University of St. Thomas and an international entrepreneur

"...In this book, Erdman combines good stories, connections with research findings, and good Mid-western common sense. I would advise anyone with entrepreneurial aspirations to enlist Daryl Erdman as a trusted advisor..."John Spitzer, Clinical Professor of Finance, University of Iowa

"...a must read for budding entrepreneurs, experienced entrepreneurs or any general reader interested in the entrepreneurial journey..." Susan Johnson, former Student and Founder of Magellan Medical Consulting

"...We `bet the ranch' more than once, and Daryl's advice along the way was priceless..."Mark Ahlstrom, CEO WindLogics Inc.

"I highly recommend this book to anyone thinking of launching a business. The insights and stories will help the reader understand and anticipate some of the pitfalls associated with this journey. Daryl has a unique style that makes this book entertaining while conveying his wisdom and expertise..." Keith Thorndyke, former Student and Founder of five businesses and adjunct lecturer at the University of St. Thomas Graduate MBA program

"...Storytelling is a powerful learning tool and his stories are riveting. It is difficult to put the bookdown once you get started. The book flows logically and is easily read by novice entrepreneurs. Experienced entrepreneurs will get a kick out of reliving some of their own experiences..." Richard Leake, Professor of Management, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa

"...a treasure- a true delight - a road map for the entrepreneur and business owner in any stage of business development. It's filled with stories and practical knowledge any business owner can put to immediate use- a must read, and one to keep close to the desk..." Nicole Robbins, former Student and Founder of Peace of Mind Daycare and Footprints Academy

"Succinct descriptions - concise and thorough - the "bet the farm" examples and personal `bet the farm' examples are excellent." Ted Fredrickson, former Dean at the University of St. Thomas and former President of Capitol University in Ohio

Daryl Erdman's first book, Scar Tissue, offers expert insights and lessons on entrepreneurship. By illustrating his teachings with examples from his own business ventures as well as those of the students he has mentored, Daryl creates a lively book filled with practical advice. He uses the concept of "scar tissue" to explain the business missteps that entrepreneurs must either avoid or overcome to achieve success. Scar Tissue is instructive for those new to business and will resonate with those already experienced in business development and ownership.

Daryl Erdman is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader with more than 40 years of experience. He has founded seven businesses, including Rotab Corp., a restaurant chain at which he also served as president, and Mems Technology, a medical device company. Most notably, Daryl was a lead developer in the entrepreneurial programs at both the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minnesota) and the University of Iowa. Both schools' entrepreneurial programs have been nationally ranked in the Top 35. Daryl has received awards for his leadership excellence, including honors from the National Federation of Independent Business Foundation, the Kauffman Foundation's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and the U.S. Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. He currently resides in northern Minnesota with his wife, Audrey, and writes a business column for Business North.