The Long Game - Hardcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Jerry G. Banks is the Principal and Founder of Jerry Banks Group (JBG), headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. JBG owns and operates investment properties across five states, including apartments, retail, and development properties. Jerry is also active in real estate consulting and mentoring.Prior to forming JBG in 2016, Jerry was Portfolio Director of Real Estate and Partner at NewStreet Properties, LLC, which he co-founded in 1992 with financial partner Allan Lozier. Over a 23-year career at NewStreet, Jerry was directly responsible for over $1.5 billion in investment transactions, including the acquisition of more than 8,000 apartment units and millions of square feet of industrial, retail, and office properties across major U.S. markets.In 2016, Jerry was inducted by a panel of real estate peers into the Nebraska Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame.Jerry currently serves as a Trustee on the Board of Directors for Dakota REIT based in Fargo, North Dakota, and on the Strategic Planning Committee of the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art, where he was also a board member for fifteen years. He serves on the Investment Committee of the Western Iowa Community Foundation and the Steering Committee for the SW Iowa Women's Fund. Previous board service includes the Western Iowa Community Foundation (Chairman), the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce (Chairman), the Council Bluffs Industrial Foundation (Chairman), Easter Seals of Nebraska, and Children's Square, USA.Jerry is the author of the best-selling book Eat Sh*t and Smile! - Surviving and Thriving on the Roller Coaster of Life, with a foreword by Creighton University Head Basketball Coach Greg McDermott. The book is now available as an audiobook narrated by the author on Audible, Apple Books, and all major listening platforms. The Long Game: Short Writings on Ideas That Last is his second book.Jerry was born and raised in Glenwood, Iowa.

James Thole is a professional ghostwriter specializing in business books, memoirs, and personal development content. With a double major in Creative Writing and Media Arts from the University of Arizona and a Ghostwriting Professional Designation from California State University, Long Beach, he brings both formal training and 10 years of practical experience to every project.James has ghostwritten multiple published books for entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders, helping them transform their expertise into compelling narratives that build authority and open doors. His work spans business leadership, resilience and personal growth, and entrepreneurial success stories-always with a focus on capturing authentic voice while delivering strategic, reader-focused manuscripts.Before specializing in ghostwriting, James spent a decade as a copywriter and brand messaging strategist, developing high-converting content for businesses across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and professional services. This background gives him a unique advantage in understanding not just how to write well, but how to position authors strategically and craft books that achieve specific business outcomes.James works with clients through his practice, Story Gold Media, offering full-service book development from discovery and outlining through final manuscript delivery, publishing, and marketing. He's known for his collaborative approach, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to manage complex projects while maintaining deadlines and exceeding client expectations.His clients consistently praise his rare gift for capturing voice, bringing clarity and structure to their ideas, and delivering manuscripts they're genuinely proud to call their own-even when their name is the only one on the cover.