Sam Wyly

WHEN EVERYONE ELSE IS WRINGING THEIR HANDS—THE ENTREPRENEUR ROLLS UP HIS SLEEVES

In this newly expanded, up to date edition of his candid memoir, Sam Wyly discusses the current economic crisis in historical perspective, offering insights on the causes of our current financial crisis and offering a new, green path to recovery.  He recounts his experiences establishing and expanding companies on the leading edge of technology, energy, retail, and investment. From the hardships his family faced on their cotton farm during the Depression to the lessons learned on his high school football field, Wyly describes how his character was shaped, making him the spiritual, optimistic and determined man and entrepreneur he is today.

"This book is both a how-to guide as well as an inspirational autobiography."*

Nothing short of inspiration between two covers, 1,000 Dollars and an Idea places you in a front row seat as Sam Wyly

• Wages an anti-monopoly battle against AT&T while building the first telephone company for computers
• Grows the modest Bonanza Steakhouse chain to 600 restaurants
• Creates software companies Sterling Software and Sterling Commerce
• Reinvents a small arts-and-crafts company into more than 900 Michaels stores
• Establishes Green Mountain Energy, the largest provider of cleaner energy in America today

 The best time for a great idea is right now!