Ruth King, serial entrepreneur and CEO of BusinessTVChannel.com, talks about entrepreneurial terror stories.

So what are these stories about? Al Qaeda operatives or maybe homicide bombers? Not exactly.

But the stories Ruth shares can be just as frightening to those involved.


They include such scenarios as "I Let My Greed Override My Common Sense," "Bankruptcy Was Not an Option," and "I Only Broke Down Twice." Any of these resonate with you?

One of the stories is her own, and she is living proof that you can overcome the worst of situations, survive and thrive. Ruth's talk is designed to give entrepreneurs comfort, hope, ideas, and the knowledge that they are not alone.

UPDATE January 2006: Ruth King's new book is out: The Ugly Truth About Small Business. The book features the true-life entrepreneurial terror stories highlighted in this audio interview.


Date Recorded: February 10, 2005

Duration: 40 minutes

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Ruth King is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of BusinessTVChannel.com, formerly called EntrepreneursTV.com.

She also serves as Channel Manager and instructor for BusinessTVChannel.com. She has worked with contractors, wholesalers, and manufacturers in the plumbing, heating and air conditioning industry since 1987. Some of her accomplishments include:

• Class II (unrestricted) HVAC contractor's license in Georgia
• Helped hundreds of contractors achieve profitability and grow their businesses.
• Designed and taught BOSS, Service Manager's Survival School, Dispatcher's Survival School
• Frequent speaker and trainer at local and national conferences including SMACNA, NEMI, ACCA, MCA, PHCC, Comfortech, ISH, and other manufacturer groups
• Inc. Magazine, Grow Your Business Award, 2002
• National Direct Mail Awards
• Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively
• MBA in Finance from Georgia State University

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