I have known him all his life. He has worked on a number of our special-asset loans and has always done a good job. I have a lot of respect for his ability. He understands real estate as well as operating businesses. If you put him in charge of this credit, you will have my vote.

Bob has purchased several properties from us in recently bought a large apartment complex in Birmingham, Alabama, which was in default. In six months he had it back in the black. He is currently working with a number of my distressed properties. He does what he says.

I have known Bob since the REIT crash of the 1970s when I was with Chase in New York. He has done several deals with me here in Dallas. He’s sharp, understands the parts of a deal, and gets it done in short order.

The author has distilled a half century of business experience into a fundamental system that can benefit anyone in a leadership role. I have witnessed Bob Bethel utilize his methodology on failing businesses which resulted in rapid improvement that led to outstanding success each time. This book describes real situations to help the reader identify issues that could affect their own businesses and then offers simple directions on how to steer clear of, get out of, and stay out of trouble. If you own a business, anticipate starting one, or have managerial responsibilities, I highly encourage that you read and apply the wisdom contained in Strengthen Your Business.