{"product_id":"start-small-finish-big-by-fred-deluca-rare-books","title":"Start Small Finish Big by Fred Deluca (rare books)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eStart Small, Finish Big is an inspiring and practical guide that shares fifteen key lessons from Fred DeLuca’s journey building the Subway empire, alongside stories from other successful entrepreneurs who started with limited resources. The book emphasizes the importance of taking action, being persistent, learning from failure, and focusing on customer satisfaction. DeLuca offers straightforward, actionable advice for anyone looking to start or grow a business, highlighting how big dreams can be achieved through small, consistent steps. He encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to start with what they have — no matter how little — and to adapt, stay humble, and never lose sight of their goals. Filled with motivational stories and hard-earned wisdom, the book is a valuable read for both new and seasoned business owners, especially those who believe in the power of grassroots entrepreneurship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eFred DeLuca (1947–2015) was the co-founder of Subway, one of the world’s largest and most recognized fast-food chains. He started the business at the age of 17 with a $1,000 loan from a family friend, Peter Buck, with the goal of funding his college education. What began as a single sandwich shop in Connecticut grew into a global franchise with over 40,000 locations. DeLuca became a symbol of entrepreneurial grit, persistence, and the power of starting small. His story is widely studied in business circles for its real-world lessons on scaling a simple idea into a massive enterprise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255616626874,"sku":"358LLZY81-Used","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/91IgjV5VGNL._SL1500.jpg?v=1761066767","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/start-small-finish-big-by-fred-deluca-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}