As a former stripper, Erika Lyremark has seen it all: disrespectful club managers, cutthroat dancers, and a never-ending supply of sleazeballs. Not to mention thousands of hours in six-inch stilettos. Nine years in the industry left her with no desire to ever return; but her experiences there—more than either of the college degrees her stripping career paid for—proved to be her real education. By the time she walked away from the pole, she was more prepared for success than she could have ever imagined. Beneath the stigma of this enigmatic industry, Erika uncovered the secrets of success: Remove the safety net and embrace risk--victory will be yours. Ask for the dance, and an influx of new business will follow. Say yes to yourself, and you'll inspire those around you to help your business grow. Think Like A Stripper is an insider's pass into an infamous industry you'll probably never be part of—but could stand to learn a lot from. Whether your goal is to build your business, increase your sales, or achieve your dreams, Erika delivers the lessons you need to thrive as an entrepreneur. Filled with hilarious anecdotes, whip-smart tales & cheeky stories, this book will have you laughing your panties off, calling up your girlfriend to share your 'ah-has' and teaching you things you NEVER learned in business school - but should have. IMPORTANT NOTE Think Like A Stripper was released in 2013. Some examples and references are outdated. And some of the language came from a place of ignorance and does not reflect my current thinking. I will update the content when the second edition or the podcast version is released--whichever comes first. So for now, glean the good from it, and toss the rest. ''This book might surprise you. In it, Lyremark distills her unusual career experience into savvy, actionable advice on how to leave your comfort zone, how to handle success and failure, and how to stay sane under pressure. This is a smart and provocative read.'' --Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of To Sell Is Human and Drive ''Want to thrive as an entrepreneur? Erika's book will help you do just that! Erika will not only whip you into shape with her wit, humor, and no-nonsense advice, but show you how to bounce back from failure to become the confident sales superstar you're meant to be.'' --Barbara Corcoran, founder of Corcoran Group and star of ABC's hit series Shark Tank ''Erika's innovative approach will shake up your business with crucial info about working with a team, dealing with the competition, and closing a sale, and proves why learning how to do the splits will pay off.''--Melody Biringer, founder of The Crave Company ''If you're serious about your business dreams, follow Erika's advice. This book is a wonderfully entertaining and actionable guide to help you grow your enterprise.''--Tara Hunt, author of The Whuffie Factor: Using the Power of Social Networks to Build Your Business ''Erika Lyremark is fearless, tenacious and bright. If you're not afraid to boost your sales and your bottom line, read her book - and if you are, read it faster!''--Jane Dailey, co-founder of Hollywood Fashion Secrets ''Launching and growing a business requires that you elevate your game-in a significant way. Erika's book gives you a plethora of tools for solving all the inevitable personal and business challenges that will come your way, along with the 'tough love' and inspiration you need to realize your entrepreneurial dreams.''--Björn Stansvik, CEO of MentorMate ''Erika is smart, hilarious and completely bs-free. If you're a gal looking to build a career and a life that gives you permission to be yourself every damned day, you'll be smiling as you turn the pages. More business advice should be as bs-free as this--so take a page from her stripper book and strip your business down to who you are, what you need and what you want.''--Erika Napoletano, speaker, columnist, author, branding strategist and creator of RedheadWriting.com ''Not only is the writing style engaging and entertaining-I laughed a lot!-there are so many gems of wisdom that a line of motivational posters is in order. One of my favorite tips is #40: Communicate About the Cash, where Erika explains how talking confidently about money early on adds clarity and saves a ton of time and headaches. It's the power of believing you're worth it. You re going to love this book.''--Dann Ilicic, founder and CPO of WOW Branding '' Think Like a Stripper is overflowing with candor, smarts and Erika's down-to-earth, no-nonsense approach to business and life. Accessible, appealing and whippin' hot!'' ----Angela Jia Kim, founder of SavortheSuccess.com and OmAroma.com ''Want to thrive as an entrepreneur? Erika's book will help you do just that! Erika will not only whip you into shape with her wit, humor, and no-nonsense advice, but show you how to bounce back from failure to become the confident sales superstar you're meant to be.'' --Barbara Corcoran, founder of C