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Launch to Last

A Value-First Blueprint to Build Products and Grow a Sustainable Business

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Launch to Last

By: Jim Hipschmidt
Narrated by: Marlene E. Gundlach
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Build a business that lasts—not just launches

Tired of advice that promises fast growth but leads to dead ends?

Launch to Last is the value-first roadmap for modern entrepreneurs who want to build meaningful, profitable, and lasting businesses—without burning out or selling their soul.

In this practical, no-fluff guide, you’ll discover a step-by-step blueprint to go from idea to scalable business—with real validation, real systems, and real customer connection.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to fix what’s already built, this book gives you the tools to:

  • Discover real problems worth solving
  • Build prototypes that customers love
  • Protect your ideas with smart legal steps
  • Design a simple but powerful business model
  • Market your product with trust, not hype
  • Fund your business without giving up control
  • Scale using systems, not stress

Filled with relatable stories, practical checklists, and lessons from the trenches, Launch to Last shows you how to lead with value, grow with purpose, and stay in control—no matter what comes next.

If you're building something real—this is your map.

©2025 Jim Hipschmidt (P)2025 Jim Hipschmidt
Business Development & Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Management Management & Leadership New Business Enterprises

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