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Corporate Undertaker: Business Lessons from the Dead and Dying Paperback – October 11, 2019

by Domenic Aversa (Author)
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“A forensic manual on why companies fail.”— Kirkus Reviews

"A savage peek behind the corporate curtain. The power of Aversa's storytelling is undeniable. Corporate Undertaker truly is a gripping read." — Self-Publishing Review

Filled with more than fifty business lessons and dozens of stories of companies in a fight for their lives, Corporate Undertaker takes readers on a hero’s journey through the eyes of an entrepreneur. It is both a compelling memoir of life at the extremes and a hard-hitting survival handbook for business. If you are looking for answers in today’s tumultuous business environment, Corporate Undertaker has them.

"Not since first reading Stephen Covey have I read such a life-changing, inspiring business book. It is a brilliant book…one I recommend to every single business owner and entrepreneur." —N.N. Light, Top 500 Amazon Reviewer

"Readers will meet a business advocate who risked his life, health and spiritual outlook to try to save the jobs of thousands of employees." — Blue Ink Reviews

For more than 25 years, Domenic Aversa has worked as a crisis manager and corporate restructuring professional. He has advised and operated small and middle-market companies in 45 different industries and worked through every possible extreme with his clients, including coup attempts in developing countries, the dot.com bust, 9/11, Ponzi schemes, corrupt bankers, and the Great Recession. In Corporate Undertaker: Business Lessons from the Dead and Dying, he shares his best advice for dealing with adversity and crisis. From start-up to mature company, he takes you through the exciting and most worrisome moments for leaders and managers.

"An immensely readable account by a man whom companies call when all else fails." — Kirkus Reviews

"Written by an industry expert, Corporate Undertaker is filled with drama and written with confidence and expertise!" — Clarion Forward

"Corporate Undertaker is a glance at the dark side of the corporate world from a vastly experienced crisis consultant, penned with humor and a wealth of enthralling personal context." —Indie Reader

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  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    October 11, 2019
  4. Dimensions
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  5. ISBN-10
    1950282910
  6. ISBN-13
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"The author's reflections on imperiled companies are uniformly engaging, and his vast experience in his field lends his straight-talking lessons extra weight. Business managers and owners are likely to find this tough advice invaluable. An immensely readable account by a man whom companies call when all else fails." Kirkus Reviews

"Written by an industry expert, Corporate Undertaker is a motivational work filled with thrilling accounts of applied business tactics. The book is filled with drama...written with confidence and expertise." Clarion Forward Reviews

Aversa's writing is entertaining...readers will find a lively, rare view of the dark side of business ownership and meet a business advocate who risked his life, health and spiritual outlook to try to save the jobs of thousands of employees." Blue Ink Reviews

"Corporate Undertaker is a business book with a difference: a glance at the dark side of the corporate world from a vastly experienced crisis consultant, penned with humor and a wealth of enthralling personal context."Indie Reader

"A savage peek behind the corporate curtain. The power of Aversa's storytelling is undeniable. Between Aversa's varied careers and the very nature of his job, the range of stories isimpressive, making ripe fodder for a page-turning memoir. While a businessmemoir may not sound like a compelling slice of the human experience, Corporate Undertaker truly is a gripping read." Self-Publishing Review

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bublish, Incorporated (October 11, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1950282910
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1950282913
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.78 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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As an entrepreneur and operational turnaround expert, Domenic Aversa is sought after by both global business leaders and government agencies. He has actively assisted companies in dramatic transition for more than 25 years.

He has served as an educational speaker and managerial advisor on international business development, recession preparation, crisis and insolvency issues for many business and academic institutions. Audiences have included the Harvard Business School and the Sloan School of Management at MIT.

Domenic captured his business experience about the world of crisis management in his first book, Corporate Undertaker; Business Lessons from the Dead and Dying. His second book, Thank Goliath: An Italian Mother, A Rebel Son and, Life's Noble Teacher, focused on over-coming personal adversity. It is a twinned-tale about how he and his mother surmounted numerous giants and threats in their lives.

He is a member of the board of directors for the non-profit, Michael’s Gift. The organization is dedicated to the healing of spiritual, emotional and physical trauma.

He currently resides in California with his wife, Nirvana, and his two cats, Carnelia and Truffles.

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This book will change your life, one way or another.
I can’t put this book down... Domenic Aversa (The Corporate Undertaker) shares his unbelievable story of his messy life of an entrepreneur and corporate crisis manager. I am not one to read any sort of business book, but from the first paragraph, as a small business owner, I was hooked. Every page my jaw drops, I’m gasping and gripping the book so tight that the cover now curls. The heart wrenching tales of dying businesses, his personal struggles with life and health paired with real applicable business and life lessons has given me a new sense of determination to be true to my mission, goals and values as an entrepreneur, no matter how tough it gets. This book is not only a thrilling read for all audiences, but will change your life in some way or another. Freaking awesome!
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Greg
5.0 out of 5 stars A Book Anyone Who Works Can Appreciate
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2020
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While Corporate Undertaker is a must-read for any business owner, regardless of size, I believe this book should be required reading by every college student and everyone employed today. Seeing common mistakes made by business owners that attribute to a company's demise not only speaks to business owners but also to employees and managers who rely on their jobs. After reading this book, you as an employee might find yourself understanding why businesses make certain decision and why you should question some of those decisions. As a college student, who is getting ready to enter the workplace, this book will give you a crash course on the real world.

Corporate Undertaker does not read like a textbook. It is not written from the point of view of a college professor who has barely dabbled in real-world business. This is written with finesse and suspense by a guy who has clearly been in the trenches and knows first-hand why companies fail and how some can be saved. I found myself closing the book at times out of sheer frustration by the arrogance of some business owners only to open it again just as quickly because I just had to know what happened next. Did the company make it or not? Why? What could have been done? What should have been avoided?

Corporate Undertaker is a brilliant book that is skillfully written and should be turned into a movie. It's really that good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rewarding and amusing
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2022
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If you are interested in how to turn a business around before it hits bankruptcy, this book is for you. If you are interested in one man’s life experiences navigating an unknown world to him and maybe learn from what he found works and what doesn’t, this book is for you. If you just need some entertainment, jaw dropping unbelievable, amazing real life stories, this book is for you.

Thank you,Domenic, for giving us your insight on an otherwise mysterious subject of what goes on in business, along with what companies go through to avoid bankruptcy.. Your style of writing is easy to read and your life’s experience makes for a great read. Well done!
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J. K. MCFETRIDGE
4.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Storyteller - Fireside Tales for Every Entrepreneur
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020
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I fully enjoyed this book and the parables of business life shared by the author. After starting as a sales savant, the author provides his stories of business success and failure. Entertaining vignettes,coupled with his lessons learned kept me turning pages and noting down notes.

I would have been better served if I understood at the beginning of a chapter what was the lesson I'd be learning. I would enjoy pairing with him to execute a turnaround from start to finish. Thanks for digging out the old journals and sharing them!
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vincenzo tiberia
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS!!! A MUST READ!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020
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Anyone that knows me, well knows that I don’t read as much as I should. If I can’t find the story, or information, in a movie, documentary, audiobook, etc., only then will I try to read to educate myself but ninety-nine times out of hundred, I don’t make it pass page five....

I use to work for a very successful (and still successful) construction management company, and the man whose name is on the building once told me “If someone tells you business is not personal, well they are full of cr@p! Business is always personal.”
The author reinforces this statement on on Page three (vii) of the Introduction, and backs it up with his personal journey in the word of crisis management.

The “Corporate Undertaker” grabbed my attention and didn’t let go. If you are a business owner, inspiring to be a business owner, self-employed, executive management, work for someone or just intrigued of how business is truly done in this world, then the “Corporate Undertaker” needs to be on the top of your reading list....
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Juliet
5.0 out of 5 stars This book will change your life, one way or another.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
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I can’t put this book down... Domenic Aversa (The Corporate Undertaker) shares his unbelievable story of his messy life of an entrepreneur and corporate crisis manager. I am not one to read any sort of business book, but from the first paragraph, as a small business owner, I was hooked. Every page my jaw drops, I’m gasping and gripping the book so tight that the cover now curls. The heart wrenching tales of dying businesses, his personal struggles with life and health paired with real applicable business and life lessons has given me a new sense of determination to be true to my mission, goals and values as an entrepreneur, no matter how tough it gets. This book is not only a thrilling read for all audiences, but will change your life in some way or another. Freaking awesome!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book will change your life, one way or another.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
I can’t put this book down... Domenic Aversa (The Corporate Undertaker) shares his unbelievable story of his messy life of an entrepreneur and corporate crisis manager. I am not one to read any sort of business book, but from the first paragraph, as a small business owner, I was hooked. Every page my jaw drops, I’m gasping and gripping the book so tight that the cover now curls. The heart wrenching tales of dying businesses, his personal struggles with life and health paired with real applicable business and life lessons has given me a new sense of determination to be true to my mission, goals and values as an entrepreneur, no matter how tough it gets. This book is not only a thrilling read for all audiences, but will change your life in some way or another. Freaking awesome!
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R. Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars Part horror story, part biography, part business advise makes great reading
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019
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The structure of this book makes for easy reading as it moves through various elements of business and business horror stories and a life history. Aversa has found just the right balance. I am not a business person but his advise seems spot on, if not always easy to follow because of greed or fear or narcissism. Despite my lack of business experience, I enjoyed the book, it is generally well written (though the editor missed a few things) and flows well. The mini advice chapters go right to the point. All in all, a fine accomplishment and should be welcomed by struggling businesses everywhere.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for Business Owners, Executives, Management, and Employees!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020
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This book is a must read! The author provides direct, practicable, and compassionate advice for struggling businesses and management.
Illustrated through the real life experiences and anecdotes of a true professional that cares about the businesses and what they mean to the people that own them and the people that work for them.
This was such a good read and so illuminating.
If you are looking looking for book that will give you the lifelines you need to boost your business or survive in a struggling business, this.is.it!
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David Foradori
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2019
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Anyone involved in running a business (small or large) this a must read. Excellent business / life lessons for any businessperson. Gives a great picture of the inner workings of businesses that are in distress and the tough decisions that need to be made. I do have to say I did get a smile on my face when the author fought for the small guy even when those tough decisions had to be made.
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L Ducharme
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift for your kids starting their career
Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2019
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So I finally got this book on Monday. It was the fastest book I have read in years. Couldn’t put it down. It would be a shame if you don’t buy and read this book. Get one for your kids who are starting out in their careers. It will teach them how to handle a multitude of problems. Get a highlighter because there are so many helpful tips in there for business and life! Well done Domenic Aversa!!
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bostong
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read page turner filled with business and life lessons.
Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2020
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This book far exceeded my expectations!
It was a journey that encompassed ethics as well as perseverance in the business world and in everyday life. This book included many ups and downs that illustrated courage and the will to not only succeed, but to stand up for what you believe in!
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Dino Pizzuti
5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful, entertaining, and enjoyable read!
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2020
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I really enjoyed reading this book. It’s very well written and the autobiographical stories are the stuff of movies. It’s a real page turner. On top of this, the author’s reflections are insightful - lessons for business people and non-business people alike. I highly recommend this book for all readers, not just entrepreneurs.
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J
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy exciting read that makes you hungry to work smart and harder.
Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2019
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As a small business owner I can relate to this journey of craziness that most people cannot understand until they invest everything they know and triple their liabilities. Love the family values that push the writer through challenges and so well written I think a movie should come next.
Just purchased two more for friends as a Christmas gift.
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2019
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Amazing read! I didn't want the book to end. Business owners and Managers alike should take note of Aversa's career achievements on how to overcome adversity.
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