A Crazy Life is a compelling look at the meteoric rise of John Ilhan, founder of the successful mobile telephone company Crazy Johns’ and No 1 on the BRW Young Rich List before his sudden and tragic death in October 2007 at the age of 42. Turkish immigrant, self-made millionaire and generous philanthropist, Ilhan’s fascinating business story is an inspirational and motivational look at how self belief, strong resolve and a never-say-die attitude can transform the world around you. Research and writing for John Ilhan: A Crazy Life commenced before John’s death and with his cooperation. The book includes never-before published insights from John on how he works and views business. Following John’s untimely death in 2007, the book has been completed with cooperation from John’s family and friends. John Ilhan: A Crazy Life is a revealing insight into the hidden machinations of how a one-man-business came to both transform and dominate the telecommunications market. Including coverage of John’s legal stoush and ultimate business break with Telstra, his never-before revealed plans for business expansion beyond Australia and insights from John’s widow, Patricia, and inner-circle of friends, this is a must-read for anyone wanting a blueprint for professional and personal success.
Book Details:
- Author: Steve Dabkowski
- ISBN: 9780730376064
- Year Published: 2009
- Pages: 224
- BISAC: BIO003000, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIO/Business
About the Book and Topic:
A Crazy Life is a compelling look at the meteoric rise of John Ilhan, founder of the successful mobile telephone company Crazy Johns’ and No 1 on the BRW Young Rich List before his sudden and tragic death in October 2007 at the age of 42. Turkish immigrant, self-made millionaire and generous philanthropist, Ilhan’s fascinating business story is an inspirational and motivational look at how self belief, strong resolve and a never-say-die attitude can transform the world around you. Research and writing for John Ilhan: A Crazy Life commenced before John’s death and with his cooperation. The book includes never-before published insights from John on how he works and views business. Following John’s untimely death in 2007, the book has been completed with cooperation from John’s family and friends. John Ilhan: A Crazy Life is a revealing insight into the hidden machinations of how a one-man-business came to both transform and dominate the telecommunications market. Including coverage of John’s legal stoush and ultimate business break with Telstra, his never-before revealed plans for business expansion beyond Australia and insights from John’s widow, Patricia, and inner-circle of friends, this is a must-read for anyone wanting a blueprint for professional and personal success.
Perfect Christmas gift for budding entrepreneurs. Much anticipated biography of a leading businessmen. Complete access to John’s family, friends and business colleagues creates a revealing and insightful look at John Ilhan. In-depth biography of Australia’s answer to Richard Branson. Patricia Ilhan will be the spokesperson for the book. This will be the first time she has spoken publicly about John since he passed away.
About the Author
Steve Dabkowski is the CEO of the Ilhan Allergy Foundation. He has worked as a business reporter, including as a contributing journalist for The Age, and as a media consultant to John Ilhan prior to his death. Steve now runs his own successful media and public relations consultancy company. Annie Reid is a freelance journalist with experience in covering print/magazine, web work and writing and consulting for property-related companies. Currently Annie works for the Herald-Sun, Leader Newspapers and Abode Magazine.