This book shows Elliott’s amazing climb to success through trials, hardships, and life. The story of his climb to the top is one that spotlights one’s ability to overcome any circumstance as long as one possesses drive and ambition and creates a vision. His focus on his end goal, partnered with successfully navigating life experiences, provides motivation for any dreamer looking to accomplish something great. Bald Bearded Boss is a great story that everyone will be able to see themselves in.” —ROBERT SHERRILL, CEO, Author, Speaker, and Returned Citizen (granted a pardon by President Donald J. Trump while in his last days in office)
“Elliott’s story is very inspiring and drew me in immediately. I believe his experiences as a child and teenager prepared him for his success today. If he didn’t blow through $90,000 early, he would have learned that hard lesson later when he made millions. But in all it shows Elliott’s character and his giving spirit and that’s why he is so blessed today.”
—JOSHUA MUNDY, Co-Founder of Pivot Technology
“I’ve heard Elliott tell his story many times, in different ways and at different forums. The first time it was short and just contained the basic facts: he found something he could do better and built a multimillion-dollar business around it and he discovered who he was and built a loving family life around that too. Each time I’d hear him tell his story, I’d learn there was more to it and thus more to this person who I’ve come to know and appreciate as a fellow entrepreneur, neighbor, and friend. This book filled me in even more about how he used his life experiences to build a successful business and a happy family.”
—BOB BERNSTEIN, Founder of Bongo Java
“What a story! I expected this book to be a “how-to” for entrepreneurs—a chronicle of Elliott’s success in building a multi-million dollar business. Instead, it’s about self-acceptance, honesty, forgiveness, humility, and humanity—a must-read for anyone seeking the courage to live and love authentically.” —SHERRY DEUTSCHMANN, CEO AND FOUNDER OF BRAINTRUST
“Elliott’s unique story is an inspiration to entrepreneurs and business leaders who are looking for something more than just financial success. This book is a guide to finding a personal purpose and meaning in your work beyond the numbers. A truly inspiring read that will change your life.” —JJ ROSEN, Founder of Atiba | Half Geek Half Human
“Through his involvement in the Nashville LGBT Chamber and the broader business community, I was aware and proud of Elliott’s work and success in both. That appreciation was taken to a whole new level after reading about his journey in his own words in this book. He shares intimate moments of his life and how they shaped him into the leader he is today, and how that work is accomplished and balanced with the many parts of his identity. It is wonderful to see an LGBT leader share their success and story to help show that we all want to live our true lives and be our authentic selves and that we should be judged by our actions and work and how we make an impact. The book speaks to Elliott’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in all forms, and in business, D&I works when it is embraced at the top. This book and his understanding and commitment are a model for others to follow on the path to full equity at the office.”
—JOE WOOLEY, CEO, Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce
“I met Elliott through being an advisor to him for his business. He is one of the best young entrepreneurs I have had the pleasure to work with. His humility, commitment, and integrity are refreshing and are clear driving forces behind his tremendous success. Getting to know Elliott is getting to know someone who knows who he is, trusts his vision, and is never satisfied with the status quo. Informed by his own life experiences, he’s a true leader and embraces the challenge of running a business with his own unique and honest style!”
—GEORGE LAZENBY, Co-founder and CEO of OrderInsite, LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain and inventory management software for the pharmacy industry. Former CEO of Emdeon, the nation’s largest health information network, which Mr. Lazenby led through a successful IPO and in 2011 sold to Blackstone for $3 billion, and former COO of Medifax EDI, one of the nation’s leading revenue cycle management companies which was acquired in 2004 by WebMD.
