“This story is as riveting as it is inspirational. An incredible journey.”
—Verne Harnish, Founder of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO); Author of Scaling Up
“A fascinating and funny story that will leave you motivated and set up with ideas to implement in your daily life and company. Hao’s book could change your life.”
—Cameron Herold, Founder of COO Alliance; Author of Double Double and Meetings Suck
“In From Bad to Worse to Best in Class, we follow Hao on his journey—from a childhood of bad decisions in war-torn Vietnam to being the owner of a successful franchise devoted to quality education in Seattle. The story is at once exciting, encouraging, and eye-opening.”
—Kevin Harrington, Founder of As Seen On TV; Author of Put a Shark in Your Tank
"From Bad to Worse to Best in Class is a fun, funny, fast-paced adventure that delivers an important message about hard work, true commitment, and using creativity to get the results you want. These are great lessons for all business owners.”
—Jeff Hoffman, Partner and Co-Founder of ColorJar, LLC; Author of Scale: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back
“Hao is the embodiment of Emma Lazarus’s words, “Give me your . . . huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . .” And here in this shining city on a hill, they can make it. Here they can not only survive but thrive, because here in this land, we are free. From Bad to Worse to Best in Class is the story of tenacity, grit, the humility to admit mistakes, and the wisdom to learn and grow from failure; it is an unsung hero’s story made possible by the free society. Hao’s story teaches us to learn something meaningful from every circumstance, lead with humility every chance we get, and leave a lasting legacy.”
—Dan Quiggle, Founder & CEO, The Quiggle Group and America’s Choice Title Company; Author of Lead Like Reagan
“Most entrepreneurs I know, work with, and invest in have had it way too easy . . . there is nothing easy about Hao’s story! If you are ready to experience real struggle, heartbreaking loss, and ultimate triumph, Hao’s book is a must read!”
—Scott Fritz, Founder of Growth Connect; Author of The 40 Hour Work YEAR