{"product_id":"the-growth-capital-playbook-how-smart-founders-find-the-right-partner-scale-fast-and-build-what-lasts-hardcover","title":"The Growth Capital Playbook: How Smart Founders Find the Right Partner, Scale Fast, and Build What Lasts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRick Ford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Strategic Guide to Scaling Your Business Without Losing Control\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFounders are often told that growth means giving up control. \u003ci\u003eThe Growth Capital Playbook\u003c\/i\u003e proves that it doesn't have to be true. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRick Ford, who built a $3.5 billion automotive enterprise from humble beginnings, shows entrepreneurs how to scale by partnering with the right growth capital. Through firsthand stories, practical insights, and an honest look at the realities of financial partnerships, Ford provides a clear road map for founder-led, values-driven expansion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll learn how to: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify when your business is ready for capital\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate and engage the right equity partners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructure deals that protect your vision and accelerate growth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransition from founder to strategic leader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild a company that endures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're preparing for your first investor conversation or seeking to scale your legacy, \u003ci\u003eThe Growth Capital Playbook\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential guide to smart, sustainable growth.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRICK FORD\u003c\/b\u003e has more than forty-five years of experience in automotive management. From 2014 to 2021, he was founder, president, and CEO of RFJ Auto Partners, a top 10 privately held U.S. dealership group. After RFJ's $750 million merger with Sonic Automotive, Rick launched Ford Family Investments, LLC, a diversified family office with private equity, venture capital, and direct investments across multiple sectors. He is also an active real estate investor with over 50 properties and several development projects nationwide. Rick lives with his wife on the Gulf Coast of Florida and maintains a five-hundred-acre ranch in East Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 23, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48716755042553,"sku":"9798887507729","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/n_57DAf4rR9798887507729.webp?v=1785073640","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-growth-capital-playbook-how-smart-founders-find-the-right-partner-scale-fast-and-build-what-lasts-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}