A Business Memoir for Today's Entrepreneur

The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.

Life Lessons from the Entrepreneur Dubbed The King of Kiosks by Fortune Magazine...Max James.

The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce by Max James has one a few prestigious awards...


“Filled with stories of funny and heart-wrenching moments…
this book is a must-read!”


Jane Seymour
Actress. Author. Entrepreneur.


“I love how Max demonstrates the rewards of overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles. He fought through tremendous disappointments to succeed not only in business but also to become a world-class philanthropist.

He is an MVP in the entrepreneurial arena.”


Steve Young
NFL analyst for ESPN
NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback



"You don't have to learn all the lessons by yourself. The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce will help you take your life and your companies and entrepreneurial ventures to the next level."

Jack Canfield
Motivational Speaker New York Times Bestselling Author Co-Founder of the Chicken Soup for The Soul® Series

A Business Memoir
like no other...

Author. Serial Entrepreneur. Philanthropist.

NOW IN PAPERBACK!
If you are an entrepreneur or a business professional looking for that elusive competitive edge, this is the book for you. Max delivers insightful business principles and life lessons for today’s business owner and entrepreneur.



Just a few lessons from the book...

How to Come Back from Loss and Failure
The Raw Truth about Entrepreneurship
Air Force Academy Leadership Standards
The Secret to Retail Specialty Sales
The Secrets to working with your Team
to create a Billion Dollar Brand

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Author. Serial Entrepreneur. Philanthropist.

Max James, Class of '64

Recipient of the 
United States Air Force Academy's 
Distinguished Graduate Award

WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT

The Harder I Fall,

The Higher I Bounce?

Retired General Michael Ryan endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.

Max's Maxims.

“Filled with pithy “Max’s Maxims” applicable not only for would-be entrepreneurs but as sage life lessons.”


General Michael E. Ryan 16th U. S. Air Forces Chief of Staff (Retired)

T. Allan McArtor, Chairman Emeritus Airbus Americas, wrote the foreword for Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.

You'll want to take notes...

“You’ll find humorous and entertaining stories, yes, but more importantly, you’ll find life lessons from Max’s failures and successes alike—and you’ll do well to heed his advice.”


The Honorable
T. Allan McArtor
Chairman Emeritus
Airbus Americas

Harry Pearce, former vice chairman of General Motors endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.

What a Powerful
Learning Tool.

"This is a fascinating book and should be on the reading list of every young aspiring entrepreneur."


Harry Pearce
Former Vice Chairman
General Motors (Retired)

Steve Harrison endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.

Extraordinary!

"An extraordinary book by an extraordinary entrepreneur. 
Max James inspires us to reach higher and achieve more while learning to embrace and laugh at our failures.
A must-read!"


Steve Harrison
Publisher of Radio-TV
Interview Report Magazine

Ben VandeBunt, former CEO of Guthy|Renker endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.

You'll be Smiling a LOT...

"Max James is a true entrepreneur. And a great storyteller...if you like entrepreneurship or good stories, you will enjoy this book and you will find yourself smiling a lot!"


Ben VandeBunt
Former CEO of Guthy|Renker

Bart Holiday, Oxford Rhodes Scholar Former Managing Director UBS Private Markets Group, endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.

Invaluable!

"Max shares with the reader invaluable real-world lessons on how to succeed by never giving up...”


Bart Holaday
Oxford Rhodes Scholar
Former Managing Director
UBS Private Markets Group

Paul Madera, Co-Founder, Managing Director Meritech Capital Partners, endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.

I could NOT put this book down...

...I could not put this book down as Max winds his way through one spectacular adventure after another. You will love this book. I strongly recommend Max James’ new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce. It’s a great read!”


Paul Madera
Co-Founder
Managing Director
Meritech Capital Partners

NASA Astronaut Frederick Gregory endorses Max James new book The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.

A resource for ALL Entrepreneurs.

“This book certainly is a source document for entrepreneurs...”

The Honorable Fred Gregory
NASA Deputy Director
NASA Astronaut
USAF Colonel (Retired)

Sample Chapter of The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce.

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"Max is one helluva storyteller, and he has added the principles that he learned in each of his entertaining adventures. You just gotta read it.”


Bill Mitchell 

Owner/Managing Director
Carmel Realty Company


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