As a former stripper, Erika Lyremark has seen it all: disrespectful club managers, cutthroat dancers, and a never-ending supply of sleazeballs. Not to mention thousands of hours in six-inch stilettos. Nine years in the industry left her with no desire to ever return; but her experiences there—more than either of the college degrees her stripping career paid for—proved to be her real education. By the time she walked away from the pole, she was more prepared for success than she could have ever imagined. Beneath the stigma of this enigmatic industry, Erika uncovered the secrets of success: Remove the safety net and embrace risk--victory will be yours. Ask for the dance, and an influx of new business will follow. Say yes to yourself, and you'll inspire those around you to help your business grow. Think Like A Stripper is an insider's pass into an infamous industry you'll probably never be part of—but could stand to learn a lot from. Whether your goal is to build your business, increase your sales, or achieve your dreams, Erika delivers the lessons you need to thrive as an entrepreneur. Filled with hilarious anecdotes, whip-smart tales & cheeky stories, this book will have you laughing your panties off, calling up your girlfriend to share your 'ah-has' and teaching you things you NEVER learned in business school - but should have. IMPORTANT NOTE Think Like A Stripper was released in 2013. Some examples and references are outdated. And some of the language came from a place of ignorance and does not reflect my current thinking. I will update the content when the second edition or the podcast version is released--whichever comes first. So for now, glean the good from it, and toss the rest