The FAMDO Way

A Commentary and Solution to the African-American Crisis

by Don Franco


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 2/22/2007

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5x8
Page Count : 188
ISBN : 9781425975340

About the Book

"The FAMDO Way:  A Commentary and Solution to the African-American Crisis" was birthed for the sole purpose of seeing African Americans equipped for success.  The author, Don Franco, reveals:

 

*a detailed economic plan for the national black community 

 in the 21st century

 

*the role of MONEY in the liberation of local African-American communities

 

*why it’s critical to equip the next generation of African

 Americans

 

*the part that key influencers (i.e., black stylists and

  barbers) as well as positive role models will play in

  equipping black communities for success

 

*a new way to identify advertisers/national brands that value

  empowerment

 

*how technology will contribute to the uplift of African

  Americans

 

*how marketing and other entrepreneurial insights will 

  contribute to the solution

 

*a close look at media and its misrepresentation of African

 Americans and hip hop

 

*a new educational paradigm for African Americans

 

*the reader’s role in contributing to the success of African-

 American communities

 

Book also available at:  www.famdo.com or by calling:  1-888-280-7715

 

**All proceeds from book sales go towards empowering local communities**


About the Author

     Don Franco is, in many ways, an American success story.  The product of a broken family, he was raised in the type of impoverishment that hinders and destroys the promise of so many potentially productive African-American youth.  Yet instead of becoming another casualty of the inner city, Don overcame to become a college graduate, a successful businessman and a happily married man for over twenty years. 

     Don was born in Elizabeth, NJ and he grew up in nearby Linden.  His parents separated when he was one, leaving his mother to raise him and his older sister in a one-bedroom apartment.  Though his mom did an admirable job of providing Don with a strong sense of values, Don could not escape the emotional pain of growing up fatherless and poor.  Like many youngsters stuck in a complex situation, Don many times felt inadequate.

     Nonetheless, his mother's emphasis on education paid off, and Don became an honor society student.  He also was a star basketball player, earning a scholarship to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia and later finishing his high school career at Linden High School as New Jersey's "Player of the Year."  Don attended Virginia Commonwealth University, the recipient of a four year basketball scholarship.

     While Don's college career was not as successful as he had hoped, he did graduate from college with a business degree.  During his time in college, he also married his best friend and love, Twyla.  The couple now lives in New Jersey with their four children.

    Armed with ambition and a college education, Don became an award-winning pharmaceutical salesman.  He has worked with some of the most valuable companies in the world through various sales, marketing and training positions.   As Founder and CEO of FAMDO, Inc., Don is now looking to use his life experiences along with his business skills to provide empowerment to the African-American community.  You may view the company's website at:  WWW.FAMDO.COM