The Tokens tells the fascinating story of Eric, a skilled craftsman and builder. During the course of his business journey, Eric struggles to take his burgeoning company to the next level. A chance encounter introduces him to Carl, a retired multimillionaire. Carl offers Eric the opportunity to take any material and supplies from his log cabin in exchange for demolishing the building. While working on the cabin, Eric discovers an unexpected and mystifying gift from Carl, a note and a wooden token. As his relationship with Carl evolves, Eric is faced with countless business challenges and growth. Carl becomes a close friend and indispensable mentor offering his wisdom, knowledge, and business tips (tokens). Eric applies these valuable lessons and discovers the importance of the core concepts that created success for the members of Carl's mastermind group. Along the way, Eric also learns to appreciate the insights and advice from his own grandfather. The Tokens is centered on the building and construction industry and each business lesson helps to build a foundation of success that is so vital for sustaining growth and overcoming challenges. Written by successful entrepreneurs and devout instructors of personal and professional development, The Tokens outlines the eleven points for developing and maintaining a successful building or construction business with many of the lessons applicable to any business. The authors explain how to build confidence, become a person of integrity and optimism, create successful relationships, learn to overcome obstacles, and much more. The Tokens is an informative, entertaining, and heartwarming parable that motivates, inspires, and teaches. Discover the Critical Lessons to Creating a Great Business "While Eric was a professional builder, the outside walls of log cabins provided him with new challenges, as well as a unique education. Each log had to be removed in a strategic order and numbered so when it was reconstructed, the grooves would fit perfectly. The fact that it was Carl's cabin made the process even more delicate. Eric wanted to salvage every log that he could, for they had encased the ideas and visions of some very great minds. More than once, Eric pondered what he would hear if those walls could talk." - from CHAPTER THIRTEEN: MENTORSHIP The Tokens is a business fable that tells the story of Eric, a craftsman and builder, and his relationship with his multimillionaire mentor, Carl. When Eric agrees to dismantle Carl's log cabin he embarks on a journey of discovery that helps him learn the lessons for creating a successful business. Told through the lens of an engaging story, The Tokens clearly defines the elements for creating a thriving company. Join Eric as he discovers how to develop tolerance and understanding, profit from failure, develop confidence and gratitude, and much, much more.