Take the Crown! 18 Core Principles to Grow Your Business and Improve Your Life is an inspiring guide to success, resilience, and balance from self-made entrepreneur Miles Schnaer. Born with a relentless drive and a bold vision, Schnaer transformed humble beginnings into an extraordinary career, becoming one of America's heartland's most respected business leaders.
Through engaging stories and hard-won wisdom, Schnaer unveils 18 core principles that shaped his journey—powerful lessons on leadership, integrity, perseverance, and faith. These guiding tenets helped him navigate challenges, build thriving businesses, and create a meaningful life centered on work, family, and community.
More than just a business book, Take the Crown is a blueprint for personal and professional growth, offering practical insights that transcend industries and career stages. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned leader, or someone seeking balance and fulfillment, Schnaer’s honest and insightful narrative will empower you to embrace challenges, seize opportunities, and claim your own crown of success.
Get ready to be inspired, take charge of your future, and turn ambition into achievement—one principle at a time!
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Miles Schnaer: A Legacy of Leadership, Vision, and Entrepreneurial Success
From the fast-paced world of automotive sales to the rolling vineyards of Oregon, Miles Schnaer has built a career defined by passion, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. As the owner of Crown Organization, a multi-brand auto dealership in Lawrence, Kansas, Schnaer has earned national recognition, including being twice named Time Magazine’s "Dealer of the Year" for Kansas and Illinois. His reputation for customer service, business innovation, and leadership cemented his position as one of the Midwest’s most respected entrepreneurs.
Beyond the showroom, Schnaer’s drive for success took him to the Willamette Valley, where he founded Schnaer Family Wines, producing four award-winning vintages. His ability to turn vision into reality—whether in business, community engagement, or personal pursuits—has led to numerous accolades, including induction into the Lawrence Business Hall of Fame in 2017.
An avid golfer, sports fan, and devoted family man, Schnaer splits his time between Lawrence and Ft. Myers, Florida, alongside his wife, Paula, daughters Ali and Mandi, and cherished grandson Maddox. With a lifetime of lessons in resilience and success, Schnaer’s story is a testament to the power of ambition, integrity, and the pursuit of greatness.