Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster.
No College, No Problem
The Road to a Successful Business Starts with Grit, Not a Degree
Published by Mission Driven Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
Who needs a degree when you can build an eight-figure business? In No College, No Problem, Phillip Lanier shares his unconventional journey, proving that grit, strategy, and real-world learning can outperform a college diploma—no student loans required!
“You have to go to college . . . unless you want to dig ditches for a living!”
That was the warning Phillip Lanier’s high school teachers gave him. Little did they know he would literally turn digging ditches into an $18 million, multistate construction company!
In No College, No Problem, Phillip shares his unconventional journey from barely graduating high school to building—and eventually selling—an eight-figure business. His story proves that a college degree isn’t the only path to success.
Part memoir, part business manual, this book reveals:
Whether you’re considering skipping college, questioning your career path, or determined to build a thriving business on your own terms, No College, No Problem is a must-read. Phillip’s journey will inspire you to rethink success and take control of your future—no diploma required.
“You have to go to college . . . unless you want to dig ditches for a living!”
That was the warning Phillip Lanier’s high school teachers gave him. Little did they know he would literally turn digging ditches into an $18 million, multistate construction company!
In No College, No Problem, Phillip shares his unconventional journey from barely graduating high school to building—and eventually selling—an eight-figure business. His story proves that a college degree isn’t the only path to success.
Part memoir, part business manual, this book reveals:
- The irreplaceable power of grit, determination, and hard work.
- How to identify and seize opportunities others overlook.
- How to turn someone else’s problems into your winning solutions.
- The value of growing a business strategically—with minimal debt and calculated risk.
- Practical strategies for managing finances and navigating economic challenges.
- How to create a real-world business education through books, podcasts, and mentorship—often outperforming a six-figure college degree.
Whether you’re considering skipping college, questioning your career path, or determined to build a thriving business on your own terms, No College, No Problem is a must-read. Phillip’s journey will inspire you to rethink success and take control of your future—no diploma required.
Product Details
- Publisher: Mission Driven Press (October 7, 2025)
- Length: 240 pages
- ISBN13: 9781637634691
Browse Related Books
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
-
Book Cover Image (jpg): No College, No Problem
Hardcover 9781637634691
-
Author Photo (jpg): Phillip Lanier
(0.1 MB)
Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit
