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John Ilhan

A Crazy Life
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John Ilhan by Steve Dabkowski and Annie Reid chronicles the life and achievements of John Ilhan, an influential Australian entrepreneur renowned for founding the mobile phone retail giant Crazy John's. The biography delves into his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a business trailblazer, capturing his innovative spirit, dedication, and the challenges he faced along the way. It offers an inspiring insight into Ilhan's dynamic personality and enduring legacy in the business world.
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John Ilhan

The fascinating story of John Ilhan, a working-class immigrant who overcame incredible odds to become one of the richest men in Australia. Founder of the phenomenally successful mobile telephone company Crazy John's, Ilhan tragically passed away in 2007 at the age of 42. As told through the eyes of his family, friends and colleagues.

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The fascinating story of John Ilhan, a working-class immigrant who overcame incredible odds to become one of the richest men in Australia.

Founder of the phenomenally successful mobile telephone company Crazy John's, Ilhan tragically passed away in 2007 at the age of 42.

As told through the eyes of his family, friends and colleagues, this poignant biography reveals new insights into the man behind Crazy John's, the wife and four children he left behind, and his David and Goliath battle with Telstra.

John Ilhan's inspirational journey shows how self-belief, passion and a never-say-die attitude can see you achieve your dreams.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781740311021

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Patricia Ilhan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Stephen Dabkowski is a former business editor of The Age, having worked in the media for almost fifteen years for various publications including The Sunday Age, the Herald Sun and The Herald. Stephen is Chief Executive Officer of the Ilhan Food Allergy Foundation. He also works as a communications consultant to various companies. Annie Reid is a Melbourne-based writer. She has written for The Australian, the Herald Sun, The Age, Leader Community Newspapers and various property and lifestyle magazines. Annie also works with a number of corporate clients and non-government organisations.

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