IT WORKED FOR ME
by Jeff Burgess
March 16 – April 24, 2026 Virtual Book Tour
Synopsis:
What if one conversation could change your entire life?
In 1979, Jeff Burgess was a 22-year-old college dropout drifting through life in a haze of beer, weed, and dead-end jobs. He was the “town clown” with an undeniable work ethic but no clear direction. Then, on a lazy Sunday afternoon, his father called him home for a talk that would shake him to his core: “You have a gift, and I cannot allow you to waste it anymore. It’s time to get your shit together.”
From that moment, everything changed. Armed with a relentless drive, a knack for problem-solving, and a newfound determination to make something of himself, Jeff set out to prove his father right. Within two years, he skyrocketed from warehouse worker to Vice President of Sales at a booming tech company. By the time he retired, he had built a global business supplying surveillance video recording appliances to both the most iconic and the secure sites in the world.
It Worked for Me is the inspiring, no-nonsense story of how an underachiever transformed into an industry leader—one who thrived not by playing it safe, but by embracing risk, trusting his gut, and always finding a way forward.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or like success was just out of reach, this book will show you how to seize your own turning point.
Are you ready to take charge of your future? Pick up a copy today!
All proceeds for It Worked for Me will go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Praise for It Worked For Me:
“It Worked for Me by Jeff Burgess is a powerful, down-to-earth story about turning life around through hard work and determination. Burgess shares how one tough conversation with his father pushed him to change his path from a drifting 22-year-old to the head of a $100-million company. His writing is straightforward, honest, and full of real lessons about perseverance, courage, and believing in yourself. What makes it even better is that all proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project. This is an inspiring read for anyone who feels stuck and needs a reminder that success is always possible.”
~ 5-star Library Thing review
“Candid, humorous … He emphasizes the importance of common sense and learning from others. And his integrity is front and center.”
~ 5-star review, Audiofile
“This was an interesting account of Jeff Burgess and his incredible journey. He has good advice and anedotes to back it up. Having the author as the narrator adds a special flavor to the audio book. In the very sad parts, it sounds like he gets choked-up, and as a listener, I held back a tear, too. Overall it was a good book.”
~ 5-star review, Netgalley
Book Details:
Genre: Personal Memoir, Business Memoir, Life Lessons
Published by: Munn Avenue Press
Publication Date: April 1, 2025
Number of Pages: 335
ISBN: 9781960299666 (ISBN10: 1960299662)
Book Links: Amazon | KindleUnlimited | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Booksamillion | Goodreads
Author Bio:
From outhouse to penthouse…. He’s that guy who started in the embryonic stages of the computer industry way back in 1979 as a non-college graduate warehouse manager, selling his way to the top as the CEO of his own $100M company.
He never cared for the arrogance of the term “rainmaker,” since he always thought “mercenary” sounded cooler, especially while selling hundreds of millions of dollars of high-end computer technology to the largest companies and government entities in the world!
His story is about all those bumps and bruises along the way, and the lessons learned honing his uncanny ability to turn opportunities into successes.
Catch Up With Jeff Burgess:
JeffBurgessAuthor.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads
Instagram – @itworkedformebook
X – @WorkedForMeBook
Facebook – @itworkedforme
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Tour Host Info:
Book Formats: ePub, Print, KindleUnlimited
Hosting Options: Review, Interview, Guest Post, Showcase
Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the publisher It Worked For Me is considered to be PG-level content or less. Readers may still encounter potentially sensitive material. If you have specific trigger or content concerns, please contact Partners in Crime Tours directly for more detailed information, as our staff may not have read this title yet.
