Fire In The Hole!

A New Book From Bob Parsons

The untold story of my crazy, hilarious, traumatic life and explosive success

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Bob Parsons

American Business Guy Failed the 5th Grade U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Combat Vet Motorcycle rider & Golf Nut

who’s all about enjoying the ride

American Business Guy Failed the 5th Grade U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Combat Vet Motorcycle rider & Golf Nut

who’s all about enjoying the ride

Bob Parsons as a child

Bio: The quick version

Grew up poor as a church mouse. Failed the 5th grade. Barely passed High School. Fought in the Vietnam War as a U.S. Marine Corps 0311. Graduated University of Baltimore Magna Cum Laude. CPA. Runs 14 businesses that do ok.

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At Work

Bob’s business interests run the gamut – from golf clubs and motorcycle dealerships to real estate lending, custom furniture, advertising and video production.

In the News

The Shawn Ryan Show with Bob Parsons

Bob Parsons - Vietnam War Veteran, Founder of GoDaddy & PXG | SRS

Bob Parsons is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart.
Bob Parsons points to his best selling book, Fire In The Hole!

'I'd Have Never Done It Without the Marine Corps': Life and Business Lessons from GoDaddy Founder Bob Parsons

Most people wouldn't need to fight a war before starting a business, let alone one of the most iconic dot-com brands ever created. But Bob Parsons is not most people.

WE DEAL IN HOPE.

The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation was formed in 2012 to reach low-income and underserved populations, marginalized communities and causes often overlooked or underfunded by mainstream philanthropy. Dealing in the areas of homelessness, medical care, at-risk youth, education and the needs of wounded veterans and military families, The Foundation provides transformational gifts to nonprofit organizations that are successfully addressing these issues and can demonstrate and measure the impact of their work.

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16 RULES FOR SUCCESS

When You’re ready to quit, you’re closer than you think.

There’s an old Chinese saying that I just love, and I believe it is so true. It goes like this:
“The tempation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed.”

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