Own Your Life

On Building a Family Business and Leaving a Legacy

Published by Advantage Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

The American Dream Lives On. Come along with the Carricos as they build a successful business, a loving marriage, a close-knit family, and a legacy of generosity meant to endure. Larry and Sharon met soon after high school and weathered the ups and downs of economic shifts, addiction, and life itself to create a life built on hard work, fair play, and giving back.

Whether it was finishing a college degree while choosing between bus fare or food or rebuilding a business from the ashes of a fire, the Carricos never let adverse conditions keep them from forging forward. Their example of pursuing your dreams by leaning into your strengths and keeping the faith is a heartwarming and inspiring story.

About The Authors

LARRY AND SHARON CARRICO were both born and raised in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Their hard-working parents taught them the importance of showing up and doing your best for your family and community. With extraordinary dedication they built multiple businesses including Rent One, which employs hundreds of Americans and serves thousands of customers. Larry and Sharon raised their three children in the same tradition of giving back and founded the Great Expectation Foundation. The couple loves to travel, read, and spend time with their grandchildren.

LARRY AND SHARON CARRICO were both born and raised in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Their hard-working parents taught them the importance of showing up and doing your best for your family and community. With extraordinary dedication they built multiple businesses including Rent One, which employs hundreds of Americans and serves thousands of customers. Larry and Sharon raised their three children in the same tradition of giving back and founded the Great Expectation Foundation. The couple loves to travel, read, and spend time with their grandchildren.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Advantage Books (September 5, 2023)
  • Length: 188 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781642258264

Raves and Reviews

After all that Larry—and by extension Sharon—has done for me and my family over the last twenty years, I have deep appreciation for him. From the golf outings to Rent One Day at Rent One Park to all the Cardinals baseball games, not to mention the amazing Mexico trips that we all love. We know you do it all because you care and because you want to, not because you have to. Thank you. I look forward to many more years under your direction continuing to grow my store.
—Joe Tubb
Store manager, Poplar Bluff

Larry and Sharon have provided me a place to succeed. They are truly people who care for their business and employees. When my daughter was going through surgery for her back, they went out of their way to have a fundraiser. They even offered to open their home to me while she was in the hospital. When I do interviews for potential new hires, I always share this story of how you care. Thank you for entrusting me to manage your Anna location. Thank you for having 401(k)s for your employees to look toward their future. Thank you for the company retreats; I know you invest a lot of time and money to do this for your employees. I can never say enough that it is my honor and privilege to work for you and this great company.
—Wade Marks
Store manager, Anna, Illinois

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