Darren Finkelstein

FIVE BOOKS
and counting....

I’m a high school dropout. I started writing in 2012, my 50th year. I wrote three bestselling books (incl: Apple global top five) while thriving in the marine industry. My career shifted at age 56 after successfully selling and exiting our marine businesses
and retiring ‘The Boat Guy’®.

In my next chapter, I am now an international accountability coach for successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and teams who want to build and scale their businesses, just like I did…
I wrote two more business books in my early 60s.

I’m ‘The Accountability Guy’®, and we are never too old!
I wonder what the sixth book will be?

In a world of ‘shoulds’ and ‘musts’ choice seems unattainable. Accepting ‘NO’ is saying ‘YES’ to greater freedom, time, and pleasure.

Have you ever considered that the tiniest word
'NO'
can change everything?

This book is a manifesto for anyone who wants autonomy. Explore these pages to learn about saying ‘NO’ and how ‘YES’ may not always be your best option.

NO book front cover

NO
Building a Life of Choice
Without Obligation

This book will help you understand the importance of saying ‘NO’. Accepting ‘NO’ is saying ‘YES’ to greater freedom, time, and pleasure.

Greetings from your new beginning, which begins with ‘NO’.

plus postage & handling
+ A$ 9.95 to Aust/NZ
+ A$19.95 worldwide

Download the eBook (.pdf) version from here right now.

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The below international online bookstores are now stocking and taking orders for the paperback and all eBook formats, for your convenience. 

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Order the ‘The Accountability Advantage‘ and ‘NO’, signed paperback copies.

Includes free shipping worldwide.

If you’d like to buy bulk copies (6 or more) with a huge discount, this book is great as a gift, reminder, motivation and/or training tool for your team.

Drop us a line here and we’ll promptly get back to you with a great discount on your purchase.

Enquire about bulk book purchases by emailing: df@tickthoseboxes.com.au

ACCOUNTABILITY
IS A SUPERPOWER

Experience and witness how much accountability changes the game.
The Accountability Advantage Book

The Accountability Advantage – Play Your Best Game

plus postage & handling
+ A$ 9.95 to Aust/NZ
+ A$19.95 worldwide

Download the .pdf version of the book here. Specialist retailers are listed below for your convenience.

Also now available from:

Order the ‘The Accountability Advantage‘ and ‘NO’, signed paperback copies.

Includes free shipping worldwide.

If you’d like to buy bulk copies (6 or more) with a huge discount, this book is great as a gift, reminder, motivation and/or training tool for your team.

Drop us a line here and we’ll promptly get back to you with a great discount on your purchase.

Enquire about bulk book purchases by emailing: df@tickthoseboxes.com.au

LOOKING TO SELL YOUR BOAT BEFORE BUYING ANOTHER
OR SIMPLY TIME TO MOVE ON?

Finding the right  buyer at the right  price.  – 9 Practical Steps –
Proven advice from an industry insider’s perspective.

Honey, let's sell the BOAT! Cover

Honey, let's sell the BOAT!

plus postage & handling
+ A$ 9.95 to Aust/NZ

 Download .pdf

Boat Book Bundle.
All of my 3-titles. (paperback only)
 
SPECIAL OFFER
RRP normally A$99.85
+ A$ 15.00 p&h to Aust/NZ
NOW ONLY A$75.00* plus postage & handling
 
SAVE 25% – A$25.00
*whilst stocks last

All prices shown include GST.

Featured on radio 3AW
Featured on radio 3AW

DISCOVER VICTORIA'S BEST PLACES TO GO BOATING!

101 bucket list of boating destinations (Victorian edition) 
“The ultimate reference guide”

Honey, let's go BOATING! Cover

Honey, let's go BOATING!

plus postage & handling
+ A$ 9.95 to Aust/NZ

Download the .pdf version of the book here.

Also now available from:

Boat Book Bundle. 
All of my 3-titles. (paperback only)
 
SPECIAL OFFER
RRP normally A$99.85
+ A$ 15.00 p&h to Aust/NZ
NOW ONLY A$75.00* plus postage & handling
 
SAVE 25% – A$25.00
*whilst stocks last

All prices shown include GST.

Featured on radio 3AW
Featured on radio 3AW

ADVICE FOR BUYING THE RIGHT BOAT!

Boat Ownership – Everything you wanted to know about buying (and selling) a recreational power boat but didn’t know who to ask. 

Honey, let's buy a BOAT! Cover

Honey, let's buy a BOAT!

plus postage & handling
+ A$ 9.95 to Aust/NZ

Download .pdf version of the book from here.

Also now available from:

Boat Book Bundle. 
All of my 3-titles. (paperback only)
 
SPECIAL OFFER
RRP normally A$99.85
+ A$ 15.00 p&h to Aust/NZ
NOW ONLY A$75.00* plus postage & handling
 
SAVE 25% – A$25.00
*whilst stocks last

All prices shown include GST.

Featured on radio 3AW
Featured on radio 3AW

AS FEATURED ON:

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Media Interviews

If you’d like to interview Darren for your podcast, webinar, radio or TV show, or invite him to write a blog post, feature, story, comment, or contribute his expertise on topics from any of his books please contact him directly at df@tickthoseboxes.com.au.

If you’re on a tight deadline, please call Darren directly on + 61 418-379 369

From Boats to the Boardroom...
What!?

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G’day, I’m The Accountability Guy®, a sought-after Accountability Coach, Business Advisor, Mentor, Radio 3AW Presenter, and proud author of, ‘The Accountability Advantage – Play Your Best Game’.

I work with high-performing entrepreneurs, business owners, and their teams. I also speak at conferences and events (in-person and virtual) on all things relating to accountability and Getting Stuff Done.

The Boat Guy

I wrote my first book, ‘Honey, let’s buy a BOAT!’, which became an award-winning bestseller and hit the Top 5 on iTunes. It’s an iconic boating book written for the novice boatie and wannabe ‘old salt’.

I followed the first book with, ‘Honey, let’s go BOATING!’, a 101 bucket list of boating destinations across Victoria, my home port, where the majority of my boating experience comes from.

Concluding the boating trilogy, I wrote, ‘Honey, let’s sell the BOAT!’, offering 9 practical steps on how to find the right buyer at the right price.

These boating titles and content are still heavily featured on Radio 3AW, where I presented the ‘Beach and Bay’ reports <live> each summer, from 2014 to 2021.

The Accountability Guy®

My next goal was ticked off the list when my business partner and I successfully sold and exited our boating business after 15 wonderful (and challenging) years together.

It now made total sense to create a boutique coaching practice aptly named, Tick Those Boxes®. Having the courage to reinvent myself was a personal goal. I say, ‘Bite off more than you can chew, and then keep chewing!’

Today, I offer my skills and experience as an Accountability Coach, Business Advisor, Mentor, and Author/Speaker working closely with high-performing entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, and teams to ensure full accountability. This means lifting output, smashing tasks, and hitting GOALS as we Get Stuff Done.

Did you know the ‘A-word’, Accountability, is regularly misspelled and all too often misunderstood? Businesses don’t understand the difference between responsibility and accountability. They’re cousins, but not the same.

You’re responsible for things, but accountable to people.

Being accountable means doing the things you say you’re going to do and getting your team to do the same.

Work with me directly and I’ll keep you accountable, holding you to account for your commitments, promises, and goals in my signature private ‘One-On-One’ Sessions (limited availability). You and your team can also join my Group Accountability Forums or register for my (D.I.Y) online program, ‘Accountability Made Easy’.

Accountability is critical when building a successful business. This goes for the business owner, staff, and teams alike.

My strong foundation in business and entrepreneurship was built while working at Apple Inc. for 10 years as Manager of Commercial Markets during the inspirational Steve Jobs era (Yes, I met Steve!) The pinnacle for me was being awarded the famous Golden Apple Award for sales excellence. Later in my career, I was also awarded ‘Australian Entrepreneur of the Year’ for Dent Global.

Unlike many business coaches and advisors who haven’t attained business success, I walk the talk. I’ve actually navigated the roller coaster ride that is the entrepreneurial journey.

‘The Accountability Advantage – Play Your Best Game’ is my newest title and it’s written for those who want to hit their goals and deliver on their promises. I share my 7-step ‘Road to Accountability’ in conjunction with a full playbook of strategies I’m privileged to share. Available now.

Stay safe and enjoy the read!