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Books by Jason McClain
Business, resilience and the art of the table: three books from thirty years of building companies and a winery.
The R.I.S.E. System
Pivot to Profit
Turning Failures into Fuel
Failure is not a final verdict; it’s just data. In the brutal arena of business, the ability to pivot from a crushing setback to a profitable new venture is the only skill that matters. This is the art of the Rainmaker. Pivot to Profit is a raw, tactical playbook for leaders who are tired of making excuses and ready to make money. McClain delivers his battle-tested system for turning crisis into cash flow. Forget theory. This is a masterclass in resilience forged in the fire of real-world failure.
Introducing McClain’s R.I.S.E. System, you will learn to:
- MASTER THE INNER GAME: Make clear-headed business decisions by separating logic-driven passion from value-destroying emotion.
- LEVERAGE YOUR ADVERSITY EDGE: Turn your past struggles and failures into your most powerful and unshakeable competitive advantage.
- FORGE FAILURE INTO FUEL: Reframe every setback as invaluable data, extracting critical lessons to pave the way for your next triumph.
- EXECUTE WITH PRECISION: Implement a repeatable formula for identifying market needs, validating opportunities, and building a profitable engine from the ground up.
The C.O.M.P.A.S.S. System
Island of One
Born Different. Built to Thrive.
Have you ever felt fundamentally different, like you’re navigating your own isolated “island” in a world not designed for you? Jason McClain, born without fingers on his left hand, intimately understands this feeling. From adapting to everyday tasks to pursuing audacious dreams, McClain’s life has been a testament to profound resilience and ingenious problem-solving.
This isn’t just his story; it’s a universal blueprint for anyone seeking to transform perceived limitations into their greatest strengths.
Introducing McClain’s C.O.M.P.A.S.S. System, a seven-key framework designed to unlock your inherent potential to help you make every choice one that you can rely on to create the life you deserve.
Through relatable experiences, actionable strategies, and profound insights, McClain empowers you to shed the weight of past regrets, silence the inner critic, and redefine what’s possible. Learn to move from merely existing to deliberately thriving, recognizing that you are already equipped with everything you need.
Bottles & Dishes
Wine, Food, and the Art of the Table
Measure your life with bottles and dishes versus hours and minutes. In a world obsessed with schedules, deadlines and digital clocks, we often forget how to truly live. Bottles & Dishes invites you to step away from the relentless tick of the second hand and pull up a chair to a far richer way of measuring time. Written by Jason McClain—entrepreneur, winemaker and founder of McClain Cellars—this book is an evocative celebration of food, wine and the profound human connections forged around the table.
Life isn’t a spreadsheet; it’s a sensory journey meant to be savored. Across these pages, McClain shares the heartfelt story of how he walked away from a high-stakes tech career to build a boutique winemaking legacy grounded in family, friendship and purpose. But Bottles & Dishes is more than a memoir: it is an interactive, culinary roadmap designed to bring warmth and unforgettable moments directly into your home.
Featuring 53 handcrafted wines paired with authentic real-life stories and custom-crafted recipes, this collection proves that an extraordinary bottle of wine is never just a beverage—it’s a memory waiting to unfold. From late-night heart-to-hearts to joyous weekend feasts, every pairing is designed to spark conversation, slow down time and honor the craft of hospitality.
Whether you are an aspiring home chef, a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply someone searching for deeper connection, Bottles & Dishes is your permission slip to stop counting hours—and start counting memories. Pop the cork, feed your soul, and taste the dream.