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As the only female general manager of the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles, Susan Tose Spencer ticked off the City of Brotherly Love.
Her co-workers and the players were no problem, but the fans were another story. Angry that a woman held such a high position within the franchise (which her father, Leonard Tose, owned), they consistently berated her and threw food at her when she appeared in public.
After that experience, Spencer knew she could survive in any business climate. And she did.
Spencer, now a Las Vegas resident, is promoting her book, "Briefcase Essentials." At 68, she also hosts a twice-weekly Internet radio show on which she tackles business issues such as the wage gap between men and women.
Spencer also consults with small-business owners, gives lectures and encourages women entrepreneurs to reach their potential.
"In my career I had five businesses and one of them was a dog," Spencer said. "I didn't know that until after I bought it."
A ham-processing business she purchased for $6 million cost her $1 million each year. After three years, she...