Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Seven Figure Social Selling
Over 400 Pages of Proven Social Selling Scripts, Strategies, and Secrets to Increase Sales and Make More Money Today!
Brandon Bornancin
The book provides a comprehensive guide to leveraging social selling techniques, offering readers a collection of proven scripts, strategies, and tips designed to enhance sales performance and revenue generation through social media platforms. It includes actionable advice and secrets that aim to help sales professionals and entrepreneurs effectively engage with customers, build relationships, and close deals in the modern digital landscape.
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Cracked it!
How to solve big problems and sell solutions like top strategy consultants
Bernard Garrette|Corey Phelps|Olivier Sibony
The book provides a four-step method for solving complex problems and effectively communicating solutions, drawing on the techniques used by top strategy consultants. It covers problem definition, solution generation, solution selection and packaging, and selling the solution, with practical tools and real-world examples to guide readers through the process.
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Hug Your Haters
How to Embrace Complaints and Keep Your Customers
Jay Baer
The book provides a strategic framework for managing customer complaints, emphasizing the importance of responding to every complaint, in every channel, every time. It offers practical advice on turning detractors into supporters by using specific customer service techniques and leveraging online feedback to improve brand reputation.
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Mapping Experiences
A Complete Guide to Creating Value through Journeys, Blueprints, and Diagrams
Jim Kalbach
The book provides a comprehensive framework for visualizing and influencing customer experiences through various mapping techniques, including customer journey maps, service blueprints, and experience diagrams. It offers practical guidance on how to align business strategy with customer needs, facilitating better design decisions and improved user experiences.
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Meltdown
The Classic Free-Market Analysis of the 2008 Financial Crisis
Thomas E. Woods
The book presents a libertarian perspective on the 2008 financial crisis, arguing that government intervention and central banking policies, rather than unregulated markets, were the primary causes of the economic meltdown. It critiques the actions of the Federal Reserve and other regulatory agencies, suggesting that free-market principles could have prevented the crisis or lessened its severity.
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My Life as a Quant
Reflections on Physics and Finance
Emanuel Derman
The book chronicles the journey of a physicist who transitions into the world of finance, applying his scientific expertise to the development of quantitative financial models. It provides insights into the intersection of market forces and mathematical theories, as well as a personal narrative of adapting to a new industry.
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The Age of Agile
How Smart Companies Are Transforming the Way Work Gets Done
Stephen Denning
The book explores how organizations are shifting from traditional hierarchical structures to more flexible, agile methods of working to foster innovation, adapt to change, and deliver value to customers. It discusses the principles and practices of agile management, including real-world examples from leading companies that have successfully embraced this transformative approach.
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The Gone Fishin' Portfolio
Get Wise, Get Wealthy...and Get on With Your Life
Alexander Green
The book presents a wealth management strategy focused on creating a low-maintenance, diversified investment portfolio that allows individuals to achieve financial security and enjoy their lives without being consumed by active trading or market watching. It emphasizes the importance of asset allocation, long-term investing, and personal financial discipline to build and preserve wealth.
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Dogfight
How Apple and Google Went to War and Started a Revolution
Fred Vogelstein
The book chronicles the intense rivalry between Apple and Google as they competed for dominance in the mobile technology market, particularly focusing on the development and impact of the iPhone and Android platforms. It explores the behind-the-scenes battles, business strategies, and key figures that shaped the smartphone industry and transformed consumer technology.
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Worth Every Penny
Build a Business That Thrills Your Customers and Still Charge What You're Worth
Sarah Petty|Erin Verbeck
The book provides entrepreneurs with strategies for creating a boutique business model that emphasizes unique value and customer experience over competing on price. It offers practical advice on how to market effectively, build a strong brand, and justify premium pricing by delivering exceptional service and products.
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