Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Marketing Made Simple
A Step-by-Step StoryBrand Guide for Any Business
Donald Miller|J.J. Peterson
The book provides a practical framework for businesses to clarify their marketing messages and strategies using the StoryBrand 7-Part Framework. It offers actionable advice on creating effective websites, lead-generating content, and sales scripts to engage customers and grow a business.
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The Win Without Pitching Manifesto
Blair Enns
The book outlines a business development philosophy for creative firms, advocating for a value-based approach to selling their services. It provides twelve proclamations that challenge traditional pitching and propose alternative strategies to demonstrate expertise and command higher fees.
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The Score Takes Care of Itself
My Philosophy of Leadership
Bill Walsh|Steve Jamison|Craig Walsh
The book presents the leadership philosophy of legendary NFL coach Bill Walsh, detailing his innovative approach to management and team building that emphasizes meticulous preparation and high standards. It provides insights into his methods for fostering a culture of excellence and the strategies he used to lead the San Francisco 49ers to success.
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How to Get Rich
One of the World's Greatest Entrepreneurs Shares His Secrets
Felix Dennis
The book offers practical advice and insights on wealth creation from the perspective of a self-made multimillionaire, covering topics such as the importance of ownership, the myths of wealth, and the necessary mindset for financial success. It provides a candid look at the author's own entrepreneurial journey, including both his triumphs and failures, and shares lessons learned along the way.
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The Buy Side
A Wall Street Trader's Tale of Spectacular Excess
Turney Duff
The memoir recounts the personal journey of a former hedge fund trader, detailing his ascent to the top of Wall Street's trading floors, surrounded by a world of high finance, extreme wealth, and subsequent descent into the darker side of the financial industry, marked by substance abuse and ethical compromises. It provides an insider's view of the financial industry's culture of excess and the personal toll it takes on those who navigate it.
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Rocket Fuel
The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business
Gino Wickman|Mark C. Winters
The book presents a business concept that separates company roles into "Visionaries" and "Integrators," suggesting that a successful organization needs a combination of both for optimal performance. It provides strategies for identifying these roles within a team, fostering a harmonious partnership, and leveraging their unique abilities to drive business growth and achieve goals.
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Set for Life
An All-Out Approach to Early Financial Freedom
Scott Trench
The book provides a practical roadmap for achieving financial independence at a young age through frugality, strategic investment in real estate, and creating multiple income streams. It emphasizes the importance of saving a significant portion of one's income, living below one's means, and making smart financial decisions to build wealth and retire early.
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EntreLeadership
20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches
Dave Ramsey
The book provides a guide to effective business leadership and management based on the author's personal experience of building a successful company. It offers practical advice on topics such as decision-making, team building, communication, and financial management, with a focus on combining the qualities of a strong leader and a savvy entrepreneur.
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Coaching for Performance Fifth Edition
The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership UPDATED 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Sir John Whitmore
The book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of coaching, emphasizing the GROW model (Goals, Reality, Options, Will) for personal and professional development. It also explores the role of coaching in leadership, fostering autonomy, and driving organizational success through improved performance.
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How to Remove ALL Negative Items from your Credit Report
Do It Yourself Guide to Dramatically Increase Your Credit Rating
Riki Roash
The book provides readers with strategies and step-by-step instructions on how to identify and dispute negative items on their credit reports in order to improve their credit scores. It includes legal techniques, letter templates, and an understanding of how the credit system works to empower individuals to take control of their financial reputation.
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