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You Are a Strategist

May 6, 2025 By Jeremy Shapiro

You are a strategist by Sara Lobkovich

You Are a Strategist is a game-changer for entrepreneurs who want to turn big ideas into measurable success. It cuts through the noise of overcomplicated strategy models and gives you a no-nonsense framework for execution. This book helps you clarify your vision, align your team, and drive real business results, without getting lost in corporate […]

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Write Useful Books

February 3, 2025 By Jeremy Shapiro

Writing Useful Books By Rob Fitzpatrick

As an entrepreneur, you know a great product doesn’t just solve a problem – it spreads through word-of-mouth because it delivers real value. Write Useful Books by Rob Fitzpatrick applies this principle to nonfiction, showing you how to create a book that readers genuinely love and recommend. Instead of relying on endless marketing, Fitzpatrick’s approach […]

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Slicing Pie Handbook

December 16, 2024 By Jeremy Shapiro

Slicing Pie Handbook Perfectly Fair Equity Splits for Bootstrapped Startups by Mike Moyer

The Slicing Pie Handbook by Mike Moyer is a must-read for founders navigating early stage equity splits. This book offers a practical, fair approach to dividing ownership in early-stage, bootstrapped startups. It’s especially helpful when you’re facing tough decisions about who gets what percentage of your business and why. One of the key highlights of […]

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Bluefishing

December 9, 2024 By Jeremy Shapiro

Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen by Steve Sims

Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen by Steve Sims shows entrepreneurs how to turn big dreams into actionable results. With his vast experience creating extraordinary experiences for high-profile clients, Sims reveals the techniques behind making the impossible happen. Sims emphasizes the importance of practical strategies over theory. His advice helps you tackle challenges with […]

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Willpower Doesn’t Work

November 4, 2024 By Jeremy Shapiro

Willpower Doesn't Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success

“Willpower Doesn’t Work” by Benjamin Hardy challenges the idea that success comes solely from inner strength. Instead of relying on willpower, Hardy argues that entrepreneurs need to shape their environment to fuel their goals. For business owners, this means transforming their surroundings to drive creativity and productivity, rather than struggling against distractions. Entrepreneurs constantly face […]

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Tribal Leadership

October 28, 2024 By Jeremy Shapiro

Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization

Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization explores human dynamics within organizations. The book explains how groups, or “communities,” naturally form in companies and impact productivity. Leaders can harness these communities to boost both growth and team performance. As an entrepreneur, understanding these natural groups within your business can help you cultivate […]

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Slow Productivity

October 21, 2024 By Jeremy Shapiro

Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport offers entrepreneurs a refreshing approach to productivity. In a world that glorifies hustle culture, Newport argues for a slower, more intentional method to achieve meaningful work. For entrepreneurs, this philosophy challenges the idea that success requires relentless, fast-paced action. Instead, the focus shifts […]

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The Choice

October 14, 2024 By Jeremy Shapiro

The choice by Elihayu M. Goldratt

The Choice by Eliyahu M. Goldratt is a thought-provoking conversation that challenges entrepreneurs to rethink how they approach business and life. Goldratt shares his philosophy through a dialogue with his daughter, Efrat. He encourages readers to question their thinking, break from conventional wisdom, and embrace clarity. This isn’t just theory; Goldratt offers actionable insights that […]

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The Adweek Copywriting Handbook

October 7, 2024 By Jeremy Shapiro

The Adweek Copywriting Handbook

The Adweek Copywriting Handbook by Joseph Sugarman is an essential read for entrepreneurs seeking to elevate their marketing efforts through the power of persuasive writing. This handbook dives deep into the art and science of copywriting, providing invaluable insights that can transform your business’s communication strategy. The book is structured around key principles that underpin […]

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The 48 Laws of Power

September 30, 2024 By Jeremy Shapiro

The 48 Laws of Power

While “48 Laws of Power” by Robert Greene isn’t specifically a business book, the principles it explores can be powerfully applied in the world of entrepreneurship. Greene unpacks the strategies of influence and control used by historical figures like Napoleon and Machiavelli—insights that, though rooted in history, hold relevance in today’s entrepreneurial landscape. Each law […]

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