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Business Books That Made Me a Better Operator, Leader & Dealmaker
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items I’m always looking for ways to level up as an operator and business owner, and these are the books that have had the biggest impact on how I think, lead, negotiate, and build companies. These are the exact books I recommend to anyone who wants to imp...
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Leadership & People
Systems, Growth & Operations
Negotiation, Money & Acquisitions
Strategy & Thinking
Leadership & People
One of the best breakdowns of what makes teams fall apart and how to fix it fast. A must for any leader.
A powerful mindset shift toward taking full responsibility. Helps you lead with confidence and clarity.
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead
Teaches how to lead with courage, empathy, and trust. Great for building high-morale teams.
Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Systems, Growth & Operations
EOS gave me the clearest framework for building structure in chaotic businesses. Game-changing for operations.
Helps you build systems so your business doesn’t rely on YOU. Every operator needs this mindset.
The E-Myth Revisited: Guide to Starting a Business
A deeper dive into scaling, hiring, KPIs, and breaking out of the small-business plateau.
Buy the Scaling Up Book
A classic for understanding what separates average companies from legendary ones. I am currently reading this book. Its great!
Good to Great: Study of Management Strategies
Negotiation, Money & Acquisitions
The best negotiation book out there. I use something from this book in almost every seller conversation.
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
The blueprint for acquiring small businesses. Great for understanding search, financing, and growth.
Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart Startups
Helps you understand the emotional side of money which is everything when you’re dealing with sellers.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Wealth Lessons
Tactical, straight-to-the-point value creation. Helps you think about irresistible offers in any business.
$100M Offers: Make Offers People Can't Refuse
Strategy & Thinking
Helps you get laser-focused on what actually moves the needle in your business.
The ONE Thing: Simple Truth About Results
he clearest system for building habits that last. Great for productivity and discipline.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
A stoic approach to staying calm, focused, and effective especially during chaotic acquisition phases.
The Obstacle Is the Way: Turning Trials into Triumph
Helps you make sharper decisions by thinking probabilistically super useful for operators and investors.
Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions