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Must-Read Business Books That Fueled My Startup
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items These are the books that helped shape the mindset and strategy behind my business. Each one offered insights that helped me map out my direction, sharpen my thinking, and stay focused. I still refer back to many of these books today. I highly recomme...
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This book helped shift my mindset when thinking about starting my business. It gave real life examples, like Kylie Cosmetics, that I could relate to. It was releveant and I really enjoyed their realistic suggestions.
12 Months to $1 Million: How to Pick a Winning Product, Build a Real ...
My husband kept telling me to read this book but I didn't think the cover was super appealing. BIG MISTAKE. I read this and learned a lot about how to put systems in place to make things easier on my end.
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Fail
One of my teacher friends recommended this book to me! It helped me think about all of my finances in a different way. This helped me really think that if I want to make my business profitable I sometimes have to take emotions out of my decisions. Wh...
Profit First
YEP.. I know what you're thinking. Why would I want to read a book that has a front cover designed by a 5 year old? But I promise you it's so good! It helped give me the confidence to say NO to things that did not serve me or the goals of my business...
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
This is one of my favorite books I have read this year! Being at the farmer's market each week, I really have to be ON at all times. This book gave me a few different ideas on how I can carry on a conversation with anyone that comes into my booth. I ...
Supercommunicators: Unlock the Secret Language
This book isn't totally aligned with my small business, but I love how it talks about the importance of having a meaning behind any meeting. Now, whenever I have a business meeting, I am sure to think of the reason and what I am hoping to get out of ...
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet & Why
Sometimes people will come into my booth at the market and be like, “This is too expensive for a t-shirt.” Those comments used to bother me until I read this viral book! It helped me realize not to take things personally or worry about what other peo...
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
Another popular book for a reason. I love this book and find myself referring to it throughout the year. It gives practical ways on how to make your habits stick. And this is essential for me when running my small business and working a full time job...
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
This book was another one that helped prep me for market season. I realized that everyone has their own story to tell and how I can make anyone feel included when they walk into my booth at the farmers market. It gave me practical tips on how to bond...
How to Win Friends & Influence People
This book always seems to be on the recommended reading lists and for good reason. It breaks everything down into seven habits that you can use when thinking about any business move. It helped me take emotion out of some bigger decisions that were a ...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Another book that helped me gain the confidence to not worry about what others thought about me or my business venture.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
I really love this book! I find that their daily notes are applicable to both my personal and business life. I look forward to reading each day's passage.
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom
A really interesting book that allowed me to see the concept of money in a different light.
The Psychology of Money: Lessons on Wealth
A book that taught me what I should be doing with the income from my small business. The big thing you take away from this book is that you should be making your money work for you.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Kids
Another book my husband was telling me to read. It's a super quick read. It talks about how anyone can become financially independent if they are smart with their money.
The Richest Man In Babylon