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Million Dollar Consulting, Sixth Edition
The Professional's Guide to Growing a Practice
Alan Weiss - 2003-08-05 (first published in 1992)
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Revitalize your consulting business for the 21st century with the sixth edition of this bestselling guide from renowned consultant, Alan Weiss. With step-by-step advice on adapting to disruptive technologies and evolving business models, Weiss shows you how to raise capital, attract clients, and create a successful marketing strategy. Learn to use volatility to your advantage, maximize your fees, and build powerful alliances for increased impact. Whether you're a solo consultant, coach, or entrepreneur, Million Dollar Consulting has everything you need to take your business to the next level.
Hiten Shah
2021-06-06T18:50:02.000Z
@Producthoe Contracts with revision counts are important. This is my favorite book on the topic of consulting.      source
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Noah Kagan
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The Startup Owner's Manual
The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company
Steve Blank - 2012-01-01
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This bestselling guide is a must-read for entrepreneurs looking to build a successful startup. It provides step-by-step instructions on the Customer Development process, tested and refined by a Silicon Valley startup expert for more than a decade. With over 100 charts, graphs, and diagrams, plus valuable checklists, you'll learn how to avoid common mistakes, bring your business idea to life, identify your customers, and ultimately drive your startup to profitable success. Used by hundreds of startup teams and taught at top universities, this guide is the ultimate how-to manual for startup success.
Hiten Shah
2021-05-26T04:02:32.000Z
@KrystynaCoyle @malone_co @jjen_abel Yes! His book: and his blog is great too:      source
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Tribal Leadership
Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization
Dave Logan - 2008-01-22
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Discover how different tribes exist within organizations and learn how to assess and lead them to maximize productivity and growth with this essential business management book. Tribal Leadership provides insight into how people interact and succeed, offering a nuanced view of high-performance cultures. With practical lessons that you can apply for the rest of your life, this book is a must-read for managers and business leaders looking to take better control of their organizations.
Hiten Shah
2021-05-24T04:10:23.000Z
For founders transitioning to becoming managers. Here are three books worth reading.      source
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Sahil Lavingia
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High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove - 1995-08-29 (first published in 1983)
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Learn from the former CEO of Intel, Andrew S. Grove, on how to build and run a successful business in his book about management, High Output Management. This Silicon Valley staple outlines techniques for creating highly productive teams and motivating individuals for peak performance. The practical handbook is applicable for everyone from sales managers to startup founders and has the power to revolutionize the way we work. Don't miss out on this legendary management manifesto.
Hiten Shah
2021-05-24T04:10:23.000Z
For founders transitioning to becoming managers. Here are three books worth reading.      source
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The Courage to Be Disliked
The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
Ichiro Kishimi - 2019-01-03 (first published in 2013)
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Unlock the power within yourself to achieve real happiness with this Japanese phenomenon. The Courage to Be Disliked shows you how to free yourself from past experiences and others' expectations, using the theories of Alfred Adler. Millions have already read and benefited from its wisdom, making it a highly accessible and profound book. This is a must-read for those ready to embrace true liberation and take the reins of their own life.
Hiten Shah
2021-04-28T05:31:34.000Z
If the title resonates with you, read this book.      source
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The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking
Edward B. Burger - 2012-08-26
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Discover the hidden powers of effective thinking with this book by two mathematics professors, who unveil the secrets of deep understanding, failure, questions, the flow of ideas, and the quintessential element of change. Through real-life stories, explicit action items, and practical methods, this book will change the way you think and empower you to achieve your goals in a more creative, intelligent, and effective manner. Perfect for students, parents, professionals, athletes, artists, leaders, and lifelong learners, "The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking" is your guide to unlocking your full potential.
Hiten Shah
2021-02-07T18:56:24.000Z
@provisionalidea @araghougassian That is quite a long conversation. Plus everyone has different tactics that work from them. The commonality for successfully navigating strategy is seeking truth by willing to entertain ideas you reject at first. This book is pretty helpful.      source
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Derek Sivers
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The Four Steps to the Epiphany
Successful Strategies for Products that Win 2nd edition by Steven Gary Blank (2005) Paperback
Steven Gary Blank
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Hiten Shah
2021-01-24T18:18:22.000Z
I heard @toddmckinnon speak last week. He talked about how important customer development was to @okta in the early days. He recommended @sgblank’s original book. I highly recommend this book for founders and early startup teams.      source
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Founding Sales
The Early Stage Go-to-Market Handbook
Peter R Kazanjy - 2020-12-08
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This book is essential for founders leading B2B organizations that require direct sales interactions with buyers. Focused primarily on B2B SAAS software, it offers examples for new and potentially innovative offerings coming to market. Whether you're a first-time salesperson or manager in these types of organizations, this book will provide valuable insights for transitioning into a sales role.
Hiten Shah
2021-01-23T22:23:46.000Z
Must-read sales and marketing books for startups.      source
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Demand-Side Sales 101
Stop Selling and Help Your Customers Make Progress
Bob Moesta - 2020-09-14
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Learn how to shift your sales approach from icky selling to empowering your customers with Demand-Side Sales 101. Bob Moesta, co-architect of the “Jobs to be Done” theory, shares his unique perspective on how to help people buy and make progress in their lives. Discover how to understand your customers and be a more effective and innovative salesperson. Get ready to want to help people make progress!
Hiten Shah
2021-01-23T22:23:46.000Z
Must-read sales and marketing books for startups.      source
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The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick
Obviously Awesome by April Dunford
The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo
Smartcuts by Shane Snow
A More Beautiful Question by Warren Berger
Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead by David Meerman Scott
Influence by Robert B. Cialdini
Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Oh, the Places You'll Go!   by Dr. Seuss