Books
Session 1
The Smarter Startup
This book provides a comprehensive look at why some startups succeed while others fail, and how to have a more predictably successful outcome. Written by Neal Cabage and Sonya Zhang, PhD, and published by NewRiders, a division of Pearson, the book is available on Amazon.
Session 2
Business Model Generation
Business Model Generation is a handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers striving to defy outmoded business models and design tomorrow's enterprises.
Entrepreneurial Revolution
The world is embarking on a new age. The age of the entrepreneur, the agile small business owner, the flexible innovator. The days of the industrial age are over.
The E-Myth
The first and best book by Michael Gerber
Little Bets
The power of small, fast and inexpensive business experiments
The Ultimate Sales Machine
Learning about selling
Platform Revolution
Uber. Airbnb. Amazon. Apple. PayPal. All of these companies disrupted their markets when they launched. Today they are industry leaders. What’s the secret to their success? These cutting-edge businesses are built on platforms: two-sided markets that are revolutionizing the way we do business. Written by three of the most sought-after experts on platform businesses, Platform Revolution is the first authoritative, fact-based book on platform models.
Session 3
The Minimalist Entrepreneur, by Sahil Lavingia
"The Minimalist Entrepreneur: How Great Founders Do More with Less" by Sahil Lavingia provides a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship, emphasizing the power of doing more with less. The book challenges the conventional startup ethos of rapid growth and large-scale funding, advocating instead for a minimalist approach. Lavingia, the founder of Gumroad, shares personal experiences and lessons learned from his journey, illustrating how entrepreneurs can build profitable, sustainable businesses without sacrificing their values or personal life.
Session 4
Make
"Make: Bootstrapper's Handbook"** by Pieter Levels is a compelling and practical guide for aspiring entrepreneurs. The book's straightforward approach to building a business—from Idea to Exit—is both inspiring and actionable. Levels' clear roadmap demystifies the entrepreneurial process, making it accessible and achievable. Starting with a small, profitable niche and focusing on solving real problems for users can lead to success in entrepreneurship. The book emphasizes bootstrapping and provides valuable insights for those looking to create profitable startups the indie way¹². If you're ready to launch your next business, this book is a must-read!
Million Dollar Wekend
"Million Dollar Weekend" by Noah Kagan is a proven step-by-step guide to launching a business with 7-figure potential in just 48 hours. The book empowers readers to overcome their fears, select, structure, and validate a great business idea, and then scale it to their first million dollars and beyond. Noah Kagan, who successfully built seven businesses valued at over $1 million each, shares practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. The book emphasizes starting, experimenting, and learning, urging readers to focus on action rather than fear. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a budding startup founder, this book provides actionable insights for achieving financial freedom and fulfillment in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship.
Session 5
The Ultimate Sales Machine
"The Ultimate Sales Machine" by Chet Holmes is a comprehensive guide to achieving sales success and building a highly effective sales team. Holmes, a renowned sales expert, shares his proven strategies and techniques that have helped numerous companies achieve exponential growth. The book emphasizes relentless focus on 12 key strategies, including time management, continuous employee training, and effective marketing. By implementing these strategies, readers can double their sales and turbocharge their businesses. Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or a business owner, this book provides actionable insights for achieving remarkable results in the competitive world of sales.