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The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future
Published by Penguin Random House Audio
Narrated by Thomas Vincent Kelly
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In The $100 Startup, Chris Guillebeau shows you how to lead of life of adventure, meaning and purpose - and earn a good living.
Still in his early thirties, Chris is on the verge of completing a tour of every country on earth - he's already visited more than 175 nations - and yet he's never held a "real job" or earned a regular paycheck. Rather, he has a special genius for turning ideas into income, and he uses what he earns both to support his life of adventure and to give back.
There are many others like Chris - those who've found ways to opt out of traditional employment and create the time and income to pursue what they find meaningful. Sometimes, achieving that perfect blend of passion and income doesn't depend on shelving what you currently do. You can start small with your venture, committing little time or money, and wait to take the real plunge when you're sure it's successful.
In preparing to write this book, Chris identified 1,500 individuals who have built businesses earning $50,000 or more from a modest investment (in many cases, $100 or less), and from that group he's chosen to focus on the 50 most intriguing case studies. In nearly all cases, people with no special skills discovered aspects of their personal passions that could be monetized, and were able to restructure their lives in ways that gave them greater freedom and fulfillment.
Here, finally, distilled into one easy-to-use guide, are the most valuable lessons from those who've learned how to turn what they do into a gateway to self-fulfillment. It's all about finding the intersection between your "expertise" - even if you don't consider it such -- and what other people will pay for. You don't need an MBA, a business plan or even employees. All you need is a product or service that springs from what you love to do anyway, people willing to pay, and a way to get paid.
Not content to talk in generalities, Chris tells you exactly how many dollars his group of unexpected entrepreneurs required to get their projects up and running; what these individuals did in the first weeks and months to generate significant cash; some of the key mistakes they made along the way, and the crucial insights that made the business stick. Among Chris's key principles: if you're good at one thing, you're probably good at something else; never teach a man to fish - sell him the fish instead; and in the battle between planning and action, action wins.
In ancient times, people who were dissatisfied with their lives dreamed of finding magic lamps, buried treasure, or streets paved with gold. Today, we know that it's up to us to change our lives. And the best part is, if we change our own life, we can help others change theirs. This remarkable book will start you on your way.
Still in his early thirties, Chris is on the verge of completing a tour of every country on earth - he's already visited more than 175 nations - and yet he's never held a "real job" or earned a regular paycheck. Rather, he has a special genius for turning ideas into income, and he uses what he earns both to support his life of adventure and to give back.
There are many others like Chris - those who've found ways to opt out of traditional employment and create the time and income to pursue what they find meaningful. Sometimes, achieving that perfect blend of passion and income doesn't depend on shelving what you currently do. You can start small with your venture, committing little time or money, and wait to take the real plunge when you're sure it's successful.
In preparing to write this book, Chris identified 1,500 individuals who have built businesses earning $50,000 or more from a modest investment (in many cases, $100 or less), and from that group he's chosen to focus on the 50 most intriguing case studies. In nearly all cases, people with no special skills discovered aspects of their personal passions that could be monetized, and were able to restructure their lives in ways that gave them greater freedom and fulfillment.
Here, finally, distilled into one easy-to-use guide, are the most valuable lessons from those who've learned how to turn what they do into a gateway to self-fulfillment. It's all about finding the intersection between your "expertise" - even if you don't consider it such -- and what other people will pay for. You don't need an MBA, a business plan or even employees. All you need is a product or service that springs from what you love to do anyway, people willing to pay, and a way to get paid.
Not content to talk in generalities, Chris tells you exactly how many dollars his group of unexpected entrepreneurs required to get their projects up and running; what these individuals did in the first weeks and months to generate significant cash; some of the key mistakes they made along the way, and the crucial insights that made the business stick. Among Chris's key principles: if you're good at one thing, you're probably good at something else; never teach a man to fish - sell him the fish instead; and in the battle between planning and action, action wins.
In ancient times, people who were dissatisfied with their lives dreamed of finding magic lamps, buried treasure, or streets paved with gold. Today, we know that it's up to us to change our lives. And the best part is, if we change our own life, we can help others change theirs. This remarkable book will start you on your way.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Ehhhh....for someone with a business idea and no business experience or clue how to start, this book is worth considering.For anyone with actual work or business experience who's contemplating taking the plunge to start his/her own thing, this probably isn't the book for you.Guillebeau has a direct and accessible writing style. He's not pretentious and his book isn't full of get-rich-quick / maximum money for minimum work kind of advice. He does say that starting a business takes lots of time, work and hustle before it pays off. Also, there are a range of startup types portrayed with an idea of revenue they make. Some are six-figure businesses and some more modest. There are a lot of anecdotes and some advice on how to put together a marketing plan, develop a mission statement, and how not to waste time or money on things you don't need. That's all good, but in totality it's 101, entreneur-lite kind of stuff. If that's what you need and want, this does it as well as any; otherwise, keep looking.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very inspiring book. Doesn't exactly "show" you how to do it, but the inspiration you take away from this book makes up for it.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5While this book contains some inspirational stories, it doesn't go far enough in providing a strategy for entrepreneurs. It's big on fluff and small on how-to.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Had some great practical information that I'd like to copy (39 steps timeline for launching a business etc), but there were other parts that just seemed reductive (this person made 10 times as much on kickstarter as she planned because she made a video! No, sorry, it's not that easy). Also, much of this will be out of date very quickly, I'm sure. But I took some notes that were useful, definitely.
Also, sometimes it's hard for me to want to read something from an expert when I don't quite grasp what it is they do. Stop referring to your vague "product" and just tell me what it is, already. Are you a drug dealer? - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is full of helpful stories that show people, young and old, who have been able to live their dreams. It's not for the faint of heart, but assuming that you have the courage to take the first step the author provides tools to help you along the way. Reminds me of "Action Trumps Everything: Creating What You Want in an Uncertain World" in that you don't have to have everything perfectly planned out in advance. Get started today and adjust as you go along!What I liked about this book was how everything is laid out as a possibility to be explored. There is no one size fits all. He even shows how some people became fabulously successful doing the exact opposite of someone else. And success is measured with your own yardstick, not based on who makes the most money or does the biggest volume. The book gives you a lot to think about but most of all it encourages you to take action.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I found this useful information a good read recommended if thinking about starting your own business. ?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Awesome book! I got many insights for my life and business.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a book I'll be gifting often to friends thst need the right push.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved it!! Very helpful information! I totally recommend this book
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great real life stories of real life success definitely worth a listen
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great, inspiring read! You will enjoy it very much!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Takes you from inertia to action and provides useful business development tactics
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Helpful case studies of entrepreneurs who built their own independent businesses. Clarifies that with the right mindset and initiative anyone (ordinary people) at any starting point can pivot into a business of their making that ultimately becomes a prime source of income. Very empowering.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good book, well spoken. Covers content well. Can be a little repetitive at time.
I mark hard so a 4/5 is good :-)
Keep and open mind and know some of the content is well know but this is a great starting point for beginners. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved this book.
Truly displays how anyone can produce a successful business with little to no money. - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Didn't finish... a good motivator if you want to start a new business, but it's more for people who want to create infomercial products... Also a big advertisement for Paypal and Google... did I mention that you can start a business in minutes with Paypal? and Google products are great!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I'm paraphrasing but near the beginning the author outlines the 3 necessary ingredients to start a business, and this is all the more important if you're starting with very little capital. You need a product or service, people willing to buy it, and a means of accepting payment. That's it. You can expect more challenges and nuance to grow the business as you go but you'll need at least those 3 conditions to start.That's the gist of it. And then you'll hear plenty of examples about how scrappy and innovative entrepreneurs made it work.The book then slowly undermines itself by switching gears from showing you the process of starting a business to trying to sell you on the idea of traveling the world and generally being your own remote boss. Signing in for two hours to run your business from a beach in Thailand sounds fantastic but I've heard this pitch from far too many snake oil salesmen to trust this tactic. It's a shame too because Chris Guillebeau has a lot of interesting things to say. I just wish he kept it to the substance and didn't spend a desperate amount of time highlighting the glamour.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A guide that is good.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5good
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It took me a ridiculously long time to read this book, mostly because I read it in tiny little chunks in the morning as a way to get my brain revved up for the day. This book is good for that. It's not an exhaustive entrepreneurial textbook and that's okay. In fact, it's great. Because what this book boils down to is someone saying, "Well, maybe you should just TRY your idea" and then showing lots and lots of examples of people who did just that. It shows you how to try, how to fail, how to tweak, and why all of this is much, much, much less scary than you might think.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This audio delivers on its title and is inspirational. He defines who this book is targeted at then gives many examples. Having had a successful business in the past that would have fallen into his study I found many things he advises to have worked for me in the past.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The most useful element of this book is a listing of things to consider when weighing business ideas. The second most useful element is the checklist of steps when launching a project. Some commonsense, but full of enthusiastic encouragement towards self-employment.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Chris Guillebeau is well-known for his desire to go to every country on the planet before his 35th birthday (on track to do so), and his website, The Art of Non-Conformity. At the website, he offers up travel wisdom and products to help his readers make the jump from corporate slave to entrepreneur. His latest book is an expansion on this idea.The book is well-written and easily understood; more conversation than how-to. He makes the idea of starting your own business - any type of business - not only palatable but eminently do-able. Chris gives not only the example of his own life, but many case studies and anecdotes from real-life entrepreneurs such as the well-known Grammar Girl. He offers up a framework of how to get started, for very little money, how to keep the business going and growing, and even what happens if you (should) fail. The illustrations, done by artist Mike Rohde, are well-done and fit the flavor of the book to a T.All in all, if you are a follower of Pam Slim, or are thinking of striking out on your own, this book is for you. If you just want to flirt with the idea of going into business for yourself, this book is worth reading, if only to fire you up. And if you are a fan of Chris Guillebeau, this book is a must-read.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Interesting, useful, and an enjoyable read. Though I do wish not so many of his examples were on service-based businesses.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Another Ferriss-style "how I got rich by starting a business" book. I don't hate these, and I almost find something useful in them, even if it's just motivation (which is the only explanation I have for why I keep reading them). Don't expect much in the way of novel ideas, but if you're like me, the case-studies and the reminders of Good Ideas for business make the read worthwhile.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was an inspiring read about entrepreneurs who fairly recently started small businesses on a shoestring. It's more of a motivational type book than a thorough analysis; a glimpse of the businesses and the author provides an outline -a sketch, really - of basic steps for starting a business. The author's from Portland and he features a few Oregon busineses among the rest. I enjoyed it, not that I really have a yen to start a business.
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