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The E-Myth Revisited
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The E-Myth Revisited
Michael E. Gerber - Best mindset shift from technician to business builder.
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Best Books for Starting a Small Business
A practical business shelf for service owners, bootstrappers, and people who want a business that works in real life.
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The first shelf
Each pick has a reason so you can choose quickly, skip what does not fit, and keep moving.
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The Mom Test
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The Mom Test
Rob Fitzpatrick - Best tiny book for not fooling yourself with customer research.
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Built to Sell
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Built to Sell
John Warrillow - Best for service businesses that need a cleaner offer.
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Profit First
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Profit First
Mike Michalowicz - Best cash-flow system for small owners.
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The Lean Startup
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The Lean Startup
Eric Ries - Best experiment loop for uncertain ideas.
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Zero to One
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Zero to One
Peter Thiel with Blake Masters - Best contrarian strategy spark.
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Obviously Awesome
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Obviously Awesome
April Dunford - Best positioning book once the offer exists.
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