Apr
20

Video Blog Book Review: Enchantment

Chatting with Guy before he went on stage at SXSW 2010

I can usually tell from the first few paragraphs if I am going to like a book by how enchanting it is. Guy Kawasaki (co-founder of Alltop, an online news magazine rack), has consistently enchanted me with his previous books, from "Art Of The Start" to "Reality Check" to his most recent release, "Enchantment, the Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions." The Enchanting Factor Guy is as enchanting in person as he is through the written word.   He is to the geek world what … [Read more...]

Apr
05

Video Book Review: Poke The Box

BookReviewPokeTheBox

Are You Avoiding Failure? I recently finished reading, "Poke The Box" by one of my favorite speakers and authors, Seth Godin and I am very excited to share the highlights with you. Poke The Box is about failing and taking risks. It's about taking initiative and starting something. It's about taking your ideas and turning them into a reality. We live in a society where failing is discouraged. The problem with that mentality is it does not allow for taking risks. Starting a business is … [Read more...]

May
11

Book Review: Rework is Redefining How We Build a Business

Rework, 37 Signals, and 3 Million Customers Rework is a  powerful reminder of the importance of keeping things simple as you grow your business. I  read Rework in 2 hours, which tells you how easy of a read it is.  It is written by Jason Fried and David Hansson founders of 37 Signals. 37 Signals has over 3 million people using their software. Perhaps you have heard of Basecamp and Highrise, a couple of their most popular online software tools. Keeping Business Simple I had the good … [Read more...]

Mar
04

Book Review on “Crush It” and “Trust Agents”

Crush It I just finished reading two books and they are filled with powerful reminders that strong business relationships matter and harnessing the power of social media is critical to cultivating those relationships. The first one is called "Crush It" by Gary Vaynerchuck. For those of you who have not heard of Gary, he has internet rock star fame. He grew his family's local wine shop into a national industry leader using the power of social media. I highly recommend it to every entrepreneur … [Read more...]

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