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How I Built This

The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs

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How I Built This

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Based on the highly acclaimed NPR podcast How I Built This with Guy Raz, this book offers priceless insights and inspiration from the world's top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch, and build a successful venture.

Great ideas often come from a simple spark: A soccer player on the New Zealand national team notices all the unused wool his country produces and figures out a way to turn them into shoes (Allbirds). A former Buddhist monk decides the very best way to spread his mindfulness teachings is by launching an app (Headspace). A sandwich cart vendor finds a way to reuse leftover pita bread and turns it into a multimillion-dollar business (Stacy’s Pita Chips).

Award-winning journalist and NPR host Guy Raz has interviewed more than 200 highly successful entrepreneurs to uncover amazing true stories like these. In How I Built This, he shares tips for every entrepreneur's journey: from the early days of formulating your idea, to raising money and recruiting employees, to fending off competitors, to finally paying yourself a real salary. This is a must-listen for anyone who has ever dreamed of starting their own business or wondered how trailblazing entrepreneurs made their own dreams a reality.

©2020 Guy Raz (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
Entrepreneurship Motivation & Self-Improvement New Business Enterprises Career Business Inspiring Employment Business Success
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Really really well done!

I love reading about entrepreneurs and how they follow their dreams but those stories are so often narrated horribly by the author. This one is not only written wonderfully but the narration by the author is quite excellent! Fantastically motivating.

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Inspiring Listen for First Time Entrepreneur

I am so freakn stoked to have been sent this audiobook from a dear friend of mine that knew I was setting out on my entrepreneurial journey. With some daunting points ahead, hearing stories of others has really put things into perspective for me and given me added inspiration and trust in myself that I can find success as all of the individuals discussed throughout this audiobook have!

As you have probably already guessed (given Guy Raz is the genius behind this creation) it is enjoyable to listen to as well as DENSELY PACKED with info. Like who the heck else other than Guy Raz can pack so much info into such an enjoyable AND digestible listen. Definitely make sure you are paying attention though, every minute contains info you will want to receive. :)

Anyways, overall impressed and ngl, I still have a few hours left. If you are starting your entrepreneurial journey LISTEN TO THIS AUDIOBOOK!

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Fantastique

You are allowed to vehemently disagree with parts of this book - and to deeply resonate with others. Thank you Guy Raz.

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The possibilities!

I love this book because of the variety. There are a variety of business owners, strategies, types of businesses, etc. As a result, there are innovative and creative solution that fuel my own innovation. Even with all of the variety, the author pulls out sounds principle and approaches to guide the reader and creative problem solver. Love this! When I'm stuck, this is one of my go to's.

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Great book for anyone in business

The way he tells stories is top notch. The lessons he identifies are so helpful for anyone working to build a business. Highly recommend this.

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amazing, a must

Outside of the podcast, you would think this book had nothing to offer but it does. He organizes content from his interviews in a comprehensive manner.

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Favorite podcast turned into favorite book!

Highly recommend both podcast and book! Incredibly inspiring and encouraging for entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs alike

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Amazing

I will read this over and over. Every business owner should read this book! Thank you!

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I loved how Guy used previous podcast content as examples. Speaks about a variety of different topics to help anyone and everyone. It isn't niched to tech which I love because my startup is not tech. A lot of content niched towards tech and its hard to find entrepreneur advice for the general entrepreneur. Thanks Guy, I appreciate your podcast and this book🤙

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Great insight

Terrific listen with lots of thought provoking topics. Well produced and edited. Thank you Guy!

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