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  • The Replaceable Founder

  • By: Ari Meisel
  • Narrated by: Ari Meisel
  • Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (60 ratings)

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The Replaceable Founder

By: Ari Meisel
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Publisher's summary

Are you an entrepreneur mystified as to how to scale your business? Do you realize the solution is to make yourself replaceable? Does that question bring up any resistance? Well, then you are ready to dive into my latest book.

The Replaceable Founder explores the dynamics of the entrepreneurship world and explains how founders can capitalize on emerging trends to optimize, automate, outsource, and create truly sustainable businesses.

You’ll be relieved to discover how simple and easy it is to relinquish control and cultivate a more productive mindset with this book. I’ll give you the tools to confidently optimize, securely automate, and effortlessly outsource the majority of your daily tasks for the greater good of your business.

Author Ari Meisel wrote with exceptional articulation and clarity in the book, sharing practical, actionable methods on how entrepreneurs can build next level businesses through his proprietary OA Methodology. This book is a blueprint that will help you eliminate that “I got this” mentality, so you can create your own path to professional and financial success, no matter the size of your business.

Quite simply, it is filled with “right here, right now” tactics and processes that will teach you how to build a better company.

This is not a book that tells you a story about how to start a business. It is one of those rare practical guides that has the power to change any entrepreneur’s life. All Ari asks is that founders get out of their own way.

©2018 Ari Meisel (P)2018 Ari Meisel
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Thankfully it’s short

Let me clarify, I’m grateful for a short book because there is so much in there, im gonna have to listen to it again.
The story gets lost in the weeds at times and it would have been nice to have a recap of principles at the end. (Like how bluefish did)

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Required read for business owners.

A few books really change your life and have a lasting effect. This is one of them. Outstanding. Concise. Relevant.

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Short and sweet. Solid advice.

I liked the content. It was a nice short listen at 2x. Helpful for a digital founder. Recommendations were solid. The organization and content of the book was a bit random. It’s a collection of thoughts on business operation and how to get out of your own way.

I wish it were recorded in a studio or the audio quality was improved but this is someone who isn’t paralyzed by perfection. I only found the background noise mildly distracting. The pacing was decent.

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Good useable info with no filler!

So much great info read in podcast style. I ended up finishing in 1 sitting because it was so compelling. Will re read for sure. Highly recommend!

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A Game-Changer in Efficiency and Leadership! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ari Meisel has done it again with "The Replaceable Founder," delivering another powerhouse of wisdom in a compact and impactful package. I'm a huge fan of Meisel's writing style - direct, no-nonsense, and never wasting a minute of my time.

What sets this book apart is its ability to cover familiar productivity concepts, building on the foundation laid in "On Productivity" (which I gave a solid 5-star review). While the previous book was fantastic, "The Replaceable Founder" takes it up a notch, providing a deeper dive into key concepts that resonate with both seasoned entrepreneurs and those just starting their journey.

One aspect that stands out is Meisel's approach to efficiency, leadership, and the replaceability mindset. The idea that a founder should strive to make themselves replaceable for the company to thrive is revolutionary, and Meisel breaks down actionable steps to achieve this with clarity and precision.

However, I have a slight disagreement with Meisel on the idea of filtering emails with "unsubscribe" links. While I understand the rationale, I find value in such emails, especially from services I've signed up for, like my airline updates. It's a small point of contention, but it's essential to acknowledge that personal preferences may vary.

On the flip side, Meisel hits the nail on the head with his emphasis on employing a variety of communication tools. I've been advocating for a diversified toolkit for communication for a while, and his insights align perfectly with this philosophy. It's refreshing to find an author who not only preaches but practices what they preach.

In conclusion, "The Replaceable Founder" is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their leadership game and enhance efficiency. It complements Meisel's previous work seamlessly and introduces fresh perspectives that are bound to make a lasting impact.

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Very informative and to the point!

Ari does a fantastic job explaining his methods for optimization, automation and outsourcing.
He wastes no time getting to the point!

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Book good, Audiobook very bad

Dont get the audio version of the book. Author stumbles at times and reads in a verh boring way.
Getting a professional narrator would have been a great investment.

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