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Start Small, Stay Small
by Rob Walling • 2010
Stop building products for everyone. Pick a niche, build an audience, and market before you code.
3.95
2k+
Start Small, Stay Small Summary
Start Small, Stay Small 91%
Stop building products for everyone. Pick a niche, build an audience, and market before you code.
by Rob Walling 2010
3.95
2k+ ratings
The $150M secret
by Guillaume Moubeche • 2022
Venture capital is optional: one bootstrapper's path from freelancing to a $150M SaaS exit.
4.24
210
The $150M secret Summary
The $150M secret 90%
Venture capital is optional: one bootstrapper's path from freelancing to a $150M SaaS exit.
by Guillaume Moubeche 2022
4.24
210 ratings
The $150M secret
by Guillaume Moubeche • 2022
$1,000 to $150M in three and a half years: the bootstrapper's alternative to venture capital.
4.05
19
The $150M secret Summary
The $150M secret 90%
$1,000 to $150M in three and a half years: the bootstrapper's alternative to venture capital.
by Guillaume Moubeche 2022
4.05
19 ratings
Zero to Sold
by Arvid Kahl • 2020
From niche idea to self-running, sellable company: the bootstrapped founder's end-to-end playbook.
4.14
434
Zero to Sold Summary
Zero to Sold 90%
From niche idea to self-running, sellable company: the bootstrapped founder's end-to-end playbook.
by Arvid Kahl 2020
4.14
434 ratings
Getting Acquired
by Andrew Gazdecki • 2022
A bootstrapped founder's playbook for building a company worth acquiring and selling on your terms.
3.94
213
Getting Acquired Summary
Getting Acquired 89%
A bootstrapped founder's playbook for building a company worth acquiring and selling on your terms.
by Andrew Gazdecki 2022
3.94
213 ratings
Everything I Know
by Paul Jarvis • 2013
Your creative work isn't a startup. Build it small enough to support a life you love.
3.72
802
Everything I Know Summary
Everything I Know 89%
Your creative work isn't a startup. Build it small enough to support a life you love.
by Paul Jarvis 2013
3.72
802 ratings
The Kickstarter Handbook
by Don Steinberg • 2012
Your Kickstarter succeeds on 30 days, a video, and the crowd you build beforehand. The playbook.
3.74
133
The Kickstarter Handbook Summary
The Kickstarter Handbook 89%
Your Kickstarter succeeds on 30 days, a video, and the crowd you build beforehand. The playbook.
by Don Steinberg 2012
3.74
133 ratings
App Empire
by Chad Mureta • 2011
The playbook for turning other people's code into your passive app income. No keyboard required.
3.67
380
App Empire Summary
App Empire 89%
The playbook for turning other people's code into your passive app income. No keyboard required.
by Chad Mureta 2011
3.67
380 ratings
Rework
by Jason Fried • 2010
Business plans are guesses, meetings destroy focus, and waiting to launch is a trap.
3.97
176k+
Rework Summary
Rework 89%
Business plans are guesses, meetings destroy focus, and waiting to launch is a trap.
by Jason Fried 2010
3.97
176k+ ratings
The Minimalist Entrepreneur
by Sahil Lavingia • 2021
Community first, product second: the art of building a profitable startup without venture capital.
4.20
2k+
The Minimalist Entrepreneur Summary
The Minimalist Entrepreneur 89%
Community first, product second: the art of building a profitable startup without venture capital.
by Sahil Lavingia 2021
4.20
2k+ ratings
Without Their Permission
by Alexis Ohanian • 2013
A college project became a top-ten site. Why that path is open to everyone.
3.70
2k+
Without Their Permission Summary
Without Their Permission 89%
A college project became a top-ten site. Why that path is open to everyone.
by Alexis Ohanian 2013
3.70
2k+ ratings
Click Millionaires
by Scott Fox • 2012
Turn your expertise into an online income stream that runs itself, no technical background required.
3.60
796
Click Millionaires Summary
Click Millionaires 89%
Turn your expertise into an online income stream that runs itself, no technical background required.
by Scott Fox 2012
3.60
796 ratings
48-Hour Start-up
by Fraser Doherty • 2017
Monday morning, you could own a business: the two-day sprint that forces an idea into the market.
3.84
530
48-Hour Start-up Summary
48-Hour Start-up 89%
Monday morning, you could own a business: the two-day sprint that forces an idea into the market.
by Fraser Doherty 2017
3.84
530 ratings
Will It Fly?
by Pat Flynn • 2016
The validation roadmap: how to test whether your business idea has buyers before you build anything.
3.91
3k+
Will It Fly? Summary
Will It Fly? 89%
The validation roadmap: how to test whether your business idea has buyers before you build anything.
by Pat Flynn 2016
3.91
3k+ ratings
Evil Plans
by Hugh MacLeod • 2011
Turn your passion into a global career: think like an artist, build like a small brand.
3.92
2k+
Evil Plans Summary
Evil Plans 89%
Turn your passion into a global career: think like an artist, build like a small brand.
by Hugh MacLeod 2011
3.92
2k+ ratings
Go It Alone!
by Bruce Judson • 2004
Build a substantial business alone by outsourcing everything but the one skill that makes you money.
3.92
1k+
Go It Alone! Summary
Go It Alone! 89%
Build a substantial business alone by outsourcing everything but the one skill that makes you money.
by Bruce Judson 2004
3.92
1k+ ratings
Anything You Want
by Derek Sivers • 2011
Your business doesn't have to grow. One founder built a $20M company by refusing to.
4.11
24k+
Anything You Want Summary
Anything You Want 89%
Your business doesn't have to grow. One founder built a $20M company by refusing to.
by Derek Sivers 2011
4.11
24k+ ratings
From Side Hustle to Main Hustle to Millionaire
by Ryan Scribner • 2023
Turn a side hustle into a million-dollar business through frugal living, cheap tests, and 100 fans.
3.45
49
From Side Hustle to Main Hustle to Millionaire Summary
From Side Hustle to Main Hustle to Millionaire 88%
Turn a side hustle into a million-dollar business through frugal living, cheap tests, and 100 fans.
by Ryan Scribner 2023
3.45
49 ratings
From Nothing
by Ian Pribyl • 2019
Under a hundred dollars and a laptop: the no-shortcuts playbook for building an income online.
3.93
123
From Nothing Summary
From Nothing 88%
Under a hundred dollars and a laptop: the no-shortcuts playbook for building an income online.
by Ian Pribyl 2019
3.93
123 ratings
Build, Don't Talk
by Raj Shamani • 2022
Turn your single best skill into multiple paychecks. No new degrees, no permission required.
3.65
566
Build, Don't Talk Summary
Build, Don't Talk 88%
Turn your single best skill into multiple paychecks. No new degrees, no permission required.
by Raj Shamani 2022
3.65
566 ratings
The Cathedral & the Bazaar
by Eric S. Raymond • 1999
Software theory said complexity needs one architect. Linux proved an open bazaar could do it better.
3.83
4k+
The Cathedral & the Bazaar Summary
The Cathedral & the Bazaar 88%
Software theory said complexity needs one architect. Linux proved an open bazaar could do it better.
by Eric S. Raymond 1999
3.83
4k+ ratings
Hacking Growth
by Sean Ellis • 2017
Build a team that runs 30 growth experiments a week; here is the structure and process.
4.11
6k+
Hacking Growth Summary
Hacking Growth 88%
Build a team that runs 30 growth experiments a week; here is the structure and process.
by Sean Ellis 2017
4.11
6k+ ratings
How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months
by John Locke • 2011
Why your writing should offend some readers: the polarizing strategy behind a million eBooks sold.
3.68
942
How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months Summary
How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months 88%
Why your writing should offend some readers: the polarizing strategy behind a million eBooks sold.
by John Locke 2011
3.68
942 ratings
The Misfit Economy
by Alexa Clay • 2015
Pirates, gangsters, and hackers cracked innovation before Silicon Valley. Their playbook, decoded.
3.28
796
The Misfit Economy Summary
The Misfit Economy 88%
Pirates, gangsters, and hackers cracked innovation before Silicon Valley. Their playbook, decoded.
by Alexa Clay 2015
3.28
796 ratings
Never Get a “Real” Job
by Scott Gerber • 2010
One paragraph is your entire business plan. The lean, cash-first route out of the nine-to-five.
3.30
413
Never Get a “Real” Job Summary
Never Get a “Real” Job 88%
One paragraph is your entire business plan. The lean, cash-first route out of the nine-to-five.
by Scott Gerber 2010
3.30
413 ratings
The SaaS Playbook
by Rob Walling • 2023
Build a multimillion-dollar SaaS on your own terms: no VC, no board, just a repeatable playbook.
4.28
944
The SaaS Playbook Summary
The SaaS Playbook 88%
Build a multimillion-dollar SaaS on your own terms: no VC, no board, just a repeatable playbook.
by Rob Walling 2023
4.28
944 ratings
Your Music and People
by Derek Sivers • 2020
Be helpful, specific, and too weird to ignore. The considerate way to market your music.
4.40
612
Your Music and People Summary
Your Music and People 88%
Be helpful, specific, and too weird to ignore. The considerate way to market your music.
by Derek Sivers 2020
4.40
612 ratings
Stop Thinking Like a Freelancer
by Liam Veitch • 2014
Your skill is worth ten times more if you stop selling hours. The freelance-to-business playbook.
3.81
196
Stop Thinking Like a Freelancer Summary
Stop Thinking Like a Freelancer 88%
Your skill is worth ten times more if you stop selling hours. The freelance-to-business playbook.
by Liam Veitch 2014
3.81
196 ratings
Lean Learning
by Pat Flynn • 2025
Stop hoarding info. One question finds your smallest next step; the rule: act before you feel ready.
4.04
435
Lean Learning Summary
Lean Learning 88%
Stop hoarding info. One question finds your smallest next step; the rule: act before you feel ready.
by Pat Flynn 2025
4.04
435 ratings
Growth Hacking With Content Marketing
by Mike Fishbein • 2014
Your blog, videos, and slide decks can attract thousands of visitors without a single ad.
3.29
35
Growth Hacking With Content Marketing Summary
Growth Hacking With Content Marketing 88%
Your blog, videos, and slide decks can attract thousands of visitors without a single ad.
by Mike Fishbein 2014
3.29
35 ratings
One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs
by Stephen Key • 2012
Before the patent, before the loan: sell. One product, one shelf, real money. The rest follows.
3.78
129
One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs Summary
One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs 88%
Before the patent, before the loan: sell. One product, one shelf, real money. The rest follows.
by Stephen Key 2012
3.78
129 ratings
The Network State
by Balaji S. Srinivasan • 2022
Startup companies become unicorns. What if startup communities become countries?
3.92
1k+
The Network State Summary
The Network State 88%
Startup companies become unicorns. What if startup communities become countries?
by Balaji S. Srinivasan 2022
3.92
1k+ ratings
Strangers To Superfans
by David Gaughran • 2018
Five hidden stages decide every reader sale; most authors misdiagnose which one is broken.
4.40
569
Strangers To Superfans Summary
Strangers To Superfans 88%
Five hidden stages decide every reader sale; most authors misdiagnose which one is broken.
by David Gaughran 2018
4.40
569 ratings
Crush It!
by Gary Vaynerchuk • 2001
Your passion can pay: the social media blueprint for building a business that lasts.
3.87
34k+
Crush It! Summary
Crush It! 88%
Your passion can pay: the social media blueprint for building a business that lasts.
by Gary Vaynerchuk 2001
3.87
34k+ ratings
Company Of One
by Paul Jarvis • 2019
Growth is not the goal. The playbook for a deliberately small, fiercely profitable business.
3.91
6k+
Company Of One Summary
Company Of One 88%
Growth is not the goal. The playbook for a deliberately small, fiercely profitable business.
by Paul Jarvis 2019
3.91
6k+ ratings
Content Inc.
by Joe Pulizzi • 2015
Build the audience first. The product comes later: six steps to a content business.
3.96
1k+
Content Inc. Summary
Content Inc. 88%
Build the audience first. The product comes later: six steps to a content business.
by Joe Pulizzi 2015
3.96
1k+ ratings
Cult of the Dead Cow
by Joseph Menn • 2019
From BBS pranks to Pentagon briefings: how a hacker collective wrote the playbook for cyberdefense.
3.75
2k+
Cult of the Dead Cow Summary
Cult of the Dead Cow 88%
From BBS pranks to Pentagon briefings: how a hacker collective wrote the playbook for cyberdefense.
by Joseph Menn 2019
3.75
2k+ ratings
Growth Hacking Techniques, Disruptive Technology - How 40 Companies Made It BIG – Online Growth Hacker Marketing Strategy
by Robert Peters • 2014
Forty companies, minimal ad spend: the repeatable growth tactics that actually worked.
3.45
67
Growth Hacking Techniques, Disruptive Technology - How 40 Companies Made It BIG – Online Growth Hacker Marketing Strategy Summary
Growth Hacking Techniques, Disruptive Technology - How 40 Companies Made It BIG – Online Growth Hacker Marketing Strategy 88%
Forty companies, minimal ad spend: the repeatable growth tactics that actually worked.
by Robert Peters 2014
3.45
67 ratings
Just for Fun
by Linus Torvalds • 2001
A Finnish student created an operating system in his bedroom, then watched it swallow the world.
3.96
5k+
Just for Fun Summary
Just for Fun 88%
A Finnish student created an operating system in his bedroom, then watched it swallow the world.
by Linus Torvalds 2001
3.96
5k+ ratings
Quicklet on The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
by David Lowe • 2011
A quick guide to Ferriss's method: cut your workhours, automate your business, and take months off.
3.85
13
Quicklet on The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Summary
Quicklet on The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss 88%
A quick guide to Ferriss's method: cut your workhours, automate your business, and take months off.
by David Lowe 2011
3.85
13 ratings
Course Creation Simplified
by Jimmy Naraine • 2023
Your story is worth more than your resume. A step-by-step method for creating courses that sell.
4.32
74
Course Creation Simplified Summary
Course Creation Simplified 88%
Your story is worth more than your resume. A step-by-step method for creating courses that sell.
by Jimmy Naraine 2023
4.32
74 ratings
The Narrow Road
by Felix Dennis • 2010
Getting rich is a brutal, improbable pursuit. The blunt playbook from someone who pulled it off.
4.23
655
The Narrow Road Summary
The Narrow Road 88%
Getting rich is a brutal, improbable pursuit. The blunt playbook from someone who pulled it off.
by Felix Dennis 2010
4.23
655 ratings
Start From Zero
by Dane Maxwell • 2020
A solopreneur's blueprint: create assets that pay you, not another job that owns you.
4.01
147
Start From Zero Summary
Start From Zero 88%
A solopreneur's blueprint: create assets that pay you, not another job that owns you.
by Dane Maxwell 2020
4.01
147 ratings
The $100 Startup
by Chris Guillebeau • 2012
A PayPal account and $125. Everything else about launching a profitable business is optional.
3.89
71k+
The $100 Startup Summary
The $100 Startup 88%
A PayPal account and $125. Everything else about launching a profitable business is optional.
by Chris Guillebeau 2012
3.89
71k+ ratings
Blogging Tips
by Zac Johnson • 2012
The niche, content, and monetization playbook one blogger used to build a six-figure online income.
3.15
20
Blogging Tips Summary
Blogging Tips 88%
The niche, content, and monetization playbook one blogger used to build a six-figure online income.
by Zac Johnson 2012
3.15
20 ratings
Soft Skills
by John Sonmez • 2014
The developer's playbook for the non-coding half of the career: brand, negotiate, invest.
3.84
3k+
Soft Skills Summary
Soft Skills 88%
The developer's playbook for the non-coding half of the career: brand, negotiate, invest.
by John Sonmez 2014
3.84
3k+ ratings
Opportunity
by Eben Pagan • 2018
Opportunity isn't luck. It's a skill you can learn, and this book installs the operating system.
3.99
121
Opportunity Summary
Opportunity 88%
Opportunity isn't luck. It's a skill you can learn, and this book installs the operating system.
by Eben Pagan 2018
3.99
121 ratings
Craft, Inc.
by Meg Mateo Ilasco • 2007
The business playbook for makers: permits, pricing, branding, and getting into stores.
3.86
1k+
Craft, Inc. Summary
Craft, Inc. 88%
The business playbook for makers: permits, pricing, branding, and getting into stores.
by Meg Mateo Ilasco 2007
3.86
1k+ ratings
Digital Retirement
by Michelle Kulp • 2020
Forget the 401(k). A short Kindle book each month can replace your retirement income in a year.
4.30
302
Digital Retirement Summary
Digital Retirement 88%
Forget the 401(k). A short Kindle book each month can replace your retirement income in a year.
by Michelle Kulp 2020
4.30
302 ratings
Your Ecommerce Store
by David Brock • 2019
Build an online store that sells: a non-techie's guide to platforms, pricing, and getting found.
Your Ecommerce Store Summary
Your Ecommerce Store 88%
Build an online store that sells: a non-techie's guide to platforms, pricing, and getting found.
by David Brock 2019
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