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Mentioned in 25 episodes
Confessions of an Advertising Man
Book • 1963
First published in 1963, this book revolutionized the world of advertising and became a bible for the 1960s ad generation.
It covers topics such as how to manage an advertising agency, acquire and retain clients, build great campaigns, write potent copy, and navigate office politics.
The book is filled with Ogilvy's pioneering ideas, inspirational philosophy, and practical advice, making it an essential blueprint for good practice in business.
It covers topics such as how to manage an advertising agency, acquire and retain clients, build great campaigns, write potent copy, and navigate office politics.
The book is filled with Ogilvy's pioneering ideas, inspirational philosophy, and practical advice, making it an essential blueprint for good practice in business.
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Mentioned in 25 episodes
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, highlighting Ogilvy's emphasis on thorough research and knowledge in advertising.


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#373 Breakfast with Brad Jacobs + How To Make A Few Billion Dollars
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in the context of his hiring philosophy and the importance of hiring people bigger than oneself.


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#329 Charlie Munger (the NEW Poor Charlie's Almanack)
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to illustrate the dangers of excessive luxury and the rise and fall of companies.


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#337 Napoleon's Maxims and Strategy
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as a source of insightful ideas on advertising and business.


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#306 David Ogilvy (Confessions of an Advertising Man)
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in the context of David Ogilvy's hiring philosophy.


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#354 Sam Walton: The Inside Story of America's Richest Man
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for his hiring philosophy, emphasizing the importance of hiring people better than oneself.


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#330 Les Schwab (Charlie Munger recommended this book)
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in the context of hiring philosophy and building a team of giants.


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#352 J. Paul Getty: The Richest Private Citizen in America
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, discussing Ogilvy's approach to hiring and building a team of exceptional individuals.


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#345 George Lucas
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as a source of a quote about talent.


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#233 Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin (PayPal)
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when discussing David Ogilvy's approach to finding and hiring talented individuals.


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#331 Christian Dior
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as Ogilvy's autobiography.


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#189 David Ogilvy (The book I've given as a gift the most)
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in relation to his hiring philosophy.


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#327 Ted Turner
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, quoting Ogilvy's perspective on the dedication of great industrial leaders.


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#307: The World's Great Family Dynasties: Rockefeller, Rothschild, Morgan, & Toyada
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in the context of copywriting, categorizing writers as poets and killers.


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#310 Walt Disney and Picasso
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as Ogilvy's best-selling book, described as civilized, literate, and entertaining.


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#169 David Ogilvy (The King of Madison Avenue)
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in relation to Claude Hopkins's work on advertising.


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#332 Jesus
Mentioned by the podcast host in relation to advertising and business strategies.

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The Founder of Kinkos — Paul Orfalea
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in the context of unconventional thinking and the criticism faced by those with innovative ideas.


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Jeff Bezos (Insights, Stories, and Secrets)
Mentioned by the podcast host as a source of inspiration for advertising strategies.

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#188 Joe Coulombe (Founder of Trader Joes)
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after reading it and being impressed by Warren Buffett's admiration for the author.


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#89 David Ogilvy (Confessions of an Advertising Man)