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Mentioned in 33 episodes

Company of One

Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business

Book • 2020

In 'Company of One,' Paul Jarvis challenges the conventional notion that business growth must always mean scaling up.

He argues that staying small can provide more freedom, independence, and a better quality of life.

The book offers practical advice on setting up a solo business, determining desired revenues, keeping clients happy, and dealing with crises.

Jarvis emphasizes the importance of resilience, autonomy, speed, and simplicity in running a successful 'company of one.

' This approach is particularly appealing to solo entrepreneurs and small business owners who prioritize a balanced and fulfilling life over traditional growth models.

Mentioned by

Alexandre Waquier

Mentioned in 33 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book that helped reframe business goals.

Ep. 275: Accomplishing Hard Goals

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an example of someone who made a big life change.

Ep. 259: The Four-Hour Work Day

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

when discussing workflow design and maximizing value produced by high-return skills.

Ep. 339: Let Brandon Cook

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book discussing alternative responses to success in small companies or freelance work.

Ep. 268: Stoicism and the Deep Life

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book about building and running a successful one-person business.

Ep. 204: Deep Life Principles

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book arguing against scaling small businesses, instead focusing on working less and making the same money.

Ep. 232: The Lumberjack Paradox

Recommended by

Cal Newport

as a guide for building a small, sustainable business.

Ep. 224: A World Without Twitter?

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book he blurbed.

Ep. 218: Work vs. Meaning

Mentioned by

David Sparks

; he recently finished reading it.

200: Favorite Productivity Hacks

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an example of someone who prioritized quality of life over scaling a business.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an example of someone who prioritized a fulfilling lifestyle over business growth.

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Recommended by

Cal Newport

as a resource for freelancers on how to get more from their time and increase their income.

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Mentioned by

Pat Flynn

as an example of someone who prefers a small, sustainable business.

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Joe Buleg

's current read, focusing on the alternative of not prioritizing growth in business.

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Mentionné par

Flavie Prévot

comme une référence sur la scalabilité minimaliste.

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Mentioned as the author of Company of One who was thinking forward at what does he actually want to create and what is important to him.

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Mentioned by

Dan Koe

as a book about starting a business as a single person.

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Mentioned by

Paul Millerd

as an inspiration for his concept of 'enough'.

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Mentionné par

Alexandre Waquier

comme une ressource pour comprendre le concept d'actif médiatique.

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Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book he is currently reading.

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