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The $100 startup
Book • 2012
In this book, Chris Guillebeau shares insights from 1,500 individuals who have built businesses earning $50,000 or more from minimal investments.
He focuses on 50 intriguing case studies, highlighting how people with no special skills turned their passions into profitable ventures.
The book emphasizes the importance of finding the intersection between your expertise and what others are willing to pay for, and it provides practical advice on starting and growing a business without needing an MBA, a business plan, or employees.
Guillebeau stresses key principles such as the importance of action over planning and the value of selling solutions rather than teaching skills.
He focuses on 50 intriguing case studies, highlighting how people with no special skills turned their passions into profitable ventures.
The book emphasizes the importance of finding the intersection between your expertise and what others are willing to pay for, and it provides practical advice on starting and growing a business without needing an MBA, a business plan, or employees.
Guillebeau stresses key principles such as the importance of action over planning and the value of selling solutions rather than teaching skills.
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Chris Guillebeau 's books, focusing on starting a business with limited resources.
Ryan Holiday as one of Chris Guillebeau 's books, focusing on starting a business with limited resources.
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Luis Ramos como un libro con ejemplos de personas que han creado negocios con poca inversión.
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Sean Cannell as an alternative to college, suggesting that one can gain valuable experience and knowledge through practical work and self-learning.
Sean Cannell as an alternative to college, suggesting that one can gain valuable experience and knowledge through practical work and self-learning.
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Mentioned by the podcast host as one of the author's previous books.
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Mentioned by the podcast host as one of his books, emphasizing its bestseller status and sales figures.
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