Mega-bestselling author Ken Blanchard and celebrated business leaders Don Hutson and Ethan Willis present an inspiring story that reveals the secre...
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Jan 18, 2010
Chad
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A simple fictional story that teaches many valuable lessons about life as an entrepreneur. The style is very similar to The One Minute Manager, except that this story seems more realistic because of the character development and real-life people who appear in it. We're introduced to the main character in his high school years, and follow him as he starts a business. As he deals with the victories and defeats of running his business, he learns many important concepts of personal and professional
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Aug 12, 2009
Fred
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I went into this book really wanting to like it. I was expecting many practical, hard-hitting nuggets of advice about starting and running a business. While there were some, I never felt like I was reading the same book that was advertised on the cover.
The One Minute Entrepreneur is written in the form of a story about a young man looking for direction in his life. After getting arrested for being in a high school friend's car where drugs were found, he goes to work for a motivationa More...
The One Minute Entrepreneur is written in the form of a story about a young man looking for direction in his life. After getting arrested for being in a high school friend's car where drugs were found, he goes to work for a motivationa More...
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Jun 18, 2011
Richard N.
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I've really come to appreciate the narrative style to learning than the Blanchard line of books use. This journey of a budding entrepreneur was relatively high-level, but fun, quick, and the major point were very clear.
I did listen to the audiobook version and afterward had wished I owned a hard copy to take a few more notes. However, this book ties well into the other Blanchard-esque/One-Minute type books so it was added on a baseline of solid foundations.
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I did listen to the audiobook version and afterward had wished I owned a hard copy to take a few more notes. However, this book ties well into the other Blanchard-esque/One-Minute type books so it was added on a baseline of solid foundations.
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Jun 04, 2009
Kyle
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This book tells the story of an "average joe" who has a dream of owning a company. The book is useful with regard to its constant onslaught of recommended sales and marketing techniques; however, the pursued business venture in the story is kind of bizarre. The main character strives to become a speaker who tells others how to start a business. That is it. He goes around and speaks all day. Kind of a strange career path that most of us would not think of seeking. But the story go
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Aug 30, 2011
Deanna
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I've been listening to audio versions of motivational books lately since I often spend two hours driving a day. I picked up One Minute Entrepreneur and for the first third of it, I did feel pretty charged--things I knew but had forgotten about time management, customer service, surrounding yourself with people who inspire you, etc.
I did like the aspect of the book of summarizing other gurus, because this gave me ideas about who to read next.
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I did like the aspect of the book of summarizing other gurus, because this gave me ideas about who to read next.
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Jan 31, 2011
Erin
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I've been reading a ton of small business/entrepreneur books lately and while this one had a few nuggets of wisdom, it was indeed just that-a few nuggets. I found it ironic that they have this title and waste what precious little time a small business owner has by weaving a yarn about someone's life story and telling it through rosy-glasses. One Minute Entrepreneur could actually be the 30-second Entrepreneur.
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Mar 16, 2011
Suzie
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This is a short, animated read about an enthusiastic guy who dreams and then achieves success as a business owner. The narration is a bit elementary and melo-dramatic most times, but overall gets the message across that, yes, to be successful you have to surround yourself with the right people and you must keep your core principles in check. For anyone questioning the how, what, where and when of starting a company, this is a good book to get you started. For those already past that point, maybe
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Mar 12, 2011
J
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This was an amazing book that made you THINK! As an entrepreneur and a professor, I always strive to read books focused on enhancing my business and my ability to enhance class through analogies and examples from books. The One Minute Entrepreneur met my needs! It was a easy book to read in a day! Also, we adopted many strategies from this book in my business this week!!! Wonderful non-fiction book!
Jul 16, 2009
The is one long story about one man's road of owning his own business. The story if filled with insights for all phases of the entrepreneurial experience. Most of it is common sense - like always have more money coming in than going out. It is a quick read and a good one if you want a brief overview of the life span of owning your own business.
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Aug 19, 2009
Moni
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In wanting to start our business, I've decided to throw in a few business books- That's how I've come across this one- borrowed from the library-Very interesting story of a man who starts his own business and almost loses it (twice). His business ends up being successful. If the business gets off the ground I'd like to pick this book up as a resource in coninuing to succeed.
Sep 22, 2010
Melody
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I did not find anything terribly original about this book. The narrative was a little hokey. The most thought provoking line in the entire book was, "At any given moment, we are becoming the average of the five people we spend the most time with..."
Apr 07, 2011
Mahmoud
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I like this book a lot. It give me a lot of insights, like the book called 1 minute insight and finding a mentor also treat employees as partners. there is a lot of things that let you think.
Dec 02, 2009
Ramo
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I gained many insights after reading this book - of particular significance was the author's assertion that a good life is lived when one gives generously of one's wealth, time and talent
Aug 20, 2010
Sean
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Very quick read (that's why they say "One Minute"), but the stories included in the book really help related the great ideas into your real life business.
Jan 08, 2009
Michael
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I listened to the 3 CD audio version. Under inspiring fictitious tale was painful to listen to. The one minute entrepreneur points were good.
Feb 08, 2009
Matt
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Like all of Blanchard's "One Minute" books it was a pretty quick read. Good info told to the reader like a story. Well worth reading.
Jun 03, 2011
Jozef
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Príjemné manažérske poučenia podané príbehom hlavného hrdinu. Zistíte, ako podnikať a ako si tým nepokaziť osobný život :)
Feb 21, 2009
Michael
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My wife and I enjoyed this book. I liked how he used the vehicle of a story to express his key points.
Mar 31, 2011
Katya
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I loved this book. It's short, concise, and teaches through stories, not just theory or directives.
Aug 18, 2009
TASHA
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I began listening to this audio book, which is presented in a "story" format. This turned me off, as I would prefer that the author just give me the facts, or find another way to explain without elaborating upon the fictitious details of fictitious persons' lives for the sake of creating an engaging "story." Maybe I'll try again later.
Jul 22, 2011
Mosab
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A good book with lots of gems, and the best of all it summarizes every chapter at the end of it.
Sep 05, 2010
Anna
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Very quick read. Some good reminders on what is important in building and sustaining a business.
Aug 31, 2011
Monise
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Very straightforward and easy guide to creating and sustaining a successful business.
Jun 27, 2009
Moses
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Some few great tips, but the language and story is a bit too "3rd grade" for my taste.
Jun 14, 2008
Tammy
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I've enjoyed many of Ken Blanchard's books - quick and practical tips. As with any aspect in life, he seems to write about starting and always coming back to the basics. Some of the tips include building a solid foundation, current and future sources of revenues (not resting on your laurels), recruiting and retaining talent and offering superior service. Basics but it seems like the basics in life are what really create success and happiness.
Jan 08, 2009
PremiereBrian
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Don Hutson actually covers a lot of other topics likes sales, strategy, leadership, and other topics in his book on entrepreneurship with Ken Blanchard.
