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bookznhookz's review against another edition
5.0
I was lucky enough to be able to receive and ARC of this book. Many great tips and ideas that I'm looking forward to implementing in my own new business! Can't wait!
kellylynnthomas's review against another edition
1.0
This is MLM/pyramid scheme garbage with a fancy veneer. I hate to think of all the people in Lindsay's downline who lost money on YoungLiving because they bought into this lie. She's also really cagey about the fact that she was a YoungLiving rep and doesn't even mention the company, just that she sold essential oils. After reading this, I don't even know what her current business is. Does she stil shill oils for YL? Her website indicates she works as a business consultant (maybe?) but it's all super vague and seems kinda shady to me.
malligal's review against another edition
4.0
I received a free e-copy of Boss Up! from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I read a lot of non-fiction books, but they always tend to be more science based or biographies and memoirs. I’ve read a few self-help, but I rarely venture into the business book realm. I got enough of business textbooks in college. That being said, I liked the cover and with a very real and constant desire to begin plans for my own business, I decided to give Boss Up a shot!
Honestly, I’m not sure I was in this book’s target market. Mainly because I’m not a mom, and this was clearly written with mom’s in mind! Seriously, did anybody count how many times the words mom, mother or mama were actually used, because I'd be curious to know that number! I’m sure that it wasn’t intentionally polarizing, but even though the vast majority of her actual business creating points had nothing to do with being a mom, I couldn’t help but feel that I wasn’t supposed to be reading this book. I couldn’t relate to her mom types and descriptions and I couldn’t relate to a lot of her life experiences. Does this make the book bad? Heck, no! It just makes it not for me! I’m not part of her ‘tribe’.
Setting aside how I felt while reading, the actual content was wicked accurate and helpful! I enjoyed how she focused on exercises to help find things that the reader is passionate about, things they are skilled in and how to turn those passions and skills into an idea that will work for you! Finding something you’re passionate about, skilled at and able to make money with is by far the hardest hurdle to overcome when you’re starting a business and it was refreshing to see content and exercises helping with those difficult steps. She obviously knows what works, at least for her, and was able to convey it in a relatable and easy to follow way.
The thing about these types of books is that the author often needs to be, and is, vague. They can’t write to each reader’s particular interests and desires. So it can sometimes feel unfinished. Like the author is giving you tools but not telling you how to use them correctly. There is also the inevitability of learning way more than you ever wanted to about the author. Self-Help books merge how-to writing with personal memoirs and it’s definitely not for everyone, especially people who want more check list, less life story.
Boss Up! receives 3.5 stars from me! It had great tactics and advice that could and would help many new business creators and was a cute read. Not my favorite, but nowhere near my least favorite!
I read a lot of non-fiction books, but they always tend to be more science based or biographies and memoirs. I’ve read a few self-help, but I rarely venture into the business book realm. I got enough of business textbooks in college. That being said, I liked the cover and with a very real and constant desire to begin plans for my own business, I decided to give Boss Up a shot!
Honestly, I’m not sure I was in this book’s target market. Mainly because I’m not a mom, and this was clearly written with mom’s in mind! Seriously, did anybody count how many times the words mom, mother or mama were actually used, because I'd be curious to know that number! I’m sure that it wasn’t intentionally polarizing, but even though the vast majority of her actual business creating points had nothing to do with being a mom, I couldn’t help but feel that I wasn’t supposed to be reading this book. I couldn’t relate to her mom types and descriptions and I couldn’t relate to a lot of her life experiences. Does this make the book bad? Heck, no! It just makes it not for me! I’m not part of her ‘tribe’.
Setting aside how I felt while reading, the actual content was wicked accurate and helpful! I enjoyed how she focused on exercises to help find things that the reader is passionate about, things they are skilled in and how to turn those passions and skills into an idea that will work for you! Finding something you’re passionate about, skilled at and able to make money with is by far the hardest hurdle to overcome when you’re starting a business and it was refreshing to see content and exercises helping with those difficult steps. She obviously knows what works, at least for her, and was able to convey it in a relatable and easy to follow way.
The thing about these types of books is that the author often needs to be, and is, vague. They can’t write to each reader’s particular interests and desires. So it can sometimes feel unfinished. Like the author is giving you tools but not telling you how to use them correctly. There is also the inevitability of learning way more than you ever wanted to about the author. Self-Help books merge how-to writing with personal memoirs and it’s definitely not for everyone, especially people who want more check list, less life story.
Boss Up! receives 3.5 stars from me! It had great tactics and advice that could and would help many new business creators and was a cute read. Not my favorite, but nowhere near my least favorite!
alisonkoch15's review against another edition
3.0
Read this in hopes of it helping to jumpstart my online accountability coaching gig. In all honesty, it left me feeling like I could never reach the level I want to. Also, if I read the term “momtreprenuer” one more time I may get sick. She has some valid points but overall not my cup of tea.
totallyshana's review against another edition
3.0
I'll be honest - I thought the cover was cute, so I requested it. I'm not familiar with the author; I assumed this would be a generalized women-in-business book. When I started the book and found out the author is part of an essential oils MLM, I nearly quit reading. But I soldiered on and found that this was actually a pretty good common-sense approach to business primer. It's easy to read and well-organized. Some of the language in the book drove me insane ("momtrepreneur" and constant mentions of "finding your tribe" - I can't), but the book WAS full of practical advice on goal-setting and positive thinking and actions. The author comes across as friendly and non-threatening and I can see tons of people LOVING this book. It was solid. #arc #netgalley
addieyoder's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Lindsay for letting me read this book early! 💖
If you are starting a business, building a business or just wanted to grow your business this book gives real tangible advice and tips for doing just that. Lindsay’s voice is real and honest and relatable and turns the overwhelming tasks in a business into simple things we can all do now.
If you are starting a business, building a business or just wanted to grow your business this book gives real tangible advice and tips for doing just that. Lindsay’s voice is real and honest and relatable and turns the overwhelming tasks in a business into simple things we can all do now.
booklistqueen's review against another edition
3.0
Great intro book for female entrepreneurs
After making millions selling essential oils, Lindsay Teague Moreno found her true passion in life was to inspire female entrepreneurs. In her new book, she takes the lesson she learned as a serial entrepreneur to share her 10 successful philosophies to help other mothers realize their dreams.
What I first fell in love with was her discussion on finding your thing and thinking long-term. She perfectly explains how to figure out what you want to do and how to think ahead towards scaling up to a multimillion-dollar company. I took pages of notes on these topics, and I think my business will be better for it.
After that, many of her success philosophies get more into ideals than actual items. I'm a checklist kind of girl, so I grew tired of the vagueness and would have loved a bit more concrete "Go get them" attitude. All in all, a decent starting point for female entrepreneurs (moms or not) that definitely gave me some great ideas for my own blog.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
After making millions selling essential oils, Lindsay Teague Moreno found her true passion in life was to inspire female entrepreneurs. In her new book, she takes the lesson she learned as a serial entrepreneur to share her 10 successful philosophies to help other mothers realize their dreams.
What I first fell in love with was her discussion on finding your thing and thinking long-term. She perfectly explains how to figure out what you want to do and how to think ahead towards scaling up to a multimillion-dollar company. I took pages of notes on these topics, and I think my business will be better for it.
After that, many of her success philosophies get more into ideals than actual items. I'm a checklist kind of girl, so I grew tired of the vagueness and would have loved a bit more concrete "Go get them" attitude. All in all, a decent starting point for female entrepreneurs (moms or not) that definitely gave me some great ideas for my own blog.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
avafritsch's review against another edition
5.0
What I love about Lindsay Teague Moreno... she lays it out in an easy to read and understand manner with some humor mixed in. What annoys me... she's almost always right. I read through the book and reviewed the info and agreed with the majority of it. I will be rereading it to fully absorb it. Why twice? I needed to learn from it and I do best getting the information, digesting it, sitting on it, and then truly learning it so I can apply it. Have no fear, I've already made plans and starting using it and can't wait till girls night to vomit out all that I already learned but to truly apply it will take a second round.
Highly highly highly recommended to any entrepreneur but best suited for mom entrepreneurs. The information can be used by anyone though.
Highly highly highly recommended to any entrepreneur but best suited for mom entrepreneurs. The information can be used by anyone though.
yeahorneighreviews's review against another edition
5.0
Boss Up! is the most entertaining self-help book I've read! Lindsay holds nothing back and I enjoyed how blatantly honest she is throughout the book. She offers great business advice that can just as well be applied to those looking to make a difference in their personal life as well.