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kropotkin's review
1.0
Entrepreneurial humblebrag snoozefest. Too busy with his own clout chasing to discuss anything of importance. Gimmicky layout and delivery. Any intricacy around sanitation and general development is brushed aside for simple dichotomies. The grand idea being that consumerism will address pitfalls on global capitalism. At least the impulse around the book/movement is good in origin. If only they would come to the table around the well criticized charity industry in which they buy into.
hannahlv's review
5.0
I loved this book - such practical tips for making a difference and a really interesting story about how Thank You started and got to where it is today
renee_conoulty's review
4.0
I came across this book via the book launch video, which I found so inspirational that I followed the link and bought myself a copy straight away. Here's a link to the video - https://youtu.be/Yx44cXeKC7s
Chapter One is an inspirational, biographical account of the first eight years behind the scenes of the Australian social enterprise Thankyou. It tells of how the author, Daniel, with the help of many others, took his idea of developing a brand to sell products and donate all the profits to charity. It started with bottled water - 100% of the profits going to build wells in developing countries to ensure clean water supply for those in need. It has since progressed to food and personal care items.
Because all the profits from existing products go to charity and Thankyou not having shareholders, money for expansion into other areas needed to be found - so here is Chapter One - a pay what you want book currently available in ebook (I got because I was too impatient to wait for the postman) and landscape printed paperback. I believe there is an audiobook in production too.
Daniel is bold and charismatic, enthusiastic about his social enterprise, which all comes through in his writing. I couldn't help but feel inspired too. He shares the good days as well as the bad days. He uses his experiences to demonstrate what can happen if you try, but not in a braggy way. He shares tips and advice, wisdom that he has picked up along the way, and encourages everyone who reads it to be brave and just start.
Chapter One is an inspirational, biographical account of the first eight years behind the scenes of the Australian social enterprise Thankyou. It tells of how the author, Daniel, with the help of many others, took his idea of developing a brand to sell products and donate all the profits to charity. It started with bottled water - 100% of the profits going to build wells in developing countries to ensure clean water supply for those in need. It has since progressed to food and personal care items.
Because all the profits from existing products go to charity and Thankyou not having shareholders, money for expansion into other areas needed to be found - so here is Chapter One - a pay what you want book currently available in ebook (I got because I was too impatient to wait for the postman) and landscape printed paperback. I believe there is an audiobook in production too.
Daniel is bold and charismatic, enthusiastic about his social enterprise, which all comes through in his writing. I couldn't help but feel inspired too. He shares the good days as well as the bad days. He uses his experiences to demonstrate what can happen if you try, but not in a braggy way. He shares tips and advice, wisdom that he has picked up along the way, and encourages everyone who reads it to be brave and just start.
_astridedwards_'s review
5.0
Anyone in business and the not-for-profit sector, as well as anyone interested in storytelling, should know what [a:Daniel Flynn|3060790|Daniel Flynn|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] and the Thankyou team are doing.
Thankyou is a social enterprise based in Melbourne. They are not like any other social enterprise you have come across.
They are the definition of disruptors. And unlike many about which that term is used, this team has a consistent track record. They are challenging the way things have always been done in multiple industries at the same: publishing; food, beverage and grocery; international development; transport and logistics; and marketing and advertising.
Take publishing, for example.
At a time when traditional publishing and profits from books (for both author and publisher alike) are less assured than ever, they had the vision (and the temerity) to publish a book with no recommended retail price (an industry first) and with a side orientation (a rarity). Customers simply walk to to the counter and tell the sales assistant what they are willing to pay.
Thankyou is a story of what can be done. Read it, and do you part.
And here is to publishing Chapter Two.
Thankyou is a social enterprise based in Melbourne. They are not like any other social enterprise you have come across.
They are the definition of disruptors. And unlike many about which that term is used, this team has a consistent track record. They are challenging the way things have always been done in multiple industries at the same: publishing; food, beverage and grocery; international development; transport and logistics; and marketing and advertising.
Take publishing, for example.
At a time when traditional publishing and profits from books (for both author and publisher alike) are less assured than ever, they had the vision (and the temerity) to publish a book with no recommended retail price (an industry first) and with a side orientation (a rarity). Customers simply walk to to the counter and tell the sales assistant what they are willing to pay.
Thankyou is a story of what can be done. Read it, and do you part.
And here is to publishing Chapter Two.
neonnikki's review
5.0
Daniel Flynn's passion leaps off the pages of this book. It takes you on a journey and asks you to look at things a little differently and ask yourself some questions. But at the same time, it doesn't read at all like a 'guide to success'. In fact, if the founders of Thankyou had followed the 'path to success' well travelled by many a CEO, Thankyou wouldn't be what it is. This is a fantastic read and I really enjoyed it.