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The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Michael E. Gerber
3.78 AVERAGE
286 reviews for:
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
Michael E. Gerber
3.78 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
I started the book with high expectations, as it’s highly recommended almost everywhere and is often described as a book every business owner should read. After finishing it, I’d say it’s a really good book for business owners who have just started or are thinking about starting a physical business, like a store or a company selling physical goods.
If you’re like me, someone who has been in business for years, especially in the internet-based or online business space, you might not find it super helpful. I can’t blame the author either; the book was published before the 90s, and the internet wasn’t a thing back then. So you can’t expect topics like digital marketing, SEO, or copywriting strategies to be covered.
Lastly, I feel the book is more theoretical than practical. You’ll find lots of stories, which are indeed inspiring and offer valuable lessons. However, the author doesn’t provide many direct, actionable, or practical methods that you can apply immediately. You have to interpret the insights yourself and figure out how to implement them in your business. Also, keep in mind that every business is different, so strategies won’t always apply the same way.
Overall, it’s a good read, and I recommend it to those who have no idea what business is about or how to get started.
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
informative
fast-paced
I got a lot out of the first half of the book, but by the last hour of my audio book, the information seemed less and less relevant to my small retail business so I didn’t finish it.
This seems like a really good business book, it is told in a story telling example kind of way where we follow a small business owner running and struggling with her bakery and talking to the author about what she should do. For the most part I really liked that approach. It then goes over different ideas and themes that seemed really useful. The story approach was a little boring at the end but overall it made it interesting to consume the information.
I hope to revisit the book and implement some of the things into my own small business in the future. Until then I dont know how useful the information would be... but honestly it seems pretty obviously useful even though I was put off at first when I thought it wanted us to go down a specific route instead of just learn from it..
I hope to revisit the book and implement some of the things into my own small business in the future. Until then I dont know how useful the information would be... but honestly it seems pretty obviously useful even though I was put off at first when I thought it wanted us to go down a specific route instead of just learn from it..
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
In this book, the author uses an example of one of his typical clients to illustrate how entrepreneurs and small business owners often start a company because they follow their passion. Then, one day, fed up with their daily job, they cannot take it anymore and leave their steady paycheck to start their own business.
Gerber explains that life at first is grand in this new career venture. Yes, starting a new business is challenging, but the joy of being their own boss outweighs their troubles. Until one day, the new entrepreneur finds themselves on the floor, totally stressed out and panicked, overloaded with work, not knowing how to pick themselves up and keep going.
Gerber presents a systematic way for a business owner to understand what it takes to move a company from business-owner led to team-led and how that method can be applied systematically to sustain and grow the business to astounding levels.
Gerber has a wealth of hands-on experience helping entrepreneurs and small business owners get themselves out of these situations. His know-how cannot be disputed. So, the advice was practical, relatable, and, most of all, helpful.
Unlike most business books I’ve read, this one explains concepts in a narrative style, where Gerber takes one client and walks them through the entrepreneur process from start to burnout and success again. I enjoyed most of the book, but unfortunately, the case study he used drug on for too long, and I found myself skimming some of the chapters.
Most of the advice can be useful if the distressed business owner gets a hold of this book before it is too late. But, as we know, small business owners and entrepreneurs often do not have time to fix their businesses. They get wrapped up in their passions and forget about running the actual business. This leads to frustration, burnout and spinning wheels.
Unfortunately, this happens to most entrepreneurs, and they will probably see Gerber’s book when it is too late. Either way, this book will be comforting for small business owners to know that they are not alone and the pit they are in can be reversed. They can be happy again doing what they love -- running and growing their own company if they take time out to follow Gerber’s advice and do some hard work to get back to normal.
Gerber explains that life at first is grand in this new career venture. Yes, starting a new business is challenging, but the joy of being their own boss outweighs their troubles. Until one day, the new entrepreneur finds themselves on the floor, totally stressed out and panicked, overloaded with work, not knowing how to pick themselves up and keep going.
Gerber presents a systematic way for a business owner to understand what it takes to move a company from business-owner led to team-led and how that method can be applied systematically to sustain and grow the business to astounding levels.
Gerber has a wealth of hands-on experience helping entrepreneurs and small business owners get themselves out of these situations. His know-how cannot be disputed. So, the advice was practical, relatable, and, most of all, helpful.
Unlike most business books I’ve read, this one explains concepts in a narrative style, where Gerber takes one client and walks them through the entrepreneur process from start to burnout and success again. I enjoyed most of the book, but unfortunately, the case study he used drug on for too long, and I found myself skimming some of the chapters.
Most of the advice can be useful if the distressed business owner gets a hold of this book before it is too late. But, as we know, small business owners and entrepreneurs often do not have time to fix their businesses. They get wrapped up in their passions and forget about running the actual business. This leads to frustration, burnout and spinning wheels.
Unfortunately, this happens to most entrepreneurs, and they will probably see Gerber’s book when it is too late. Either way, this book will be comforting for small business owners to know that they are not alone and the pit they are in can be reversed. They can be happy again doing what they love -- running and growing their own company if they take time out to follow Gerber’s advice and do some hard work to get back to normal.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Life changing book about what makes a successful business. So much of my consulting work with clients comes down to the items covered in this book.