The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

By Michael Gerber

This book is a must read for anyone running a small business. Through examples and step-by-step instructions it will teach you how to systematize your business operations. This should result in you working “on your business” instead of “in your business”.

The book gave me clear and actionable items to implement in my own “side hustle”.

My key takeaways (spoiler alert!!!)

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Running a business and doing technical work are two different skills. This is part of the reason that most businesses fail. The author explores this topic in depth through examples.

My top three lessons learned from this book:
– Technical skill does not necessarily translate into an ability to run a successful business
– Picture your business as a nationwide franchise and then build your first location
– Work on creating a franchise template for your business focusing on systems over people

I would highly recommend this book to anyone starting or running a small business.

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