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Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You

John Warrillow
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Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

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John Warrillow

Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Built To Sell by John Warrillow is a business guide that advises entrepreneurs on how to structure their companies for successful sales. It provides strategies for creating scalable, valuable businesses, emphasizing the importance of processes and specialization. The book features a narrative about transforming an advertising agency into a sellable enterprise.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

9,670 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

John Warrillow's Built To Sell is praised for its practical, actionable advice for entrepreneurs looking to create a sellable business. Readers particularly value its engaging storytelling approach. However, some criticize the simplified examples and suggest the book glosses over complex scenarios. Overall, it is seen as a valuable guide for those aiming to streamline and sell their businesses.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You?

Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to scale and eventually sell their ventures will enjoy Built To Sell by John Warrillow. Similar to books like The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber and Good to Great by Jim Collins, it offers practical advice for creating a business that's attractive to potential buyers.

4.5

9,670 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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