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  • How Great Founders Do More with Less
  • Written by: Sahil Lavingia
  • Narrated by: Sahil Lavingia
  • Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (16 ratings)

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The Minimalist Entrepreneur

Written by: Sahil Lavingia
Narrated by: Sahil Lavingia
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Publisher's Summary

“Pay attention.” (Jason Fried)

A revolutionary road map for building start-ups that go the distance.

Now more than ever, you don’t need a fancy office, Ivy League degree, or millions of dollars in venture capital to launch a business that matters for the communities you care most about. Software, the internet, and remote work have made it possible for entrepreneurs to start for free, make a customer of anyone, and grow a profitable, sustainable company from anywhere.

Packed with hard-won, battle-tested lessons from Lavingia’s own journey of building Gumroad, a platform for creators to sell their work, The Minimalist Entrepreneur teaches founders how to:

  • Start then learn
  • Build a community, then solve a problem for them
  • Charge for something even before you’ve built anything
  • Avoid running out of money and, more importantly, energy
  • Run a tight ship amid the rise of the gig economy and remote work
  • Own a business without it owning you back

The Minimalist Entrepreneur is the manifesto for a new generation of founders who would rather build great companies than big ones. This is essential knowledge for every founder aspiring to build a business worth building.

©2021 Sahil Lavingia (P)2021 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

"Sahil Lavingia's book changed the way I think about my life and my business, and opened my mind to possibilities for a different--and better--model for successful entrepreneurship. A brilliant, fascinating read." (John Green, cofounder of Complexly and author of The Fault in Our Stars and The Anthropocene Reviewed)

"Sahil knows not. He knows what not to do, what not to follow, how not to waste, and how not to get caught up in the hype. What's left is the yes - the stuff that really works, the things that actually matter. It's all in this book, and much of it only in this book. Pay attention." (Jason Fried, cofounder of Basecamp and coauthor of Rework)

"A must-read for any potential founder. Brilliant insights into starting something simply and sensibly. Best guide to the new world of starting from anywhere." (Derek Sivers, founder of CDBaby and author of Anything You Want)

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Amazing

This was amazing and well worth the purchase. The author does a great job narrating and keeps it very engaging. I learned so much and was very inspiring.

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Great

I thought the author was passionate about his work and has me convinced that I should maybe follow his steps.

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So enjoyed...

Warm, humble wisdom... full of good points about life and entrepreneurship. It was an "experience" to listen and to read - the hardcover is gorgeous as well. Thanks, Sahil.
[PS: One cuss word if you have kids etc].

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One of the most well-structured business guides for beginners

Great read for beginner entrepreneurs and those wanting to let go of operations. Recommend 110%

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