Before I even begin my review of “Smarter Faster Cheaper” by David Siteman Garland, I just want to warn you that I’m biased. I’m biased because I’m a huge fan of David, his television show and what he’s accomplished. He truly has a unique talent for public speaking, writing and getting people excited about entrepreneurship. That and he’s genuine, down to earth and easy to talk to too. It’s no wonder that he has a huge following to show for it. So, when he sent me a copy of his latest book for review, I was more than happy to read it and spread the word. David and I started our blogs at around the same time and I randomly met him when he left a comment on one of my articles. That one little comment led to an email conversation and before you know it, I became a loyal fan of his television show “The Rise To The Top”. After getting to know him these past few years, I have to say that David is probably one of the most energy-filled and enthusiastic people that I know and he’s a true entrepreneur at heart.

About The Book

Anyways, enough with the small talk. After all, I don’t want to flatter David too much in case he reads this. How’s his book? Let’s just say that I read it cover to cover in one sitting as soon as I received it in the mail. If I were to describe the book in one word, I would call it “inspiring”. The book isn’t a how to guide per se, nor is it written like a textbook. The book reads exactly like how David talks, full of enthusiasm. By telling us a series of stories, David takes us on a journey on what it takes to run a successful business in today’s day and age. The big media conglomerates don’t own the marketing and advertising world anymore. David emphasizes how because of the internet, the little guys can now take on the big boys without a huge marketing budget. Does he know what he’s talking about? Let’s just say that he’s started several businesses from the ground up, has had a television show and a successful blog, and he’s interviewed thousands of successful entrepreneurs. In fact, the book cites many interesting tips that he has learned while talking with some of the top business and marketing experts around. People like Tony Hsieh, Seth Godin and Chris Brogan are just a few of the big names mentioned in the book.

What Can I Expect To Learn?

Aside from being inspiring, David covers many topics that are designed to get us up off our butts and to instill confidence that we can succeed in a web related business if we just give it a shot. Here are some of the topics and strategies that are covered

  • How to create a company that caters directly to the people as opposed to being just another business
  • How to become a trusted resource and how to build a tribe
  • How to market your business effectively for free
  • How to create a shareable and spreadable website
  • How to truly connect with people

In case you haven’t guessed already, I highly recommend the book. It’s a quick read (I finished it in about 2 hours) and you’ll come away feeling refreshed and pumped up to start a business. In a nutshell, if you need a dose of motivation, pick up the book. If you need a kick in the pants, pick up the book. If you just want to learn about the right way to run a business, pick up the book. Smarter, Faster, Cheaper is like having a success coach by your side. For more information, go to the Smarter Faster Cheaper Website. Disclaimer: MyWifeQuitHerJob.com has no affiliation with David Siteman Garland or Smarter Faster Cheaper and stands to make no profit from the sale of his book.

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