jason_tko

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jason_tko · Nov 18, 2009
the first book I would recommend would be the classic "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.
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jason_tko · Nov 18, 2009
Absolutely yes. Really makes a huge difference to think about things in the Entrepreneur/Technician/Manager frame
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jason_tko · Nov 18, 2009
I second "Made to Stick" as a great study on what makes things popular, and how they become popular.
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jason_tko · Nov 18, 2009
Next you need to find some good books on negotiation (Getting To Yes).
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jason_tko · Nov 18, 2009
"Ready, Fire, Aim" by Michael Masterson talks about the value of moving quickly, selling quickly, and figuring out the finer details as you're moving along. This was invaluable for me
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jason_tko · Nov 18, 2009
Seek out some good marketing books (Your Marketing Sucks is very good)
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