Behind The Scenes Of My Reading List For Quarter 1
Reflecting on Business-Boosting Books in 2024
In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, staying ahead of the game often means seeking knowledge and insights from various sources. To dive deeper into this, I share an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at my reading list for the first quarter of 2024. With a clear goal of doubling my company’s revenue from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, my intentional choice of reading materials reflects both my commitment to personal and business growth.
Reading Habits and Business Growth
One strategy that has helped me along this reading journey is the habit of reading 10 pages of nonfiction daily. This practice has significantly contributed to my business growth. By consistently immersing myself in knowledge and learning, I have been able to gather valuable insights and apply them to my entrepreneurial endeavors.
Evolution of Reading Practices
Notably, both myself and my husband adopted the habit of reading before bed, using Kindles as a more convenient alternative to physical books. This shift in reading practices reflects a willingness to adapt to new technologies and maximize the efficiency of our personal development routines.
Book Recommendations
Throughout the episode, I recommended a diverse array of books to other entrepreneurs, tailoring each suggestion to address specific business needs. One way I like to reflect is to go back and decide which book would be helpful depending on where someone is at with their business. So if you are at the point where you are needing to hire, read, “Buy Back Your Time” by Dan Martell. If you want a quantum leap and you like stories, “10 X is Easier than Two X” by Dan Sullivan is a good option. If you’re just getting started with your online business, read “Chill and Prosper” by Denise Thomas. If you’re feeling like you don’t have enough time in your day or your days are hectic, read “The Perfect Day Formula” by Craig Ballantyne. If you need help with sales, marketing, copy, read “Exactly What to Say” by Phil Jones. And if you want to learn how to run a business more in alignment with who you are, and you know your birthday, time, and location, read “Human Design for Business” by Jamie Palmer. This list has a comprehensive selection of resources to support a variety of business owners whether you’re focusing on time management, strategic communication, or anything in between.
Conclusion
I encourage you to look into the Q1 reading list to understand the crucial role that intentional reading can play in business success. With this specific selection of books, the implementation of key takeaways, and the proactive sharing of knowledge and recommendations all can help you on your own business journey. I strongly believe in continuously learning, as well as resource-sharing to fuel further growth and impact in the entrepreneurial community.
Here’s A Glance Of The Episode:
00:00 Summarizing 6 Q1 books read.
05:19 Book “Buy Back Your Time” promises strategic success.
09:15 Investing in client success to improve programs.
11:55 Focus on high-value tasks, consider leadership.
16:04 Thinking bigger, new revenue goal, serving differently.
19:23 Realization of re-emerging money mindset blocks.
22:06 First 90 minutes focused on marketing and sales
27:05 Excited to study books, learn valuable insights.
28:07 “Exactly What to Say” empowers effective communication.
Key Takeaways:
- Brandi reads “10x is Easier than 2x” and “Chill and Prosper” by Denise Thomas, preferring the latter for beginner entrepreneurs and its money mindset content.
- Brandi implements time management strategies from “The Perfect Day Formula” by Craig Ballentine, focusing on marketing and sales in the first 90 minutes and structuring a perfect week schedule.
- She discusses the benefit of reading 10 pages of nonfiction daily, linking it to business growth, and has shifted to reading using Kindles before bed.
- “Buy Back Your Time” by Dan Martell impacts Brandi’s hiring perspective and time audit strategies, while introducing the concept of a replacement ladder for hiring in business.
- The importance of investing in people to support programs and achieving success through a sequence is highlighted.
- Brandi reflects on scheduling her day around her most productive periods of time and discusses the importance of making schedule adjustments to protect that time.
- Brandi recommends various books for different needs, from hiring to sales, marketing, and understanding human design personalized business ecosystems.
and so much more.
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Additional Resources
BUY BACK YOUR TIME: DAN MARTELL
10X IS EASIER THAN 2X: DAN SULLIVAN
CHILL AND PROSPER: DENISE THOMAS
THE PERFECT DAY FORMULA: HOW TO OWN THE DAY AND CONTROL YOUR LIFE
HUMAN DESIGN FOR BUSINESS: JAMIE PALMER
EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY: YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE TO THE MASTERY OF MAGIC WORDS
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Meet Brandi
Brandi Mowles is the host of the Serve Scale Soar® podcast which is a podcast dedicated to helping service-based entrepreneurs scale their online business to five-figure months so they can soar into six-figure years. Brandi is a wife, mom and in less than one year, created a six-figure business. Now she is spilling all her secrets so you can too.
