This is a great book for anyone who wants an overview of key business principles and best practices. Dave also throws in a lot of his own folksy advice - much of which I agree with. The book can come off a little preachy at times - especially if you are not a person of faith. But, overall, it is a very solid business book. I would recommend for any leader with dreams of building an organization. Dave Ramsey is one of those guys you either love or you hate. I can see why. He has an ego the size of Texas, which is all the more impressive when you consider he's from Tennessee. But if you can get past the ego and ignore the politics (he's about as right-wing as Wayne Gretzky) Ramsey has some really important things to say about building the culture of your business. The story of how he chartered a jet to bring a team member home who's wife was killed in a car accident speaks volumes about the character of man and the integrity with which he runs his business. Yes, he's abrasive and a bit arrogant but I'd rather take advise from someone who's done it (and failed too) then a freshly minted MBA born with a silver spoon in his mouth. There is nothing really new here but if you're looking for some practical know how and can stomach a bit of "raw, raw, look at how awesome I am" it's well worth the read.
This book was full of implementable actions in starting, running, maintaining, and growing a business. It was the type of book that I felt would seem like a book made for your business whatever it is. For example, I own an insurance agency, and it seemed like it was written for my agency and in particular the sales aspect. But, I imagine if you have a totally different type of business in a different stage of its lifecycle, it would seem written for that business. This is that type of book. I certainly recommend it for any business professional in any business.
—jon
This is a great book for anyone who wants an overview of key business principles and best practices. Dave also throws in a lot of his own folksy advice - much of which I agree with. The book can come off a little preachy at times - especially if you are not a person of faith. But, overall, it is a very solid business book. I would recommend for any leader with dreams of building an organization.
—BlueClaw
I adore Dave Ramsey as well as his principles about money. Can't wait to see him live next month.
—jjoa
A great book for ALL.
—Brooke
