• Street Smarts

  • An All-Purpose Tool Kit for Entrepreneurs
  • By: Norm Brodsky, Bo Burlingham
  • Narrated by: Sean Pratt
  • Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,737 ratings)

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Street Smarts

By: Norm Brodsky, Bo Burlingham
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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Publisher's summary

People starting out in business tend to seek step-by-step formulas or rules, but in reality there are no magic bullets. Rather, says veteran company-builder Norm Brodsky, there's a mentality that helps street-smart entrepreneurs solve problems and pursue opportunities as they arise. Brodsky shares his hard-earned wisdom every month in Inc. magazine, in the hugely popular "Street Smarts" column he cowrites with Bo Burlingham. Now they've adapted their best advice into a comprehensive guide for anyone running a small business.

©2010 Norm Brodsy, Bo Burlingham (P)2011 Gildan Media Corp

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"One is tempted to say 'the only book you'll need on starting a business.' Brilliant! Genius! Choose your superlative - it'll fit." (Tom Peters)

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Eloquently Insightful!

If you could sum up Street Smarts in three words, what would they be?

Insightful Entrepreneurial Handbook!

Which scene was your favorite?

Every story is just another layer into the entrepreneurial mindset.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

As a struggling entrepreneur, this book is inspiring and thought provoking.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this book to everyone because it isn't just for the entrepreneur. It can help people understand the business world better, and thus improve his/her chance at getting promoted or getting a raise.

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A must

Would you listen to Street Smarts again? Why?

More than once

Who was your favorite character and why?

Norm

What about Sean Pratt’s performance did you like?

Good listening and pace.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

not really, a lot to take in.

Any additional comments?

Just good business.

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One of the best business audiobooks I've listened

What did you love best about Street Smarts?

Real information for entrepreneurs presented in digestible stories with analysis of what to do and what not to do. Far better than the typical business books which are filled with philosophies but no way to implement them. If you own a business or are thinking about starting one, listen to this book!

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Read again

A book I will probably read again after utilizing useful tools and management tactics mentioned in this book.

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a wealth of knowledge and advices

Norm explains very well the differences between professional advice vs entrepreneurs minds. he offers plenty examples on who to maximize productivity considering employees wealth being.

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interesting tips

i love the narrator's performance! the tips are interesting and there are plenty of examples

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Lots of good illustrative stories

The personal stories made it an entertaining and educating listen, but it lacked ideas trying the whole book together. Good if you are looking for lots of stand alone tips.

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AVOIDING COSTLY MISTAKES

This book if super valuable for entrepreneurs and managers alike. Those new to business will benefit even more from reading this book. Many great examples and scenarios to learn from.

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Easy to understand

I love when authors use everyday words, easy to understand for people like me, that the case in this book, he uses normal everyday words.

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Absolutely essential for any entrepreneur

What made the experience of listening to Street Smarts the most enjoyable?

The sheer amount of knowledge, insight and experience is just amazing. At the same time it's all delivered in an easy conversational style and explained so well that it all seems obvious. Trust me it's not obvious. The book's just that good at explaining things.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Street Smarts?

Too many to mention. Lots of personal mistakes, lessons, corrections and eventual successes. "Here's how I blew up a 30M$ company due to a passion for risk taking"

What does Sean Pratt bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Channels the author perfectly. It all comes across as if the narrator actually experienced this stuff.

Any additional comments?

Essential for entrepreneurs. Just get it. Best book I've heard/read in years.

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