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Small Is the New Big

And 193 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas

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Small Is the New Big

By: Seth Godin
Narrated by: Seth Godin
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Seth Godin, one of today's most influential business thinkers, writes best-selling books like Purple Cow and All Marketers Are Liars. And in between those annual books, he delivers a daily stream of ideas on one of the world's most popular blogs.

Collected here for the first time are eight years of his very best blog posts, magazine columns, and e-books. Small is the New Big offers ideas and stories that can change how you work, what you buy, and how you see the world.

It's an entertaining snapshot of Godin's fiercely original brain. Who else would argue that Fluffernutter was a brilliant business model? That we need a service that charges to send e-mail? That you can learn more about design at Hershey Park than at an Apple store, and more about marketing at summer camp than at b-school?

All of these riffs add up to a few essential themes:

  • Small is the new big because big has gone from a huge advantage to a liability.
  • Authentic stories spread and last, but lies get exposed faster than ever.
  • The ability to change fast is the single best asset for any person or organization.
  • Aretha was right: Respect is the secret to success.
  • It's easier than ever to become remarkable. There's no excuse for sticking with mediocrity.
    • ©2006 Seth Godin (P)2006 HighBridge Company     Advertising Career Success E-Commerce Leadership Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Sales & Selling Business Commerce Inspiring

    Critic reviews

    Audie Award Finalist, Business Information/Education, 2007

    "[Godin] presents a collection of essays that are thoughtful and wise." (Booklist)

    "This compilation from the marketing guru's popular blog showcases the spontaneous energy that makes his voice stand out so boldly." (Publishers Weekly)

    "Godin is a skilled and dynamic presenter, and his originality and spontaneous style come across perfectly in audio.... Godin's enthusiast-self is the perfect irreverent marketer of his own ideas. Whether two sentences or 20 minutes, the topics provide thought exercise for anyone interested in the culture of innovation." (AudioFile)
    Disruptive Ideas • Profound Concepts • Marketing Insights • Business Strategies • Quantum Musings

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    I'd never heard of Seth Godin until a friend said to "just buy the book". So on that recommendation I downloaded it and because it is from my understanding a compilation of his blog it is quite easily turned off and on. In fact he suggests not reading (listening) to it in one sitting which I found good advice. Some ideas are so profound you need to think about them for a while. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

    Great format for time poor business owners

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    A great book for expanding the way you look at your life and running a business.

    Fresh Thinking

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    I never listen to the abridged version, I reason the publisher is trying to promote the book in any means necessary...

    But this time it's Seth, and he's reading his own art, I gave it a chance and it was a delight.

    Great abridged version

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    Seth Godin again makes a compelling business book while offering some entertainment and irony. Keep 'em coming.

    Seth Makes Professional Books Tolerable

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    I don't agree with everything Seth puts out in this book but I do agree with about 90% of his ideas and strategies for building a better business. Most of it's common sense advice that most people just overlook. Some of it is a re-hashing from his other books and some of it relies on you needing to have read Purple Cow. All in all a higghly entertaining and insightful listen. I recommend it to any budding entrepreneur or someone who's is at all interested in changging their lot in life.

    Great nuggets

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