Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You

Ex of voice: Helloh thereuh. How are youuuah? Wellah. Iam fiynuhhh. Thank youahh.

The entire book is like this!!!

The way the narrator speaks is the way they make fun of public speakers. A voice that is comically used in a way that we feel the person is full of themselves, having bloated sentences that extend the last letters of the word. At first I thought it was a joke, then I knew it was legit and it is VERY hard to listen to. Very obnoxious. Hard to listen to! Preview it and see if you can handle it. I wish I had...

The book is fine, the narrator blows it.

I'd recommend buying the real book--not listening to this audio book.

Yes.

I'd avoid him as much as possible if I can.

It was hard to digest the content when you are distracted by the whiny voice that stops/starts without context of the whole sentence or paragraph.

I wasn't sure I would like a fictional company story and tips weaved into this format. It went into good detail and the expert friend, Ted, had good and fairly complex tips. The fictional company was fairly realistic and I liked the part when the seller was fumbling over why he was selling to potential buyers.<br/><br/>The narrator is a little pole smokey. I have heard him on one other audio book and his delivery is smarmy. The end of most of his sentences sound like questions. You might want to listen to the 5 min sample to make sure you can handle this narrator.<br/><br/>The content is good for all level of business owners.

I read a few comments about the narrator but chose to listen anyway. The same guy reads Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich". This is an excellent book for an entrepreneur looking to sell their business. The story is well written and the points at the end are very valuable. The next release should have a different narrator.

I was very excited to get into the content of this book, however, the reader is so impossible to listen to, I can't get past 5 minutes at a time. The way he speaks is such a joke, I'm absolutely impressed the producers of the audiobook actually thought this was a good idea. Ouch. I've never had to write a review like this!

I couldn't get past the first few chapters, so I'm moving to the eBook as I still would like to read the book.

I have over 280 Audible titles 95% of theme are business\personal Development related and I review very or rate very few as many are the same after awhile. This was a stand out title and now has become an absolute favorite Top 3 by far. I just finished my 1st listen and I will be going back over and over again. Anyone is business to sell or not should own this book. There are many easy to follow actionable items that will give great freedom in your business. If E-myth is the entry class this is the advanced course.

If you're deaf you might be able to cope.

I couldn't tell you, I couldn't absorb the content.

The narrators voice is incredibly difficult to listen to and completely distracts from the content.<br/><br/>He uses voices that are excessively overblown and has a weird twang that he uses at the end of almost every sentence.

The end of every sentence.

I don't often write scathing reviews, but the narration of this book REALLY REALLY destroyed what is otherwise a good book.

I've heard great things about this book. However, the narrator is so annoying that I can't continue to listen.

The narrator has a very signature style and it made the so-so story of Built to Sell more listenable. In fact, this is one of the few audiobooks I've listened to twice.<br/><br/>However, judging by the other remarks, I guess Erik's narration is a love it or hate it proposition. I personally thought it was great.

Yes, but with the caveat that the book is a little unrealistic in how fast a business can ramp up revenues (especially a logo design firm).

Better than E-Myth by a country mile.

This is a golden tool. I lived the story, tips, direction, and insight. This is a must read by anyone looking to grow, even if you don't want to sell. It has helped me understand how to focus my business better. I read it in 1 1/2 days give or take other obligations. The narrator was kind of awkward at first and the way he spoke was somewhat distracting. I will be honest that I laughed the whole first chapter. Please don't let that discourage you from listening because you'll miss as the total benefits of the book. After a chapter or so you'll get used to it. I highly recommend