Entrepreneurial You

Monetize Your Expertise, Create Multiple Income Streams, and Thrive

By: Dorie Clark

Narrated by: Dorie Clark

Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's Summary

What does it take to create the career you want?

It's no secret that the world of work has changed, and we're shifting toward an ever more entrepreneurial, self-reliant, work-from-wherever-you-are economy. That can be a liberating force, and many professionals dream of becoming independent, whether by starting their own businesses, becoming consultants or freelancers, or developing a sideline.

But there's a major obstacle professionals face when they contemplate taking the leap: how to actually make money doing what they love. You may have incredible talent and novel ideas, but figuring out how to get started, building your reputation in a new realm, developing multiple revenue streams, and bringing in a steady flow of new clients can be a daunting prospect.

Dorie Clark, a successful entrepreneur and author, has done it all. And in Entrepreneurial You she provides a blueprint for professional independence, with insights and advice on building your brand, monetizing your expertise, and extending your reach and impact online. In short, engaging chapters she outlines the necessary elements and concrete tactics for entrepreneurial success. She shares the stories of entrepreneurs of all kinds - from consultants and coaches to podcasters, bloggers, and online marketers - who have generated six- and seven-figure incomes.

This book will be your hands-on guide to building a portfolio of revenue streams, both traditional and online, so that you can liberate yourself financially and shape your own career destiny.

©2017 Harvard Business Review Press (P)2017 Harvard Business Review Press

Alternative title: Ways to Earn Money Online

A more precise title for this book would be "Ways to Earn Money Online". In it, Dorie lists the various ways you can make money online (affiliate programs, online courses, masterminds, podcasting, etc).

That's all helpful, but mostly to newbies who haven't yet dipped their toes in the online marketing pool. Had it been titled with my alternative title instead, it would perhaps sell less? Books on "ways to make money online" are everywhere.

I had hoped for more of a HOW to create multiple income streams, as in: practical advice, and a larger portion of "here's what I have learned over the years" wisdom.

There is *some* of that, but not enough to satisfy what I'd hoped to find.

Still, it's a solid book, taken for what it is.

What I did find valuable, is that Dorie Clark cites concrete numbers for how much various online marketers have made and spend on advertising, download numbers for various podcasters, how many episode-downloads advertisers expect before they're interested in sponsoring your show, etc, giving the book realistic, concrete perspectives.

I also appreciated her honest assessments of mistakes she'd done in the past, product creation and marketing wise. I could certainly relate to the case where a case study had pre-sold an online course, launched it, sold one membership, and due to his integrity felt obliged to create a weekly video for one member, month after month. That's the hard-earned wisdom I wish more authors would write about. There's already so much "do this, do that, and voila: you'll be rich" content available. All it does, it lead people into the false idea that their next online undertaking is a piece of cake and bound to be successful. Knowing the hardships you'll encounter beforehand, is what WILL increase your chances of success.

That's why elite police units like SWAT and and special operations forces like the Navy SEALs are so good at what they do:
- they train with the *expectation* that things will get REALLY tough (the sh*t will always hit the fan),
- that every mission will seem *almost* impossible to accomplish,
- that everything that *can* go wrong *will* go wrong – and that it's rarely the things you expect to go wrong. So train to be adaptable: don't choke when it happens – adapt, reorientate, reprioritize and act on the new scenario with as little interruption as possible.

Dorie Clark's book does go some distance towards that mindset – but could go a lot further.

If you’re looking for something as practical as it is inspirational start here

Dorie Clark hits a home run with this book. I was 3 chapters into this audio book when I hopped on Amazon to purchase the physical hard copy. I’ve felt lost on where to start on my entrepreneurial journey. It seemed like I’d always be overwhelmed by the “how” and “where” to begin aspects of launching, diversifying, and monitoring my business. Thanks to Dorie’s book I know have a clear path and the inspiration to chase after it. Before I was afraid to even take the first step. Now I’m like chomping at the bit to get started. Thanks Dorie for this incredible resource.

This book is incredible!

If you’re looking to rev up your career as an entrepreneur, this book is for you. Dorie Clark unveils a variety of ways to boost your income with multiple streams of revenue. It’s brilliant content. And trust me when I say that when you start listening to this audiobook, you won’t be able to turn it off because it’s that good.

The information presented is incredibly helpful and insightful. Thank you Dorie for a masterpiece!

Thank You Dorie Thank You

Very Very Good Book.
I️ read 200 to 500 books per year and this is a top 10 for me.
So much actionable and interesting content. I️ ordered the print copy for a reference book in my business library after reading “listening “ to only about half of this book. I’ve never done that.
24 hours ago I️ had never heard of Dorie—now I’m a fan for life. I️ read Fore Sight Focus yesterday by Navy Seal David Havens and he recommended this book. Thanks David.
Loved Dorie’s passion and voice as she read this book.
Thanks again, Dorie
Dave Wadsworth

GREAT BOOK FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Where does Entrepreneurial You rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 5%

Any additional comments?

This book presents and explains ways to create multiple streams of income for yourself by leveraging on the power of the internet and your strongest skills and areas of expertise, using blogging, pod-casting, vlogging, online audio and video courses, building email lists, offline consultancy, virtual assistants, affiliate marketing, online communities, joint-venturing, mastermind alliance groups etc. The author took the time to discuss each of these platforms with which a lot of entrepreneurs have generated multiples streams of income for themselves, giving them the ability to spend more time on other activities outside of work which makes life fun for them. This is a must read book for people who want to create multiples streams of income for themselves. If you are one of such people, read this book and thank me later.

I was impressed with the basic and simple approach

Lord knows I need someone to speak slowly when giving me advanced techniques and strategies that can/will be life changing. Just a great audiobook. Thank you!

A great book for the the entrepreneur who is ready to level up!

I heard Doris on a podcast and immediately knew I needed to buy the book. I loved that the authors voice was on Audible. I felt like I was being taught one on one every time I listened. The easy to follow plan gave me hope for the future, validated my vision, and provided me the resource that I needed. I highly recommend this book.

If you are considering a side hustle - start here

Very exciting book about what you can become! Loved the practical ideas and simple approach. Doesn’t get into the meat of how to do it but will get you started in taking the risks you need to make money.

For bloggers not for entrepreneurs

Couldn't listen to this thing, it's not for legit entrepreneurs but more oriented for fresh/newbie bloggers...

One giant blog post?

this audiobook isn't bad but it doesn't have the feel of an actual business book. perhaps it's due to the author having a background in journalism or maybe it's a cobbled together collection of blog posts. I like the book and there is wisdom contained in here on self promotion that I found fascinating and useful. one key ingredient that isn't discussed in detail is that you need expertise in something.

Good in as a help guide when you need it

A good go to when you want ways to build your presence online or self promotion. Found it ‘turgid’ in places so definitely pick it up and as a manual rather than a long read.

Excellent well researched and thoughtful book

Very satisfied that this book is value for money and I would recommend that anyone looking to get into Multiple Streams Of income read this book ... it is simple, practical and resourceful thank you Dorie for taking the time to put this together ... also I like the fact that Dorie read her own book it shows passion and dedication to her vision and purpose.

The Power to Move ahead as a Entrepreneur

If you are looking for guidance on the road for your Entrepreneurial journey. This is a fantastic read or listens too.

Dorie explains and breaks down each area of business and through the chapters in this book, helps you with ease to achieve insights on how you can excel as an Entrepreneur

Dorie thank you for sharing these powerful lessons which I have brought forward into my business.
Alan Hennessy
Kompass Media.

Enjoyable and informative listen

It’s great to have such a comprehensive explanation of the benefits of multiple income streams alongside guidance on application and the pros and cons of each. Discovering this book at this point was perfectly timed for my circumstances and I will definitely be recommending to friends who are also venturing into the scary world of entrepreneurship.
This is a great book wherever you are in your entrepreneurial journey.

Average

Nothing in this book that isnt already known and available on google for free. Best parts are the case studies / real life examples and war stories. Not bad but nothing new really