• The 7 Day Startup

  • You Don't Learn Until You Launch
  • By: Dan Norris
  • Narrated by: Dan Norris
  • Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (178 ratings)

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By: Dan Norris
Narrated by: Dan Norris
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Publisher's summary

From generating ideas to gaining your first paying customers, The 7 Day Startup is the bootstrapper's bible for launching your next product. In it, you will learn:

1. Why validation isn't the answer 2. How to evaluate your business idea 3. How to choose a business name, fast 4. How to build a website in 1 day for under $100 5. Ten proven ways to market a business quickly

And much, much more.

©2012 Dan Norris (P)2017 Dan Norris

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great book but very bad narration

great book for any aspiring entrepreneur to read. neatly laid concepts for a disruptive approach. but the narration was really worst. Very bad narration style. Even a first grader would have better narration delivery.

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not perfect but more relateable than others

this book is more of a boots on the ground early stage book. most other books I've read are for business beyond where I'm at and don't go into enough detail on the stumbling blocks of getting started with no or little money. I like his performance, but it's not as polished as others. I actually like that for this book, but just be aware.

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Just a long ad for his website

Was so excited to find a so called no bs book on lunching a start up but this book in a long waist of time of an ad to this guy’s website. What a disappointing book):

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Cannot Continue

I had already read previous reviews and listened to the sample. I thought myself the narration couldn't be that bad; the content appealed to me too much.
I was wrong. The narration is so, so incredibly terrible, I could not plow through 1 hour. I've requested a refund.
The reader omits commas, periods and tone - defeating the whole point of audiobooks.

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Absolute must read for first time entrepreneur

Just packed with gems on every chapter. Completely changed how I approach validating ideas and getting traction.

If you are not going to use wordpress, skip the part (set up a website)

A lot of review saying narration is bad, but this is actually the author reading and I liked its unprofessional style bc it felt like he was speaking directly to me, and more genuine.

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Great Resource

This book will help motivate you to start faster and experiment as you go, rather than plan everything upfront. I am especially thankful for the online list of resources.

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Some great gems

I’ve read quite a few start up books, this one cuts through with actionable advice. Gave me inspiration for some great techniques to use in my business

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Real World Experience very eye-opening

I like the straightforward conversation the real world experience, sharing of the wins/losses and getting to the mentality as well as tactical strategies for winning in business

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Excellent

Great book, very much to the point. Highly recommended. Lots of practical advice that's easy to test

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Helpful Tips but the Narration is Poor

This book had a lot of good tips. Unfortunately, unlike many audiobooks, this was not composed as if it was a written book.

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  • DF
  • 05-30-22

Enjoyable and inspiring but thin on detail

Enjoyable book, the narrator author definitely leaves you motivated. Unfortunately a bit thin in detail apart from the wordpress chapter which is also quite strongly opinionated on choice of technology. This is not unexpected as the author has a startup in this space.

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  • Mr. V. Mavadia
  • 09-30-20

Great books

Lots of solid nuggets! Lots of points I wish I had implemented earlier in my business career!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 11-18-18

Really good read

I enjoyed listening to this book. Lots of titbits on how to ensure a successful launch. I particularly like the fact that the author describes the necessary actions in ways that are not intimidating,- like anyone can do it! Spurs you to take action. The Scottish accent was a bit of a surprise, but I got used to it after the 1st chapter and by the 5th it added quite some authenticity to the read. Will listen to it again and again!

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  • JHabs
  • 10-18-18

Great Book, such an interesting story

Great book, really interesting and inspiring. Will listen to again. Interesting points about email subscribers and loyal customers that i had'nt thought of before

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  • Michael
  • 10-23-17

satisfied listener

narration was tops, best I've heard so far. he read it like he was doing a seminar which is far easier to stick with, nothing sounded scripted. apart from that there was a lot of great info in the book and I found it motivating. I'm now a big fan of Dan Norris and will be joining his social media group and subscribing to his mailing list. great book, cheers.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 11-16-20

Good Book but Narrator is average

Good content but the book is read way too quick. Should be about 3 hours long instead of 2:30.

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  • Ash
  • 07-02-20

High quality advice, no fluff

Dan's book is packed with actionable steps and inspiration without the usual fluff that comes with a lot of business books. Highly recommended for any aspiring entrepreneur.

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  • Jspaull
  • 08-24-17

Template for starting out

This is a great guide for anybody's who's looking to start out . It's got a read just do it theme procrastination is the enemy of innovation. This book is the jolt all wantrapuners need to go for it .

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