First Finance

Here, anthropologist David Graeber presents a stunning reversal of conventional wisdom: He shows that before there was money, there was debt. For more than 5,000 years, since the beginnings of the first agrarian empires, humans have used elaborate credit systems to buy and sell goods - that is, long before the invention of coins or cash. It is in this era, Graeber argues, that we also first encounter a society divided into debtors and creditors.

Looking to succeed as a new real estate agent? Look no further! This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to thrive in your first few years as a real estate agent. From mastering the mindsets of highly successful agents to creating a daily routine that sets you up for success, this book is packed with practical tips and strategies for building a successful career in real estate.

Your Financial First Aid Kit Has Arrived. "Straightforward and well-organized, it’s a strong resource for anyone who wants to build better financial habits and protect their future." - 5 Star Review "An excellent guide for anyone who feels stuck in a cycle of financial stress or repeated money mistakes." - 5 Star Review "I had no idea how much I needed this book til I read it. The format is GREAT. Situation - Mistake - Solution. Simple and very relatable! Plus the templates and worksheets are so helpful." - 5 Star Review "An excellent guide for anyone who feels stuck in a cycle of ...

If you’ve ever thought, “Options sound powerful—but I don’t want to blow up my account,” this audiobook is your edge. Options Trading Mastery turns the confusing into the doable. No fluff. A stepbystep path: psychology first (end selfsabotage), daily execution next. Build a rulesbased routine that protects capital and compounds skill. Start with decision process: risk caps, position sizing, and pretrade filters to avoid lowprobability traps. Then Greeks and volatility in plain English so you can pick structures that fit the market—without a math class.

A gripping, groundbreaking biography of the combative man whose genius and force of will created modern capitalism. Founder of a dynasty, builder of the original Grand Central, creator of an impossibly vast fortune, Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt is an American icon. Humbly born on Staten Island during George Washington’s presidency, he rose from boatman to builder of the nation’s largest fleet of steamships to lord of a railroad empire.

Author Cyndi Thomason has taken the core concepts of the Profit First methodology, created by Mike Michalowicz, and customized them to address the specific needs of the ecommerce business. Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers addresses the four major struggles and provides clear and actionable guidance on how to overcome them, taking the online seller from simply getting by to becoming permanently profitable.

Despite soaring prices, home ownership continues to be on the rise, with more than half of Gen Z aspiring to own a home within the next five years. With all this increasing demand, there's never been a better time to get into the real estate game. And Dirk Zeller's timeless classic is the only guide you need to get started as a Realtor.

No matter how much you want to escape the renters cycle, buying a house isn't always a good investment. Your home can make or break your chance to generate wealth and freedom and this book will show you how to make the right decisions to give you the most financial flexibility possible.

Your first investment property will no doubt be the hardest. Even choosing an investing strategy and coming up with a plan can seem impossible. Then you add in finding the right market, conducting property analysis, and the many facets of funding—and you’ve got yourself a classic case of analysis paralysis!

Your successful career in real estate starts here! The first 365 days of working in real estate can be one of the most tumultuous times in your career - full of hard lessons, heart breaks, and hard work. Just because you have a license, doesn’t mean you have a business. But if you get the important stuff right, a great future is yours for the taking. This honest, eye-opening, and completely practical insider's guide shows you how to get where you want to be - even if you're starting from nothing.

You're smart. You graduated dental school. But running a business isn't something you just automatically know how to do. Things can get out of hand quickly. Drew Hinrichs, CPA, and Barbara Stackhouse, RDH, MEd, have adapted the core principles of Mike Michalowicz's book Profit First and customized them for dental practice businesses. Profit First for Dentists addresses the specific financial challenges dentists face in their businesses. Using true stories of their clients, they pull back the curtain and share the steps to creating a highly profitable practice.

From the outside, being a landlord may look like an easy job. Once a month you greet your tenants, collect rent from them, and leave. Being a landlord is not as simple as it seems. Just like tenants have their share of responsibilities, so do you as their landlord and property manager. For first-time landlords, all of this can be very overwhelming.

You don’t have to have an MBA to understand the basics of accounting and finance, although it helps. This short book is a primer that will give you and those in your organization some basic tools for making smarter business decisions. Like many of my senior team colleagues at the time, many people believe that finance is the responsibility of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and perhaps a few staff accountants. Over the years, I have learned that we all need to understand some of the principles of accounting and finance, as well as some best practices.

Popular personal finance educator Steve Adcock delivers a fun, insightful, and hands-on discussion of how to build financial security, retire early, and give back to the community. You’ll learn to focus on yourself and your family first, creating personal wealth for the purpose of giving back to others. In the book, the author explains that “saving money” isn’t a goal in and of itself, but rather the end product of the personal wealth equation: Wealth = Income + Investments – Lifestyle.

Backed by real-life case studies, expert insights, and interactive exercises, this audiobook helps you turn complex legal and operational challenges into manageable tasks. You’ll develop a solid business strategy, navigate risks, and create a sustainable path to success. With clear explanations and practical examples, you’ll gain the confidence to tackle everything from tax considerations to long-term planning.

Outsmart the competition and learn inside tricks to enable you to own property and secure your future. How much money do I need for the right deposit? What do I do in a bidding war? How can I spot red flags in a potential home? If you have questions like these about buying your first home, you aren't alone. Becoming a homeowner can be the most challenging, but most rewarding, thing you can do in your life. With prices high and money tight, 40% of new homeowners believe buying a home is the ‘most stressful event in modern life’.

Are you ready to start building true wealth through commercial real estate—but feel overwhelmed by all the moving parts? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through every step of the process, whether you're starting with limited capital, zero experience, or just a burning desire to break into the commercial game.

When Lynsi Snyder’s grandparents founded In-N-Out Burger in 1948, they built it with a passion for quality and service that Lynsi embraced at a young age. After starting as a store associate at age seventeen, she then worked in other departments, gaining firsthand experience with almost every aspect of the family business until she became president in 2010. She has led the company through explosive growth—today, there are three-hundred-ninety-two stores and counting—and is deeply committed to the well-being of the In-N-Out Burger family.

Real estate investors have systems for almost everything—to make the phone ring, to find deals, and to fix, rent, and sell their properties. What they don't have is a system for their finances that ensures positive cash flow and profitability. This is why many investors end up scrambling to cover payroll, taxes, and even their own bills. In Profit First for Real Estate Investing, real estate finance expert, David Richter, reveals his simple cash flow system that not only makes "pay yourself first" possible; it makes it easy.

This updated 2025 2-in-1 audiobook bundle is your shortcut to real results—designed to cut years off your learning curve and help you start earning passive income in weeks, not decades.