Business by the Books
Business by the Books
Ashley Ebert
We are Chris and Ashley, a father-daughter duo that is passionate about business, people, and personal growth. We are so excited to share and give insight into the books that influence our everyday lives and businesses! They have the potential to revolutionize the way you think about your business, your relationships, and yourself. Get reading and we'll talk to you soon! Follow us on Instagram (@businessbythebooks) and on YouTube (Business by the Books) to watch the video version of the podcast!
Ep. 19 – The Power of Habit
One of the most infamous books around the Alexander household, The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is a "Chris classic." Duhigg shares story after story of the incredible effect that habits have on the way we think and do things, leading to life altering consequences, both good and bad. Let's get reading! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video version of the podcast! Email us with your own perspective and thoughts on this book! Instagram: @businessbythebooks YouTube: Business by the Books Website: businessbythebooks.com Email: [email protected]
Oct 13, 2020
21 min
Ep. 18 – Selling the Invisible
Sounds like an oxymoron to be honest...but in an idea and service based country like the United States, Harry Beckwith shares the perspective that maybe the invisible is what you should be focusing on! Lots of fun examples and thoughts on this topic, so let's get reading! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video version of the podcast! Email us with your own perspective and thoughts on this book! Instagram: @businessbythebooks YouTube: Business by the Books Website: businessbythebooks.com Email: [email protected]
Oct 6, 2020
24 min
Ep. 17 – The Tipping Point
You can’t go wrong with a 5 time New York Times bestselling author like Malcolm Gladwell. The Tipping Point is one of two books we’ll be covering from Gladwell and what a fun one this is! We talk about the small things that make mind-blowing effects on our world and effective changes in our business successes. Let’s get reading! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video version of the podcast! Email us with your own perspective and thoughts on this book! Instagram: @businessbythebooks YouTube: Business by the Books Website: businessbythebooks.com Email: [email protected]
Sep 29, 2020
23 min
Ep. 16 - Rain Making
Let's make it rain! 💸💰💵  Ford Harding teaches us how to attract new clients, aka bring in the money. This book covers the fundamentals of what it looks like to go out and create business and generate long-lasting revenue through unique practices and relationships! Let's get reading! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video version of the podcast! Email us with your own perspective and thoughts on this book! Instagram: @businessbythebooks YouTube: Business by the Books Website: businessbythebooks.com Email: [email protected]
Sep 22, 2020
19 min
Ep. 15 – Managing the Professional Service Firm
We’re back with another management oriented book by David H. Maister: Managing the Professional Service Firm. This book gives us a wholistic perspective on starting, running, and growing a service firm, perfect for Chris with his engineering consulting company! Lots to glean from this book, so let’s get reading! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video version of the podcast! Email us with your own perspective and thoughts on this book! Instagram: @businessbythebooks YouTube: Business by the Books Website: businessbythebooks.com Email: [email protected]
Sep 15, 2020
20 min
Ep. 14 – The Innovators
We're back with another history book and it's anything but boring. The Innovators by Walter Isaacson explores the people who gave us the technology we have today, including this device you're watching/listening to us on! Let's get reading! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video version of the podcast! Email us with your own perspective and thoughts on this book! Instagram: @businessbythebooks YouTube: Business by the Books Website: businessbythebooks.com Email: [email protected]
Sep 8, 2020
23 min
Ep. 13 – See You at the Top
Zig Ziglar: the salesman, the motivational myth, the success legend. See You at the Top pushes entrepreneurs to create and pursue those lofty goals that will drive you to success. Having influenced multiple generations, Zig Ziglar pours out the wisdom of successful salesmanship and we are here for it! Let's get reading! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video version of the podcast! Email us with your own perspective and thoughts on this book! Instagram: @businessbythebooks YouTube: Business by the Books Website: businessbythebooks.com Email: [email protected]
Sep 1, 2020
24 min
Ep. 12 – The 1-Page Marketing Plan
After a little hiatus, we're back with a new book: The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dibb. This is one Ashley has actually read...3 chapters of. Straightforward and honest, Dib provides a realistic, simple marketing plan that even an accountant can get excited about! Let's get reading!   Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video version of the podcast! Email us with your own perspective and thoughts on this book! Instagram: @businessbythebooks YouTube: Business by the Books Website: businessbythebooks.com Email: [email protected]
Aug 25, 2020
19 min
Ep. 11 – Zero to One
A regular recommendation from Chris, we're covering Peter Thiel's Zero to One. Taking concepts from the founder of PayPal, Chris shares the practical applications for starting and running a business as well as looking to the future and all the potential it has. Let's get reading! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video version of the podcast! Email us with your own perspective and thoughts on this book! Instagram: @businessbythebooks YouTube: Business by the Books Website: businessbythebooks.com Email: [email protected]
Aug 4, 2020
24 min
Ep. 10 - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
This episode, we're going through Chris's all time favorite book...ever. While he may say that every other episode, this time he means it. Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team covers the reasons why relationships are not as strong as they could be. By addressing the dysfunction, businesses, organizations, churches, and families can build a stronger team moving forward. Let's get reading! Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the video version of the podcast! Email us with your own perspective and thoughts on this book! Instagram: @businessbythebooks YouTube: Business by the Books Website: businessbythebooks.com Email: [email protected]
Jul 28, 2020
25 min
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