Favorite Business Books for Growth

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Are you trying to start a new side business or maybe you’re trying to grow it into full-time income. Sometimes you need some motivation and a good kick in the pants to keep things moving. I think that’s why I love business books as much as I do. I love finding new inspiration and new ideas from others that have been where I am.

Honestly, the best coaches are the ones that have been where you currently are – they’re just a few steps ahead of you. I’ve mentioned my favorite budget books and inspirational money books before, which was a huge hit! I thought today would be a good time to share some of my favorite business growth books with you.

Good To Great by Jim Collins

I read this book for extra credit in college and still to this day, it’s a favorite. It was such great insight and wisdom about finding the right people for the right seat on the bus. Not that long ago my Dad (who I work with) came back from a conference saying that he was going to loan me a book as soon as he was finished that I needed to read – it was Good to Great. I told him I read that years ago and still had the copy in my office. He was shocked and a little proud.

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

If you’re a struggling business owner not sure how you’re ever going to make money from your business then this book is a must. It breaks down the idea of paying yourself first then taxes and then spending the rest back in your business. This is another one Dad had laying on his desk telling me that I needed to read it since it was a big talking point these days – but I beat him to the punch again by checking it out of our local library a month earlier.

Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

I can’t say enough good things about this one. I read it on a drive somewhere (J drove, I road) and couldn’t put it down . She’s very inspiring, very direct and I loved it. As a woman leader it’s motivating to hear from other women who have conquered so much.

Get Over Your Damn Self by Romi Neustadt

If you’re in a network marketing business or a sales rep then I highly recommend Romi’s book . It’s the perfect kick in the pants you need to get your business moving and growing.

Start by Jon Acuff

Start was the first book I read by Jon Acuff – he’s direct, funny, and inspiring all in one book. This is a great book for anyone trying to get started with their business, but really keep telling themselves to wait or it has to be perfect or it’s not the right time…yet.

Quitter by Jon Acuff

You’ll notice this is the second book by Jon Acuff on the list. He’s really that good. Once you read Start and you get your new business off the ground, Quitter will help you reach your dream so that your new business can be your full-time gig.

Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson and Kenneth Blanchard

No one likes change, right? But in today’s world with technology, advancements, social media, and a lot of other factors most jobs are changing. We need to be accessible, understandable and an expert. Sometimes it can be hard when you feel as if everything in your field is shifting.

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

My boss in college read this book and said it really helped him learn how to prioritize his day so that he could do more in less time. I was intrigued so I borrowed it. I loved it. I still take a lot of what I read years ago and apply it to my career today. It’s about prioritizing your day, taking care of the big stuff only you can handle and delegating the rest.

That’s what inspired me to create my Cross Stress Off exercise – it’s not quite like the book, it’s a bit deeper but it helps you knock the small things off your plate so you can focus on the bigger picture.