Mike Michalowicz Books

In Clockwork, Revised & Expanded, entrepreneurship expert Mike Michalowicz improves on his step-by-step method for getting more done by doing less-- making it easier than ever to have your business run itself

Conventional accounting uses the logical (albeit, flawed) formula: Sales - Expenses = Profit. The problem is, businesses are run by humans, and humans aren't always logical. Serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz has developed a behavioral approach to accounting to flip the formula: Sales - Profit = Expenses. Just as the most effective weight loss strategy is to limit portions by using smaller plates, Michalowicz shows that by taking profit first and apportioning only what remains for expenses, entrepreneurs will transform their businesses from cash-eating monsters to profitable cash cows. Using Michalowicz's Profit First system, readers will learn that: - Following 4 simple principles can simplify accounting and make it easier to manage a profitable business by looking at bank account balances. - A small, profitable business can be worth much more than a large business surviving on its top line. - Businesses that attain early and sustained profitability have a better shot at achieiving long-term growth. With dozens of case studies, practical, step-by-step advice, and his signature sense of humor, Michalowicz has the game-changing roadmap for any entrepreneur to make money they always dreamed of

From Mike Michalowicz, bestselling author of Profit First, Clockwork, and Fix This Next, a practical and proven guide to standing out in a crowded market. Many business owners are frustrated because they feel invisible in a crowded marketplace. They know they are better than their competitors, but when they focus on that fact, they get little in return. That's because, to customers, better is not actually better. Different is better. And those who market differently, win. In his new marketing book, Mike Michalowicz offers a proven, no-bullsh*t method to position your business, service, or brand to get noticed, attract the best prospects, and convert those opportunities into sales. Told with the same humor and straight-talk that's gained Michalowicz an army of ardent followers, with actionable insights drawn from stories of real life entrepreneurs, this book lays out a simple, doable system based on three critical questions every entrepreneur and business owner must ask about their marketing: 1. Does it differentiate? 2. Does it attract? 3. Does it direct? Get Different is a game-changer for everyone who struggles to grow because their brand, message, product or service doesn't stand out and connect with customers--the long-anticipated answer to the defining business challenge of our time.

Full of stories of successful entrepreneurs, The Pumpkin Plan guides you through unconven­tional strategies to help you build a truly profitable blue-ribbon company that is the best in its field Each year Americans start one million new businesses, nearly 80 percent of which fail within the first five years. Under such pressure to stay alive—let alone grow—it’s easy for entrepreneurs to get caught up in a never-ending cycle of “sell it—do it, sell it—do it” that leaves them exhausted, frustrated, and unable to get ahead no matter how hard they try. This is the exact situation Mike Michalowicz found himself in when he was trying to grow his first company. But that’s when he discovered an unlikely source of inspiration—pumpkin farmers. After reading an article about a local farmer who had dedicated his life to growing giant pump­kins, Michalowicz realized the same process could apply to growing a business. He tested the Pumpkin Plan on his own company and transformed it into a remarkable, multimillion-dollar industry leader. First he did it for himself. Then for others. And now you.

"Never started a company before? Struggling with little or no cash? Have no experience, no baseline to judge your progress against? Thank God! You've got a shot at making this work." So says Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur , a business book that is so uniquely useful, so raw and entertaining, it reads like the brainchild of Steve Jobs and Chris Rock.The founder of three multimillion-dollar companies, including Obsidian Launch, a company that partners with first-time entrepreneurs to grow their concepts into industry leaders, Mike Michalowicz knows what it really takes to spin your great idea into pure gold.Whether you're just starting out or have been at this for years, Mike's "get real" approach to business is a much-needed swift kick in the pants. In this book, you'll * Why a business plan is a total waste of your time.* Why fulfilling your own needs is the first and last order of business.* Which three sheets of paper you need to successfully launch, manage and grow your business.* How to get started in business with little or no money.* How to find and exploit resources that no one else knows about.* How to stop procrastinating and take action NOW!

The bestselling author of Profit First shows you how to build unstoppable teams where everyone wins. ALL IN is the pinnacle book in Mike Michalowicz's Entrepreneurship Simplified series, setting the standard for building high-performing teams in today’s challenging work environment. Whether dealing with remote work, flex schedules, or generational divides, ALL IN provides a proven framework for recruiting top talent, transforming underperformers into superstars, and cultivating a culture where every employee is as dedicated as an owner. As the flagship of the Entrepreneurship Simplified series, ALL IN is complemented by Michalowicz's other essential titles, each tackling a different core aspect of entrepreneurship: The Pumpkin Plan: A blueprint for focusing on your best clients to achieve lasting success. Clockwork: A guide to creating systems that allow your business to run without relying on you. Profit First: A revolutionary financial system that prioritizes profitability from the start. Fix This Next: A method for diagnosing and addressing your business's most pressing problems. Get Different: Bold, creative marketing strategies that make you stand out in a crowded marketplace. Together, these books equip entrepreneurs with the tools they need to simplify challenges and drive growth, with ALL IN leading the way in building a team that can take your business to the next level.

Entgegen der herrschenden Meinung sind Unternehmer nicht per se reich. Der Autor stellt fest, dass viele Unternehmen eher unrentabel sind und viele Selbständige selbst und ständig arbeiten - und so, dass sie kaum davon leben können. Profit First liefert ein einfaches und überwältigend effektives Buchhaltungssystem, das jedes Unternehmen von einer Geldvernichtungsmaschine zu einer Geldmaschine machen kann

Fast jeder hat sich schon einmal mit der Maslowʼschen Bedürfnispyramide beschäftigt - sei es beruflich, etwa im Marketing, oder privat. Dass das Konzept auch für Unternehmen von Nutzen sein kann, zeigt Mike Michalowicz anhand vieler Fallbeispiele und Anekdoten. Lässig und unterhaltsam, wenn auch bisweilen etwas weitschweifig, entfaltet das Buch die Fix-This-Next-Methode. Sie hilft, die wesentlichen Bedürfnisse des Unternehmens zu analysieren, Schwachstellen aufzudecken und konkrete Ziele zu stecken. Ein leicht zu lesendes und besonders für Jungunternehmer hilfreiches Buch