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Things Worth Your Time

Everything I'd tell a friend to read, listen to, and watch. Added to monthly.

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📖 Read

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The Choice Factory

Richard Shotton · 220 pages

This book blew me away - not just the fascinating behavioural insights, but the way the book is structured. Shotton takes you through a typical day, and all of the different strategies you bump into along the way

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Humour, Seriously

Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas · 272 pages

Humour is such an underestimated business tool. This book, by two American college professors, takes humour so much more seriously than most of us do - as a genuine sales and management tactic.

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Unreasonable Hospitality

Will Guidara · 288 pages

Lessons from the #1 restaurant in the world on how to turn customers into advocates through memorable service

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They Ask, You Answer

Marcus Sheridan · 352 pages

This is my bible, and it changed the way I see marketing. An essential read. Full stop.

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Influence

Robert Cialdini · 592 pages

Everyone should know Cialdini's 6 principles of persuasion - and use them as a checklist for your own marketing

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The Power of Moments

Chip Heath & Dan Heath · 320 pages

An often-overlooked topic in the world of estate agency - the power of memorable moments. Read this book, then make sure you've adapted your service to cater to the peak end rule.

Listen

🎧 Listen

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Modern Wisdom

Episode: Oliver Burkeman - 8 Unexpected Lessons To Be Less Hard On Yourself
Chris Williamson · 83 minutes
Oliver Burkeman is the author of 4000 Weeks, a fascinating exploration on time management - and he often comes from unexpected angles. This is a great conversation, which might make you see your own time differently
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Endless Customers Podcast

Episode: How Yale Appliance 5X'd Growth by Tackling Uncomfortable Questions
Impact · 35 minutes
From the stable that brought you They Ask, You Answer, this is a great demonstration of the importance of tackling tough questions in your marketing - it builds trusts, and establishes you as an expert, rather than a salesperson.
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Nudge

Episode: "These Two Words Increased Sales by 18%"
Phill Agnew · 23 minutes
This podcast about customer psychology is always fascinating; this episode will make you think again about how you present your services to the customer

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Watch
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Dartmouth College Commencement Speech

Conan O'Brien · 23 minutes
When things don't go according to plan, watch this hilarious speech - made just after Conan had been axed from his dream job. It will remind you that the road to success often takes unexpected turns.
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Why You Must Build a Personal Brand

Daniel Priestley · 18 minutes
If you're not going to believe me, maybe you'll believe Daniel Priestley - watch this, and then start building your brand by getting on camera
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Dollar Shave Club Commercial

Dollar Shave Club · 90 seconds
Made with zero budget, packed with charisma - the video that took a massive chunk out of Gillette's market share
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Do Schools Kill Creativity?

Sir Ken Robinson · 20 minutes
The most-watched TED Talk of all time, delivered by the much-missed Sir Ken Robinson. An affectionate and hilarious tribute to the power of creativity.
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