"The E-Myth" Book Review
Daniel Crosby • February 5, 2025
In “The E-Myth,” Michael Gerber tackles the difficult ideas of entrepreneurship.
There’s a growing trend in our culture where we don’t want to work for “The Man.” That leaves us with the dream of starting our own business. The problem is, not everyone is cut out for starting and running a business.
Working as a plumber is much different than running a plumbing company. Being able to cook incredible food is much different than being able to run a successful restaurant.
Gerber lays out some of the challenges in entrepreneurship and give great advice on what to expect and how to overcome many of the common problems.
Delegation, Hiring and Firing, Finances, and Scaling are all topics discussed.
It’s a fun and interesting read due in part to how he weaves business advice into a story framework as we get to follow a coaching relationship between a business owner and her business coach.
If you own or are thinking of owning a business then this one’s for you. “The E-myth” by Michael Gerber.
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