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Read By: Michael Port Publisher: Gildan Media LLC Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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According to the Small Business Administration, 90% of service businesses will fail within the first five years. They fail not because they don't offer great services and products, but because the owners are extremely uncomfortable with traditional marketing and sales. The result is a frustrated, isolated, and overwhelmed business owner who does not know there is an entirely different, highly successful approach to marketing and sales available - and it's laid out in Book Yourself Solid.

Book Yourself Solid is based on Michael Port's proven system for getting more clients. And it works. In fact, 93% of business owners who have used the system have experienced a 34% increase in their total number of clients and a 42% increase in sales in the first year alone.

Original, wildly inspiring, personal, and provocative, Book Yourself Solid is an easy-to-follow road map for starting and growing your service business based on seven core self-promotion strategies. You'll not only learn how to develop a strong marketing plan and brand identity, but you'll also learn why self-promotion is absolutely critical to your success - and how to do it with passion and purpose. Even if you hate the idea of marketing and selling yourself, this practical, inspirational guide will lift you up and give you the confidence you need to comfortably and authentically market yourself and your services, tap into an endless supply of quality referrals, and watch your business grow. If you're a seasoned professional, you'll find the fresh ideas and tactics you need to keep bringing in new business for years to come. If you're a novice service professional looking for a complete business building system, you'll have the keys to unlock long-lasting business prosperity, security, and abundance for yourself and your family.

Once you make a name for yourself using the seven core strategies for self-promotion, you'll be able to run a profitable, meaningful, a...

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have recommended this book to many people...all have thanked me. More than a typical treatise on how to create a lead funnel, it is about serving with integrity and being rewarded for doing what you love. If you are a service professional wanting to acquire clients, read it. "

    — Stacey, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent, practical, a useful challenge to all entrepreneurs. Helped me shed several bad habits that were holding back my business, and gave me new ideas to try that have helped us grow this year. Awesome read, especially because while I read it, I felt like it was building my business in real-time. "

    — Gotogrrl, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Generally, this is a good book for the service professional, which I am. I'm still in the early stages of the book and am taking it slowly to do the exercises as I go. But they have been clarifying for me who my ideal client is and how best to serve them. From that perspective, Port's ideas are fairly unique. I look forward to finishing the book. "

    — Laura, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Although I had a hard time getting into this book there is much useful information on how to increase your business if you are self-employed. Although I may not agree with everything said in the book I think anyone self-employed could benefit from reading and following (some of) the program. "

    — Denise, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very useful books for aspiring entrepreneurs like me. Although it is oriented toward service providers to individuals, good insights about how to set up a solid marketing system for a small services company "

    — Jeremie, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love this book! I am half way thru and I'm so inspired!! Michael Port is amazing and so inspiring. "

    — Jill, 1/4/2014
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    " Best business book I read in 2012. "

    — Jared, 1/4/2014
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    " Surprisingly helpful, if a bit annoying at times. "

    — Lindsay, 12/29/2013
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    " Absolutely love this book! It is a must read for all small business owners and management! "

    — Karen, 12/26/2013
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    " Great ideas for all self employed and business owners "

    — Katherine, 12/1/2013
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    " Very good advice for consultants. "

    — Valiik, 10/21/2013
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    " Great resource for independents and consultants. "

    — Zach, 8/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " meh...It was ok. The last couple chapters taught me how to use twitter and create a blog. Probably not as useful as it could have been considering my current employment status. "

    — Darrin, 8/5/2013
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    " Solid info for people born yesterday. "

    — Aki, 7/21/2013
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    " Useful book, especially if you are in service business. I would rate this between 3 & 4. "

    — Suresh, 7/1/2013
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    " He shares my beliefs in the Law of Reciprocity. Very realistic "how to's" "

    — Kathy, 6/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book for folks just getting starting building their own business. If someone were to ask me what books to read to help them start a business I would have them read this one third. Great overview on sales, marketing and customer service. "

    — Thomas, 11/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Highly recommend for anyone who wants to start their own business and doesn't have a clue where to start. "

    — Zoe, 10/11/2012
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    " Fantastic book about service oriented professions and marketing yourself and keeping your customers interested and happy. "

    — Shawn, 10/8/2012
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    " Awesome! I'm on chapter three and this is already one of the most valuable books I've ever read. "

    — K, 9/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I needed to seriously evaluate my clients and come up with a more defined client profile. This book is steering me in the right direction. "

    — Natasha, 8/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Finally finished it - It got boring to me - I think I could have written most of this myself. Hmmmm........ "

    — Wendy, 3/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love how straight forward this book lies out the overall strategy. "

    — Tommy, 3/5/2012
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    " A fabulously imaginative and practical guide for anyone starting or rethinking their business. Digs deep into our motivation and core beliefs. Leads us to discover our authentic voice in business and express the creator in us. Help yourself to help others. "

    — Stacy, 2/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A should-read book on sales for knowledge workers, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs. "

    — Lori, 11/9/2011
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    " Great book- if I ever take the leap into independent consulting it will surely be at my elbow. Generated a lot of good thinking about exactly what I would be doing (target customers and what they want) and what actions I could take to be successful. "

    — loafingcactus, 10/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " OUTSTANDING. Read this at exactly the right time as I think about how to grow/expand my business. A must-read for other service professionals! "

    — Jenny, 4/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very good advice for consultants. "

    — Valiik, 10/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Although I had a hard time getting into this book there is much useful information on how to increase your business if you are self-employed. Although I may not agree with everything said in the book I think anyone self-employed could benefit from reading and following (some of) the program. "

    — Denise, 2/17/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Fantastic book about service oriented professions and marketing yourself and keeping your customers interested and happy. "

    — Shawn, 9/3/2009
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    " Loved it. He says "Book Yourself Solid" a few hundred times, but the content is great for defining your benefits and reaching the right people. "

    — tara, 6/18/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " He shares my beliefs in the Law of Reciprocity. Very realistic "how to's" "

    — Kathy, 2/27/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I needed to seriously evaluate my clients and come up with a more defined client profile. This book is steering me in the right direction. "

    — Natasha, 11/10/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great ideas for all self employed and business owners "

    — Katherine, 6/14/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Awesome! I'm on chapter three and this is already one of the most valuable books I've ever read. "

    — K, 6/12/2008

About Michael Port

Michael Port is the creator of the Think Big Revolution, an online club for service professionals; the Book Yourself Solid line of training products; the Product Factory, an information product–creation course on the Internet; and Traffic School, a web traffic and conversion system. He owns a successful consulting firm, through which he has provided lectures, training, and coaching services to more than twenty thousand business owners.