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A company of one questions growth first, and then resists it if there’s a better, smarter way forward. Next, let’s look at the four typical traits of all companies of one: resilience, autonomy, speed, and simplicity.
Paul Jarvis • Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business
“[Company A] is the best tool for running a data-driven online business. Data-driven decisions lead to better results.”
Martina Lauchengco • Loved: How to Rethink Marketing for Tech Products (Silicon Valley Product Group)
A “small giant” is a company that chooses to optimize for mojo instead of growth.
Small Giants // Metamuse podcast episode 24
The Margin Manifesto: 11 Tenets for Reaching (or Doubling) Profitability in 3 Months
Timothy Ferriss • The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich
I F**KING LOVE THAT COMPANY: How a New Generation of Brand Builders Is Defining the Post-Amazon World
amazon.com
Ex.: How Facebook created its own Messenger app
Patrick O'Shaughnessy • Daniel Ek – The Future of Audio - [Invest Like the Best, EP.147]
Modern "Silicon Valley Creator" Playbook:
• 100% software-driven
• Targets a hyper-specific niche
• Creates content to acquire users
• Self-funded with zero outside capital
• Calm Company
• $1-$10M+ in revenue
A new path for those seeking freedom, flexibility, and financial independence.
Michael Karnjanaprakornx.com