Do you enjoy business books but struggle to apply the lessons they teach to your business or individual circumstances?
It’s a common problem, one that every business owner I know struggles with from time to time. After discussing this fact with clients a few months ago, I promised to do something about it.
That something is the Small Biz Club.
The extrovert in me requires my mouth to be in motion for me to understand or retain any lessons learned. Certainly, a book club is the perfect vehicle for applying big ideas from business books to small business realities.
Why this book club and why now?
Book clubs work for me because I learn so much more from hearing others talk about what they are learning than from my own individual perspective. I think you might find the same is true for you.
Here’s how the Small Biz Book Club works:
- We each buy and read the title of the month on our own
- We gather together for a facilitated group discussion
- We each leave with a plan to put our new knowledge into action
So, whether you’re a book reader or listener (like me!), the Small Biz Club can help you take theory and create a practical plan of action appropriate to your individual circumstances.
Please use this link to register for any of the 2025 events
- Jan. 15 — Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke
- Feb. 19 — Say What They Can’t Unhear by Tamsen Webster
- March 19 — Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
- April 16 — The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
- May 21 — Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
- June 18 — Free Time by Jenny Blake
- July — Do the Work (super short) / The War of Art (longer version) by Steven Pressfield
- August — Brag Better by Meredith Fineman
- September — Write a Must-Read by AJ Harper
- October — No Plan B by Heather Thorkelson
- November — TBD
- December — TBD
2024 Small Biz Book Club Picks:
- Buyer First by Carole Mahoney
- A Beautiful Constraint by Adam Morgan and Mark Barden
- Bumpers by Nic Peterson
- The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
- The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler
- Who, Not How by Dan Sullivan
*Amazon links are included above for your convenience. Consider listening to the books through a subscription service, borrowing from a friend (or your local library), or ordering from your favorite bookstore.
About Gwen
Gwen Bortner, host of The Business You Really Want, has spent four decades advising executives and entrepreneurs in 45+ industries. She helps women succeed in business without sacrificing happiness by identifying their true desires, aligning their business functions and providing true accountability. She spots overlooked bottlenecks and crafts efficient plans toward sustainable success that center your values and priorities.
