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Business Books & Co.

David Kopec, David Short, Kevin Hudak

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/47d. Total Eps: 54

Join us each month as we discuss a popular business book. Each episode features a summary of the book's contents, key takeaway points, a discussion of its merits, and applications in the real world. Hosted by David Kopec, David Short, and Kevin Hudak.

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[S4E10] Season 4 Finale

Season 4 · Episode 10

Monday, September 16, 2024 • Duration 43:24

Season 4 of Business Books & Co. was comprised of nine highly regarded books, three author interviews, and one special guest. Join us as we look back at the highs and lows of the past season of the show. And we won't hold back—we'll tell you the books we loved, but also the ones we didn't. Plus we'll tell you what we're planning for season 5!

We want to hear from you! Please fill out the feedback form linked below.

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Season 4 Feedback Form via Google Forms
Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman via Amazon (our first book of Season 5)
Wrestling with Life by George Reinitz via Amazon (David K's pick)
The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman via Amazon (David S's pick)
Devolution by Max Brooks via Amazon (Kevin's pick)
Business Books & Co. on YouTube

Edited by Giacomo Guatteri

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[S4E9] Atomic Habits by James Clear

Season 4 · Episode 9

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 • Duration 50:57

First released in 2018, Atomic Habits by James Clear has quickly become one of the best-selling self-help books of all-time. Clear meticulously studied the psychology and practical side of forming good habits and eliminating bad habits. He then created an easy-to-read how-to manual that can be applied to just about any habit. We discuss the book's key takeaways and how they apply to our careers and personal lives.

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Atomic Habits by James Clear via Amazon
Atomic Habits Website

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[S3E10] Season 3 Finale

Season 3 · Episode 10

Friday, March 10, 2023 • Duration 31:21

Season 3 was a landmark season for our show. We read some amazing books and interviewed some award-winning authors. In this episode we discuss the highlights of Season 3. We pick the best and worst books we read. And we provide a behind the scenes look at our author interviews. Plus, we preview Season 4.

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Season 3 Listener Survey via Google Forms
David Kopec on Return to the Little Kingdom via CFO Bookshelf
David Short on Nostr: npub1fl8yl9m9n6mn9c90drxhltylgph3vtcguzlzdq9uth4pd7nnnzgsyweqxm

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[S3E9] Layered Money with Nik Bhatia

Season 3 · Episode 9

Friday, October 21, 2022 • Duration 49:34

Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies by Nik Bhatia is one of the most popular books in the world of bitcoin. But it's much more than that. The first half of the book is a history of monetary systems. This sets the stage for a dive into the world of bitcoin, including what makes it special and how it differs from the currencies that preceded it. Finally, Layered Money takes the reader through current developments in the Bitcoin world and how central banks will likely respond to it with their own digital currencies. We are pleased to be joined by the author of Layered Money, Nik Bhatia.

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[S3E8] Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.

Season 3 · Episode 8

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 • Duration 01:17:39

Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. is an epic biography of the industrialist by acclaimed author Ron Chernow. Rockefeller was the founder of Standard Oil, a company that was notorious for its monopolization of the oil industry in the late 19th century. An adept businessman and talented strategist, Rockefeller was demonized throughout his career for his sometimes brutal tactics. During the latter half of his life, Rockefeller became America’s foremost philanthropist, establishing a pattern of giving that has been emulated by many later tycoons. In this episode we’ll discuss John D. Rockefeller’s life, work, the economics of the late 19th century oil industry, and the lasting legacy of Standard Oil.

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Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow via Amazon
Ron Chernow via Wikipedia

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[S3E7] Never Split the Difference with Chris Voss

Season 3 · Episode 7

Friday, June 17, 2022 • Duration 01:01:04

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It is considered one of the best books of all time on negotiation. Instead of focusing on economic theory or game theory, it focuses on practical techniques and psychological insight. Voss uses anecdotes from his career as an international hostage negotiator for the FBI to enliven the narrative while alternating with everyday business negotiation scenarios. We are thrilled to be joined by author Chris Voss to discuss his book.

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[S3E6] The Founders with Jimmy Soni

Season 3 · Episode 6

Friday, May 6, 2022 • Duration 01:07:12

The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley is a comprehensive portrait of the early era of PayPal—predominantly focused on the years between its founding in 1998 and its sale to eBay in 2002. A deeply researched and well written narrative, The Founders provides the backstory of the group of individuals who became known as “The PayPal mafia.” We are privileged to be joined by the book’s author, Jimmy Soni.

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Edited by Giacomo Guatteri

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[S3E5] King of Capital

Season 3 · Episode 5

Sunday, April 3, 2022 • Duration 44:10

King of Capital: The Remarkable Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone by David Carey and John Morris is more than just a book about Blackstone—it’s a history of private equity. Carey and Morris explain the sometimes esoteric world of this segment of high finance. They recount its cycles of booms and busts from the 1980s through the 2010s, and explain how Blackstone navigated the sometimes tumultuous waters to ultimately become one of the most influential alternative investment management companies in the world. In this episode we explain the basics of private equity and discuss the history of the private equity as recounted in the book.

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King of Capital via Amazon

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[S3E4] The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Season 3 · Episode 4

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 • Duration 41:34

In The Hard Thing About Hard Things, venture capitalist Ben Horowitz recounts lessons he learned about how to run a Silicon Valley startup, largely from his time as the CEO of Loudcloud, which later became Opsware. Horowitz provides specific advice about hiring, firing, managing emotions, handling growth, deciding whether or not to sell, and everything in-between. His thoughts are sometimes unconventional and often punctuated by relevant anecdotes from his experience as a CEO or venture capitalist.

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The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz via Amazon

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[S3E3] Instant: The Story of Polaroid with Christopher Bonanos

Season 3 · Episode 3

Friday, December 17, 2021 • Duration 01:05:59

Instant: The Story of Polaroid covers the rise, heyday, and decline of Polaroid Corporation. It has a particular focus on the personality and management style of Edwin Land, Polaroid’s innovative and dynamic founder, who was an inspiration to Steve Jobs. Polaroid’s niche in the marketplace and the strategic mistakes that led to Polaroid’s decline are other major themes of the book. We were pleased to be joined by the book’s author, Christopher Bonanos, for an interview about his work.

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Instant: The Story of Polaroid by Christopher Bonanos via Amazon
Christopher Bonanos on Twitter
Flash: The Making of Weegee the Famous by Christopher Bonanos via Amazon

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