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What if the real key to a more fulfilling career was not to scale up but to work for yourself and become a successful and sustainable company of one? The New York Times bestselling author of Deep Work Cal Newport calls this book a “must-read for any entrepreneur who prioritizes a rich life over riches.” Company of One offers a refreshingly original business strategy that’s focused on a commitment to being better instead of bigger. Why? Because staying small provides one with the freedom to pursue more meaningful pleasures in life—and avoid the headaches that come with traditional growth-oriented business. Having personally discovered the benefits of cutting out the corporate hierarchy that constantly demands more, author Paul Jarvis explains how you can do the same. With this groundbreaking guide, you’ll learn how to set up your shop, determine your desired revenues, deal with unexpected crises, keep your key clients happy, and find self-fulfillment every step of the way.

ISBN-13: 9780358213253

Media Type: Paperback(Reprint)

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date: 01-14-2020

Pages: 272

Product Dimensions: 5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d)

As a corporate tech designer and internet consultant, Paul Jarvis spent years working with professional athletes like Warren Sapp, Steve Nash and Shaquille O’Neal with their online presence, and with large companies like Yahoo, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz and Warner Music. He then migrated to working with online entrepreneurs like Marie Forleo, Danielle LaPorte, and Kris Carr to help build their brands. Since becoming a company of one, he spends his time writing, podcasting, and creating online courses for more than 10,000 students. He lives with his wife on an island off the coast of Vancouver.

Table of Contents

Prologue xi

Part I Begin

1 Defining a Company of One 3

2 Staying Small as an End Goal 24

3 What's Required to Lead 45

4 Growing a Company That Doesn't Grow 60

Part II Define

5 Determining the Right Mind-Set 77

6 Personality Matters 94

7 The One Customer 105

8 Scalable Systems 124

9 Teach Everything You Know 135

Part III Maintain

10 Properly Utilizing Trust and Scale 149

11 Launching and Iterating in Tiny Steps 163

12 The Hidden Value of Relationships 180

13 Starting a Company of One - My Story 198

Afterword: Never Grow Up 215

Acknowledgments 227

Notes 229

Index 239