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Being Boss

By: Emily Thompson, Kathleen Shannon
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From the creators of the hit podcast comes an interactive self-help guide for creative entrepreneurs, where they share their best tools and tactics on "being boss" in both business and life.

Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson are self-proclaimed "business besties" and hosts of the top-ranked podcast Being Boss, where they talk shop and share their combined expertise with other creative entrepreneurs. Now they take the best of their from-the-trenches advice, giving you targeted guidance on:

The Boss Mindset: how to weed out distractions, cultivate confidence, and tackle "fraudy feelings"

  • Boss Habits: including a tested method for visually mapping out goals with magical results
  • Boss Money: how to stop freaking out about finances and sell yourself (without shame)

With worksheets, checklists, and other real tools for achieving success, here's a guide that will truly help you "be boss" not only at growing your business, but creating a life you love.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Emily Thompson (P)2018 Hachette Audio Business Development & Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Women in Business Inspiring

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"Finally, a book for entrepreneurs that honors your intuition while cultivating your inner badness...full of real-life insights and bold strategies to help you define success, take charge of your day, and create the life you've always wanted."—Melissa Hartwig, Whole30 co-creator and #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Ditch the myth that creatives and business don't mix. Being Boss is the uncomplicated guide to creating your own success."—Mike McDerment, co-founder and CEO, FreshBooks

"Kathleen and Emily are two of the hardest working and passionate hustlers around. Their care and attention to detail doesn't just show in their work, but in how they've built a tribe of raving supporters. In this book, they don't just talk about creating the business and life you want—they show you how, step by step."—Jasmine Star, photographer, influencer, and renowned business strategist
Practical Business Advice • Real Life Experiences • Great Narrators • Valuable Entrepreneurial Insights • Concise Format
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It had pretty good and helpful content, but what made me hate half of the book was Kathleen's voice. I dreaded every part she narrated. Her annoying nasal voice and the way she spoke when reading, it was like she was reading to a toddler. Emily's voice was a treat; it was so pleasant. If it would've been only Emily narrating the book, it would've been perfect and I would've finished it way sooner. So I don't know if I'd recommend this audio book, but a physical version of the book I would.
I can't see myself listening to the podcast with Kathleen there.

Kathleen's voice

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I couldn’t stop reading it! Comes with worksheets to start your journey. I will probably play it again and do the worksheets over.

I read it all in one day.

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Love it! Engaging and practical information! Useful for new nonprofit. Highly recommend for any home based business.

Great small business information!

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I love their podcast and have binge listened to this more than once when I need a good kick in the ass to get motivated!!!
I also bought the kindle edition! Keep it up ladies!

Much needed kick in the butt

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Loved the New Moon/Phases of the Moon planning idea. So many great thoughts & actions to partake in!

Lots of great insight & positivity👍🏽Thanks

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This book had a lot of great information. I was taking notes the entire time. I do not have a creative type business but i find the information to be relevant to running a business in general as well as working a day job. I recommend this book to everyone i talk to.

Pushed me further into my life

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So much smart, heart-centered wisdom and tough love from Emily and Kathleen. I ordered the print copy as well to hold and mark up and work through again and again.

Life-changing

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I loved everything about this book...real talk, real life experiences, great value on every level. There was never a boring moment...robust sharing of relatable information & a few laugh-out-loud moments, as well. I’ll delve into everything else Emily & Kathleen have to offer. They’re my new biz besties! Passing this along to my daughter. Thanks Audible...I purchased the book during the 2 for 1 promo.

Outstanding Biz Value!

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I found it very informative. If you are a small business owner, from writing your business plan to having many employees, I think there’s something to b learned.
At first, and this is just me, I found their voices offputting but that eventually went away

Learned a lot

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To be honest I wasn’t sure about this book at first. However, I got it and within the first ten minutes of this book I was hooked. The stories, experiences, tips, and tricks the authors presents are easy to follow, understand, even implement. I’m going to listen to it again, and do some of the exercises it demonstrates! Highly recommended for anyone wanting become a boss!

Amazing

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