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How I Built This with Guy Raz

Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders reveal deep, intimate moments of doubt and failure, and share insights on their eventual success. How I Built This is a master-class on innovation, creativity, leadership an...

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The Birth of a Brand

Brian Smith

Mentioned 1 month ago

UGG: Brian Smith. How an epiphany, surfers, and $500 launched an iconic sheepskin footwear company.

Brian Smith said he had authored a book titled The Birth of a Brand that recounted the UGG saga.

In fact, after all of this, I wrote a book called The Birth of a Brand.

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The Debugger's Handbook

J.F. DiMarzio

Mentioned 4 months ago

Square: Jim McKelvey. He Lost a $2,000 Sale, Then Built a $10 Billion Company

The speaker wrote this book out of stubbornness during his freshman year of college as a rewrite of a terrible textbook for his computer science class. It was described as a 'spite book' that cataloged tricks and fixes for common programming mistakes in early languages.

So freshman year, out of stubbornness, I wrote what was basically a spite book. I rewrote the textbook for my intern to computer science class from the perspective of a student.

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Wow in the World

Mindy Thomas

Mentioned 6 months ago

Advice Line with Neil Blumenthal of Warby Parker

Neil said Kimber had attended a book signing for his kid's book "Wow in the World" and expressed enthusiasm about having her on the show.

I met you. I met you. You came to one of my book signings for my kid's book, Wow in the World, and I'm so psyched to have you on the show.

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Super Fandom (Korean Edition)

Joe Friedblanner

Mentioned 6 months ago

Advice Line with Jack Conte of Patreon (December 2024)

The hosts highlighted the book as a helpful resource on turning fans into superfans and cultivating community identity.

I'm reminded there's an amazing book by an author named Zoe, I think Frey Blaner is how you say her name. And the book is called Super Fandom, and it's about turning fans into super fans.

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The Logic That God Exists

Robert B. Trussell

Mentioned 7 months ago

Advice Line with Bobby Trussell of Tempur-Pedic

Bobby Trussell announced that he had written a book titled The Logic That God Exists, explaining that it grew out of his notes and observations on faith and was intended to argue for the impossibility of God's nonexistence.

You have, since you have kind of stepped away from TempurPedic and that world, you have really leaned into your faith. You publish a book about the, is it the scientific proof of God?

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Foundation 3-Book Bundle

Isaac Asimov

Mentioned 7 months ago

(September 2020) Khan Academy: Sal Khan. From Tutoring His Cousins to Teaching the World For Free

Sal Khan recalled reading the Foundation series in seventh grade, saying it inspired him to think on a grand, civilizationscale level and influenced his vision for Khan Academy.

I was super inspired when I was young. In seventh grade, I read the Foundation series, Isaac Asimov. The protagonist is someone named Harry Seldon, who's kind of a new form of academic that's a combination of mathematics, economics, history, psychology. And he's able to predict largescale historical movements. ... It feels so inspiring and epic to think on that scale well beyond ourselves. The other aha from that book was that the way to preserve civilization is really through knowledge.

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Aesop's Fables Hardcover

Aesop

Mentioned 8 months ago

Advice Line with Chet Pipkin of Belkin International

The hosts referenced the classic collection as a design inspiration, noting its beautiful, botanical aesthetic while discussing luxury soap branding.

I think they're... you think of Aesop's Fables. The design is so beautiful. They're botanicals.

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What Color Is Your Parachute?

Richard N. Bolles

Mentioned 8 months ago

Backroads: Tom Hale. How a desk worker became a trailblazer in active travel

Tom Hale read the book and felt it perfectly matched his desire to find work he loved and was good at, influencing his decision to start Backroads.

I had got a hold of a book, What Color Is Your Parachute? Which I could summarize by saying, find something you love doing that you're really good at.

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Buy Low, Sell High, Collect Early and Pay Late

D. Levin

Mentioned 8 months ago

Backroads: Tom Hale. How a desk worker became a trailblazer in active travel

Tom Hale recalled reading this short book during the early planning of Backroads, noting its advice helped shape his cashflow strategy.

I read this little book, uh, when I was thinking about starting this company up, it was really small book called buy low, sell high, collect early and pay late.

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Monkey Business

John Rolfe

Mentioned 8 months ago

Nuts.com: Jeff Braverman. From Corner Store to Snacktime Powerhouse

He mentioned that he had read a book titled "Monkey Business" during his earlier years.

I read a book called monkey business where I was like, I read a book called monkey business.

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Homebody

Joanna Gaines

Mentioned 9 months ago

Magnolia: Chip & Joanna Gaines. From House Flipping to Household Name

Joanna said she had written a design book titled Homebody, expecting it to be a major bestseller, but later found her cookbooks outsold it.

I've written a design book, Homebody, and then - Cookbooks. The cookbook. More people - we thought Homebody was going to sell, outsell any of the books because it's design and that's how people know me. But the cookbooks proved otherwise.

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Internet for the People

Ben Tarnoff

Mentioned 9 months ago

Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the Internet

Craig highlighted that Jessica Leninga praised Craigslist as one of the few remaining ungentrified sites in her book.

Jessica Leninga, in her book, The People's Internet, said that we're one of the few remaining ungentrified sites.

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Guy Raz

How I Built This

The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World’s Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs

The book was repeatedly highlighted by host Guy Raz (and occasionally guests) as a companion to the podcast, noting its New York Times bestseller status and its collection of entrepreneurial stories and advice. It was presented as an inspiring gift for anyone seeking ideas, wisdom, and the courage to launch a venture, and listeners were urged to purchase it to support the show. The overall tone was strongly positive, positioning the book as a must‑read for the audience.

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Episode: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Home Furnishings: Mi...

The podcast was mentioned as also being available as a book, which was recently released in paperback format.

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Hey, really quick before we start the show. Did you know that How I Built This is also a book? Well, it's now out in paperback and available wherever books are sold. So check it out.

Episode: WordPress & Automattic: Matt Mullenweg

The podcast 'How I Built This' was mentioned to be available in paperback format, signifying its release in a physical book format.

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Well, it's now out in paperback and available wherever books are sold.

Episode: Sukhi’s Gourmet Indian Food: Sukhi Singh and Dalbi...

The podcast was mentioned to be available in paperback format, as a published version of the podcast.

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Did you know that How I Built This is also a book? Well, it's now out in paperback and available wherever books are sold. So check it out.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Ethan Diamond of Bandcamp

It was promoted as a New York Times bestseller that provides inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to budding entrepreneurs. The book details the journeys of successful entrepreneurs.

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The New York Times bestselling book, How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Kara Goldin of Hint

It was described as a great read and a great gift for those seeking ideas, inspiration, and the courage to share ideas. It featured stories of how well-known entrepreneurs started.

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The New York Times bestselling book, How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Alex Lieberman and Austin...

It was described as a great read and a great gift for anyone seeking ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to share their ideas with the world, filled with stories of how entrepreneurs started from the bottom.

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The New York Times bestselling book How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Troy Carter of Q&A (June,...

It was described as a great read and gift for those seeking ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and courage to share ideas with the world. It contains stories of entrepreneurs who started from the bottom.

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And one more thing, the New York Times bestselling book How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Beverly Leon of Local Civi...

It was mentioned as a New York Times bestselling book, filled with stories about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs started from the bottom.

"

The New York Times bestselling book How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Beverly Leon of Local Civi...

It was described as a great read and gift that provides inspiration and encouragement to have the courage to share your ideas with the world. It also includes stories of entrepreneurs starting from the bottom.

"

And one more thing, the New York Times bestselling book How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Check out How I Built This, the book, available wherever you buy your books.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Michael Horvath and Mark G...

It was described as a great read and gift, filled with stories of entrepreneurs starting at the bottom and having the courage to put ideas into the world.

"

And one more thing, the New York Times bestselling book How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Michael Horvath and Mark G...

It was described as a great read and a great gift, full of stories about entrepreneurs who started at the bottom, available for purchase wherever books are sold.

"

The New York Times bestselling book How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Episode: Author and Podcaster: Tim Ferriss

It was mentioned as a New York Times bestseller, filled with stories about entrepreneurs' journeys from the bottom.

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And one more thing, the New York Times best-selling book How I Built This is now available.

It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Emily Powell of Powell's B...

It was promoted as a New York Times bestselling book that's a great read, filled with stories of entrepreneurs' journeys from humble beginnings to success.

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The New York Times bestselling book How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Episode: Kodiak Cakes: Joel Clark

The book was mentioned as a great read and gift, filled with stories of entrepreneurs' journeys from humble beginnings, and was available wherever books are sold.

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The New York Times bestselling book, How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Check out How I Built This, the book, available wherever you buy your books.

Episode: Remembering Tony Hsieh of Zappos

It was mentioned as the title of the podcast and as the title of a book which was described as a great read with stories about entrepreneurs starting at the very bottom.

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And one more thing, the New York Times bestselling book How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world. It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Episode: Dropbox: Drew Houston

It was discussed as a great read and gift for anyone looking for inspiration and entrepreneurial insights. The book features the stories of many successful entrepreneurs and how they got started.

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Hey, really quick before we start the show, the How I Built This book is now a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller.

If you haven't picked it up and you want to learn the secrets of how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, How I Built This, the book is for you.

And one more thing, the New York Times best-selling book How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with tons of stories you haven't heard about how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

Check out How I Built This, the book, available wherever you buy your books.

Episode: Famous Dave's: Dave Anderson

The book was mentioned as a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, and recommended for learning how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

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Hey, really quick before we start the show, the How I Built This book is now a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller.

So thank you to all of you who ordered it and for your support of this show.

If you haven't picked it up and you want to learn the secrets of how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, How I Built This, the book is for you.

It's now available wherever books are sold and in most countries around the world, or by visiting howibuiltthis.com or guyraz.com.

And one more thing, the New York Times bestselling book How I Built This is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

Episode: McBride Sisters Wine (Part 1 of 2): Robin McBride...

The book, authored by Guy Raz, was advertised several times throughout the podcast, and was recommended as filled with stories and wisdom about entrepreneurship, specifically about how they started from the bottom.

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It is just out now and available everywhere, and it doesn't cost more than a few cups of coffee. And it's filled with wisdom and stories and ideas that will have you feeling inspired and fired up to take on the world.

It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with a ton of stories you haven't heard, and how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom.

And please, if you support what I do on this show, you can show that support by picking up How I Built This, the book.

Episode: method: Adam Lowry & Eric Ryan (2018)

Guy Raz's book was mentioned numerous times throughout the episode, with the host personally requesting listeners to support the show by purchasing a copy, highlighting its content of entrepreneurial wisdom and inspiring stories.

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If you value this show, if you value the stories, the lessons, the wisdom and inspiration we bring to you, if you think of me as your friend, which I am because even though millions of you are listening, I'm actually talking just to you right now, I need you to be there for me as well. And you can do that by supporting what I do and buying my book, How I Built This.

It is just out now and available everywhere and it doesn't cost more than a few cups of coffee. And it's filled with wisdom and stories and ideas that will have you feeling inspired and fired up to take on the world.

So please, if you love this show, and what we do for you, do us one back and pick up How I Built This wherever books are sold.

And just one more thing. The How I Built This book is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with a ton of stories you haven't heard and how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom. Check out How I Built This, the book available wherever you buy your books.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Cynt Marshall of Dallas Ma...

Guy Raz's book was promoted throughout the episode, and listeners were encouraged to support the show by purchasing a copy, described as containing wisdom, stories, and inspiration.

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If you value this show, if you value the stories, the lessons, the wisdom and inspiration we bring to you, if you think of me as your friend, which I am because even though millions of you are listening, I'm actually talking just to you right now, I need you to be there for me as well. And you can do that by supporting what I do and buying my book, How I Built This.

And it doesn't cost more than a few cups of coffee. And it's filled with wisdom and stories and ideas that will have you feeling inspired and fired up to take on the world.

So please, if you love this show, and what we do for you, do us one back and pick up How I Built This wherever books are sold.

And it's a reason why How I Built This, our show resonates and connects with so many people.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Aishetu Dozie of Bossy Cos...

It was described as being filled with wisdom and stories, and available everywhere at a low price. The book was mentioned as a way for listeners to show support for the show.

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It is just out now and available everywhere, and it doesn't cost more than a few cups of coffee. And it's filled with wisdom and stories and ideas that will have you feeling inspired and fired up to take on the world.

So please, if you love this show and what we do for you, do us one back and pick up How I Built This wherever books are sold.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Jennifer Neundorfer of Jan...

The book was promoted by Guy Raz as being filled with wisdom, stories, and ideas that provide inspiration and motivation. It was recently published and available for purchase.

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And you can do that by supporting what I do and buying my book, How I Built This. It is just out now and available everywhere and it doesn't cost more than a few cups of coffee. And it's filled with wisdom and stories and ideas that will have you feeling inspired and fired up to take on the world.

So please, if you love this show and what we do for you, do us one back and pick up How I Built This wherever books are sold.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Jeremy Stoppelman of Yelp

It was recommended by Rachel Martin, who hosted Morning Edition for years, as a recently released book filled with inspiring stories and ideas to help people feel motivated.

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It is just out now and available everywhere, and it doesn't cost more than a few cups of coffee.

And it's filled with wisdom and stories and ideas that will have you feeling inspired and fired up to take on the world.

So please, if you love this show and what we do for you, do us one back and pick up How I Built This wherever books are sold.

Episode: Health-Ade Kombucha: Daina Trout

Guy Raz's book, 'How I Built This', was promoted throughout the podcast, and listeners were encouraged to support the show by purchasing the book. It was described as filled with wisdom, stories, and ideas that would inspire them.

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If you value this show, if you value the stories, the lessons, the wisdom and inspiration we bring to you, if you think of me as your friend, which I am because even though millions of you are listening, I'm actually talking just to you right now, I need you to be there for me as well. And you can do that by supporting what I do and buying my book, How I Built This.

It is just out now and available everywhere and it doesn't cost more than a few cups of coffee. And it's filled with wisdom and stories and ideas that will have you feeling inspired and fired up to take on the world.

So please, if you love this show, and what we do for you, do us one back and pick up How I Built This wherever books are sold.

And just one more thing, the How I Built This book is now available. It's a great read and a great gift for anyone looking for ideas, inspiration, wisdom and encouragement to have the courage to put out an idea into the world.

It's filled with a ton of stories you haven't heard and how some of the greatest entrepreneurs you know and respect started out at the very bottom. Check out How I Built This, the book available wherever you buy your books.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: John Zimmer of Lyft

It was described as a book full of inspiring stories from various entrepreneurs, focusing on their experiences and leadership in overcoming challenges.

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Well, to answer those questions, I've written a book. It's called What Else? How I Built This, and it's full of inspiring stories from some of the greatest leaders and entrepreneurs in the world who've been through the trenches, made big mistakes, and lived to tell the tale.

If you're looking to start something or just want to be inspired by those who have built incredible things, pick up How I Built This now, wherever you buy your books, or by visiting guyraz.com.

Episode: Khan Academy: Sal Khan

Guy Raz, the podcast host, mentioned his book, 'How I Built This', which included inspiring stories from successful entrepreneurs, particularly focusing on their journeys and lessons learned.

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Well, to answer those questions, I've written a book. It's called What Else? How I Built This, and it's full of inspiring stories from some of the greatest entrepreneurs in the world who've been through the trenches, made big mistakes, and lived to tell the tale.

If you're looking to start something or just want to be inspired by those who've built incredible things, pick up How I Built This now wherever you buy your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

To find out the answers to all these questions, pick up a copy of my new book, How I Built This. If you love this show, you will love this book.

How I Built This, the book is available everywhere books are sold or at GuyRoz.com.

Episode: Khan Academy: Sal Khan

Guy Raz's book, 'How I Built This', was mentioned as being full of inspiring stories from entrepreneurs, highlighting their challenges and successes in building businesses.

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Well, to answer those questions, I've written a book. It's called What Else? How I Built This, and it's full of inspiring stories from some of the greatest entrepreneurs in the world who've been through the trenches, made big mistakes, and lived to tell the tale.

If you're looking to start something or just want to be inspired by those who've built incredible things, pick up How I Built This now wherever you buy your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

To find out the answers to all these questions, my new book, How I Built This.

If you love this show, you will love this book. How I Built This, the book is available everywhere books are sold or at guyraz.com.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Whitney Wolfe Herd of Bumb...

Guy Raz's book "How I Built This" was promoted, containing inspirational stories from entrepreneurs who built incredible things, and was recommended for those looking to start a business or be inspired.

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Well, to answer those questions, I've written a book. It's called what else? How I Built This.

And it's full of inspiring stories from some of the greatest leaders and entrepreneurs in the world who've been through the trenches, made big mistakes and lived to tell the tale.

If you're looking to start something or just want to be inspired by those who have built incredible things, pick up How I Built This now wherever you buy your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Whitney Wolfe Herd of Bumb...

It was mentioned as a book full of inspiring stories from great entrepreneurs and leaders, covering topics such as starting a business, finding funding and pivoting when necessary.

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Well, to answer those questions, I've written a book. It's called what else? How I Built This.

And it's full of inspiring stories from some of the greatest leaders and entrepreneurs in the world who've been through the trenches, made big mistakes and lived to tell the tale.

If you're looking to start something or just want to be inspired by those who have built incredible things, pick up How I Built This now wherever you buy your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Bert and John Jacobs of Li...

Guy Raz's book, 'How I Built This', was promoted as being full of inspiring stories from entrepreneurs who have encountered challenges and achieved success. It was recommended for anyone looking to start a business or simply be inspired by those who have built great things.

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Well to answer those questions, I've written a book. It's called, what else? How I Built This.

And it's full of inspiring stories from some of the greatest leaders and entrepreneurs in the world who've been through the trenches, made big mistakes, and lived to tell the tale.

If you're looking to start something or just want to be inspired by those who have built incredible things, pick up How I Built This now wherever you buy your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Bert and John Jacobs of Li...

Guy Raz mentioned having written a book titled "How I Built This" which contains inspiring stories about entrepreneurs and leaders who built incredible things, overcoming challenges and mistakes.

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Well to answer those questions, I've written a book. It's called, what else? How I Built This.

And it's full of inspiring stories from some of the greatest leaders and entrepreneurs in the world who've been through the trenches, made big mistakes, and lived to tell the tale.

If you're looking to start something or just want to be inspired by those who have built incredible things, pick up How I Built This now wherever you buy your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

Episode: Calendly: Tope Awotona

The book was mentioned as a companion to the podcast. The host offered a free autographed bookplate to anyone who pre-ordered before September 15th.

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Well, to find out the answers to all these questions, pick up a copy of my new book.

It's called How I Built This. And if you love the show, you will love this book.

And if you order before September 15th, I'll send you a free autographed book plate to put inside the book.

Just visit guyraz.com or howibuiltthis.com to order or pick up How I Built This wherever you get your books.

Episode: How I Built Resilience (Special Edition): Guy Raz

It was mentioned as a new book by Guy Raz, containing practical advice for entrepreneurs, stories of successful entrepreneurs, and the story of how the show was created.

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If you have not heard, Guy has a book coming out on September 15th. It is called How I Built This, The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs.

And in it, Guy lays out some really fantastic practical advice for people starting their own businesses.

There are, of course, a bunch of very powerful stories from some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs.

And my personal favorite part, there is the story of Guy Raz himself and the creation of the show.

And of course, do not forget Guy's book, How I Built This, The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs. It is available for pre-order and Guy, thank you so much.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Pokimane

Guy Raz's book, based on his podcast, was mentioned as a resource for those interested in building something or being inspired by successful entrepreneurs. It was offered with a signed bookplate for preorders.

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It's called How I Built This, and it only costs about 20 bucks.

And this book is designed for anyone who's thinking of building something or just wants to be inspired by people who have built some of the most iconic companies and brands on earth.

So please go to How I Built This dot com or guyraz.com to order the book and get your free signed book plate.

Episode: Rad Power Bikes: Mike Radenbaugh

The book was mentioned as a way to learn more about the key traits of successful entrepreneurs and how some people achieve success where others fail.

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Well to find out the answers to all these questions, pick up a copy of my new book. It's called How I Built This. And if you love the show, you will love this book.

And if you order before September 15th, I'll send you a free autographed book plate to put inside the book. Just visit guyraz.com or howibuiltthis.com to order or pick up How I Built This wherever you get your books. And thanks.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Luke Holden and Ben Connif...

The book was mentioned as being available for pre-order at the end of the episode, likely related to the podcast of the same name.

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And don't forget the How I Built This book is now available for pre-order. You can find all the details at guyraz.com or at howibuiltthis.com.

Episode: Vita Coco: Michael Kirban

It was mentioned that the podcast has been turned into a book, and listeners could get a signed bookplate if they pre-ordered it before September 30th.

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How I Built This is now a book and it's coming out in a few weeks.

It's full of insights, advice, wisdom, and guidance all told through the stories of some of the most amazing entrepreneurs on earth.

To order the book and to get your free book plate, visit guyraz.com.

Episode: La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Todd Carmichael and J....

It was mentioned as a book by Guy Raz that contained stories and lessons from several entrepreneurs, with a focus on the gift of failure, ideas and building something meaningful.

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How I Built This isn't just a podcast, but also a book. A book filled with stories and lessons from some of the world's greatest entrepreneurs about the gift of failure, the beauty of ideas and the path to building something meaningful. You can pre-order the book right now wherever you get your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

Episode: Tempur-Pedic: Bobby Trussell (2018)

The podcast was adapted into a book, which is filled with inspiring stories and business lessons from many successful entrepreneurs, and can be pre-ordered online or from Guy Raz's website.

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How I Built This isn't just a podcast, but it is also now a book! A book filled with incredible stories and lessons from some of the world's greatest entrepreneurs. You can pre-order the How I Built This book right now wherever you get your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

Episode: Tempur-Pedic: Bobby Trussell (2018)

It was mentioned that the podcast had been turned into a book, filled with stories and lessons from innovators and entrepreneurs, and was available for pre-order.

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How I Built This isn't just a podcast, but it is also now a book. A book filled with incredible stories and lessons from some of the world's greatest entrepreneurs. You can pre-order the How I Built This book right now wherever you get your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

Episode: ClassPass: Payal Kadakia

It was mentioned that the podcast also exists as a book, which includes stories and lessons from entrepreneurs about failure, ideas, and building something meaningful.

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How I Built This isn't just a podcast, but also a book. A book filled with stories and lessons from some of the world's greatest entrepreneurs about the gift of failure, the beauty of ideas, and the path to building something meaningful. You can pre-order the book right now wherever you get your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

Episode: ClassPass: Payal Kadakia

Guy Raz's podcast was adapted into a book, which contains stories and lessons from world-class entrepreneurs about failure, ideas and building something meaningful.

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Hey there, it's Guy here. And really quick before we start this brand new episode of the show, How I Built This isn't just a podcast, but also a book. A book filled with stories and lessons from some of the world's greatest entrepreneurs about the gift of failure, the beauty of ideas, and the path to building something meaningful. You can pre-order the book right now wherever you get your books or by visiting guyraz.com.

The Hidden History of the White House: Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments Cover

Corey Mead

The Hidden History of the White House

Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments

The host introduced the book as a brand‑new release inspired by a popular history podcast, emphasizing its inside look at the White House’s power struggles, scandals, and defining moments. Listeners were repeatedly prompted that they could order it in hardcover or digital format from any bookseller.

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Episode: Advice Line with Jane Wurwand of Dermalogica

The book was presented as a new release inspired by a popular podcast, and listeners were told they could order it in hardcover or digital format from any bookseller.

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Inspired by the hit podcast, American History Tellers and History Daily present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: Norma Kamali: Norma Kamali (2021)

It was promoted as a new book offering inside looks at the power struggles and scandals that shaped the White House throughout history.

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Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House. Each chapter will bring you inside the fierce power struggles, the worldaltering decisions, and shocking scandals that have shaped our nation.

Episode: Advice Line with Gary Erickson of Clif Bar (May 20...

It was presented as a new book that revealed the White House's power struggles, scandals and historic moments, and listeners were told they could order it in hardcover or digital format.

"

Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition, wherever you get your books.

Episode: Dude Perfect: Cory Cotton and Tyler Toney (2021)

The book explored the secret power struggles, decisions, and scandals that shaped the White House from its foundation in 1792 through pivotal moments in American history.

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Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House. Each chapter will bring you inside the fierce power struggles, the worldaltering decisions, and shocking scandals that have shaped our nation.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: Advice Line with Norma Kamali of Norma Kamali

The episode promoted the new book, describing how each chapter reveals the power struggles and scandals that shaped the White House, and invited listeners to order it in hardcover or digital format.

"

Inspired by the hit podcast, American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House. Each chapter will bring you inside the fierce power struggles, the worldaltering decisions, and shocking scandals that have shaped our nation.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: Noosa Yoghurt: Koel Thomae

The book was introduced as a new release that explored the dramatic events, power struggles and scandals inside the White House over two centuries, and it was offered in hardcover and digital formats.

"

Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House. Each chapter will bring you inside the fierce power struggles, the worldaltering decisions, and shocking scandals that have shaped our nation.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: Advice Line with Chris Ruder of Spikeball

The host advertised the new book, noting it was available in hardcover or digital format.

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Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: Athletic Brewing Company: Bill Shufelt

The ad promoted The Hidden History of the White House as a new book available in hardcover, offering a behindthescenes look at American history.

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For more than two centuries, the White House has been the stage for some of the most dramatic scenes in American history. Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wonder... present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: Boll & Branch: Scott and Missy Tannen

The hosts promoted the new book, noting it was available in hardcover or digital edition and highlighted its coverage of White House history.

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Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers and Wondery, William Morrow presented the new book, The Hidden History of the White House.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: Advice Line with Brian Scudamore of 1-800-GOT-JUNK...

The segment introduced the new book, highlighting its coverage of the White House's power struggles and scandals from its founding to modern times, and then urged listeners to order it in hardcover or digital format.

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Inspired by the hit podcast, American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House. Each chapter will bring you inside the fierce power struggles, the worldaltering decisions and shocking scandals that have shaped our nation.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: BARK: Matt Meeker

The hosts promoted the new hardcover (or digital) release of the book, describing its inside look at power struggles and historic moments at the White House.

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Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House. Each chapter will bring you inside the fierce power struggles, the worldaltering decisions, and shocking scandals that have shaped our nation.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: Advice Line with Angie Hicks of Angi

The hosts introduced the new book, describing how each chapter revealed the power struggles, decisions, and scandals that shaped the White House, and they noted it was available in hardcover or digital format.

"

Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House.

Each chapter will bring you inside the fierce power struggles, the worldaltering decisions, and shocking scandals that have shaped our nation.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: Black Diamond Equipment: Peter Metcalf

The host promoted the new hardcover or digital book, describing its chapters on power struggles and historical events at the White House.

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Inspired by the hit podcast, American History Tellers, Wonderly and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House.

Each chapter will bring you inside the fierce power struggles, the worldaltering decisions, and shocking scandals that have shaped our nation.

You'll be there when the very foundations of the White House are laid in 1792, and you'll watch as the British burn it down in 1814.

Then you'll hear the intimate conversations between FDR and Winston Churchill as they make plans to defeat Nazi forces in 1941.

And you'll be in the Situation Room when President Barack Obama approves the raid to bring down the most infamous terrorist in American history. Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: Advice Line with Michael Preysman of Everlane

The episode promoted the new book that explored the White House's twocentury history, noting it was available in hardcover or digital format.

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For more than two centuries, the White House has been the stage for some of the most dramatic scenes in American history.

Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wonder5 and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House.

Each chapter will bring you inside the fierce power struggles, the worldaltering decisions, and shocking scandals that have shaped our nation.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

Episode: 21 Seeds: Kat Hantas

The episode promoted the new book that explores the fierce power struggles, pivotal decisions, and scandals that have shaped the White House since its founding.

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Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House. Each chapter will bring you inside the fierce power struggles, the worldaltering decisions, and shocking scandals that have shaped our nation.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition, wherever you get your books.

Episode: Advice Line with Lara Merriken of LÄRABAR

The hosts introduced the new book and noted that it could be ordered in hardcover or digital format.

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Inspired by the hit podcast American History Tellers, Wondery and William Morrow present the new book, The Hidden History of the White House.

Order The Hidden History of the White House now in hardcover or digital edition wherever you get your books.

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Bram Stoker

Dracula (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

The book was brought up in three episodes to illustrate its pervasive cultural presence, noting that most listeners were familiar with its story even without having read it. Hosts described it as a classic Victorian-era vampire novel that continues to resonate today and highlighted its role as a snapshot of 19th‑century fears. The discussion focused on its iconic status rather than recommending it for reading.

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Episode: Advice Line with Jane Wurwand of Dermalogica

The classic novel was referenced to illustrate that even listeners who hadn't read the book likely knew its story, and its cultural impact was highlighted.

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Even if you haven't read the book, you think you know the story.

One of the incredible things about Dracula is that not only is it this wonderful snapshot of the 19th century, but it also has so much resonance today.

Episode: Advice Line with Gary Erickson of Clif Bar (May 20...

It was described as the classic vampire novel that terrorized Victorian London, and the author Bram Stoker was identified as the creator of the story.

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Dracula, the ancient vampire, who terrorizes Victorian London.

author Bram Stoker raided ancient folklore, exploited Victorian fears and created the iconic monster.

Episode: Dude Perfect: Cory Cotton and Tyler Toney (2021)

The classic vampire novel set in Victorian London was mentioned as a reference for listeners who may not have read the book but are familiar with its story.

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Dracula, the ancient vampire who terrorizes Victorian London. Even if you haven't read the book, you think you know the story.

Episode: Advice Line with Norma Kamali of Norma Kamali

The hosts highlighted Dracula as a classic 19thcentury novel that still resonates today, noting its enduring cultural impact.

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Even if you haven't read the book, you think you know the story. One of the incredible things about Dracula is that not only is it this wonderful snapshot of the 19th century, but it also has so much resonance today.

Episode: Noosa Yoghurt: Koel Thomae

Dracula was highlighted as a classic Victorian novel about an ancient vampire, with promotional copy noting its lasting resonance and describing its iconic imagery.

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Dracula, the ancient vampire who terrorizes Victorian London. Blood and garlic, bats and crucifixes. Even if you haven't read the book, you think you know the story. One of the incredible things about Dracula is that not only is it this wonderful snapshot of the 19th century, but it also has so much resonance today.

We'll reveal how author Bram Stoker raided ancient folklore, exploited Victorian fears around sex, science and religion, and how even today we remain enthralled to his strange creatures of the night.

Episode: Advice Line with Chris Ruder of Spikeball

The segment described Dracula as the ancient vampire who terrorizes Victorian London and mentioned the book's enduring resonance.

"

Dracula. The ancient vampire who terrorizes Victorian London. Blood and garlic, bats and crucifixes. Even if you haven't read the book, you think you know the story.

Episode: Boll & Branch: Scott and Missy Tannen

The episode referenced the classic novel Dracula, describing its gothic elements and noting the author Bram Stoker's use of folklore.

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Dracula, the ancient vampire who terrorizes Victorian London. Blood and garlic, bats and crucifixes.

We'll reveal how author Bram Stoker raided ancient folklore, exploited Victorian fears around sex, science and religion.

Episode: Advice Line with Brian Scudamore of 1-800-GOT-JUNK...

The hosts described Dracula as an ancient vampire who terrorizes Victorian London and noted that even listeners who hadn't read the book likely thought they knew the story.

"

Dracula, the ancient vampire who terrorizes Victorian London. Blood and garlic, bats and crucifixes. Even if you haven't read the book, you think you know the story.

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Stephen King

You Like It Darker

Stories

The book was brought up in several episodes as an upcoming Stephen King novel, cited alongside other best‑selling titles. The hosts mentioned it as an example of a new release that Audible might promote to listeners, but they did not provide a detailed review or endorsement. Overall, the title was noted only in passing.

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Episode: Concept2 Rowing Machines: Dick and Peter Dreissiga...

It was mentioned as an upcoming Stephen King novel, along with the best-selling title "First Lie Wins".

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Best-selling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel You Like It Darker.

Episode: Therabody: Jason Wersland

It was mentioned as an upcoming Stephen King novel available on Audible.

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Best-selling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel You Like It Darker.

Episode: Advice Line with Andrew Abraham of Orgain

This upcoming Stephen King novel was mentioned as an example of a best-selling title by Audible, and it was likely a title that Audible thought would be interesting to listeners.

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Best-selling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel, You Like It Darker.

Episode: nutpods: Madeline Haydon

The host mentioned it as an upcoming Stephen King novel featured among Audible's top titles.

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Bestselling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel, You Like It Darker.

Episode: Advice Line with Gary Erickson of Clif Bar

The book "You Like It Darker" was mentioned as an upcoming Stephen King novel.

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Best-selling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel, You Like It Darker.

Episode: Twitter, Medium and Blogger: Ev Williams

It was mentioned as an upcoming Stephen King novel.

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Bestselling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel, You Like It Darker.

Episode: Advice Line with Pete Maldonado of Chomps

It was mentioned as the upcoming Stephen King novel.

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Bestselling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel, You Like It Darker.

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Timothy Ferriss

The 4-Hour Workweek

Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

The book was repeatedly cited by guests as a pivotal influence that shaped their entrepreneurial strategies and mindset. Nick Green mentioned reading it before attempting a passive‑income venture, Jeff and Spencer Jan credited it with revealing a product‑selection formula for their e‑commerce launch, and Leah Solivan said it helped her secure a meeting with the author and attract funding. Host Guy Raz also highlighted its broader cultural impact, noting its bestseller status and alignment with Brian Armstrong’s early lifestyle, reflecting a generally enthusiastic endorsement.

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Episode: Thrive Market: Nick Green

After selling his first business, Nick read this book and decided to build a passive income stream to enable him to not work, but he ultimately found it unfulfilling.

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At the time I had recently read a book by Tim Ferriss called the four hour work week.

Episode: Solo Stove: Spencer and Jeff Jan

It was mentioned as an influential book that helped the brothers with their initial e-commerce endeavors, offering a formula for selling products online.

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I think at about this time, I came across the four hour work week book and that was eyeopening. Uh, there's kind of a formula in there with the different types of products that work in an e-commerce type of business.

And there was a list in there and I don't remember everything, but there were definitely things. It was basically something that was, that you could ship easily, that wouldn't break, that was high value, you know, wasn't overly complex.

Or overly seasonal.

Yeah. And so with that in mind, we were thinking, Oh, what, what could we do that, that would fit that?

And I had this idea of this four hour work week. That's why we set out to do this.

Episode: TaskRabbit: Leah Solivan

It was mentioned as a book that Leah read, and she felt it was collaborative with the TaskRabbit idea. It was also a catalyst to her getting a meeting with Tim Ferriss himself, and ultimately securing funding.

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At the time, 4-Hour Workweek was like, all of those a huge deal, right?

I had read 4-Hour Workweek. And particularly as it related to RunMyErin.com, I thought, oh my god, if I could get Tim as an advisor to this company, that's going to be a huge win for us.

And we just really bond and connect over four hour work week and run my errand and how they're so collaborative.

Episode: Coinbase: Brian Armstrong

It was mentioned as a book that came out in 2009, and Brian's lifestyle in Argentina, prior to moving to California, was described as mirroring Tim Ferriss's work-life philosophy.

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instantly I thought of Tim Ferriss and of course his book, The Four Hour Workweek came out in 2009, but you were basically doing this at the time.

Episode: Author and Podcaster: Tim Ferriss

It detailed how Tim escaped the 9-to-5 grind by outsourcing much of his work, initially receiving mixed reviews but eventually becoming a bestseller.

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In 2007, a completely unknown writer named Tim Ferriss published an obscure book called The Four Hour Workweek.

The book basically outlined how Tim escaped the 9 to 5 grind by outsourcing most of his job to other people.

But none of that ever worried Tim Ferriss, because he had a plan.

And yet Tim Ferriss, an unknown writer and entrepreneur who lived in a small apartment in San Jose, California, would go on to sell more than 2 million copies of The Four Hour Workweek.

That book sat on the New York Times bestseller list for four years.

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Ashley Elston

First Lie Wins

Reese's Book Club Pick (A Novel)

The title was repeatedly referenced as a best‑selling book during several episodes, often listed alongside an upcoming Stephen King release. Various guests mentioned it when highlighting popular Audible titles, but no detailed analysis or endorsement was offered. The overall tone was neutral, simply noting its commercial success.

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Episode: Advice Line with Mauren Kelly of Tarte Cosmetics

It was mentioned as a best-selling title, alongside the upcoming Stephen King novel 'You Like It Darker'.

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Best-selling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel You Like It Darker.

Episode: Concept2 Rowing Machines: Dick and Peter Dreissiga...

It was mentioned as a best-selling title along with the upcoming Stephen King novel, "You Like It Darker".

"

Best-selling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel You Like It Darker.

Episode: Advice Line with Andrew Abraham of Orgain

The book was mentioned as an example of a best-selling title by Audible, and it was likely a title that Audible thought would be interesting to listeners.

"

Best-selling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel, You Like It Darker.

Episode: nutpods: Madeline Haydon

The host highlighted it as one of the bestselling titles available on Audible.

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Bestselling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel, You Like It Darker.

Episode: Advice Line with Gary Erickson of Clif Bar

The book "First Lie Wins" was mentioned as a best-selling title.

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Best-selling titles like First Lie Wins or the upcoming Stephen King novel, You Like It Darker.

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Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice

The book was highlighted as a reading challenge that a guest completed in one night and reviewed on Goodreads, and it was also cited as a favorite of Sandy Lerner, who owns a large private collection of the author's works and even wrote her own sequel. Both mentions emphasized its lasting appeal and influence on readers and creators alike.

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Episode: Goodreads: Otis and Elizabeth Chandler

It was mentioned as a book Elizabeth challenged Otis to read in exchange for her reading Dune. Otis read it in one night and wrote a review on Goodreads.

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I'll read that if you read Pride and Prejudice.

He read Pride and Prejudice in one night. He stayed up all night reading it.

And he wrote a review on Goodreads about Pride and Prejudice.

Episode: Cisco Systems & Urban Decay: Sandy Lerner

It was mentioned that Sandy Lerner wrote a sequel to this book, called 'Second Impressions', and enjoys reading books by female authors from the same era.

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Sandy says is her drug of choice.

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Brenda Smith

Bridging the Gap

College Reading

The host mentioned the title during several episodes, noting that they had been listening to it on a long car trip. They described it as a zombie fallout true‑crime thriller that was so immersive they kept checking the backseat for glowing eyes. The comment was anecdotal rather than a recommendation.

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Episode: Dhar Mann Studios: Dhar Mann

The latest zombie fallout book, "Bridging the Gap", was mentioned as a true crime thriller that the speaker was listening to on a recent car trip.

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and I just got back from a long car trip where I was listening to the latest zombie fallout book, Bridging the Gap, and I swear I had to keep checking the backseat for any glowing eyes as I drove home on that deserted highway.

Episode: Advice Line: Growing up on a Coffee Farm? Giving B...

The latest zombie fallout book was mentioned as something the speaker was listening to on a recent car trip.

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I just got back from a long car trip where I was listening to the latest zombie fallout book, Bridging the Gap.

Episode: YouTube Creator and Cookbook Author: Rosanna Pansi...

The speaker was listening to "Bridging the Gap", a zombie fallout book, on a recent car trip. He was so immersed in the story that he was checking the backseat for glowing eyes while driving.

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I just got back from a long car trip where I was listening to the latest zombie fallout book, Bridging the Gap.

And I swear I had to keep checking the backseat for any glowing eyes as I drove home on that deserted highway.

Episode: CrunchLabs: Mark Rober

The speaker was listening to a "zombie fallout" book called 'Bridging the Gap' on a recent road trip.

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And I just got back from a long car trip where I was listening to the latest zombie fallout book Bridging the Gap.

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Brené Brown

Daring Greatly

How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

Sadie Lincoln highlighted the title as essential reading for entrepreneurs, emphasizing its message about stepping into the arena and embracing vulnerability despite criticism. She reiterated that the book’s focus on being brave in the face of judgment was particularly relevant for anyone building something new. Pokimane also praised the book for its insights on handling negative feedback and using resilience to keep creating, describing it as an amazing guide.

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Episode: How I Built Resilience: Pokimane

Pokimane found the book to be amazing, especially in how Brown discussed receiving negative comments and hate. It inspired her to keep moving forward despite challenges.

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And also recently I read Daring Greatly and that book was absolutely amazing, especially I related so much to just when she spoke about also receiving so many negative comments or hate and someone in her position who's had so much success also say that there will simply be days where it gets to you and where it feels bad and you cry it out.

But then you just get back up and keep moving and keep creating the things you want to make for the people who want to see them.

Episode: Advice Line with Sadie Lincoln of barre3

Sadie Lincoln referenced the book's concept of 'being in the arena' when discussing the challenges and rewards of being the face of a business, and how it was important to embrace vulnerability in entrepreneurship.

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If you haven't read Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, you must read it. There's this part about being in the arena. The brave ones are in the arena and there will be people who throwing like tomatoes at you. But they're not in the arena with you. If they're in the arena with you, it's worthy of a battle.

Episode: Advice Line with Sadie Lincoln of barre3

Sadie Lincoln mentioned it as a book that emphasizes being vulnerable in the arena, which is applicable to entrepreneurs and people who are building something new.

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If you haven't read Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, you must read it. There's this part about being in the arena.

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Sean Aranda

3D Printing Failures

2022 Edition

In three episodes, Jason Ballard (and later Evan Loomis) said they bought every 3D‑printing book on Amazon to accelerate their learning, which included the title. They framed the purchase as part of a broader strategy to soak up knowledge quickly rather than highlighting any single work. The overall tone was a neutral, casual mention rather than a strong endorsement.

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Episode: 3D printing a housing revolution with Jason Ballar...

Jason Ballard mentioned he and his team ordered every book on 3D printing off of Amazon to learn more about the technology.

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We ordered every book on 3D printing off of Amazon, started meeting with other 3D printing companies just to learn and soak up the knowledge really fast.

Episode: 3D printing a housing revolution with Jason Ballar...

They read every book about 3D printing that was available on Amazon at the time. They used the information they gathered to learn more about the technology and build a printer.

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We ordered every book on 3D printing off of Amazon, started meeting with other 3D printing companies just to learn and soak up the knowledge really fast.

Episode: 3D printing a housing revolution with Jason Ballar...

Jason Ballard and Evan Loomis took 3D printing classes and bought every book about 3D printing from Amazon to learn more about the technology and the materials used for 3D printing.

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We took little classes on 3D printing. We ordered every book on 3D printing off of Amazon, started meeting with other 3D printing companies just to learn and soak up the knowledge really fast.

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Seth Godin

Purple Cow, New Edition

Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable

The hosts referenced the book while discussing how a standout brand can be built, using Slutty Vegan as a vivid example of the concept. Guy Raz explained the idea of a "purple cow" as something that forces people to stop and take notice, and Pinky Cole echoed her enthusiasm for the theory. The discussion highlighted the book’s relevance for entrepreneurs seeking to create memorable, attention‑grabbing businesses.

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Episode: Sharing the 2023 HIBT Lab Highlight Reel

The purple cow theory was mentioned in the context of starting a business and creating a memorable brand. It was suggested that Pinky Cole's Slutty Vegan restaurant was a perfect example of a 'purple cow' business due to its provocative name.

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There's this famous book by Seth Godin where he talks about the purple cow.

The purple cow theory is like, if you're going to start a business, you want to think about a purple cow business. Cause like if you're driving through, you know, the countryside and you just see a cow on a field, you're just going to keep driving.

But if it was a purple cow in the field, you would jump out of your car and hop in front of that cow and take a selfie with that cow. And then put on Instagram and say, look, I found a purple cow.

That was Slutty Vegan. Yes. It was a purple cow because people are going to say, what a weird name. I have to know more about this thing. It's so weird. Yes. And guess what it did? I love the purple cow theory, by the way. Purple is my favorite color.

So it just works all the way around. I got to grab that book.

Episode: HIBT Lab! Slutty Vegan: Pinky Cole

Pinky described how Slutty Vegan exemplifies Seth Godin's concept of the Purple Cow, a business that is unique and attention-grabbing, similar to a purple cow standing out in a field.

"

There's this famous book by Seth Godin where he talks about the purple cow.

The purple cow theory is like, if you're going to start a business, you want to think about a purple cow business. Cause like, if you're driving through, you know, the countryside and you just see a cow on a field, you're just going to keep driving. But if it was a purple cow in the field, you would jump out of your car and hop in front of that cow and take a selfie with that cow. And then put on Instagram and say, look, I found a purple cow. That was Slutty Vegan.

I love the purple cow theory, by the way, purple is my favorite color.

Episode: Advice Line with Jeni Britton of Jeni's Splendid I...

The host referenced the concept of a "purple cow product," noting that the unusual, standout nature of the treat fit Seth Godin's definition from his book.

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And so because you've got this sort of literally, like, what Seth Godin would call a purple cow product, right? It's unusual. It stands out.

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Adam Grant

Originals

How Non-Conformists Move the World

The title was highlighted as one of Adam Grant's most innovative and engaging works, praised for its thoughtful exploration of creative thinking. It was cited alongside his other best‑selling books to underline his expertise, and its concept of "bet hedging" was referenced as useful advice for entrepreneurs facing uncertainty. The hosts consistently presented it as a valuable resource for listeners interested in originality and resilience.

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Episode: Live From The HIBT Summit: Adam Grant

It was cited as one of Adam Grant's innovative and engaging books, emphasizing the thought process required for such creative work.

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Your books, give and take and Originals. I mean, they are so innovative and so interesting. And that requires a lot of thinking.

But, you know, it's we receive these books, give and take or Originals or whatever. You know, think again. And they're elegant and they're very useful and very interesting and full of innovative ideas.

Episode: How I Built Resilience: Live with Tony Xu and Marc...

The book's concept of 'bet hedging' was mentioned in relation to Marcia's entrepreneurial journey and the importance of having multiple skills or ventures during challenging times, past tense.

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That book says true entrepreneurs hedge their bets.

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Barry Schwartz

The Paradox of Choice

Why More Is Less

The book was referenced in three episodes to illustrate the downsides of excessive choice, noting that a larger menu at Culver's and an over‑filled wardrobe both created customer and personal anxiety. Sarah LaFleur cited its ideas when explaining how simplifying options reduced stress for her brand. The hosts used the title as a framework rather than endorsing it directly.

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Ava Farmer

Second Impressions

The book was brought up in three episodes when discussing Sandy Lerner's personal project, a sequel to Pride and Prejudice. The host noted that Lerner wrote it herself, highlighting her passion for reading. The mention was informational rather than an endorsement.

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Episode: Cisco Systems & Urban Decay: Sandy Lerner

This book was mentioned as a Pride and Prejudice sequel written by Sandy Lerner herself, which is a testament to her love for reading.

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It's called Second Impressions.

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Jun Joseph Smith

The Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ (An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon)

The book was referenced as a common gift given by missionaries, with the host noting that securing even one copy was considered a successful outreach. In a later interview, a guest recounted a family legend that an ancestor had received a copy directly from the church’s founder, highlighting its historical significance. Both mentions treated the title as a cultural touchstone rather than a recommendation.

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Episode: Therabody: Jason Wersland

It was mentioned as a book given to people who stopped to speak with missionaries.

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And if you got one person to talk to you or one person to take a Book of Mormon, that was a good day.

Episode: JetBlue Airways: David Neeleman (2019)

It was mentioned that Sally Hewlett, seven generations back, was given a copy of this book by Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon church.

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The family stories that she was given a book of Mormon by Joseph Smith himself, who was the founder of our church.

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Leo Tolstoy

War and Peace

A book mentioned as being read in the new Graduate hotel in Princeton, New Jersey, suggesting a guest was planning a long stay.

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In fact, recently someone was in there reading a copy of War and Peace, which I assume means they're going to be staying for a long time.

— Episode: Graduate Hotels: Ben Weprin

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Episode: Graduate Hotels: Ben Weprin

A book mentioned as being read in the new Graduate hotel in Princeton, New Jersey, suggesting a guest was planning a long stay.

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In fact, recently someone was in there reading a copy of War and Peace, which I assume means they're going to be staying for a long time.

Episode: Graduate Hotels: Ben Weprin

A book mentioned as being read in the new Graduate hotel in Princeton, New Jersey, suggesting a guest was planning a long stay.

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In fact, recently someone was in there reading a copy of War and Peace, which I assume means they're going to be staying for a long time.

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Stephen R. Covey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

30th Anniversary Edition (The Covey Habits Series)

Identified as the best-selling business book on Audible over a 20-year period, showcasing its appeal within the platform's audience.

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The bestselling business book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

— Episode: Audible: Don Katz

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Episode: Audible: Don Katz

Identified as the best-selling business book on Audible over a 20-year period, showcasing its appeal within the platform's audience.

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The bestselling business book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

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Ryan Holiday

Ego Is the Enemy

The book talks about the idea of ego as an obstacle, suggesting that those who suppress their ego or aren't obsessed with pride tend to have greater success.

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And in that chapter you talk about ego and lots of people have talked about this notion of ego as an obstacle, there's literally a book called I think Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday...

— Episode: Achieving greater things with Adam Grant

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Episode: Achieving greater things with Adam Grant

The book talks about the idea of ego as an obstacle, suggesting that those who suppress their ego or aren't obsessed with pride tend to have greater success.

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And in that chapter you talk about ego and lots of people have talked about this notion of ego as an obstacle, there's literally a book called I think Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.

Episode: Advice Line with Jenn Hyman of Rent The Runway

She highlighted the book as a favorite, explaining that it made clear ego is the biggest obstacle for many people.

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One of my favorite books on this is called Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday. And it's so crystal clear that the biggest obstacle for many people is their ego.

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Andrew S. Grove

Only the Paranoid Survive

It was mentioned as a book that the founders respected and were inspired by, particularly in regard to the rapid expansion of Seattle Coffee Company, considering it a market share game.

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Only the Paranoid Survive had come out, I believe.

— Episode: MOD Pizza & Seattle Coffee Company: Scot...

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Episode: MOD Pizza & Seattle Coffee Company: Scott and Ally...

It was mentioned as a book that the founders respected and were inspired by, particularly in regard to the rapid expansion of Seattle Coffee Company, considering it a market share game.

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Only the Paranoid Survive had come out, I believe.

Episode: Dropbox: Drew Houston

It was discussed as a book that Drew reread during a Fourth of July holiday. He reflected on the concept of strategic inflection points and how it applied to Dropbox's evolution.

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So I remember going home for Fourth of July and I reread the book Only the Paranoid Survive.

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Isabel Wilkerson

Caste

The Origins of Our Discontents

The title was highlighted in two episodes featuring filmmaker Ava DuVernay, where the host noted that she had wrapped production on a film called Origin and had recently signed on to direct a movie adaptation of the bestseller. These mentions underscored the book's cultural impact and popularity, though no specific endorsement was given. The discussion was brief and focused on the upcoming adaptations rather than a detailed review of the content.

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Episode: ARRAY: Filmmaker Ava DuVernay (2021)

Origin, a film based on this book, was mentioned as being in post-production, although no other details were shared.

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And she recently wrapped production on Origin, a film based on Isabel Wilkerson's bestselling book, Cast.

Episode: ARRAY: Filmmaker Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay recently signed on to direct a film adaptation of this best-selling book, indicating its significance and popularity.

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Ava's recently signed on to do a film adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson's bestselling book Cast...

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