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The Amazon Millionaire: A New Breed of Entrepreneur
Old School Entrepreneur Meets New School.
73 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 6, 2015
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About the author
Robert T. Kiyosaki
632 books9,405 followersRobert Toru Kiyosaki is an American businessman and author, known for the Rich Dad Poor Dad series of personal finance books. He is the founder of the Rich Dad Company, a private financial education company that provides personal finance and business education to people through books and videos, and Rich Global LLC, which filed for bankruptcy in 2012.
Since 2010, Kiyosaki was the subject of a class action suit filed by people who attended his seminars, and the subject of investigative documentaries by the CBC, WTAE-TV and CBS News. In January 2024, Kiyosaki revealed that he was more than $1 billion dollars in debt.
Since 2010, Kiyosaki was the subject of a class action suit filed by people who attended his seminars, and the subject of investigative documentaries by the CBC, WTAE-TV and CBS News. In January 2024, Kiyosaki revealed that he was more than $1 billion dollars in debt.
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April 14, 2015
My learnings :
(1) There are two things that make today the greatest entrepreneurial age: 1. We have access to teachers like never before. 2. You can start a business from home while still working at your job
(2) No job is guaranteed. A job is always at the whim and mercy of others. If you truly want security, you would be better off relying on yourself
(3) People are trainable. They can be trained to be either employees or entrepreneurs
(4) The reason there are more employees than entrepreneurs is simply because our schools train young people to become employees
(5) Yet to hear any parent say, ‘Go to school so you can become an entrepreneur
(6) If you’re the leader of the team and you’re also the smartest person on the team, your team is in trouble
(7) CEOs give their employees just enough money to afford food and shelter and a hint of medical care. The employees would then be forced to work long hours at difficult jobs. It is the same with slavery. Slavery was abolished. Freedom has to be earned.
(8) To be successful in school, you had to take tests alone, else you are stamped as a cheater. In real world, to generate wealth, you collaborate to create win-win during testing times.
(9) Many people think that a leader's role is to solve the problems of the team. No. It's role is to identify the best person in the team to solve the problem. The team solves the problem as the leader provides the tools and environment to help the team communicate effectively.
(10) Sales is done one on one. Marketing is sales done via a system
(11) Security and Freedom are direct opposites. The more security you seek, the less freedom you have. The people with the most security are in jail. If you want freedom, you need to let go of security. Employees desire security. Entrepreneurs seek freedom.
(12) Setup a business. Automate it with a perfected process. Come out, and setup another one. Go on. Keep yourself free..always. Process is the key.
(1) There are two things that make today the greatest entrepreneurial age: 1. We have access to teachers like never before. 2. You can start a business from home while still working at your job
(2) No job is guaranteed. A job is always at the whim and mercy of others. If you truly want security, you would be better off relying on yourself
(3) People are trainable. They can be trained to be either employees or entrepreneurs
(4) The reason there are more employees than entrepreneurs is simply because our schools train young people to become employees
(5) Yet to hear any parent say, ‘Go to school so you can become an entrepreneur
(6) If you’re the leader of the team and you’re also the smartest person on the team, your team is in trouble
(7) CEOs give their employees just enough money to afford food and shelter and a hint of medical care. The employees would then be forced to work long hours at difficult jobs. It is the same with slavery. Slavery was abolished. Freedom has to be earned.
(8) To be successful in school, you had to take tests alone, else you are stamped as a cheater. In real world, to generate wealth, you collaborate to create win-win during testing times.
(9) Many people think that a leader's role is to solve the problems of the team. No. It's role is to identify the best person in the team to solve the problem. The team solves the problem as the leader provides the tools and environment to help the team communicate effectively.
(10) Sales is done one on one. Marketing is sales done via a system
(11) Security and Freedom are direct opposites. The more security you seek, the less freedom you have. The people with the most security are in jail. If you want freedom, you need to let go of security. Employees desire security. Entrepreneurs seek freedom.
(12) Setup a business. Automate it with a perfected process. Come out, and setup another one. Go on. Keep yourself free..always. Process is the key.
April 24, 2015
The opportunity to become entrepreneur is more profound nowadays due to the amount of information brought to us by latest technologies.
I for myself will never get hold of this book if not because of Internet, Amazon, and other numerous technological developments in ebook industry.
This book is a concise and very helpful source on how to be successful entrepreneur using the Amazon platform. The book discussed few of the most important lessons from the previous books of Robert Kiyosaki such as Cash Flow Quandrant. This also includes the wisdom Dave Kettner about the important things to know on how to conduct business using Amazon.
It is really good to know that using this platform will make it easy for any entrepreneur to get his/her products to the market. But it is also important to know that there are important principles one has to learn to do so.
This book will be a great help for those who are selling tangible products to the global audience. Although, this book does not specifically cater to the needs of those who are selling services, such readers can benefit greatly from the lessons espoused by Robert Kiyosaki. Either way, any entrepreneur will benefit greatly in reading this book.
I for myself will never get hold of this book if not because of Internet, Amazon, and other numerous technological developments in ebook industry.
This book is a concise and very helpful source on how to be successful entrepreneur using the Amazon platform. The book discussed few of the most important lessons from the previous books of Robert Kiyosaki such as Cash Flow Quandrant. This also includes the wisdom Dave Kettner about the important things to know on how to conduct business using Amazon.
It is really good to know that using this platform will make it easy for any entrepreneur to get his/her products to the market. But it is also important to know that there are important principles one has to learn to do so.
This book will be a great help for those who are selling tangible products to the global audience. Although, this book does not specifically cater to the needs of those who are selling services, such readers can benefit greatly from the lessons espoused by Robert Kiyosaki. Either way, any entrepreneur will benefit greatly in reading this book.
May 24, 2020
If you are quite the novice in personal financing and have never read any other book in this area, then this book is a great head start. Otherwise, do not waste your time on this book. Even the Amazon business tips are quite shallow and nothing that a simple Google search cannot tell you.
I started reading this book in order to find tips and guides for doing business via Amazon. I was completely disappointed as I did not find much of value here.
I started reading this book in order to find tips and guides for doing business via Amazon. I was completely disappointed as I did not find much of value here.
April 12, 2015
Great Book for a Home Based Business
The book was an excellent read. Great comparison and contrast from Kiyosaki's philosophies with traditional entrepreneurship and Kettner's digital experience. They both break down the constructs in what it takes to run a successful business. If you are serious in quitting the rat race and being successful with a Home Based Business this is the book to read.
The book was an excellent read. Great comparison and contrast from Kiyosaki's philosophies with traditional entrepreneurship and Kettner's digital experience. They both break down the constructs in what it takes to run a successful business. If you are serious in quitting the rat race and being successful with a Home Based Business this is the book to read.
July 6, 2019
This would have been a much better book if Robert Kiyosaki was not part of it. Dave Kettner is the real master of Amazon and would have been happy to read more about him.
June 4, 2019
عملا بیشتر کتاب همان نکته های مالی کیوساکی هست که تو کتاب های دیگه هم گفته شده بعلاوه چاشنی یه همکار فروش آمازون که این روشهای مالی رو به همراه سیستم ساری آمازون به کار گرفته تا صاحب کسب و کار بشه و البته میلیونر.
July 10, 2016
I think I got this as part of the goodriter package.
In the old days, a person got a job at a company and they hoped to pretty much stay there forever. With promotions and company loyalty built in. The world is so different now.
I’ve often heard people argue about job security, but how secure is it to literally have all your eggs in the one company basket? Lose that job and you’re toast. We’ve seen it over and over again when a company shuts down it plant in X city and reduces its costs, leaving employees high and dry, with skills that can’t be used in other jobs.
And with the Internet there are so many opportunities for people to make money in other areas: teach a course, run a seminar, do a podcast, write a book, re-brand a product or make a product yourself and sell it. Half the time you never even need to leave your home.
Some good advice:
This book is pretty much a chance for RK to rehash what he has already said in previous books. There are some basic business rules: bill people for the work they do, pay staff for the work they do, make sure you have a cash flow, and that it isn’t costing you more to run your business than you are earning from it.
Basic stuff.
If you are selling on Amazon alone then make sure you know how it works. Understand and use keywords. Amazon is literally the second largest search engine in the world. Do not leave your product without the tags that help people find it. Have a good photo/cover of your product. USE the product description area. Look like the professional you want to be.
Positive reviews build sales… duh.
What I find most amusing is that both (the new and the old entrepreneur) agree that the actual product is not important.
Kettner doesn’t even make his product, just resells from other sources, thus saving himself a fortune in patent attorney fees. *eyes narrow* Right.
And given the most recent thing I saw advertised on Alibaba was a fake holder to attach to ATM machines - a card reader skimmer so you could rip off people’s bank accounts - I don’t know that I would be basing my business model on buying items from there and reselling them on Amazon.
https://mostlysignssomeportents.tumbl...
*Shrugs* guess I’ll never be an entrepreneur.
2 stars
In the old days, a person got a job at a company and they hoped to pretty much stay there forever. With promotions and company loyalty built in. The world is so different now.
I’ve often heard people argue about job security, but how secure is it to literally have all your eggs in the one company basket? Lose that job and you’re toast. We’ve seen it over and over again when a company shuts down it plant in X city and reduces its costs, leaving employees high and dry, with skills that can’t be used in other jobs.
And with the Internet there are so many opportunities for people to make money in other areas: teach a course, run a seminar, do a podcast, write a book, re-brand a product or make a product yourself and sell it. Half the time you never even need to leave your home.
Some good advice:
I already told you that it’s bullshit to just go out and quit your job. You have responsibilities and bills and loved ones depending on you. BEFORE you quit your job, get educated. (Kindle Locations 38-39).
This book is pretty much a chance for RK to rehash what he has already said in previous books. There are some basic business rules: bill people for the work they do, pay staff for the work they do, make sure you have a cash flow, and that it isn’t costing you more to run your business than you are earning from it.
Basic stuff.
If you are selling on Amazon alone then make sure you know how it works. Understand and use keywords. Amazon is literally the second largest search engine in the world. Do not leave your product without the tags that help people find it. Have a good photo/cover of your product. USE the product description area. Look like the professional you want to be.
Positive reviews build sales… duh.
What I find most amusing is that both (the new and the old entrepreneur) agree that the actual product is not important.
Kettner doesn’t even make his product, just resells from other sources, thus saving himself a fortune in patent attorney fees. *eyes narrow* Right.
And given the most recent thing I saw advertised on Alibaba was a fake holder to attach to ATM machines - a card reader skimmer so you could rip off people’s bank accounts - I don’t know that I would be basing my business model on buying items from there and reselling them on Amazon.
https://mostlysignssomeportents.tumbl...
*Shrugs* guess I’ll never be an entrepreneur.
2 stars
January 6, 2024
This book is a joke - more of a short report vs anywhere near a book. It's also getting tiresome and boring how many times Robert Kiyosaki continues to rehash his shit just to launch yet another book - even if it's for a whole new topic like this on making money with Amazon - it is really insulting to people like me who used to love his work and earlier books like Rich Dad Poor Dad - it's been a while since he's been able to come up with s true original again
Secondly - with the the already pointed out frustration of this being a short report vs book - if you are patient enough to skip past pages and pages of Kiyosakis re-hashed work - you will eventually find some "decent" info near the last third (in fact am being too kind) last fifth on making money on Amazon the right way - and even that is pretty basic
Not impressed - just annoying why the s was hyped up as his new book when it's rehashed info and mediocre info ( at best ) on the actual subject when it finally covers it
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Secondly - with the the already pointed out frustration of this being a short report vs book - if you are patient enough to skip past pages and pages of Kiyosakis re-hashed work - you will eventually find some "decent" info near the last third (in fact am being too kind) last fifth on making money on Amazon the right way - and even that is pretty basic
Not impressed - just annoying why the s was hyped up as his new book when it's rehashed info and mediocre info ( at best ) on the actual subject when it finally covers it
Seriously? Am I the only one ? Leave your comments below to let me know what you think
To Our Continued Success!
Seemy
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👆🏼 P.S -
If you found this review helpful - I’d like to invite you to discover more on our blog. Where the community share some of our most important insights to level up each others knowledge 💡- from experience in studying books like this, training programs, podcasts and much more - visit the blog link above to find out more.
P.P.S 😅 - You probably noticed from my profile that I’ve reviewed a LOT of books over the years now - if you love seeking knowledge like me I’d love to connect with you further as a like minded person (send me a friend invite! 😀) - Also if you are curious - here is my preferred and recommended resource for seeking timeless wisdom - Check it out via the website invite link below 👇🏼 (You’ll be able to claim some awesome books for free 📚)
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April 13, 2015
Lots of hype but thats it
This book is dissapointing since the part written by Kiyosaki is just an extract from his previous books. Mr Kettner might provide some info but its so basic that it contains nothing that you could not find just by googling it. The book(more like a special report) is just too basic.
This book is dissapointing since the part written by Kiyosaki is just an extract from his previous books. Mr Kettner might provide some info but its so basic that it contains nothing that you could not find just by googling it. The book(more like a special report) is just too basic.
May 14, 2015
Was mostly a review of Robert's other books with a little bit of information about the Amazon FBA program thrown in. It was an enjoyable read but definitely got the feeling he was "phoning it in" just to sell another book.
April 15, 2015
Interesting read
I would have liked more hands on information regarding systems that work well in an Amazon business, but I found this book to be a quick and easy read, full of lots of theoretical and philosophical information.
I would have liked more hands on information regarding systems that work well in an Amazon business, but I found this book to be a quick and easy read, full of lots of theoretical and philosophical information.
April 20, 2015
Really enjoyed some of Robert's original work, but there are very few sentences in this "report" that are unique from Robert's previous books. Thankful that it was a free download and that I didn't spend money on it.
April 25, 2015
Decent motivation, quick read
Some good ideas and motivated the reader to explore the different mindsets between employees and entrepreneurs but not much substance. A very quick read, more like a pep talk.
Some good ideas and motivated the reader to explore the different mindsets between employees and entrepreneurs but not much substance. A very quick read, more like a pep talk.
April 10, 2015
Got it for free. Just a high level overview. Nothing specific. There's more about how great it is to have a business, not how to use Amazon to sell your stuff.
April 14, 2015
Great read
I learned so much from this book. It taught the mindset behind being an amazon entrepreneur. This could be applied to other businesses as well.
I learned so much from this book. It taught the mindset behind being an amazon entrepreneur. This could be applied to other businesses as well.
May 3, 2015
Read It! Grow your potential.
Good basic info to launch ideas from. Reinvigorate yourself. Never too late to start fresh. Good words to sleep on.
Good basic info to launch ideas from. Reinvigorate yourself. Never too late to start fresh. Good words to sleep on.
June 3, 2015
Nothing special, all main content can be summarize in 5 pages (if you already read Cash flow quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki)
May 20, 2015
basic information
Promising concept however it was kept in its general perspective. I was expecting more out of it. Structure and content were not up to expectations.
Promising concept however it was kept in its general perspective. I was expecting more out of it. Structure and content were not up to expectations.
February 1, 2017
Very repetitive book. Those who have read other Kiyosaki books don`t waste time on this one.
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