The Kinfolk Entrepreneur: Ideas for Meaningful Work

by Nathan Williams

In  The Kinfolk Entrepreneur , author Nathan Williams introduces readers to 40 creative business owners around the globe, offering an inspiring, in-depth look behind the scenes of their lives and their companies. Pairing insightful interviews with striking images of these men and women and their workspaces, The Kinfolk Entrepreneur makes business personal. The book profiles both budding and experienced entrepreneurs across a broad range of industries (from fashion designers to hoteliers) in cities across the globe (from Copenhagen to Dubai). Readers will learn how today’s industry leaders handle both their successes and failures, achieve work-life balance, find motivation in the face of adversity, and so much more. (The book jacket was updated in May 2022; some customers may receive an earlier version of the jacket.)

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Design, Philosophy, Biography

368 pages, Hardcover

Published October 17, 2017

Reviews

[Naomi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fairly useless, but nice to look at.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inspiring read and beautiful to look at.

The suggested tools at the end felt a little unnecessary as did some of the other little extras.

[L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspiring and has nice photographs. If you are looking for a lot of content rather than visuals, then this is not the right book on entrepreneurship.

[Curiouscat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recently finished reading "The Kinfolk Entrepreneur: Ideas for Meaningful Work" by Nathan Williams and found it to be an inspiring and visually stunning book. Through a collection of interviews and stories, the book features successful entrepreneurs from a diverse range of industries and locations, offering valuable insights and practical advice on starting and growing a meaningful business. I particularly appreciated the unique approach to entrepreneurship, which emphasizes creating a fulfilling business rather than solely focusing on profit. However, the book may not be suitable for those looking for a more comprehensive guide to entrepreneurship, as practical advice is limited. Additionally, the focus on creative and lifestyle businesses may not be relevant to readers in other industries. While the book is inspirational, it may create unrealistic expectations about entrepreneurship and lacks a critical perspective on its potential downsides. Overall, "The Kinfolk Entrepreneur" is a beautiful and insightful book that offers valuable perspectives on entrepreneurship and meaningful work.

[S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

You can consider this as a highly curated magazine on Entrepreneurship and other values linked to it. Commonly portraying profiles from the creative industry, it has instilled in me the curiosity to look them up and learn more about each project.

My favourite part was the interviews held with notable experts in business strategy, communication and leadership on key principles and ideas that are shaping today's ecosystem.
This doesn't have hands on advice but is a gentle reminder that what you think is your struggle alone, is shared by more people than what you think.

Yet the one idea that clicked with me is to ask for help. Although counter intuitively entrepreneurs are expected to deal with whatever walls that show on their way, it's not uncommon that one stands clueless facing these everyday. So one has to ask for help, it sounds natural but doesn't come automatically.

[Donna Dufault · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book has beautiful photography with extra special care taken with details and the creation of interesting portraits. I liked the extras in back, the dialog about leadership skills from different perspectives was memorable. Also the notion of fixing problems in Buisness takes a lot more diversity than most folks realize. I even enjoyed the unique office supply section. I love paper and flowing pens and good design... overall a nicely done publication. I’m going to look at the kitchen one next.

[Sean · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Kinfolk Entrepreneur is not just an inspiring book filled with creatives from all walks of life with inspiring stories and fruitful advice, it also makes for a beautiful coffee table book. This is one you can pull out for months or years to come, a book to spark your imagination, to activate your mind when you're feeling uninspired and counterproductive.
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[Ambur Taft · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many great success stories! My favorite part of the book was “Tips”.... How to: hire properly, lead people, ask for help, and work together were all great for insight and a few reminders on things you probably learned as a child and have lost somewhere along the busy journey to adulthood.

[Yunis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Williams interviews an array of professionals whom started a company. The final chapter was very hopeful and informative. it was important points for any entrepreneur.

[Nisreen Nijmeh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures. Interesting people. Motivating stories.

[Cindy Pham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautifully curated, even if it's lacking in substantial content. Makes a good coffee table book.

[Shari Mac · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was insightful. Getting the perspective of various entrepreneurs across the globe.
The photos in this book were of ridiculously great quality.

[acid · Rating 4 out of 5]

- Tập hợp các bài phỏng vấn Entrepreneurs (kinh nghiệm làm việc, khó khăn, tầm nhìn etc.) Tuy nhiên chỉ bó hẹp trong lĩnh vực thiết kế sáng tạo.
- Hình mình hoạ đẹp dễ sợ
- Sẽ đọc lại.

[Brittany · Rating 2 out of 5]

Stunning pictures. Mediocre content.

[Pedram · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book does not worth it. It lacks the proper content and meaningful stories. It has just good not related photos and nice fonts!

[Sarah Bauman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book that showcased some pretty amazing people. I will be showcasing this coffee table book on full display.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three words: pertinent, masterful, inspirational

[Iris · Rating 3 out of 5]

fave quote: all clients like expensive regardless of whether they can afford it or not.

also, only alain de botton provided helpful inner game advice. i like his kind tone.

[Akshayy Kumar · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to read this book

[Alina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring coffee table flip book.

[Alexandria Blaelock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Series of short essays/interviews along with some spectacular photos. Not tremendously useful, more like office porn.

[B · Rating 3 out of 5]

When you get locked out and ask your neighbours for a book in English

[Tommy Panigot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stunning of course, that’s what you’re in for more than the “how”

[Christopher Cockrum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very instuctive.

[Matias Koskinen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Great coffee table book but nothing else really. Contains short stories about creative entrepreneurs but the stories were a bit too short and vague to really get anything useful out of them.

[sammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

inspirational and the pictures are so pretty - coffee table book

[Jesica DeHart · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third installment in the Kinfolk coffee table book series following Kinfolk Table and Kinfolk Home. A great companion to In the Company of Women and a window into the world of the entrepreneurial trendsetters!

[Indra Kusuma]

this book very impressive