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Built to Sell by John Warrillow — paperback cover

Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You

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What You’ll Learn

  • Reduce Dependence on the Founder
  • Build Repeatable Services and Systems
  • Create a Business with Lasting Value

John Warrillow uses a business parable to show how owners can build companies that work without their constant involvement. The book explores specialization, repeatable delivery, and a team that can run the operation. It is useful for founders who want a more scalable business, whether or not selling it is part of the plan.

  • Author: John Warrillow
  • Foreword: Bo Burlingham
  • Publisher: Portfolio
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publication date: December 24, 2012
  • ISBN-13: 9781591845829
  • ISBN-10: 1591845823
  • Pages: 176
  • Book weight: 0.33 lb
  • Dimensions: 0.42 H × 8.02 L × 5.44 W inches