Book description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WALL STREET JOURNAL #1 Best-selling Business Book Based on the highly acclaimed NPR podcast, How I Built This with Guy Raz, this book offers priceless insights and inspiration from the world's top entrepreneurs on how to start, launch, and build a successful venture.Great ideas often come from a simple spark: A soccer player on the New Zealand national team notices all the unused wool his country produces and figures out a way to turn them into shoes (Allbirds). A former Buddhist monk decides the very best way to spread his mindfulness teachings is by launching an app (Headspace). A sandwich cart vendor finds a way to reuse leftover pita bread and turns it into a multimillion-dollar business (Stacy's Pita Chips).Award-winning journalist and NPR host Guy Raz has interviewed more than two-hundred highly successful entrepreneurs to uncover amazing true stories like these. In How I Built This, he shares tips for every entrepreneur's journey: from the early days of formulating your idea, to raising money and recruiting employees, to fending off competitors, to finally paying yourself a real salary. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of starting their own business or wondered how trailblazing entrepreneurs made their own dreams a reality.
Alley Cat
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Jester
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Hen Skittle
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ByteBard
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RiddleRover
This app has made multitasking a breeze β I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features β from chapters to playback controls. ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Chameleon
The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance! The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences. Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend! ListenBookβs CarPlay support makes listening in the car a seamless experience.
Blackfire
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Jetta Talent
Effortless audiobook exploration β this app's design is a reader's dream. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections. An average audiobook experience. Nothing was wrong with itβthe narration was fine, and the story was okayβbut nothing particularly stood out. It served its purpose as entertainment during my commute.
PP Dubs
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience.
Toy Town
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. Gone are the days of waiting for the right time to read β this app is always ready.
Slinger
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Demo Zero
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Are Ess Tee
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True Sweetness
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Pink Stream
I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion.
Midnight Bat
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process β I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature!
Noh Noh
ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically adds a visual touch to my audiobook collection. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Silver Rose
The ability to adjust playback speed is a game-changer for faster or more immersive listening. This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination.
Sexy
As an audiobook enthusiast, this app is a dream come true. Its compatibility with various formats and easy navigation make it my ultimate reading companion. ππ§ Audiobook lovers, meet your new best friend! This app's smooth playback and easy organization have transformed my reading experience. ππ§ The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
Accidental Genius
No more carrying heavy books β this app has transformed my reading habits. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience