The book this episode covers
Four Seasons
Isadore Sharp · Reading rank 343 · in 1 other episode
David presents Sharp's focus/quality principle, citing Peter Drucker.
Dedicated episode · Founder theme
Books David recommends along the way
The Invisible Billionaire
Jerry Shields · Reading rank 19 · in 15 other episodes
David uses Ludwig's shipping history to illustrate financing a capital asset by borrowing against a guaranteed operating contract.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Working Backwards
Colin Bryar and Bill Carr · Reading rank 79 · in 7 other episodes
David uses the book's customer-first framework to explain Sharp's operating system.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
Copy This!
Paul Orfalea and Ann Marsh · Reading rank 84 · in 11 other episodes
David explicitly returns to the Kinko's book for its customer-first operating lesson.
Founder theme
Buffett
Roger Lowenstein · Reading rank 147 · in 6 other episodes
David interprets this book's material as an argument for developing a distinctive personal work philosophy.
Founder theme
Also mentioned
Titan
Ron Chernow · Reading rank 10 · in 29 other episodes
David applies Rockefeller’s family-frugality lesson from Titan to Isadore Sharp’s story.
Cross-episode reference · Founder theme
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