Official Review: Big Things Have Small by Wes Berry

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Re: Official Review: Big Things Have Small by Wes Berry

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The review paints the book in an exciting light. Thank you for sharing.

As a young person looking to be a successful entrepreneur this book seems to hold great inspiration. I believe this book to be an important supplement especially for those who are starting out in business because it's not everything you need to be successful that will be taught to you in a classroom. Books like these give practical applicable advice and tools for success.
Wes Berry, in this book, gathers information from his personal endeavours to give insight on how one can be a responsible leader and how one can find associates and employees along the line of their vision. He also incorporates widely known strategists like Sam Houston and Sun Tzun.

I believe this book to be an important addition for anyone looking to build a business and push it to great heights.
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I actually read this book not that long ago. It was a very engaging read, and I found that the details about author's personal experiences taking over a family business and helping it grow helped me connect to him and his advice on a deeper level. I'm a huge advocate for the "baby steps" concept, so I'm glad that Berry tries to show readers that the big things will fall into place if you take small steps. Thank you for the great review.
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Big things really begin with small beginnings. i find this book really helpful not only for business owners but also for those work, every one that is employed needs to be ambitious for the business to grow. this book is a must read for everyone.
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The title already has me bought because of the truth and reality it carries. This goes to my reading list for the near future. Thanks for the great review.
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The book "Big Things Small Beginnings" is a life changing experience, its not just a mere instruction book, its a book with stories that speak to a person intending to be successful not only financially but all around, say a leader in general. Its as captivating as a novel would be and every line carries sense and experience. After this book, your energy is recharged, its a very great book.
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I would like to read more about the Wes Berry story. His summary of success as the result of creative thinking, attention to detail, listening skills, hard work, and grit, is a major learning point from this book. Thanks for the review.
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You want success? This book is for you. I want to read this myself. However, if you are looking for short cut success, I'm sorry to tell you that this book doesn't fit that criteria.
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The author of this enlightening and extremely informative book writes from a lifetime in business. His vast span of knowledge encompasses the whole spectrum, from starting out, learning the hard way, choosing your market, employing the right sort of people, and the importance of dedication and attention to detail.
It is this attention to detail which he emphasises throughout the book, highlighting that it is the little things to one person, which matter so much to someone else. This is a very important message, and this book is littered with examples of good business practice which he has excelled at, or failed in, but through the experience he learnt where he went wrong, and passes the information down to you, the reader.
A patriotic American, a husband, and father of four sons, Wes Berry was given a 10% share of his parents flower business as a young man. Ambitious, self-disciplined, and driven by a determination to succeed, he was encouraged by his father to implement his new ideas into the business, as long as they didn’t cost money
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...identify traits in prospective employees that could take their businesses to the next level.
If anything, this quote is what you won't see in most books of this kind. And those who wan't to solve this problem are on their way to greatness already. Good review.
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Wes Barry's successful business life could be an inspiration for those interested in leadership positions and business growth. I liked the author's conversational style, his story with the blacksmith and the loss of a kingdom, or his observations on ambition, balance, and timing. Thanks for an interesting review!
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The story of a businessman who started with a business worth a few thousand dollars and made it into a multi-million dollars asset. We can make it big even if we start small but we are determined and do not ignore small things which help in the long journey. This is definitely an inspirational read. Thank you for the review!
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It sounds like a good self help book that would help you achieve financial stability. Congrats to the author for winning BOTD
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I like how the panelist gives their all out heart into making the decision to give the full 4 stars on a well deserved merit. The nonfiction story is about business, leadership, advice, success and management, all into this one thrilling book. I can barely wait to read!
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The author of this book seems very wise. I know from personal experience that trying to take things on from a “big picture” or “end game” approach rarely results in success. Taking care of the little things really is the first to making the big things happen. Great job on the review!
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Having just read the sample on Amazon and now this review, I am adding this to my 'to read' list. I think Yolimari is right, Wes Berry does have an easy-going, conversational style but he still seems like he is well-read and an expert in his field. I am hoping that he does have some good advice and I am encouraged that he is not selling a get-rich-quick scheme.
As someone who is just starting my own business, the advice in this book could prove to be very useful.
Thank you for the helpful review.
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