Make Your Mark

The Creative's Guide to Building a Business with Impact (99U)

By: Jocelyn K. Glei - editor, Scott Belsky - foreword

Narrated by: Joyce Bean

Finally, a business book for makers, not managers.

Are you ready to "make a dent in the universe"? As a creative, you no longer have to take a backseat. In fact, stepping up and embracing entrepreneurship is the fastest route to impact. But where do you start? And what sets the businesses that succeed apart?

To find out, we asked the bright minds behind companies like Google X, Warby Parker, Facebook, O’Reilly Media, and more to share their startup wisdom. Featuring hard-won wisdom from 20 leading entrepreneurs and designers, 99U’s Make Your Mark will arm you with practical insights for launching a purpose-driven business, refining your product, delighting your customers, inspiring your team - and ultimately - making something that matters.

Make Your Mark features contributions from: Will Allen, Rich Armstrong, Warren Berger, Sean Blanda, Neil Blumenthal, Craig Dalton, Jane ni Dhulchaointigh, Aaron Dignan, Andy Dunn, Joel Gascoigne, Seth Godin, Chris Guillebeau, Emily Heyward, John Maeda, David Marquet, Tim O’Reilly, Shane Snow, Sebastian Thrun, Keith Yamashita, and Julie Zhuo. Plus, a foreword from Behance founder Scott Belsky.

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In Line to be in line

Impactful and full of major points for anyone in desire of changing their life and tackling the evolution that brings being focused and empowered.

Excellent, practical information

I really enjoyed this book. I evaluate books of this type by the practical take aways. This book was filled to the rim with great advice.

Great info

Great info about how business should and does work in these times. Very inspirational and aspirational; I'm recommending to friends and clients.

Inspiration for those who want to make an impact.

Make Your Mark is a perfect place to start once you discover that happiness is found in making an impact with what you do and what you make. It's practical advice for building a business on the principle of giving.

Invest in Yourself

This is a great overview on multiple different topics by experts in their field. I liked the individual tactics and behaviors suggested to achieve the win in each category.

Another solid piece from 99u