The All in One Beginner's Guide to Starting a Business

Your Dummies Guide to Launching a Small Business - Includes Tips for New Entrepreneurs, Case Studies & All the Secrets You Need to Gain an Edge

By: Evan Carlisle

Narrated by: Cory Rodis

Feeling stuck in a sea of startup advice, but still unsure how to begin? You're not alone—and you're not broken.

The ALL-IN-ONE Dummies Guide to Starting A Business was written for people just like you: ambitious, overwhelmed, and ready for a clear path forward.

Built by a real entrepreneur who’s bought and scaled small businesses, this audiobook cuts through the noise with bite-sized, actionable chapters. You'll learn how to think like a business owner, validate your ideas quickly, build your first offer, get your first 10 customers, and finally understand what it really takes to register and run a legit business.

Inside, you'll also hear real-world stories of wins and flops—plus get access to five printable resources, including planning templates, financial trackers, and legal checklists.

Whether you're starting from scratch or pivoting with purpose, this is your practical, no-fluff blueprint for building something real.

©2025 Evan Carlisle (P)2025 Evan Carlisle

Clear steps to continue my progression

I listened to this because I’ve spent way too much time swimming in startup advice and still second-guessing where to begin. This felt organized and realistic. I liked the focus on getting your first offer out and landing those first customers instead of endlessly planning. The real stories about wins and mistakes made it feel grounded. If you’re serious about starting something but tired of spinning your wheels, this gives you a solid starting point.

Business Launch

Listening to this audiobook felt like having a hands-on mentor guiding me through each step of starting a business. Evan Carlisle breaks down complex concepts into practical advice, and Cory Rodis’s clear narration keeps the content engaging and easy to follow.

A Clear Starting Point for New Entrepreneurs

Starting a business felt overwhelming before this, but the way everything is broken down made it feel manageable. The guidance is straightforward, practical, and easy to follow without assuming prior experience. I appreciated the real examples and case studies because they helped connect ideas to real situations. It focuses on what actually matters early on instead of fluff. This gave me more confidence to take action and avoid common mistakes. A solid, no-nonsense guide for anyone ready to get started.

Get you prepared!

This book is an excellent starting point for anyone considering launching a small business. The author balances honest, realistic guidance with encouraging insights, helping readers build confidence while avoiding common mistakes. It focuses on validating ideas, finding real customers, and taking action rather than chasing perfection. Real-world examples, printable tools, and checklists make the advice easy to apply right away. While a deeper look at AI and automation for modern entrepreneurs would have been a great addition, the book still provides a strong foundation, covering everything from mindset and niche selection to marketing, structure, and taxes.

A Great Guide to Have

Wow...amazing topics and value here. I've had a few businesses, and I went in feet first. I did not have a tool such as this to guide me. If I had this audio and all the techniques shared here, I know I would have had much better success in my journey. I learned some very valuable information through the case studies. When I choose to venture out again, I will do it smarter with the assistance of this book. Thank you.