Company of One

Company of One

A book on why staying small is the next big thing in biz

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What if the real key to a richer and more fulfilling career was not to create and scale a new start-up, but rather, to be able to work for yourself, determine your own hours, and become a (highly profitable) and sustainable company of one? Suppose the better—and smarter—solution is simply to remain small? This book explains how to do just that.
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Paul Jarvis
Maker
Hey all! Years ago I couldn’t let go of the question: what if the byproduct of business success isn’t scale or growth, but freedom? I had a successful business, but I was constantly being pushed to grow it, to hire employees, to become more known, to scale my revenue, to have an office, and to bring in more customers. But the thing was: I didn’t want that. I liked running a small business that could pivot when needed. Not to mention it was making enough to easily support myself and my family, and offered me the ability to take decent chunks of time away from work. At first I figured I was odd for challenging the typical idea for business growth, but then I started to see and hear from others who felt the same. So two years ago I started writing a book on the subject. Company of One will be your guide to building a business around the idea that staying small and questioning growth can be more durable and even more enjoyable. Company of One will be released on January 15, 2019, and is available for pre-order starting now with some pretty awesome bonuses (on the website). Cheers! PJ PS: THERE IS ALSO AN EASTER EGG ON HTTPS://OFONE.CO 🐰🥚
Hrishi Mittal
@pjrvs Congrats on the launch! You should also record an alternative teaser video in your own beautiful silky voice.
Corey Gwin
@pjrvs Congrats on the announcement! I've been discussing and realizing this more achievable way of business with fellow makers over the last year in my journey to achieve personal sufficiency with Blurt. Technology and tools are enabling it resulting in market fragmentation that is allowing for more focused, personable solutions for the world. Makers are the becoming the new "local corner store" of the Internet. They and digital nomads are becoming a new archetype for the world economy achieving a more human and satisfying way of living. There's also growing backlash to the growth-at-all-cost companies that have wrecked havoc building addictive products and driving incredible burn out to it's employees. It works for some, but for many, as I've experienced, it comes at cost of the lives many people's stories who are never heard. Really look forward to reading and learning from you! P.S. I'd really dig sharing Company of One via an interview with you for a series I'm pulling together for Blurt called "Writer Stories". Be awesome to understand and share your writing process and any tips you have for other writers! Will message you. :) P.P.S. Just discovered Pico. 👀
Paul Jarvis
Maker
@corey_gwin sounds good corey, reach out :)
Guy Malachi
@pjrvs PS nice easter egg 😉
Paul Jarvis
Maker
@guy you know it :)
Lyubomir Hristev
@pjrvs, this book seems really cool! The idea of a startup achieving skyrocketing growth is noble and very dangerous at the same time. Based on my observations and humble professional experience, many startup founders do not realize the sad truth that when their company starts to grow, they need to employ an entirely different set of managerial skills that they might not possess. I'm definitely keen on learning more about this book and would like to reserve a signed copy if possible! Thanx!
Paul Jarvis
Maker
@lubo Thanks Lyubomir! If you want a signed copy, just be in touch in January, I'm sure I can figure that out :)
Sergei Gribovskii
@pjrvs I'm really sorry could I also get a signed copy?
Paul Jarvis
Maker
@sgribosvki Yes, we'll have to arrange something in January when the book is out, but definitely be in touch then!
Sergei Gribovskii
@pjrvs Thank you! :)
Tyler Odin
Hey @pjrvs great timing! I was just pondering some of the thoughts in the video myself. Do you plan to release an audio book as well?
Paul Jarvis
Maker
@affiliatewatch1 Indeed, my publisher sold the rights to Audible and I'm recording it soon :)
Madalyn Sklar
@affiliatewatch1 @pjrvs I’m looking forward to your audiobook, Paul.
Paul Jarvis
Maker
@affiliatewatch1 @madalynsklar thanks! i'm just hoping audible puts the link on the amazon page soon :D
Paul Jarvis
Maker
@affiliatewatch1 it's now available to pre-order on audible :)