Shut Up and Listen!: Hard Business Truths that Will Help You Succeed

Jim Gray , Tilman Fertitta

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Shut Up and Listen! is a true leadership roadmap to the summit of career success and satisfaction, featuring concise principles for entrepreneurs and business leaders at any level.

Tilman Fertitta, also known as the Billion Dollar Buyer, started his hospitality empire thirty years ago with just one restaurant. Over the years, he’s stayed true to the principles that helped him build the largest single-shareholder company in America, with over $4 billion in revenue, including hundreds of restaurants (Landry’s Seafood, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Morton’s Steakhouse, Mastro’s, Rainforest Café, and over forty more restaurant concepts) and five Golden Nugget Casinos. He’s also sole owner of the NBA’s Houston Rockets. This book shares the key insights that made it all possible.

In Shut Up and Listen!, Fertitta shares straight-talk “Tilmanisms” around six key action items that any entrepreneur can adopt today:

  • Be the Bull
  • No Spare Customers
  • Change, Change, Change
  • Know Your Numbers
  • Follow the 95/5 Rule
  • Take No Out of Your Vocabulary

For aspiring entrepreneurs or people in business, this guide will help you take your company to the next level. When you put this book down, you’ll know what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong to operate your business, and if you’re just getting started, it will help set you up for success.

A groundbreaking, no-holds-barred book, Shut Up and Listen! offers practical, hard-earned wisdom from one of the most successful business owners in the world.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Listen More, Talk Less: The book emphasizes the importance of listening to others, including customers, employees, and mentors, to gain valuable insights and perspectives.

  2. Focus on Results: Success in business comes from focusing on achieving results rather than getting caught up in busywork or distractions.

  3. Take Calculated Risks: Taking risks is an essential part of business, but they should be calculated and based on thorough analysis.

  4. Adapt to Change: The business environment is constantly changing, and successful entrepreneurs must be willing to adapt and evolve with it.

  5. Build Strong Relationships: Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, employees, and partners is crucial for long-term success.

  6. Hire the Right People: Surrounding yourself with talented and motivated individuals is key to building a successful team.

  7. Stay Focused: Avoid getting distracted by shiny objects or new opportunities that don't align with your core business goals.

  8. Learn from Failure: Failure is a natural part of the business process, and learning from your mistakes can lead to future success.

  9. Stay Humble: Success in business requires humility and a willingness to learn from others, regardless of your level of success.

  10. Be Persistent: Building a successful business takes time and perseverance. Stay focused on your goals and keep moving forward, even in the face of setbacks.

Language English
ISBN-10 1400213738
ISBN-13 9781400213733
No of pages 192
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher HarperCollins Leadership
Published Date 31 Oct 2019

About Author

Author : Tilman Fertitta

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