Top B2C books recommended by experts

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Fundamentals of B2C

Understanding the concepts of B2C starts with understanding the fundamentals. On your way to mastery, it's crucial for you to understand how certain concepts were derived, and why things work like they do. Starting with these resources is the best way to do so.

Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

Explores the characteristics of ideas that are memorable and impactful, with practical frameworks for crafting "sticky" messages.

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The Science of Selling: Proven Strategies to Make Your Pitch, Influence Decisions, and Close the Deal

Blending cutting-edge research in social psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics, The Science of Selling shows you how to align the way you sell with how our brains naturally form buying decisions, dramatically increasing your ability to earn more sales. Unlike other sales books, which primarily rely on anecdotal evidence and unproven advice, Hoffeld’s evidence-based approach connec…

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Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products

Explores how companies create products that captivate users and form habits, using psychological principles and the "Hook Model.

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The Challenger Customer: Selling to the Hidden Influencer Who Can Multiply Your Results

Four years ago, the bestselling authors of The Challenger Sale overturned decades of conventional wisdom with a bold new approach to sales. Now their latest research reveals something even more surprising: Being a Challenger seller isn’t enough. Your success or failure also depends on who you challenge.
Picture your ideal customer: friendly, eager to meet, ready to coach you through the sal…

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Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable

Encourages businesses to stand out by creating remarkable products and marketing that catches consumers' attention.

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Building a StoryBrand

Teaches businesses how to clarify their message using storytelling principles to better connect with customers.

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I've been working in San Francisco and Silicon Valley for the last 20 years. I was Head of Product at 3 startups, ranging from 3-guys-in-a-garage to a Series D startup. I have always done a mix of hands-on PM work and managing other product managers. Before that, I started my …

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As a Board Director, startup coach, and technology executive, I bring over two decades of experience advising governments, founders, and legal teams across Asia and Europe. My work sits at the intersection of infrastructure, law, and emerging technology—particularly AI, blockchain, and tokenisation. I coach startup founders, operators, and leadership teams …

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Ciao! I’m a Senior Product Designer at Microsoft in Prague, where I help shape the future of meetings for Microsoft Teams. With over 7 years of experience as a design consultant working with international clients across diverse industries, including automotive and tobacco, I’ve honed my skills in every phase of …

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Hi, I'm Miky, I'm entrepreneurship-first mentor for founders, aspiring leaders and product managers. I look at the challenges from the business perspective and help you cut down the noise and focus on what's driving the needle. I work with first-time founders a lot and advise them on launching their products, …

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Hi, I'm a former co-founder of a pre-seed funded startup (award-winning Shopify app that allows merchants to easily implement social sharing incentives for end-consumers). Now currently a Product Manager at an AI Series A startup. I do things a little differently. There's alot of advice out there focusing on the …

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Hi! I’m Joana, a biomedical engineer turned entrepreneur with a deep passion for innovation and startup growth. With a keen business mindset and strong technical foundation, I bring a dynamic blend of product thinking and strategic vision to founders and early-stage teams. Over the past several years, I’ve built and …

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