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This step-by-step DIY guide shows entrepreneurs how to create and launch new products, package and market to consumers, and build a thriving business.
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"The book shows you how to develop a business from A-to-Z. It does so in a way that anyone can understand. I like the section Where Do Ideas Come From? I feel like I am let in on the secrets and tips to succeed from those who have actually made a business, not just theory."
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How We Make Stuff Now Turn Ideas into Products That Build Successful Businesses Jules Pieri 9781260135855 Books Reviews
- The face of entrepreneurship has shifted and changed swiftly, and the resources for the newest generation of makers and start-ups are slender. This book gives insight into the process that is truly relevant. The author's understanding of the process of bringing an idea to life and a product to the market is very thorough and the case studies included bring the principles and guidelines to life. I am passing my copy on to an instructor of a high school class in entrepreneurship. Let's bring the next generation of makers on board.
- The book shows you how to develop a business from A-to-Z. It does so in a way that anyone can understand. I like the section Where Do Ideas Come From? I feel like I am let in on the secrets and tips to succeed from those who have actually made a business, not just theory.
- I have a product I want to turn into a business, but there is SO MUCH to know! Jules Pieri's book lays out just what to do and how to do it. Each chapter explains very clearly the why and how in language that is smart, warm and very easy to follow. The examples she gives of other peoples' successes are incredibly motivating. Already gave this book to other people I know who want to make their own businesses.
- I’ve been waiting years for a book like this, a how to from the one who really knows; who has brought innumerable products to market and who is keeping the American dream alive and well. For anyone who has an idea, who is ready to make the next step - get this book.
- This was a great reference for how to go from "I wish this product existed" to actually making a business to create the product. The chapters each cover topics to think through (e.g., prototyping, retail distribution, inventory management) and include relevant case studies that make the concepts much more meaningful. A surprisingly enjoyable read this is a great reference for prospective entrepreneurs.
- My pre-order just arrived. The only problem is my wife noticed who the author is, grabbed the book, and won’t put it down or give it back. She gives it 5 stars, woman-to-woman, and now I have to get my own copy.
- This book delivers on the promise stated in its subtitle. The first chapter provides a brief history of consumer products. The second chapter talks about where great product ideas come from, and the book then progresses from there through market research, finance, prototyping, manufacturing, and other topics (for a total of 20 areas of expertise), culminating with growing into the future.
The author is an entrepreneur, having founded The Grommet. If you visit thegrommet online, you'll have a deeper appreciation for her background. You can also gain that appreciation just by reading the book. Note She is currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard Business School.
Ms. Pieri doesn't dispense cookie-cutter advice or something as banal as "ten steps to success" as if you can "paint by numbers" your way to business success by copying someone else. Instead, she starts with the assumption the reader is a maker; a person who has a product idea and wants to bring it successfully to market. The steps involved will vary, as will the resources needed, depending upon what your idea is and what your market is. Using this assumption as a starting point, she guides the serious maker through the various areas of expertise needed to get a product from the idea stage to something that people are buying. A reader who applies her insights can sell that product profitably.
You can think of this book as a guide to helping you help yourself.
The author made extensive use of examples, throughout the book. I don't mean fictional "what if" examples or generic ones. I mean she used examples of what real small businesses did, often including quotes from the maker who founded the business. The richness here really adds to the book's usefulness as a guide to success. You have not just the abstract idea but an example of how someone used it or is still using it.
I have an MBA and successfully run two businesses, so I have some perspective from which to judge any book that purports to provide business guidance. This book does that very well. If you fit the target reader profile (someone who intends to make something or has made something and wants to profitably bring it to market), this book belongs in your collection. You can use it as a guide on an ongoing basis.
If you have some other business model, perhaps based on a service you provide, the book is less applicable in the details but the same principles mostly apply. For example, your service business doesn't manufacturer products but you can take a similar approach to designing you services. You won't have inventory to manage, but you'll still need to manage your finances and do many other things that a product-based entrepreneur does.
This book consists of a 12-page introduction, 21 chapters running 299 pages, and "About the Author" page, and about 2.5 pages of backnotes/references. - People have been making gadgets and tinkering with improving things since early civilization. But computers, 3D printers and the Internet has brought a huge shift in how many people are involved in what is now referred to as the Maker Movement. Currently in the US, approximately 135 million people identify as part of the Maker Movement.
Most of the people who refer to themselves as Makers treat it as a hobby – something to satisfy an itch. For those who are serious about making a business as a Maker, creating and bringing a product to the market then start with How We Make Stuff Now by Jules Pieri.
If you are a consultant or advisor who works with Makers, then you certainly need this as a reference tool.
Ms. Pieri is cofounder and CEO of The Grommet, a company which helps Makers bring their products to the market. She shares the real-world experience of having worked with over 3,000 Makers. The information in her book is not theory but a collection of wisdom from the trenches.
In her book, Ms. Pieri covers everything an aspiring Maker needs to know. The first and most important step is determining if your idea solves a problem or is “a solution looking for a problem.†She also covers design and documentation, IP, prototyping, raising capital, manufacturing, packaging, marketing, distribution and many other topics.
Each chapter covers a different topic. She goes over what you need to know and then presents actual case studies of how the concepts work in actual practice.
The book is well written in a conversational format. The concepts are easy to understand and well developed. The topics are presented in a logical time format – the way you would progress with taking your idea from abstract to retail distribution.
A must read for anyone seriously considering bringing a new product to market.
