How to Make a Few Billion Dollars
- Spot and capitalize on business trends and market inefficiencies
- Decision-making skills for high-stakes business transactions
- Confidence in pursuing ambitious financial and entrepreneurial goals
- Create shareholder value and drive business growth
"Brad Jacobs explains his Midas touch for creating spectacular shareholder returns."
— Ken Langone, co-founder of The Home Depot
Brad Jacobs’ “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars” is a comprehensive guide to achieving extraordinary financial success in business. Drawing from his four decades of experience as a CEO and serial entrepreneur, Jacobs shares the strategies that helped him create seven flagship companies across various industries, generating tens of billions of dollars in shareholder value.
The book offers a tactical roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders, covering essential topics such as:
- Developing the right mindset for success
- Identifying and capitalizing on key trends, especially in technology
- Turning fear of failure into a motivational tool
- Executing high-quality mergers and acquisitions
- Building and managing exceptional teams
- Conducting productive and energizing meetings
- Transforming companies into competitive powerhouses
Jacobs emphasizes the importance of “rearranging your brain” to accomplish enormous goals and provides practical advice for dealing with colleagues and competitors. He also shares insights on leading with humility, compassion, and accountability while pursuing ambitious business objectives.
This book is ideal for entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers who aspire to create significant wealth through free markets. It’s also valuable for those seeking success in other fields such as sports, arts, politics, or philanthropy.
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Author biography
Brad Jacobs is a serial entrepreneur and business titan who has founded and led seven billion-dollar companies across various industries. With over four decades of experience as a CEO, Jacobs has created tens of billions of dollars in shareholder value. His ventures span sectors including oil trading, waste management, equipment rental, and logistics. Jacobs is known for his ability to spot key trends, consolidate industries, and transform companies into high-performing entities. In “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars,” he distills his lifetime of business acumen into actionable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders. Jacobs shares insights on building talented teams, executing successful M&A strategies, and achieving enormous goals. Beyond his business pursuits, he is passionate about helping others realize their dreams, whether in business, sports, arts, or philanthropy.
Book testimonials
“A compelling playbook by one of America’s greatest contemporary entrepreneurs.”
— Michael Moritz, senior advisor Sequoia Heritage
“Brand’s insights like his legendary business career deliver enormous value.”
— Frederick W. Smith, founder and chairman of Fedex
“Brad is a brave thinker who challenges others to do the same.”
— James Gorman, executive chairman of Morgan Stanley
“A must read for leaders seeking to create great companies built for enduring success.”
— Adena Friedman, chair and CEO of NASDAQ
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