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Business books to read in 2026

CurlyDoodle — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:28:24 GMT

I was inspired by another post saying the person read 105 books this year 😯. I don't think I can manage that, but I I do like to educate as well as entertain myself with reading. Fiction I tend to actually read, while business I like to listen to.

Which business books do you recommend? Or self-improvement related to business or being an entrepreneur?

Re: Business books to read in 2026

isabelle — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:55:04 GMT

I read fiction only lol.... but @Pesso used to have a book club in Community and probably has a ton of biz book recommendations!

Re: Business books to read in 2026

Pesso — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:26:23 GMT

Hey @CurlyDoodle !

Here are the books we read in the book club we used to run here:

Start with Why by Simon Sinek
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
Worth Every Penny by Erin Verbeck and Sarah Petty
Fix this Next by Mike Michalowicz
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib
Obviously Awesome by April Dunford
Hug Your Haters by Jay Baer
The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest

My favorites were The 1 Page Marketing Plan, Profit First, and the E Myth.

Want to share your thoughts, @CareyJo & @TheRealChipA ?

Re: Business books to read in 2026

CurlyDoodle — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:16:29 GMT

Thanks! I just placed a hold on the audio book of Profit First on Libby. I love listening to business content while I'm working.

Re: Business books to read in 2026

Pesso — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:18:49 GMT

Amazing! That's a really great plan and way to learn. Let us know what you think-

Re: Business books to read in 2026

JUYBoutique20 — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 22:10:24 GMT

Atomic Habits, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The E-Myth....right now I'm reading The Let Them Theory.

Re: Business books to read in 2026

CareyJo — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:23:15 GMT

Start With Why is good for anyone new at being in business. Helps you to reframe your thinking and how you look at being in business.

The E-Myth is great at helping us understand how to create the machine that IS our business and how to make it run itself.

Worth Every Penny was definitely my favorite!! Sooooooo easy to read and so many great ideas! I was completely engaged with that one and would gladly read it again!

Fix This Next didn't hit with me. Couldn't get into it.

Profit First is also good for newbies. We didn't even know that when we went into business years ago that we were doing it right by paying ourselves first. It's a must.

1 Page Marketing was definitely not for me.

Obviously Awesome I haven't read yet.

Hug Your Haters - or should I say I hate this book? It was very off-putting to me. @Pesso and I talked about that quite a bit.

The Mountain is You changed my life. Because of that book, I sought out a trauma therapist over a year ago and have had an amazing experience and seen real healing. Highly recommend!!

Re: Business books to read in 2026

CareyJo — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:24:47 GMT

I'm in the middle of Atomic Habits!! Love it!! My therapist has recommended the Let Them Theory and I've heard it come up so many times since then!! Never read 7 habits but I've heard it's outstanding.

Re: Business books to read in 2026

Pesso — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:29:29 GMT

Thanks for jumping in with your perspective, @CareyJo -- really appreciate it!

That's so amazing that you started therapy and have been getting so much out of it, after reading that book! So happy for ya!

Re: Business books to read in 2026

CareyJo — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:30:51 GMT

Thanks! It's been a game changer!!

Re: Business books to read in 2026

bonny — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:31:11 GMT

You'll get a lot out of Profit First. You might want to hunt down a used copy for notes. It's that good.

Bonny Wagoner - Artist/Illustrator

Re: Business books to read in 2026

ruthnathans — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:32:48 GMT

that's awesome that a certain book helped you with your therapy journey. Now i want to read that one first! thanks for sharing

Re: Business books to read in 2026

ChickenRacer — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:24:54 GMT

reat list, I am going to audio book some of these!

Re: Business books to read in 2026

MudFire_Dex — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:27:12 GMT

I can't recommend Profit First enough - Profit First is how I am buying this building this January - even old hacks not just newbies can benefit from this perspective shift - I was in this business for 10 years before that book shifted my mindset and gave me permission to save for our future.

Re: Business books to read in 2026

CareyJo — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:03:32 GMT

You're welcome!

Re: Business books to read in 2026

Doran — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:20:51 GMT

I second this. That book changed everything for me.

Re: Business books to read in 2026

JUYBoutique20 — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:53:28 GMT

Yes....If you have a business, I truly believe this book needs to be read. I'm actually reading it again this month.

Re: Business books to read in 2026

Bronze_Palms — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:35:23 GMT

Great question!

Personal growth:

Rich AF by Amanda Francis

Outliers by Malcom Gladwell

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Business:

E Myth

Good to great

Re: Business books to read in 2026

Maegan — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:10:42 GMT

Def another vote for Profit First and E-myth !

Would also recommend
- Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy
- Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
- Radical Candor by Kim Scott
- Small Giants by Bo Burlingham

- Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
- The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier

Re: Business books to read in 2026

DinaLRosenberg — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:47:13 GMT

It's so funny 'cause we're sorta in the "self help" space and sometimes I'll see certain books recommended but I "know" the author and I'm like mehhhh ( I see one on your list but am NOT spilling the tea)