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Short on time? Maybe you’ve already read the book, but need a refresh on the most important takeaways. In a quick, easy listen, you can take the main principles from E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It!

Originally published in 1986, E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It is perhaps the greatest self-help business book of all time. Written by Michael E. Gerber, the book contains the most essential principles of small business operations. These principles are organized into seven categories:

1. Your Primary Aim
2. Your Strategic Objective
3. Your Organizational Strategy
4. Your Management Strategy
5. Your People Strategy
6. Your Marketing Strategy
7. Your Systems Strategy. 

Since its first release, the book has been voted number one business book by Inc. 500 CEOs. This proves the fact that Gerber’s principles are just as relevant today as they were 30+ years ago. The book has served as a guide to many who have tried to find success and freedom in the business world, and it will surely teach you the core principles to ensure you avoid the common pitfalls that cause most small businesses to fail.

This summary encapsulates key takeaways found in the original book. We’ve also provided an in-depth analysis as well as removing any fluff to save you hours of your time. If you’ve read the original, then this summary will help you solidify the most important lessons.