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Gonzo Capitalism

How to Make Money in an Economy that Hates You
By Chris Guillebeau
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Gonzo Capitalism by Chris Guillebeau delves into how millennials and Gen-Z are redefining work amid economic challenges. The book explores unconventional income streams through decentralised platforms, sharing stories from unique entrepreneurs like a Texas software rep earning $80,000 mailing potatoes and a British teen making nearly $500,000 naming babies. Guillebeau reveals how the modern economy operates and guides readers on leveraging new tools to create innovative income opportunities.
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This book is ideal for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in alternative careers and new economic models. It suits readers keen to understand and capitalise on decentralised platforms and novel income streams in today’s evolving global economy.

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In Gonzo Capitalism, New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau explores the unconventional ways to make it big in business in today's turbulent economy.

The world's economy is more hostile to everyday people than ever - but how do you beat it?

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Start-up, comes a captivating guide that explains how to thrive in today's turbulent global economy.

Burdened with massive debt, stagnant wages and the ever-rising cost of living, a growing number of millennials and Gen-Z are abandoning the traditional nine-to-five model of work, instead turning to the ecosystem of largely unregulated, decentralised platforms to pursue a host of novel ways to make money.

In Gonzo Capitalism, New York Times bestselling author and serial entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau explores this brave new worldβ€”from the Texas software rep who earned $80,000 sending potatoes in the mail, to the British teenager who earned nearly $500,000 naming other people's babies, to the community of online gamers getting 'paid to play'.

Along the way, he shows you how our economy really works and reveals how you can capitalise on the new tools and platforms at our disposal, and come up with your own unconventional ways to turn your time and talents into income.

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Praised as a must-read guide to the new economy, Gonzo Capitalism is lauded for its insightful and practical approach. Ozan Varol calls it essential for navigating emerging paths to prosperity, while Tiago Forte highlights its value as a field guide to benefit from modern capitalism's wild frontier. The book's straightforward and inspiring style appeals to those looking to launch unconventional businesses and thrive financially.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781035020072

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Business

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Chris Guillebeau is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup and The Happiness of Pursuit, and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Born for This, among other books. He is the creator and host of the annual World Domination Summit, a gathering of cultural creatives that attracts such speakers as Susan Cain, BrenΓ© Brown, and Gretchen Rubin. Guillebeau speaks at dozens of events, companies and universities, including Google, Facebook, SXSW, Evernote, LeWeb and more. He recently completed a personal goal of visiting every country in the world. Gonzo Capitalism is his eighth book.

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