How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs Summary
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Billionaire Brad Jacobs reveals how he built eight billion-dollar companies through 500+ acquisitions. Called "one of the most talented living entrepreneurs" by the Founders podcast, his strategic playbook has become required reading for ambitious executives seeking wealth-building blueprints. Ready to think bigger?
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What Five Billion-Dollar Companies Taught One Man About Building Wealth
Warren Buffett once said it's better to learn from others' mistakes than your own. But what if you could learn from someone who's made both spectacular wins and instructive errors across five separate billion-dollar companies? Brad Jacobs has orchestrated roughly 500 acquisitions, opened hundreds of locations from scratch, created hundreds of thousands of jobs, and raised $30 billion in capital. His companies became legendary "multi-baggers"-stocks that multiply original investments many times over. What separates Jacobs from countless other business authors isn't just his track record, but his willingness to reveal the missteps that nearly derailed his journey. This is a masterclass in wealth creation from someone who's repeatedly transformed entire industries while candidly sharing what he got wrong along the way.
The Mental Rewiring That Unlocks Billions
Riding the Wave: How to Spot Billion-Dollar Trends
The Acquisition Engine: Growing Fast Without Falling Apart
Assembling Your Team of Superstars
Where Billions Are Made: The Power of Electric Meetings
Building Something That Matters
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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