Book Review: The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur by Mike Michalowicz

The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, written by a serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz, provides advice on starting a business when you basically have nothing to begin with like three sheets of toilet paper.  Through practical guidance and real world experience, Mike motivates and inspires his readers to stop thinking and start doing. His tongue in cheek humor makes it an enjoyable read.

Below are the sections and chapters so you have an idea of what is covered.

Part One: Beliefs:
Chapter 1: Nature’s Calling
Chapter 2: A Little Peach and Quiet (In Your Mind)
Chapter 3: The Fire In Your Belly

Part Two: The TPE Focus
Chapter 4: Getting Down to Business
Chapter 5: It’s All About Regularity

Part Three: Action
Chapter 6: Are You Ready Now?
Chapter 7: Shit And Get Off The Pot

Part Four: Money & Equity
Chapter 8: Clean Up On Three Sheets
Chapter 9: A Good, Solid Flow
Chapter 10: Keep Your Business To Yourself

Each section is broken down into several chapters that will help you move from a wobbly mindset to starting a business.  Mike shares various examples and provides action steps at the end of each section. While I am not a big fan of giving readers homework, it is necessary in this case for planning purposes before you start a business.

The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur is a very hands-on, non academic, book on entrepreneurship. It is a welcome read from a very experienced entrepreneur so you can be confident that what Mike shares has been tried and proven to work.

If you are curious about entrepreneurship or already an entrepreneur, then pick up a copy of this book for a fun read.

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