Books We Recommend

This is the book that started it all for us. My wife and I read The Total Money Makeover on our honeymoon, and it forever changed our approach to personal finance.

Plain and simple, this book equips you with the tools and insights you need to eliminate debt, build an emergency fund, and create long-term wealth.

Dave Ramsey's no-nonsense approach to personal finance, combined with inspiring success stories from real people will motivate you to take control of your money and achieve financial freedom. 

This book transformed the way we approach our business here at Be The Budget. 

This essential read delves into the common myths surrounding entrepreneurship and reveals the critical distinction between working on your business and working in your business.

By providing a practical framework for systematizing and scaling your operations, The E-Myth will help you build a thriving, sustainable enterprise that runs smoothly even in your absence. 

Whether you're starting a side hustle or looking to revitalize an existing business, "The E-Myth" is your indispensable guide to achieving lasting growth and success.

If you want to take your business to unimaginable heights, you need to start with an irresistible offer--which is what this book will help you do.

Drawing on his wealth of experience in scaling businesses and generating hundreds of millions in sales, Alex Hormozi shares unparalleled insights into understanding your target market, creating value-packed offers, and positioning your products and services for maximum appeal.

This book will equip you with the strategies, mindset, and techniques necessary to catapult your business success.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, marketer, or business leader, $100M Offers is the ultimate resource for mastering the art of crafting high-impact offers that convert prospects into loyal customers and unlock explosive growth.

If you're going to start a business, why not start a business that's profitable from day one?

That's exactly what Profit First will help you accomplish.

This game-changing book flips the traditional accounting formula on its head, prioritizing profit over expenses and empowering you to make smarter, predictably profitable financial decisions. 

With practical advice, real-life stories, and easy-to-follow steps, Profit First will teach you how to simplify your company's finances, profit on purpose, and build a sustainable, enjoyable business. 

Whether you're a startup founder, an established entrepreneur, or a small business owner, Profit First is an essential read.

I could listen to James Clear talk about habits for hours—maybe even days.

In this best-selling book, Clear delves into the science of habit formation and reveals how making tiny, incremental changes can lead to remarkable results over time.

Best of all, he presents a simple, easy-to-implement framework for breaking bad habits and cultivating new, positive ones.

By focusing on systems rather than goals, and emphasizing the importance of identity in habit formation, Clear offers practical strategies for transforming your life one tiny habit at a time.

If you want to improve your productivity, finances, fitness, relationships, or any other area of your life, this book is the perfect place to start.