GOYA ... what the readers think
We want to know what you thought of Get Off Your Arse. Not just if it is a good book, did it make a difference? Did it change anything about you or your business? Did it inspire you?
Don't pull any punches, get it off your chest! Go on, you know you want to! Get off your arse and do it.
Useful and written with humour- rare in a business book
Jane Milton
Not Just Food & The Food Network | 020 8864 9052
02 Mar 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 22 )
great read, ideal for people starting in networking and lots for old hands to learn too- very honest more...
Yeah, I know that already.....
Amanda Wells
TinyBlueBubblez | 01892 510741
25 Feb 2010 comments ( 2 )
views ( 39 )
Got the book yesterday afternoon (signed by the man himself with a lovely little note), read it from more...
Motivation With a Cap 'M'
Gareth Coxon
Dot Design | 0845 519 2568
21 Feb 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 30 )
Excellent, very motivational and inspiring. Written in a way that inspires movement hence the title! more...
Steve's Verdict
Steve Hall
Hall Accountancy Ltd | 01670 528407
20 Feb 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 40 )
It arrived Wednesday am. I had read it cover to cover by late Thusrday pm. It was like reading my di more...
Business in English
Gail Sampson
Knockbuckle Associates Ltd | 01252 720663
18 Feb 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 116 )
A great book on so many levels - business ideas; strategy; kicks up the backside you may not even re more...
Mark Orr
Mark Orr
Printing & Mailing | 08447 705 507
13 Feb 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 38 )
Good old fashioned common sense and plain speaking. Brad has cut straight through all the crap with more...
Do you want to know HOW to get the result?
Phil Warman
Bollington Insurance Brokers Ltd | 07887 678970
08 Feb 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 43 )
So many biz books focus on the result rather than how you get there - GOYA doesn't.Loved the brutal more...
THE most inspirational read I have EVER read
Scott Dwyer
Motivations Business Coaching Services | 07988 143320
07 Feb 2010 comments ( 1 )
views ( 115 )
A message to all 4N Business owners and networkers out there....if you do one thing this year,do thi more...
A business book you'll want to read
John Burns
Somerset Hypnotherapy | 01935 700333.
01 Feb 2010 comments ( 13 )
views ( 69 )
I must have read dozens of business books. Some have been autobiographical in nature (like that of V more...
This is not an average business book
Richard Alvin
Business Matters Magazine |
01 Feb 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 76 )
This is not an average business book. It could be described as being a Marmite equivalent in busines more...
sales by NOT selling
Gary Johannes
31 Jan 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 51 )
Why would anybody buy this book! Anybody most likely wouldn't but people looking for a spark of insp more...
giving it away...
David Nicoll
Management in a box limited | 01788568161
27 Jan 2010 comments ( 1 )
views ( 84 )
So useful, I just bought 200 copies to give away. All new clients over the next few months will get more...
I read a book and I liked it!
Jamie Graham
Ocean Copy | 07939 659414
25 Jan 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 50 )
I didn't just read any old book though, I read Get Off Your Arse!I ordered it on a Friday afternoon, more...
Just when you think it's safe to sit down
Michael Martin
Qdosology Ltd / Soul Traders Workshops Ltd | 01707 290437
23 Jan 2010 comments ( 1 )
views ( 116 )
Does for "cufflinkers" what the little boy did for the emperor's fashionista guru tailors. Hundreds more...
I love Get off your Arse
Danielle Fagot
Richmond House | 07811029251
21 Jan 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 50 )
Now then - the word Arse is a bit of a touchy subject for me because mines a bit on the large side. more...
Invest in the book, invest in yourself
Carl Nixon
Excel Expert | 029 2125 2025
19 Jan 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 72 )
An absolute must of a book, and unusually for a business book it’s a real page turner.Maybe it is be more...
I haven't sat down yet..
Neil Humphrey
Studio Maximus | 07967 077373
18 Jan 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 52 )
I finished reading the book this morning and found myself wanting to read it again, nuff said.I ver more...
It's a mirror
Jon Baker
venture-Now | 01234 750 939
15 Jan 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 57 )
Great book Brad, thank you. Captures lots of real life and those things that we all wonder about, li more...
This rocks!
Jen Hinds
My Marketing Team / Lime23 | 07801 827783
12 Jan 2010 comments ( 1 )
views ( 73 )
I have bought lots of business books - and even enjoyed some of them. But this book REALLY hits home more...
Love it
Paula Jones
Sixth Level Ltd | 0845 6435654
09 Jan 2010 comments ( 1 )
views ( 90 )
Read this and hang your head in shame, as you recognise that you too have sat there "aggresively wai more...
Does what it says
Glenn Harris
Efficient Training Solutions | 01283763228
08 Jan 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 131 )
Being a northern lad myself, I was determined not to like this, since Brad is originally one of the more...
Review
Simon Ward
05 Jan 2010 comments ( 1 )
views ( 73 )
Great book. I found this as - if not more - helpful than the James Caan book. Both a great read. more...
We've all been there, now make things happen!
Mark Adams
ACS Computer Services Ltd | 01249 470070
04 Jan 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 74 )
Not really good at reviews so this will be short and sweet!After receiving the book (nice touch with more...
Deceptive - find the GOLD...
Stella James
Lovedayjames | 01373 834575
04 Jan 2010 comments ( 1 )
views ( 77 )
For anyone put off by the title (I prefer GOYA myself) there's GOLD inside this book!!What? Preciou more...
The rawness adds to the appeal, some of it borders on hilarious
Simon Bunker
Samba Consulting | 01275 873803
01 Jan 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 78 )
Back last week I posted about a new book that has been written by Brad Burton, MD of 4Networking pur more...
You should NOT read this book
Tim Rigby
Eco Kitchens | 0844 8489 880
31 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 82 )
If you are doing fine........However if like the rest of us out here in 'living the dream' world you more...
Straight talking, this man gives tips anyone can implement
Natasha Morgan
Morgan Language Solutions | 0800 298 5953
29 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 83 )
I've read a lot of business books and this one gets stuck in, it's packed with tips that everyone ca more...
Get off Your Arse
Roland Millward
Roland Millward Training Services | 01225 775588
23 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 173 )
A great read. I have never met Brad but in the book I can really see the personality coming through more...
Fun book with serious messages
Richard White
The Accidental Salesman | 01428 651866
23 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 128 )
I enjoyed the style of the book. It was a nice easy read and something I kept in the smallest room i more...
Just keep swimming
Sue Finn
Gamelan at Work | 07810 653224
18 Dec 2009 comments ( 1 )
views ( 165 )
I picked up a copy of the book at a networking event on Tuesday and couldn't put it down.I've been s more...
Don’t read it if easily offended.
Phil Hendy
PAH Accounting | 01380 620031
15 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 102 )
I don’t read many business books. Generally I feel I have a good handle on business and how it works more...
Make 2010 the year to GET OFF YOUR ARSE!
Traci Winterburn
15 Dec 2009 comments ( 1 )
views ( 188 )
So I finally get my copy (signed too by the good man himself) and can't wait to get stuck in! You ju more...
I've Stopped Dicking Around...
Paul Dean
Crimson Leaf Copywriting and Marketing | 07725 406684
14 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 84 )
A seriously useful book this one. Some of Brad's stories have been heard before, but the book provid more...
I took it all in, that has to be the mark of a great read
Denise Andde Elbows
Prime Investigations | 0800 8600 657
13 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 78 )
Have laughed out loud several times, cried, nodded, groaned. I'm disappointed that my Brad bookmark more...
It Does What It Says on The Tin
Denise Meredith
Sponsalis | 07948 818611
10 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 78 )
I have read a few business books in my time and this is one of the best, it is down to earth and hon more...
The Best Business Book 2009!
Steve Roberts
YesCanDo | 02392 373235
08 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 93 )
Really enjoyed this book. Plain speaking, say it as it is! Really useful for the business owner or more...
I had many "that's me" moments!
Katrina Dixon
The Marketing Lady | 07714 753308
08 Dec 2009 comments ( 1 )
views ( 94 )
There were many times when I was reading the book, that I felt like I could have written it myself more...
If this doesn't inspire you... go get a job...
Amanda Hill
Dreams2Go | 0844 330 2436
07 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 91 )
You are quite obviously never going to succeed if you can't take heed of the honest and straight for more...
Move over Alan Sugar, there's a new blunt, outrageous and outspoken entrepreneur in town.
Rebecca Callander-Burn
Real Business Magazine |
12 Jul 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 190 )
Move over Alan Sugar, there's a new blunt, outrageous and outspoken entrepreneur in town. Brad Burto more...
One of the most refreshingly honest and practical business books ever.
Matt Thomas
Smarta |
12 Jul 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 89 )
“Anyone starting or running a small business, take notice: read Brad Burton’s Get Off Your Arse! If more...
A Breath Of Fresh Air
Mike Pendragon
Wikaniko Warriors | 01407 769799
07 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 87 )
If there's one think I hate it's a smart arse whose made it to the top telling others how to make it more...
I haven’t laughed out loud whilst reading for years.
Nick Hill
Binary Vision | 0808 108 4848
07 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 82 )
What a read mate. I knew it would be good but it is much better than good! I think its an excellent more...
Changing Things Forever
Tom Lawrence
TLC Business Supplies | 01765 690490
06 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 91 )
This book had a profound effect on me when I first read it. The second reading was no different. If more...
Read it in one sitting
Brendan Johnson
Outside The Asylum | 01926 854585
06 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 168 )
Ironically, on a day I couldn't GOYA because of a slipped disc. I read Brad's Book cover to cover in more...
By the time I finished reading I’d sold £1,000 worth of new business
Stephen Allott
Electro Mind | 0773 476 1363
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 89 )
Brad Burton’s book GOYA is brimming with really practical and down to earth ideas that will change y more...
I love the back story, the humour is fantastic.
Philip Long
Tech Solvers | 01923 537247
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 88 )
Just managed to get hold of Tom's copy of GOYA, Read it end to end today and I must say Brilliant.I more...
I went straight to chapter 7!
Stephen Lucas
SOUNDBITE PRODUCTIONS | 01962 867759
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 80 )
Having saw Chapter 7 (Shit happens get used to it) I couldn't wait but had to go straight to it. Per more...
He pulls no punches; he is overflowing with enthusiasm
Jim Ewan
Reading Chronicle |
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 84 )
In December 2004 Brad Burton told his employers to 'shove it' and set out to build his own business. more...
It made me feel like a school kid who had been caught smoking
Rob Wilkinson
Call Centre Connect | 08000 560 667
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 83 )
'Aggressively waiting for the phone to ring' that phrase will haunt me for the rest of my business l more...
Jaw droppingly good!
Stefan Thomas
No Red Braces | 01993 768292
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 190 )
Firstly, let's get a couple of things out of the way. Brad is a good mate and I admire what he's ach more...
Underneath the high speed manic surface of this Manc moved south, is a man of substance & thought, just very well hidden
Nick Mccloud
Descartes | 0845 430 9240
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 385 )
Monty Python’s Life of Brian, scene 21, where the committee meeting is planning world domination, ge more...
Brad Burton is a complete and utter git!
Paul Newton
Newton Solutions | 0238 084 7836
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 201 )
Last night was the first out of 4 nights that my lovely 15 month old daughter slept through perfectl more...
I only have a word to describe this book,
Connie Otalora
Pinefresh Cleaning Services | 0203 287 0226
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 83 )
Just wanted to say quickly that I'm really enjoying the book a lot . It's trully inspirational and I more...
Easy to read and it really does give you a kick up the arse.
Sam Mikkelsen
Lawson Craig | 0845 872 0861
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 82 )
So I bought the book at the Manchester Business Conference, read the first few pages on the train ho more...
It was 3am when I finally finished the last page and closed the book...
Mike Morrison
Scarlet Bridge | 07775 001669
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 168 )
Not enough Sex... But plenty of solid business, networking, marketing and sales advice.My copy of GO more...
Sensible, inspiring and honest...
Amanda Hill
Dreams 2 Go | 0844 330 2436
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 78 )
Read from cover to cover, interupted only by occasional tweet, food and a glass of wine... just cli more...
You MUST buy this...it will change your life.
Gary Gorman
Paradigm Training | 01476 516282
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 171 )
I first met Brad in March and was bowled over by his enthusiasm,honesty and no bullshit approach to more...
You learn vital bits of business sense and you end up laughing along the way
Katie Milman
Jam | 0208 207 0007
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 90 )
I finished the book last night and it's fantastic. You are drawn into a story, you learn vital bits more...
A Genius or a loud Northerner full of BS?
Emma Lodge
Balance Accounting Solutions | 0845 473 8633
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 74 )
Wow! Talk about straight talking. How refreshing to read a business book without the theoretical BS more...
Bloody Awful...
Kevin Duggan
Check2Cheque | 07805 902287
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 100 )
..........sleep last night!! Having finished reading GOYA at around 3AM.No 1000 word review from me, more...
It's one of those books that you can't put down until finished.
James Morris
Money Management | 0800 781 9441
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 81 )
So why am I tired out? It's because I stayed up till gone 1:00 am on Saturday morning reading a boo more...
When I need a boost, this book is going to be what I use to get it.
Vicky Robinson
Entertaining Acorns | 01483 331575
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 1 )
views ( 83 )
I have just finished reading GOYAWould have read it sooner but Mr R kept nicking it out of my hands more...
It is such an easy book to relate to. There’s plenty that made me think ‘I used to do that’, and most importantly ‘Ouch, I’m still doing that!
Ian Cooper
The Missing Dimension | 01256 345606
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 85 )
I read ‘Get Off Your Arse’ yesterday – didn’t mean to though. I was only going to skim a few pages, more...
Brad's brutally honest read is a breath of fresh air.
Editor
Fresh Business Thinking | 0845 5000 328
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 90 )
Brad Burton, the self-styled Liam Gallagher of business, takes us on the raw and somewhat abrasive j more...
Searingly honest about life for you in the tough times
Kathy Osbourne
Kathy Osborne Human Resources Consulting | 0208 2424810
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 87 )
Hi Brad, Well - I said I would read it in one sitting and I did just that earlier today. My overall more...
Buy it. Read it. Put it into practise!
Mike Pendragon
Wikaniko Warriors | 01407 769799
05 Dec 2009 comments ( 1 )
views ( 91 )
Anyone who knows me well will realize just how unusual this actually is ...Normally books are passed more...
Straight to the point
Suraj :-)
Internet Marketing Highway | 020 8123 0425
29 Nov 2009 comments ( 2 )
views ( 118 )
No beating around the bush with Brad Burton in person or in his book, Get Off Your Arse. A straight- more...
Get some clarity..
Paul Norman
OrangeTree Development | 01865 600365
28 Nov 2009 comments ( 0 )
views ( 96 )
Clear thinking. Plain speaking. Getting to the point. Practical, action based advice.That is what more...
great read
Lawson Craig Ltd | 0845 872 0861
03 Mar 2010 comments ( 0 )
views ( 17 )
short and very sweet, a bloody great read and a must for anybody looking to sail their little boat i more...