YOU MUST BE MAD TO MISS IT!
Shaun Gisbourne
Unlike any other business related book I've ever read this is helping to shape how I think about my entire life... Brad's no-nonsense take on setting up and growing a business is powerful, like a good strong curry: Cleans out the crap and still leaves you wanting more :).
Keep up the good work fella!
Priceless!
Deborah Burrowviews (42)
29 Jul 2010 comments (0)
Having been self employed now for 5years, and not from a corporation backround, Brad's book is reass ... more
Normailty At Last..!!!
Douglas Wallaceviews (70)
24 Jun 2010 comments (0)
A short book. Read it. It takes 4hrs. It will give you the inside scoop it has taken others 4/5 y ... more
Culture Shock. When You Stop
Vicky Lordviews (68)
23 Jun 2010 comments (0)
I identified with Brad so well in many areas of the book!After exiting the corporate Management worl ... more
What Have You Gone And Done To Me??!!
Jacqui Turnerviews (69)
19 Jun 2010 comments (0)
I have just finished reading GOYA for the second time and I have to say, Brad has rocked my world! ( ... more
When You Are Tired Of The Bull!
Wendy Harringtonviews (64)
12 Jun 2010 comments (0)
Unlike any other business book I've read. Brad's a shining testiment to the power of 'Just being yo ... more
The Nike Of Business
Emma EmmaFryerviews (113)
30 May 2010 comments (1)
Yep GOYA is the Nike of Business Books. 'Just Do It' seems to be the resounding powerful message. ... more
Inspiring And Entertaining
Paul Waiteviews (94)
23 May 2010 comments (1)
I bought this book a couple of weeks ago with a view to read it when I got time. I picked it up thi ... more
Goya Really Does Make You Goya!
Sally Walkerviews (316)
16 May 2010 comments (0)
Imagine being an internet marketer and social media expert but being shy? I know, crazy as that sou ... more
I Get The Feeling That People Either Love Or Hate Brad
Sue o Kellviews (344)
05 May 2010 comments (1)
GOYA – you can do it!@bradburton ‘s just been Twittering about the new, top of the range, Range Rove ... more
Great Read
Sam Mikkelsenviews (177)
03 Mar 2010 comments (0)
short and very sweet, a bloody great read and a must for anybody looking to sail their little boat i ... more
Useful And Written With Humour- Rare In A Business Book
Jane Miltonviews (173)
02 Mar 2010 comments (0)
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 Wellsviews (212)
25 Feb 2010 comments (2)
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 Coxonviews (170)
21 Feb 2010 comments (0)
Excellent, very motivational and inspiring. Written in a way that inspires movement hence the title! ... more
Steve's Verdict
Steve Hallviews (193)
20 Feb 2010 comments (0)
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 Sampsonviews (264)
18 Feb 2010 comments (0)
A great book on so many levels - business ideas; strategy; kicks up the backside you may not even re ... more
Mark Orr
Mark Orrviews (318)
13 Feb 2010 comments (0)
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 Warmanviews (192)
08 Feb 2010 comments (0)
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 Dwyerviews (254)
07 Feb 2010 comments (1)
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 Burnsviews (267)
01 Feb 2010 comments (38)
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 Alvinviews (226)
01 Feb 2010 comments (0)
This is not an average business book. It could be described as being a Marmite equivalent in busines ... more
Sales By Not Selling
Gary Johannesviews (182)
31 Jan 2010 comments (0)
Why would anybody buy this book! Anybody most likely wouldn't but people looking for a spark of insp ... more
Giving It Away...
David Nicollviews (228)
27 Jan 2010 comments (1)
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 Grahamviews (188)
25 Jan 2010 comments (0)
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 Martinviews (271)
23 Jan 2010 comments (1)
Does for "cufflinkers" what the little boy did for the emperor's fashionista guru tailors. Hundreds ... more
I Love Get Off Your Arse
Danielle Fagotviews (200)
21 Jan 2010 comments (0)
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 Nixonviews (203)
19 Jan 2010 comments (0)
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 Humphreyviews (195)
18 Jan 2010 comments (0)
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 Bakerviews (208)
15 Jan 2010 comments (0)
Great book Brad, thank you. Captures lots of real life and those things that we all wonder about, li ... more
This Rocks!
Jen Hindsviews (219)
12 Jan 2010 comments (1)
I have bought lots of business books - and even enjoyed some of them. But this book REALLY hits home ... more
Love It
Paula Jonesviews (239)
09 Jan 2010 comments (1)
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 Harrisviews (293)
08 Jan 2010 comments (0)
Being a northern lad myself, I was determined not to like this, since Brad is originally one of the ... more
Review
Simon Wardviews (220)
05 Jan 2010 comments (1)
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 Adamsviews (223)
04 Jan 2010 comments (0)
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 Jamesviews (222)
04 Jan 2010 comments (1)
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 Bunkerviews (243)
01 Jan 2010 comments (0)
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 Rigbyviews (223)
31 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 Morganviews (221)
29 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 Millwardviews (324)
23 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 Whiteviews (281)
23 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 Finnviews (335)
18 Dec 2009 comments (1)
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
Make 2010 The Year To Get Off Your Arse!
Traci Winterburnviews (362)
15 Dec 2009 comments (1)
So I finally get my copy (signed too by the good man himself) and can't wait to get stuck in! You ju ... more
Don’t Read It If Easily Offended.
Phil Hendyviews (254)
15 Dec 2009 comments (0)
I don’t read many business books. Generally I feel I have a good handle on business and how it works ... more
I've Stopped Dicking Around...
Paul "Ziggy" Deanviews (244)
14 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 McCallumviews (236)
13 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 Meredithviews (210)
10 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 Robertsviews (249)
08 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 Dixonviews (245)
08 Dec 2009 comments (1)
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 Hillviews (226)
07 Dec 2009 comments (0)
You are quite obviously never going to succeed if you can't take heed of the honest and straight for ... more
A Breath Of Fresh Air
Mike Pendragonviews (226)
07 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 Hillviews (212)
07 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 Lawrenceviews (231)
06 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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 Johnsonviews (314)
06 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Ironically, on a day I couldn't GOYA because of a slipped disc. I read Brad's Book cover to cover in ... more
Buy It. Read It. Put It Into Practise!
Mike Pendragonviews (239)
05 Dec 2009 comments (1)
Anyone who knows me well will realize just how unusual this actually is ...Normally books are passed ... more
By The Time I Finished Reading I’d Sold £1,000 Worth Of New Business
Stephen Allott views (248)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Brad Burton’s book GOYA is brimming with really practical and down to earth ideas that will change y ... more
Searingly Honest About Life For You In The Tough Times
Kathy Osbourneviews (254)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Hi Brad, Well - I said I would read it in one sitting and I did just that earlier today. My overall ... more
It's One Of Those Books That You Can't Put Down Until Finished.
James Morrisviews (216)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
So why am I tired out? It's because I stayed up till gone 1:00 am on Saturday morning reading a boo ... more
Brad Burton Is A Complete And Utter Git!
Paul Newtonviews (369)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Last night was the first out of 4 nights that my lovely 15 month old daughter slept through perfectl ... more
Brad's Brutally Honest Read Is A Breath Of Fresh Air.
Editorviews (237)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Brad Burton, the self-styled Liam Gallagher of business, takes us on the raw and somewhat abrasive j ... more
When I Need A Boost, This Book Is Going To Be What I Use To Get It.
Vicky Robinsonviews (250)
05 Dec 2009 comments (1)
I have just finished reading GOYAWould have read it sooner but Mr R kept nicking it out of my hands ... more
Underneath The High Speed Manic Surface Of This Manc Moved South, Is A Man Of Substance & Thought, Just Very Well Hidden
Nick McCloudviews (581)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Monty Python’s Life of Brian, scene 21, where the committee meeting is planning world domination, ge ... more
I Went Straight To Chapter 7!
Stephen Lucasviews (223)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Having saw Chapter 7 (Shit happens get used to it) I couldn't wait but had to go straight to it. Per ... 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 Cooperviews (220)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
I read ‘Get Off Your Arse’ yesterday – didn’t mean to though. I was only going to skim a few pages, ... more
I Love The Back Story, The Humour Is Fantastic.
Philip Longviews (224)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Just managed to get hold of Tom's copy of GOYA, Read it end to end today and I must say Brilliant.I ... more
Bloody Awful...
Kevin Dugganviews (251)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
..........sleep last night!! Having finished reading GOYA at around 3AM.No 1000 word review from me, ... more
A Genius Or A Loud Northerner Full Of Bs?
Emma Lodgeviews (223)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Wow! Talk about straight talking. How refreshing to read a business book without the theoretical BS ... more
You Learn Vital Bits Of Business Sense And You End Up Laughing Along The Way
Katie Milmanviews (245)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
I finished the book last night and it's fantastic. You are drawn into a story, you learn vital bits ... more
You Must Buy This...it Will Change Your Life.
Gary Gormanviews (321)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
I first met Brad in March and was bowled over by his enthusiasm,honesty and no bullshit approach to ... more
Sensible, Inspiring And Honest...
Amanda Hillviews (217)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Read from cover to cover, interupted only by occasional tweet, food and a glass of wine... just cli ... more
It Made Me Feel Like A School Kid Who Had Been Caught Smoking
Rob Wilkinsonviews (229)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
'Aggressively waiting for the phone to ring' that phrase will haunt me for the rest of my business l ... more
It Was 3am When I Finally Finished The Last Page And Closed The Book...
Mike Morrisonviews (311)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Not enough Sex... But plenty of solid business, networking, marketing and sales advice.My copy of GO ... more
I Only Have A Word To Describe This Book,
Connie Otaloraviews (215)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
Just wanted to say quickly that I'm really enjoying the book a lot . It's trully inspirational and I ... more
He Pulls No Punches; He Is Overflowing With Enthusiasm
Jim Ewanviews (230)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
In December 2004 Brad Burton told his employers to 'shove it' and set out to build his own business. ... more
Easy To Read And It Really Does Give You A Kick Up The Arse.
Sam Mikkelsenviews (230)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
So I bought the book at the Manchester Business Conference, read the first few pages on the train ho ... more
Jaw Droppingly Good!
Stefan Thomasviews (335)
05 Dec 2009 comments (0)
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
Straight To The Point
Suraj :-)views (273)
29 Nov 2009 comments (2)
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 Normanviews (233)
28 Nov 2009 comments (0)
Clear thinking. Plain speaking. Getting to the point. Practical, action based advice.That is what ... more
Move Over Alan Sugar, There's A New Blunt, Outrageous And Outspoken Entrepreneur In Town.
Rebecca Callander-Burnviews (362)
12 Jul 2009 comments (0)
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 Thomasviews (233)
12 Jul 2009 comments (0)
“Anyone starting or running a small business, take notice: read Brad Burton’s Get Off Your Arse! If ... more
