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The Kinfolk Entrepreneur

Ideas for Meaningful Work

Nathan Williams author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Workman Publishing

Published:17th Oct '17

£32.00

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This inspiring compilation features 35 creative entrepreneurs from around the world, showcasing their journeys, challenges, and successes through insightful interviews and captivating images, making the business experience deeply personal.

In The Kinfolk Entrepreneur, Nathan Williams presents an engaging exploration of the lives and motivations of 35 creative entrepreneurs from various corners of the globe. This compilation provides readers with a unique glimpse into the personal and professional rituals that shape these individuals and their businesses. By combining insightful interviews with captivating imagery, Williams creates a narrative that makes the world of entrepreneurship feel more accessible and relatable.

The book showcases a diverse range of entrepreneurs, from fashion designers to hoteliers, operating in vibrant cities such as Copenhagen and Dubai. Each profile offers an in-depth look at how these creative minds navigate the challenges and triumphs of their respective fields. Readers will gain valuable insights into how today's leaders manage their successes and setbacks, maintain a work-life balance, and find inspiration in difficult times.

Through its intimate storytelling and visually striking presentation, The Kinfolk Entrepreneur emphasizes the personal side of business. It encourages aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike to reflect on their own journeys, motivations, and the importance of community in the creative process. This book serves as both a source of inspiration and a practical guide for anyone looking to carve out their own path in the entrepreneurial landscape.

"Scandinavia has long been heralded as a source for inspiration, cutting-edge ideas, and design. Williams, editor in chief of the Copenhagen-based quarterly Kinfolk magazine and author of The Kinfolk Home (2015) and The Kinfolk Table (2013), offers material from these three fronts, and more. An eclectic global selection of entrepreneurs-varied by career, perspective, and background-greets readers through strong narratives and exquisite photographs, explaining their working passions and why they do what they do. A Swedish former-athlete-turned-perfumer, a chocolatier, and the creators of a novel concept in residential brokerage sales are among those 40 entrepreneurs singled out for vision, partnership, and community-building proficiencies. Next up are 7 tips that will be helpful to all business founders, from proper hiring to risk management; a selection of recommended supplies (books, desk essentials, and snack foods, all photographed in the iconic Kinfolk style); and one item of advice each from 10 different company owners." -Booklist, starred review

ISBN: 9781579657581

Dimensions: 284mm x 212mm x 38mm

Weight: 1600g

368 pages