Gini F. (passionforbooks) -
Helpful Score: 3
I really like the business principles of this CEO. He believes in keeping things as simple as possible while constantly watching the bottom line. He makes no apology for his old-fashioned rules of running his company that seem to work amazingly well in comparison to his competition who embrace high-tech and high dollar expenditures which boosts the cost of the merchandise to the consumer. His style of management is people-oriented in that he does everything possible to please the customers, but does not forget to value, encourage and reward his employees. The high integrity and the simple faith put into action of this man is inspiring. The book was a refreshing change from the usual more worldly "get all you can at any cost" style of doing business.
Gary F. (garythefowler) reviewed More Than a Hobby: How a $600 Startup Became America's Home and Craft Superstore on + 65 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
The story of Hobby Lobby, as told by founder and primary owner, David Green. He found a niche and a need, dared to work hard and take risks, learned from mistakes... Well told, without strutting, open and straightforward. Good business sense, and good life sense, too. A comfortable and insightful read in one or two evenings.
Mary-Jo W. (mjowest) reviewed More Than a Hobby: How a $600 Startup Became America's Home and Craft Superstore on + 237 more book reviews
Good book- while I don't agree with everything Hobby Lobby does, this book explains the philosophy of David Green in a modest, honest way.
Kay C. (kay-coleman) reviewed More Than a Hobby: How a $600 Startup Became America's Home and Craft Superstore on + 2 more book reviews
Keep It Simple. Best practices for almost everything. David Green is very down to earth & practical. I enjoyed this book. Read it over a two day period. I'm not in retail, but can apply same principles in my business.
