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The Money Tree

A Story About Finding the Fortune in Your Own Backyard

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The Money Tree

By: Chris Guillebeau
Narrated by: Chris Guillebeau
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About this listen

 From bestselling author of The $100 Startup and Side Hustle comes Chris Guillebeau's engaging story about the power you have to create your own financial destiny.

Like financial classics The Latte Factor and The Richest Man in Babylon, The Money Tree uses a compelling story with captivating characters to share its core insight: you are never at the mercy of fortune as long as you have an appetite for hard work and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone.

Jake Aarons is in trouble. He's being evicted from his apartment in less than 30 days, the bill for his $50,000 in overdue student loans is almost due, and the digital marketing agency he works at just implemented a new military-style grading system that might cost him his job. To top it off, Jake's new relationship with Maya was going so well... but with everything else falling down around him, he might lose her, too.

In search of answers, Jake reluctantly attends a weekly group meeting at the invitation of a coworker. Everyone in the group is trying to create a lucrative side hustle with one key requirement: they can only spend up to $500 before earning a profit. Over the course of several weeks, Jake undertakes a series of challenges, first learning how to make $1,000 in a single weekend, and ultimately how to discover the untapped skills he needs to take control of his finances--and his life. Business Development & Entrepreneurship Career Success Entrepreneurship Leadership Management & Leadership Motivation & Self-Improvement Business Career Management

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Critic reviews

“Not only will you tear through the pages of this well-told story, but it'll light a spark in your quest to build the free and prosperous life you've always dreamed of.”
--Derek Sivers, author of Anything You Want


"Chris Guillebeau has always been one of our most inspired business minds — teaching us about everything from traveling the world to building a side hustle. Now, with The Money Tree, he shows he’s also a terrific storyteller. If you’re hoping to make a living and make a life, this book is an essential read.
--Daniel H. Pink, author of When and To Sell Is Human


"Ever wondered why some people seem stuck, stalled, or unable to launch—while others have identified the unique gift they can share with the world? This book holds the answer."
--Marie Forleo, author of Everything is Figureoutable


"A powerful and uplifting story about how a little hustle can go a long way."
--Daymond John, Shark Tank star and author of Rise and Grind


“The brilliant Chris Guillebeau has written multiple bestsellers about how we can re-imagine work to create more freedom, opportunity, and security in our lives. Here, however, he comes at this subject in a different way—through story. By harnessing the irresistible power of story-telling, he makes s different approach to work seem exciting and possible in an entirely new way.”
--Gretchen Rubin, author of Outer Order, Inner Calm


"Feeling stuck? Broke? Chris's charming story will show you that there is a way to take control of your life and your future. You don't need lots of time and money. With Chris's smart strategies, and inspiration from his memorable characters, you can start right now."
--Laura Vanderkam, author of Juliet's School of Possibilities


"No matter your circumstances, the path to financial health is open to you. In The Money Tree, Chris Guillebeau points the way through a compelling story with delightful characters. Need financial help? Here it is.”
--Michael Hyatt, author of Free to Focus


“With lively, relatable characters and a story that will keep you captivated to the end, this book relates a powerful message: money-making opportunities are everywhere. We just have to learn to see them.”
--Grant Sabatier, author of Financial Freedom
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    I have much in common with the main character and felt myself urging him to do better. A fantastic business book hidden inside a a great story.

    Thought provoking

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    Chris Guillebeau uses story-telling brilliantly to inspire us with the message that we can all do more than we think. I’ve long been a fan of his other books and podcasts, and telling real-life stories has always been part of what he does so well - but this book does it differently. It takes the form of an easily enjoyable story centered around the protagonist Jake and the journey he makes from rock bottom. Perfect if you’ve read one too many self-help books and are looking for something different.

    Using great story-telling to inspire us

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    interesting, moving and inspirational. written and narrated by Chris Guillebeau so perfectly well.
    I didn't want it to end .
    thank you.

    I truly loved listening to The Money Tree .

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    I can not recollect reading a business book that resonated so much with me. The storytelling is great. It made me connect on all levels. Dont take my word for it. Listen to it. I did and for the first time on Audible, I am giving my first review after 100 books!

    Refreshingly different

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    sums up well the side hustle philosophy and the story without being ground breaking works to deliver it

    nice read with positive message

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