{"product_id":"how-to-make-a-few-more-billion-dollars","title":"How to Make a Few More Billion Dollars","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you ready to sharpen the skills that fuel extraordinary success?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sequel to his bestselling \u003ci\u003eHow to Make a Few Billion Dollars\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned entrepreneur Brad Jacobs delivers a detailed playbook for mastering business success at scale. He explains how to partner with the smartest global investors, integrate acquisitions into cohesive profit engines, and build organizations where culture, compensation, and talent are perfectly aligned. \u003ci\u003eHow to Make a Few \u003c\/i\u003eMore\u003ci\u003e Billion Dollars \u003c\/i\u003eis both a practical how-to manual and a wealth of fresh insights you can apply to your own ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacobs reveals a wealth of proven techniques for cultivating a winning mindset--the foundation of his formidable track record as a Wall Street moneymaker. He details the meditation and psychological tools he uses to stay centered amid chaos, lead with clarity, and reframe irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions. His step-by-step mindfulness methods apply to any goal, whether you want to transform a global industry or create monumental value in any other area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacobs concludes by distilling 2.6 million years of technological and tool-making evolution before confronting the responsibilities leaders face in shaping the future of AI. He presents four potential outcomes for humanity--from collapse to utopia--and argues that our choices right now will determine whether we merely survive or truly thrive at levels once unimaginable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican entrepreneur Brad Jacobs is a career CEO with a unique track record as a Wall Street moneymaker. He has founded and led eight companies, including six publicly traded, multibillion-dollar corporations: United Waste Systems, United Rentals, XPO and its spin-offs RXO and GXO Logistics, and now QXO, one of the world's largest building products distributors. Over the course of his career, he has completed approximately 500 M\u0026amp;A transactions, raised over $50 billion of debt and equity capital, and created tens of billions of dollars in shareholder value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacobs grew XPO into a top ten global logistics provider and the seventh-best-performing stock of the last decade in the Fortune 500. XPO's stock became a \"50-bagger\"--initial investors in 2011 made more than 50 times their money. United Rentals was the sixth-best-performing stock during the same period and is now more than a \"200-bagger.\" United Waste's stock outperformed the S\u0026amp;P 500 by 5.6x over five years, from the time Jacobs took the company public to when it was sold for $2.5 billion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacobs is chairman and CEO of QXO and executive chairman of XPO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In this book, Brad underscores that mindset is everything.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Laura Alber, CEO, Williams-Sonoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad has shown that pattern recognition, instincts, and staying cool in the cockpit together create extraordinary value.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Greg Brown, Chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I highly recommend this book to anyone aspiring to achieve greatness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--David Burritt, President and CEO, U.S. Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad Jacobs shows how clear thinking and steady focus can turn big ideas into reality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Suzanne Clark, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book explains exactly how to build great companies from someone who has executed the playbook eight times.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--David Cote, former Chairman and CEO, Honeywell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad's companies have delivered outstanding value for shareholders for decades. This book captures the principles behind that success.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Will Danoff, Fund Manager, Fidelity Contrafund\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Few entrepreneurs combine vision, execution, and integrity as masterfully as Brad Jacobs. His new book is a precise toolbox for those who refuse to mistake noise for success.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Mathias Döpfner, CEO, Axel Springer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you're someone who believes in thinking big, Brad's philosophy and strategies for growth in business and in life will surely resonate.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Thasunda Brown Duckett, President and CEO, TIAA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad Jacobs has an impressive track record of building businesses, and in this book, he shares the key practices that underpin his success.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Roger Ferguson, former President and CEO, TIAA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An invaluable reminder that the best leaders combine humility, self-reflection, and clarity of purpose, empowering others to achieve greatness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Josh Harris, Founder, 26North\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An engaging read from a serial value creator.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Jamie Iannone, President and CEO, eBay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad's recipe, combining his personal habits with deep industry analysis, is an excellent road map for anyone wanting to create real value.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Henry Kravis, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman, KKR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad Jacobs has mastered the art of creating value, and now his new book hands you the blueprint.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Jorge Paulo Lemann, Chairman, Lemann Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad provides invaluable insight into his extraordinary success at the helm of multiple companies in the public markets.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Lynn Martin, President, New York Stock Exchange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad Jacobs shows how lasting value is created through tenacity and strategic execution.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Ken Moelis, Founder and Chairman, Moelis \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad's new book offers a whirlwind tour of how he thinks, plans, and works. Hold on to your seat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Michael Moritz, Senior Advisor, Sequoia Heritage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad stands at the top of the class in driving shareholder value. His books should be required reading at every business school.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--John O'Leary, President and CEO, Daimler Truck North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad embraces challenges and turns them into opportunities. A great lesson in self-awareness and self-trust.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Heidi Petz, Chair, President and CEO, Sherwin-Williams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad Jacobs is one of the most successful builders of enterprise value of our era. He does his homework and executes methodically. The results speak for themselves.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Ted Pick, Chairman and CEO, Morgan Stanley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad offers a fresh perspective on creating value that endures. A true game-changer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Alex Rodriguez, Chairman and CEO, A-Rod Corp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In his new book, Brad has succeeded in showing us, again, that he is a brilliant business genius.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman, CMA CGM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad's book shows how discipline, strategic clarity, and resilience build exceptional companies and leaders.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Wael Sawan, CEO, Shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book captures the essence of what has made Brad a tremendously successful entrepreneur: a rigorous approach to business strategy combined with the emotional intelligence to lead organizations at scale.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Masayoshi Son, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, SoftBank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The only disappointment about this book is that I didn't have it in my hands 30 years ago. Brad provides rich insights for both business and life. Bravo!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Bob Swan, Operating Partner, Andreessen Horowitz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad's remarkable track record of transforming companies makes this book indispensable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Jim Umpleby, Executive Chairman Caterpillar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad Jacobs has a gift for turning ordinary businesses into something golden, time and time again.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Barbara Van Allen, President and CEO, The Economic Club of New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A compelling read for anyone aspiring to build something phenomenal.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Robin Vince, Chairman and CEO, BNY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A profound guide that unites lessons on corporate integration and the spiritual self while urging us to harness new technology for a more prosperous society.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Dame Emma Walmsley, CEO, GSK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It's inspiring to me that one of our nation's most successful business leaders is sharing his hands-on approach to building iconic companies.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Ed Wolfe, Founder and CEO, Wolfe Research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brad's distinctive insights and experiences stand out as both powerful and truly inspiring.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO, Zoom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you ready to sharpen the skills that fuel extraordinary success?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sequel to his bestselling \u003ci\u003eHow to Make a Few Billion Dollars\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned entrepreneur Brad Jacobs delivers a detailed playbook for mastering business success at scale. He explains how to partner with the smartest global investors, integrate acquisitions into cohesive profit engines, and build organizations where culture, compensation, and talent are perfectly aligned. \u003ci\u003eHow to Make a Few \u003c\/i\u003eMore\u003ci\u003e Billion Dollars \u003c\/i\u003eis both a practical how-to manual and a wealth of fresh insights you can apply to your own ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacobs reveals a wealth of proven techniques for cultivating a winning mindset--the foundation of his formidable track record as a Wall Street moneymaker. He details the meditation and psychological tools he uses to stay centered amid chaos, lead with clarity, and reframe irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions. His step-by-step mindfulness methods apply to any goal, whether you want to transform a global industry or create monumental value in any other area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacobs concludes by distilling 2.6 million years of technological and tool-making evolution before confronting the responsibilities leaders face in shaping the future of AI. 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