Use What You've Got: & Other Business Lessons I Learned from My Mom

Version: Abridged
Author: Barbara Corcoran , Bruce Littlefield
Narrator: Barbara Corcoran
Genres: Business
Publisher: Listen & Live Audio
Published In: July 2003
# of Units: 3 CDs
Length: 4 hours
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Overview

In Use What You've Got, Barbara shares her hilarious stories about growing up, getting into trouble, failing miserably, and then starting over again. In each chapter, she comes back to one of her mom's unconventional lessons, and how it applies in the real world of business. Whatever your calling, the homespun lessons that work for Barbara will help you use what you've got to create success in your life. Whether you're just starting out, fighting your way up the career ladder, or reentering the workforce, Use What You've Got is an owner's manual to your most valuable asset.

Selected Reviews

Finally a Winner

by Doug
  • Book Rating: 5/5

Unfortunately, I couldn't finish listening the book

by Elena Garrett
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Reviews (7)

Finally a Winner

Written by Doug from Columbus, OH on December 7th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

After recently joining Simply Audio books, the first couple books I rented were a complete bore. This was really good. It was entertaining and informational, although sometimes corny.

Unfortunately, I couldn't finish listening the book

Written by Elena Garrett on November 29th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I did not finish listening, unfortunately. The story is interesting and the presentation is very lovely, but I am one of those people who are always on the run and I couldn't find time to listen to the book because it takes a while to get to each point. I will try renting it at a later time when I can afford to spend some time following story line...

Use what you've got

Written by Molly on May 28th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Good listen, interesting story about a very successful gal who overcame many obstacles.

Great, fun listen!

Written by Kathy Patterson on May 12th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 5/5

It's a warm, funny story with a great narrator. I have a small craft business and linked some of her lessons to that. I loved it and highly recommend it!

Definitely a cut above other business books

Written by Anonymous from Franklin, TN on March 27th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

I was a little skeptical about how relevant or good this book would be and rented it on the basis of the other reviews. Well, I have to say that I was impressed and agree wholeheartedly with the other reviewers. If you're starting your own business or managing someone else's, this book will offer some common sense, valuable tips. Plus, while it sometimes feels as if the author is adressing a class of 1st graders (she narrates in a slow, deliberate manner), her common sense approach to building her business is worth getting past that. Very entertaining read.

Use what you've got......

Written by Denise Williams on January 25th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Listened to this while riding our public transportation to and from work....I'm sure the other stone-faced passengers wondered about me everytime a big smile would cross my face. Nice book, enjoyable. Ms. Corcoran did a super job reading this and her down-to-earth personality and natural sales skills shown through. Recommend it for a fun, light read.

Use what you've got and other business....

Written by Sheila from Henderson, NV on February 8th, 2005

  • Book Rating: 4/5

What a enjoyable book! Very entertaining! It was making me laugh while I was driving down the road!

Selected Reviews

Finally a Winner

by Doug
  • Book Rating: 5/5

Unfortunately, I couldn't finish listening the book

by Elena Garrett
  • Book Rating: 4/5

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Author Details

Author Details

Corcoran, Barbara

"Barbara Corcoran is a self-made business baroness. Founder of the Corcoran Group, New York's premier real estate company, Corcoran is one of the most powerful brokers in the nation."

Littlefield, Bruce

Bruce Littlefield is a New York-based designer, writer, and restaurateur. Hailed as a "design and lifestyle guru" by "Publisher's Weekly", he is the author of the recently published "Garage Sale America" and "Airstream Living", and co-writer of the best-selling "Use What You've Got" and "Other Business Lessons I learned from My Mom" with real-estate magnate Barbara Corcoran. Originally from the south, decorating for Christmas is as natural as breathing to Bruce, and each December finds him attempting over-the-top mischief. His personal collection of Christmas treasures can be found displayed