Apr 27, 2022
It’s an undeniable fact that Jeff Bezos did some exceptional work to develop Amazon into the e-commerce giant it is today. What if you could discover Amazon’s secrets and translate them into your business? Our guest today took on the task of analyzing every investor letter addressed by Jeff Bezos to Amazon shareholders dating back to 1997. Steve Anderson, Co-Founder & CEO at Catalyit™, and the author of the international bestseller, The Bezos Letters, joins us today to dive into the 14 principles that created the Amazon that we know today.
[02:52] Summary of Letters – Steve starts the conversation with a synopsis of the letters, as well as what we can take away from them as we manage our own businesses.
[05:08] Beginning of Amazon – Steve explains Jeff Bezos's background, how his childhood inspired him, and how he ended up launching Amazon.
[11:14] Becoming a Tech Giant – Steve dives into the growth of Amazon from its IPO in 1997 to current day.
[24:38] Four categories– Steve discusses the four categories mentioned in his book, and provides an excellent explanation of the 14 principles.
[31:44] High-Velocity Decisions – Steve explains how Jeff Bezos used a unique decision-making process to accelerate Amazon’s growth.
[45:56] Amazon's Culture – Steve expresses his thoughts on Amazon's culture.
[54:40] Steve's Background – Steve shares his background, his career as an entrepreneur, and how he came to produce his phenomenal work.
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Connect with Steve: Website: thebezosletters.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevetn/
Mentioned in the episode:
The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon: goodreads.com/en/book/show/51811688-the-bezos-letters