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Mentioned in 35 episodes
Confessions of an Advertising Man
Book • 1963
First published in 1963, this book revolutionized the world of advertising and became a bible for the 1960s ad generation.
It covers topics such as how to manage an advertising agency, acquire and retain clients, build great campaigns, write potent copy, and navigate office politics.
The book is filled with Ogilvy's pioneering ideas, inspirational philosophy, and practical advice, making it an essential blueprint for good practice in business.
It covers topics such as how to manage an advertising agency, acquire and retain clients, build great campaigns, write potent copy, and navigate office politics.
The book is filled with Ogilvy's pioneering ideas, inspirational philosophy, and practical advice, making it an essential blueprint for good practice in business.
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Mentioned in 35 episodes
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in the context of his hiring philosophy and the importance of hiring people bigger than oneself.


David Senra

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#329 Charlie Munger (the NEW Poor Charlie's Almanack)
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, highlighting Ogilvy's emphasis on thorough research and knowledge in advertising.


David Senra

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#373 Breakfast with Brad Jacobs + How To Make A Few Billion Dollars
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to illustrate the dangers of excessive luxury and the rise and fall of companies.


David Senra

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#337 Napoleon's Maxims and Strategy
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as a source of insightful ideas on advertising and business.


David Senra

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#306 David Ogilvy (Confessions of an Advertising Man)
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in the context of David Ogilvy's hiring philosophy.


David Senra

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#354 Sam Walton: The Inside Story of America's Richest Man
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for his hiring philosophy, emphasizing the importance of hiring people better than oneself.


David Senra

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#330 Les Schwab (Charlie Munger recommended this book)
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as another excellent David Ogilvy book on advertising.


Shaan Puri

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This guy names billion dollar brands for a living, here’s his exact 3-step formula.
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in the context of hiring philosophy and building a team of giants.


David Senra

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#352 J. Paul Getty: The Richest Private Citizen in America
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, discussing Ogilvy's approach to hiring and building a team of exceptional individuals.


David Senra

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#345 George Lucas
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as a source of a quote about talent.


David Senra

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#233 Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin (PayPal)





