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I Read The Art of the Deal, So You Don't Have To

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Brenda You’re on Mute - The Podcast
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Sep 20, 2025
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Summary

Rakhee had a knock to the head and decided to read Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal. Interviewed by Heather, the hosts pull apart the book’s gold-plated bravado, missing negotiation strategy, and questionable legacy. Expect sharp takes, a few laughs, and some actually useful book recommendations along the way. Recommended Reads Mentioned in This Episode Getting to Yes – Roger Fisher & William Ury Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time – Howard Schultz Let My People Go Surfing – Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia founder) Nuts! – Kevin & Jackie Freiberg The Tesla Files – Investigative exposé on Tesla Patagonia: Founder’s Story – Shunsuke Chouinard / additional Patagonia insights