📖 The Business of You

Ask the Right Questions, Tell Your Story, and Lead Your Life by Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio

August 19, 2025

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“The most important investment you’ll ever make isn’t in a job, a degree, or a title. It’s in you.”

— Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, The Business of You​

What if you ran your life like a business?

In The Business of You, entrepreneurs Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman use a fictional story to teach students and emerging leaders to think like a CEO—of themselves.

It’s a must read for every high school and college student, or any jobseeker looking to get to the next level.

SMARTEST TAKEAWAYS
Be the CEO of You, Inc.

1️⃣ You Are a Brand: Your personal brand isn’t just what you say, it’s the story others tell about you when you’re not in the room. Discover your values, develop your voice, and share your story with confidence. You are your own best pitch—learn to own it.

2️⃣ Ask Better Questions: Success isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about knowing how to ask the right questions. Learn to make smarter decisions and manage your energy—because clarity starts with the right questions.

3️⃣ Invest Your Time Wisely: Time is your most valuable asset. Choose the right commitments, say no when you need to, and focus on what moves you forward—not just what’s urgent.

4️⃣ Build Your Boardroom: Surround yourself with mentors who guide, connectors who open doors, and challengers who push you to improve. A great CEO knows who to ask, not just what to know.

Nick and Marnie are entrepreneurs and leadership geeks (geeks, not gurus, as they like to say) on a mission to help people stop drifting and start leading their lives with purpose

INSIGHTFUL EXAMPLE
Reality Check

Sydney, the book’s heroine, starts off stuck. She thought she did everything right—she got good grades and had decent internships, but now feels invisible in a crowded job market. Through work with mysterious mentors and a secretive “Blue” company, she learns to define Sydney Inc.—her unique values and story—and advocate for herself with real confidence. By the book’s end, she’s no longer waiting for opportunities. She’s creating them.

BOOK FACTS
The Business of You

  • First published: August 14, 2025

  • Print length: 208 pages

  • Listening length: N/A

  • #1 New Release in Job Hunting & Career Guides on Amazon

Just like a great company, You Inc. has key departments—each one teaches you how to lead your life with clarity, confidence, and character. Step inside.

  • People & Culture

  • Product Development

  • Marketing

  • Finance

  • Learning & Development

  • Sales

  • Operations

  • The Office of the CEO

Then buy a copy for a student in your life.

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