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Danny Schuman Books

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Danny Schuman is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur based in Chicago. He founded the marketing consultancy Twist and has worked with major brands such as Nike and Coca-Cola.

Known for: The Worst Business Model in the World: A New Kind of Guide for a New Kind of Entrepreneur

Books by Danny Schuman

The Worst Business Model in the World: A New Kind of Guide for a New Kind of Entrepreneur

The Worst Business Model in the World: A New Kind of Guide for a New Kind of Entrepreneur

entrepreneurship·10 min read

This book offers a refreshing perspective on entrepreneurship, encouraging readers to build businesses that align with their personal values and passions rather than chasing traditional success metrics. Danny Schuman draws on his experience as a creative professional to show how authenticity and purpose can lead to sustainable and fulfilling work.

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Defining the 'Worst Business Model'

I call it the “worst” business model because, by most business school standards, it would flunk out in the first semester. It doesn’t worship hockey-stick growth curves. It doesn’t rely on exit strategies or venture capital. It prioritizes sleep, family dinners, and creative space over relentless sc...

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Personal Story

When I left my corporate marketing career to start Twist, it wasn’t a strategic masterstroke—it was survival. I needed to rediscover the part of me that had been buried under deadlines and jargon. For more than twenty years I helped global brands tell stories. But when it came to my own, I’d lost th...

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About Danny Schuman

Danny Schuman is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur based in Chicago. He founded the marketing consultancy Twist and has worked with major brands such as Nike and Coca-Cola. His work focuses on helping individuals and organizations communicate authentically and creatively.

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Danny Schuman is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur based in Chicago. He founded the marketing consultancy Twist and has worked with major brands such as Nike and Coca-Cola.

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