Media & Press

What the Media is Saying:

Without the high tuition and opportunity costs of top B-schools, the PMBA may become the ultimate bootstrapper’s graduate degree. (Read more…)

What the Blogosphere is Saying:

Seth Godin: “Josh Kaufman, who needs a new haircut, may just be on to something. Worth a look.” (Read more… )

Gina Trapani: “The PMBA reading list looks like a fantastic resource for motivated autodidacts looking to get into business.” (Read more…)

Kevin Purdy: “The Personal MBA site occasionally updates its list of dozens of helpful business books, designed to teach both the nuts-and-bolts money stuff and the kind of thinking one needs to get ahead in sales, marketing, or wherever your interests lie. A business school can offer networking, mentoring, and other perks, but nobody can teach you enthusiasm and business savvy—except yourself.” (Read more…)

Kevin Kelly: “No matter what they tell you, an MBA is not essential for landing or handling a good business job… Pursue your own Personal MBA in tandem with actual experience doing some kind of business. If you combine study with actually trying stuff, you’ll be far ahead in the business game.” (Read more…)

Ramit Sethi: “The best graduate school you can attend… free. Josh is absolutely one of the smartest people I know, and the first person I go to when I’m stuck on a business model. The Personal MBA is awesome and Josh has given me a ton of marketing ideas for iwillteachyoutoberich.com.”

What Readers Are Saying:

The following comments come from visitors to PersonalMBA.com:

“A reading list that claims to offer the same quality education as an MBA is an audacious thing, but looking over the list, the claim no longer seems unbelievable.”

“I love the idea of what your site is about. I am always learning and reading about business and your site has motivated me to read more. I have been following your site for a little over a month. I have finished one book and close to finishing my second. I am well on my way of reading two books a month. Your Personal Master Plan was just the catalyst that I needed. Thank you! Thank You! Thank you!”

“I am a BIG fan of education. I am NOT a big fan of expensive education. In today’s world, there are many increasingly viable ways to get yourself a great educational experience in areas where life matters, and to do it without chaining a block of cement debt to your ankles as you enter the waters of life.”

“Timing is everything! In the past couple of weeks I have been thinking about wanted to learn more about business management, and wondered what resources were out there for me to take advantage of, other than signing up for business school. I may go to biz school eventually but wanted to start educating myself now, the more affordable way! I am SO glad to have found your site, it is exactly what I was looking for!”

“I’ve never liked school but I am interested in business. PMBA is perfect for someone like me.”

“This is a very innovative platform for those self-pulled learners. I am a MBA student right now and so glad to find an outstanding reference website like this.”

“The books it recommends are stellar – saves so much time sorting through all the potential reading lists out there myself.”

“I am an MBA student and find that much of the reading found on your site is much more relevant than many of the assigned textbooks.”

“Thank you for helping to prevent me from blowing 2 years and $100k on an MBA when I get out of undergrad next year.”

“I just enrolled in an executive MBA program in my country. Your list give me insight about other important books, rather than the textbook and case method applied in my business school.”

“I like that I am able to choose my level of engagement, from researching the basics by glancing at the introductory literature (reading list, etc.) to signing up for the member forums. There are no upfront forms to fill out, and navigation is straightforward. A powerful layout for what can be a very significant investment of time, if one so chooses. Friendly, un-pushy, very hip.”