Shoe Dog

Name: Shoe Dog
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (27 reviews)
Author: Phil Knight

The Swoosh Story: Unbridled Entrepreneurship and Endurance

Written byPhil Knight

Narrated byNorbert Leo Butz

Length13h21m

Release dateApril 26, 2016

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics, Business

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.9 (27 ratings)

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Author	Phil Knight
Narrator	Norbert Leo Butz
Runtime	13h21m
Published	April 26, 2016
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.9 / 5 (27 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics, Business, Sports & Outdoors, Running & Jogging
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Phil Knight's memoir, Shoe Dog, is an intimate and exhilarating journey behind the scenes of one of the world's most iconic sportswear brands. This captivating narrative offers a unique glimpse into the founder's mindset, revealing the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that shaped Nike's ascension. Butchered deals, bruised egos, and near-bankruptcies are woven into a tale of unwavering perseverance and strategic risk-taking, making this a must-listen for entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts, and anyone eager to understand what drives a maverick like Phil Knight. Norbert Leo Butz's narration brings a welcome touch of wit and warmth to the story, skillfully conveying the author's intensity and vulnerability.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

As I immersed myself in the world of Shoe Dog, I found myself questioning the conventional wisdom that entrepreneurs are born with an innate talent for success. Phil Knight's story humanizes the process, revealing the countless setbacks, self-doubt, and late-night anxieties that often get glossed over in the mythology of startup culture. Norbert Leo Butz's engaging performance elevates the narrative, imbuing each character with distinct personality traits that make them relatable and memorable. His portrayal of Knight's intense passion for running and its role in shaping the Nike ethos is particularly impressive, but I did feel that the supporting cast could have benefited from a slightly deeper exploration of their perspectives. Nonetheless, this is a gripping listen that will keep you on the edge of your seat, even when the stakes seem impossibly high.

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