JONATHAN GOODMAN is the creator of the Personal Trainer Development Center and host of the popular Obvious Choice podcast, a top show for coaches, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Jon’s been featured in most major business and fitness publications including Men’s Health, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Robb Report, Inc., and many more. Over 200,000 coaches and small business owners in more than 120 countries have purchased business development materials from him. Originally from Toronto, Jon spends his winters exploring the World with his wife and two young sons.
'A much-needed guide to winning in business as a human in an all-too online world.' * Entrepreneur * 'If you want to win in business without feeling like you have to win the internet, get this book! It can help any marketer, small business owner, and entrepreneur.' * Jason Feifer Editor in chief, Entrepreneur Magazine and author of Build for Tomorrow * 'The Obvious Choice is a playbook for taking action on things that actually work versus following the flavor of the day or the newest social media soundbite. I was a mere three pages into the Introduction before I found myself reaching for a pen to highlight key passages and take notes on action steps for my own business.' * Joey Coleman, international keynote speaker and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Never Lose a Customer Again and Never Lose an Employee Again * 'The Obvious Choice is a wake-up call not only for how to do business, but how to live and make genuine connections in an all-too-online world. It shares fundamental truths that, the sooner you get them, the sooner you'll increase your income while decreasing your reliance on performative social media. This book is profoundly thoughtful, easy to read, and really important.' * Michael Easter, New York Times bestselling author of Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain * 'Consider this required reading for anyone running a small businessand shy;--Goodman nails it when it comes to business insights. This book is filled with timeless advice, and unlike so many other business books, it's a joy to read. Every entrepreneur is going to get actionable takeaways from this read. If you're selling something, you need this book in your life. Trust me, you won't regret it!' * Harley Finkelstein, President, Shopify * 'In a world where so much changes on the surface, Jon reminds us of deep timeless principles that are constant. This is a great read with insightful guidance on how to not only improve your small business and local business, but also your life.' * David Segal, Founder, David’s Tea * 'Jon has written the definitive playbook for people striving to achieve great things. It achieves the rare balance of teaching people how to succeed by leaning into their authentic selves and does so in a way that is as inspiring as it is entertaining.' * Ben Bergeron CrossFit leader and author of Chasing Excellence * 'Jon will show you how to stop playing small, own your worth, and start earning what you deserve while making a real impact.' * Jen Gottlieb, Co-Founder of Super Connector Media and Bestselling Author of BE SEEN * 'Jonathan Goodman has written a must-read book on how to simplify your business and put your customers first without losing what makes you special and unique. This book is a home run.' * Jesse Cole, Founder, Savannah Bananas and author of Fans First * 'A much-needed guide to winning in business as a human in an all-too online world.' * Entrepreneur *