Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley Summary
Overview of Oversubscribed
"Oversubscribed" reveals Daniel Priestley's revolutionary approach to creating more demand than supply. Named one of UK's top business advisors, Priestley's campaign-driven method has transformed countless enterprises. What's his counterintuitive secret? Focus on relationships and innovation - not just price - to make customers chase you.
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When Customers Chase You Instead
Think about the last time you waited in line for something you really wanted. Maybe it was a new restaurant everyone's talking about, or concert tickets that sold out in minutes. Now flip that image: what if customers lined up for your business instead of you chasing them? This isn't fantasy-it's how oversubscribed businesses operate. They don't beg for attention or slash prices desperately. Instead, they create a reality where demand consistently exceeds supply, where saying "no" becomes part of their strategy, and where customers feel lucky to get in. This approach works whether you're selling software, coaching services, or handmade jewelry. The principles remain constant across industries and economic conditions, transforming how you think about business itself. Here's what most business advice won't tell you: the market actively resists your profit. It's not personal-it's economics. Markets naturally push toward equilibrium where supply meets demand, squeezing margins until businesses earn just enough to stay open. Think of two coffee shops on the same street. One has a line out the door every morning; the other sits mostly empty. The busy shop charges premium prices and still can't serve everyone. The empty one runs constant promotions just to cover rent. Same product, same neighborhood, completely different realities. Uber demonstrates this principle perfectly. Despite billions in revenue, they struggle with profitability because their model allows supply to expand endlessly. More riders need cars? More drivers sign up. The balance never tips decisively in their favor. Compare this to California plastic surgeons in the 1980s, when qualified practitioners were scarce and demand exploded. They made fortunes-not because they were better surgeons than today's doctors, but because the math worked in their favor. By the late 1990s, as more surgeons entered the field, those extraordinary earnings normalized. The skills hadn't changed; the supply-demand relationship had. Waiting for market conditions to favor you is like waiting for rain in the desert. It might happen, but you'll likely die of thirst first.
Building Your Own Economic Reality
The Strategic Art of Patience and Positioning
The Psychology of Buying and Creating Demand
Breaking Industry Rules and Building Ecosystems
The Data-Driven Future and Value Alignment
Your Reputation Is Everything
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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