The 9 Best Books for Growth Hackers

A must-read for growth hackers, Traction walks readers through a 3-step framework called “Bulls eye” which can be used to hone in on the exact traction channel which will propel a business’ growth. This book is packed with tactical how-to’s, specific channel-by-channel breakdowns, and interviews from some of the biggest startup founders in the industry.

100 Days of Growth is an actionable guide to growing your business fast. Written as a series of strategies and tips, the book walks you through case-by-case examples of proven ways to fuel growth (while also providing recommended tools and further reading on each topic). This book is a great starting point for anyone looking for straight-to-the-point growth hacking tips.

Growth Hacker Marketing is a great foundational resource for any aspiring growth hacker or anyone in charge of leading growth on a marketing team. Using case studies to illustrate his point, Ryan Holiday outlines how to go viral, how to find product market fit, and how to intertwine marketing with product development to create an explosive product that resonates with your audience.

Growth Engines is packed with awesome case studies from some of the world’s biggest companies that have all managed to find a new approach to growth. An awesome read for any growth hacker.

Rework cuts through the noise and breaks down the fastest route to succeed in business. While not an official “growth hacking guide”, this book will change the way you approach business, meetings, productivity, and new challenges. A great read for any entrepreneur or for growth hacking teams.

The Growth Hacker’s Guide to the Galaxy is jam-packed with 100 different growth hacking tactics to implement into your marketing strategy. This is a great place to find a ton of tips and tricks packed into a single book.

Ever wonder how to build an addicting product? Hooked will break down a simple four step process which companies use to keep customers coming back for more.

Smartcuts tells the tale of how startups become massive successes over night, and what makes the difference between average and extraordinary people. This book isn’t a tactical guide on how to implement growth hacking strategies, but will definitely get you thinking like a growth hacker.

If you or your team has been sitting on the fence with an idea or product launch, you need to read The Lean Startup. This book will change the way you view starting a business and growing a user base. It’s no wonder it’s on the bedside of some of the biggest CEOs in the world today.

Growth Hacking introduces a growth hacking framework, the Sales Flywheel, and illustrates the component parts through growth stories told from the author’s first-hand experiences working with companies from the Shark Tank. What sets this book apart is that the authors are active practitioners that run a growth hacking consulting agency so they are able to pull a lot of tactics from the front-lines.