44 Best Sales Books
We analyzed 6+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 44 best sales books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Sales books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best sales books" and study the top 6+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
44 Best Sales Books
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Secrets of Closing the Sale
Also recommended by
1 person
Seth Godin recommended this bookSeth Godin
Seth Godin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Seth Godin's recommendation of this book
SPIN Selling
Also recommended by
1 person
Noah Kagan recommended this bookNoah Kagan
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan's recommendation of this book
Cracking the Sales Management Code
The Secrets to Measuring and Managing Sales Performance
Little Red Book of Selling
12.5 Principles of Sales Greatness
To Sell Is Human
The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
Influence
The Psychology of Persuasion
Also recommended by
18 people
Tobi Lütke recommended this bookTobi Lütke
"The most mind-bending book you can imagine, because it essentially taught you always humans are flawed and influential." - Tobi Lütke
Tobi Lütke's recommendation of this book 
Scott Adams recommended this bookScott Adams
"100 percent of effective people seem to have read [this book]. In fact, it’s one of those things that when I meet somebody and they’re operating at a pretty high level, if you mention [this book], they’ve all read it." - Scott Adams
Scott Adams's recommendation of this book 
Naval Ravikant recommended this bookNaval Ravikant
"Fundamental and had a lot to teach." - Naval Ravikant
Naval Ravikant's recommendation of this book 
Charlie Munger recommended this bookCharlie Munger
Charlie Munger recommended this book in the "Poor Charlie's Almanack" book.
Charlie Munger's recommendation of this book 
Adam Robinson recommended this bookAdam Robinson
Adam Robinson mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Adam Robinson's recommendation of this book 
Ramit Sethi recommended this bookRamit Sethi
Ramit Sethi mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Ramit Sethi's recommendation of this book +12
More recommendations
- Alexis Ohanian
"[Helps you] navigate the world with heightened awareness for how we're always being influenced/manipulated." - Alexis Ohanian
- Guy Kawasaki
"The guiding light for how I conduct business—and in many ways how I live my life." - Guy Kawasaki
- Max Levchin
One of Max Levchin's answers to "what's your favourite business book you'd advise to young entrepreneurs?"
- Noah Kagan
"People can be influenced in their behaviors by many different tactics." - Noah Kagan
- Samy Kamkar
"I love it because it was a very systematic and analytical approach to the most common ways that human being have been known to be influenced and persuaded to do something." - Samy Kamkar
- Andrew Wilkinson
"[One of] my most recommended business books." - Andrew Wilkinson
- Neil Strauss
"Understanding these [principles] make all the difference in making the leap from interest to attraction." - Neil Strauss
- Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Patrick O'Shaughnessy recommended this book on a blog post.
- Mark Manson
Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.
- Alex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi recommended this book on Instagram.
- James Clear
"[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time." - James Clear
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Alexis Ohanian
The Sales Acceleration Formula
Using Data, Technology, and Inbound Selling to go from $0 to $100 Million
Also recommended by
2 people- Noah Kagan recommended this book
Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Noah Kagan's recommendation of this book 
Alex Hormozi recommended this bookAlex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi recommended this book on Instagram.
Alex Hormozi's recommendation of this book
New Sales. Simplified.
The Essential Handbook for Prospecting and New Business Development
The Psychology of Selling
Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible
How To Win Friends and Influence People
Also recommended by
18 people
Warren Buffett recommended this bookWarren Buffett
"In my office, you will not see the degree I have from the University of Nebraska, or the master’s degree I have from Columbia University, but you’ll see the certificate I got from the Dale Carnegie course." - Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett's recommendation of this book - Scott Adams recommended this book
Scott Adams
One of the books on Scott Adams' "Persuasion Reading List."
Scott Adams's recommendation of this book 
Dave Ramsey recommended this bookDave Ramsey
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website.
Dave Ramsey's recommendation of this book 
Paul Graham recommended this bookPaul Graham
"The one book we encourage startup founders to read. [...] It's critically important for anyone in business." - Paul Graham
Paul Graham's recommendation of this book 
Derek Sivers recommended this bookDerek Sivers
Derek Sivers mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Derek Sivers's recommendation of this book 
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this bookDustin Moskovitz
"Seek to be understood." - Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz's recommendation of this book +12
More recommendations
- Ken Block
"One of the first books that really helped me achieve my management style and what’s helped me really be successful." - Ken Block
- DJ Vlad
Most Recommended Books reached out to DJ Vlad directly.
- Strauss Zelnick
"Archaic references and overweening title to the side, it’s actually a great guide to leadership and salesmanship." - Strauss Zelnick
- Daymond John
"I love all the Dale Carnegie books." - Daymond John
- Shay Carl
"A staple that I have listened to three or four times." - Shay Carl
- Tim Draper
"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University." - Tim Draper
- Sahil Lavingia
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
- Barbara Corcoran
"A must read for anyone in business." - Barbara Corcoran
- Alex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi recommended this book on Instagram.
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Ben Greenfield
Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Ken Block
Never Split the Difference
Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It
Also recommended by
2 people- Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book
Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.
Dustin Moskovitz's recommendation of this book 
Blake Randall recommended this bookBlake Randall
"" - Blake Randall
Blake Randall's recommendation of this book
The Ultimate Sales Machine
Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies
Also recommended by
2 people- Noah Kagan recommended this book
Noah Kagan
"This book has so many frigging tips I can't even start. Get it." - Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan's recommendation of this book 
Michael Hyatt recommended this bookMichael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
Michael Hyatt's recommendation of this book
The Go-Giver
A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea
Also recommended by
1 person- Dave Ramsey recommended this book
Dave Ramsey
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website.
Dave Ramsey's recommendation of this book
Fanatical Prospecting
The Ultimate Guide to Opening Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, Email, Text, and Cold Calling
Gap Selling
Getting the Customer to Yes
Pitch Anything
An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal
Sell or Be Sold
How to Get Your Way in Business and in Life
The Challenger Sale
Taking Control of the Customer Conversation
The Sales Development Playbook
Build Repeatable Pipeline and Accelerate Growth with Inside Sales
The Science of Selling
Proven Strategies to Make Your Pitch, Influence Decisions, and Close the Deal
Mindset
The New Psychology of Success
Also recommended by
10 people
Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"Dweck and her research have helped my foundation colleagues and me understand more about the attitudes and habits that allow some students to persevere in school despite big challenges." - Bill Gates
Bill Gates's recommendation of this book - Tobi Lütke recommended this book
Tobi Lütke
Mentioned on "The Knowledge Project" podcast.
Tobi Lütke's recommendation of this book 
Satya Nadella recommended this bookSatya Nadella
"Whatever change we’ve been able to achieve is because the cultural meme we picked was inspired by [this book]." - Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella's recommendation of this book 
Tony Robbins recommended this bookTony Robbins
Tony Robbins mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Tony Robbins's recommendation of this book 
Josh Waitzkin recommended this bookJosh Waitzkin
Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Josh Waitzkin's recommendation of this book 
Ev Williams recommended this bookEv Williams
"One of those ideas that is obvious only once you know it." - Ev Williams
Ev Williams's recommendation of this book +4
More recommendations
- Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.
- Kathryn Minshew
"Read this book & love the idea!" - Kathryn Minshew
- Tom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
- Mark Manson
Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.
- Dustin Moskovitz
Think and Grow Rich
Also recommended by
7 people
Neville Medhora recommended this bookNeville Medhora
"I’d bet money this book has restored countless relationships, made millions of millionaires and saved many lives." - Neville Medhora
Neville Medhora's recommendation of this book 
Shay Carl recommended this bookShay Carl
"Amazing." - Shay Carl
Shay Carl's recommendation of this book 
Daymond John recommended this bookDaymond John
"The main takeaway from [this book] was goal-setting. It was the fact that if you don't set a specific goal, then how can you expect to hit it?" - Daymond John
Daymond John's recommendation of this book 
Anthony Pompliano recommended this bookAnthony Pompliano
"[One of] the three most impactful books for me." - Anthony Pompliano
Anthony Pompliano's recommendation of this book 
Tom Bilyeu recommended this bookTom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
Tom Bilyeu's recommendation of this book 
Jen Sincero recommended this bookJen Sincero
"Do what he says (and really do all of it) and you will be large and in charge." - Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero's recommendation of this book +1
More recommendations
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Patrick Bet-David
The Greatest Salesman in the World
Also recommended by
3 people
Matthew McConaughey recommended this bookMatthew McConaughey
"The most instrumental piece of literature and motivation I’ve ever read for me in my life." - Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey's recommendation of this book 
Grant Cardone recommended this bookGrant Cardone
"My fav self help book." - Grant Cardone
Grant Cardone's recommendation of this book 
Patrick Bet-David recommended this bookPatrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
Patrick Bet-David's recommendation of this book
How to Master the Art of Selling
Also recommended by
1 person- Patrick Bet-David recommended this book
Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
Patrick Bet-David's recommendation of this book
Never Eat Alone
And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
Also recommended by
1 person- Ramit Sethi recommended this book
Ramit Sethi
"All about networking the right way." - Ramit Sethi
Ramit Sethi's recommendation of this book
Agile Selling
Get Up to Speed Quickly in Today's Ever-Changing Sales World
Blueprints for a SaaS Sales Organization
How to Design, Build and Scale a Customer-Centric Sales Organization
Coaching Salespeople into Sales Champions
A Tactical Playbook for Managers and Executives
Combo Prospecting
The Powerful One-Two Punch That Fills Your Pipeline and Wins Sales
Conversations That Sell
Collaborate with Buyers and Make Every Conversation Count
Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success
Connect with Customers and Get Results
Heart and Sell
10 Universal Truths Every Salesperson Needs to Know
How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling
Insight Selling
Surprising Research on What Sales Winners Do Differently
Mastering the Complex Sale
How to Compete and Win When the Stakes are High!
More Sales, Less Time
Surprisingly Simple Strategies for Today's Crazy-Busy Sellers
Selling to Big Companies
Smart Calling
Eliminate the Fear, Failure, and Rejection from Cold Calling
Stop Selling and Start Leading
How to Make Extraordinary Sales Happen
Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive
Outsell, Outmanage, Outmotivate, and Outnegotiate Your Competition
The Art of Closing the Sale
The Key to Making More Money Faster in the World of Professional Selling
The Introvert's Edge
How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone
The New Strategic Selling
The Unique Sales System Proven Successful by the World's Best Companies
The Only Sales Guide You'll Ever Need
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The 25 Best Sales Books to Read Right Now | Brainshark
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35 Best Sales Books (of All Time) to Read & Grow in 2022
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The Best Sales Books of All Time, Ranked by The Sales Industry (Updated!)
ringdna.com
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The 25 Best Sales Books of All Time | Soundview Executive Book Summaries
summary.com
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The 44 Most Highly-Rated Sales Books of All Time
blog.hubspot.com
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Geoffrey jamestop 10 sales books of all time.html
inc.com
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