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The Art of the Craftsman

Advice, Inspiration, and Cautionary Tales for Anyone Who Dreams of Starting Their Own Shop

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Pub Date Feb 24 2026 | Archive Date Feb 01 2026


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Description

After building a world-famous brand and multiple companies, Jesse James has one goal: helping others find success in what they love.

Success isn’t just about creating a successful business, the fame, or the money. It’s about seizing every opportunity to learn and grow. It’s about the person you are behind the scenes.

Throughout his career, Jesse James has been known as many things: reality star, criminal, thrill seeker, husband, father, entrepreneur. With all these titles, Jesse has built his empire on one common theme—hard work. In an era of instant gratification, he knows the value of persistence and how discovering your passions can springboard you to success when you cultivate and pursue them with dedication, creativity, and care.

A business book unlike any other, The Art of the Craftsman gives a detailed, candid look at what it took to build his empire from the ground up, the value of hard work, and how he kept pushing once he reached the top.

Featuring Jesse’s raw candor and decades of skill, this unique and deeply honest book provides practical advice and useful lessons that anyone can apply to their life or business by:
  • Understanding the true value of craftsmanship
  • Finding the confidence to forge your own path
  • Taking care of yourself—as well as your business
  • Building long-term relationships with customers
  • Not settling for mediocre work (or expecting instant success)

With his unique perspective on friends, family, and business, Jesse’s memorable stories and hard-won wisdom will leave the reader with a clear road map to achieving growth and self-improvement, encouraging readers to always keep learning and to never settle for anything less than the best.
After building a world-famous brand and multiple companies, Jesse James has one goal: helping others find success in what they love.

Success isn’t just about creating a successful business, the fame...

Advance Praise

“This book is a middle finger to mediocrity . . . The Art of the Craftsman is more than a book; it’s a blueprint for how to win, be fulfilled and leave a legacy that will inspire people who are still willing to put the blood, sweat, and tears into the American Dream.”

—Andy Frisella, host of the Real AF Podcast and creator of 75 Hard

“Whether you're battling self-doubt, recovering from failure, or striving for your next level, Jesse equips you with the tools to rise—clearer, stronger, and more aligned than ever before.”

—Marcus Luttrell, New York Times bestselling author of Lone Survivor

“This book is a middle finger to mediocrity . . . The Art of the Craftsman is more than a book; it’s a blueprint for how to win, be fulfilled and leave a legacy that will inspire people who are still...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781637747971
PRICE $24.95 (USD)
PAGES 224

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Thoughtful and well-written. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of both the writing and the advice. Recommended to craftsman or entrepreneur.

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