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Oct 2023
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137. Kris Goodrich | Don't be an Entrepr...

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The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!

In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Kris Goodrich, Author of “Don’t Be An Entrepreneur: Unless You Play a Different Way”

Kris, started his entrepreneurial journey in highschool where he built a fire starter kit business that was doing $30,000 a year in recurring revenue. If that isn’t impressive enough, he has also struggled with severe dyslexia, but hasn’t let that stop him building multiple successful businesses and writing a book. 

Kris has an awesome perspective of the world and is a serial entrepreneur, husband, father, and is constantly looking for ways to solve problems for himself and others. He has a passion for guiding people through the hardships and challenges that come with being an entrepreneur.

In this episode, you’ll learn about: 

  • Kris and his journey of building businesses

  • Why entrepreneurship is a team sport

  • How you can start taking action on your dreams today

  • Mentorship

Now get ready to learn, and enjoy this incredible conversation with Kris Goodrich. 

 

To learn more about the Kris visit: www.krisgoodrich.com

www.dontbeanentrepreneur.com

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:00 - Lessons from Running a Business at a Young Age

00:06:11 - The Importance of Mentorship

00:09:06 - The Power of Learning Quickly

00:12:15 - The Importance of Keeping an Open Mind

00:15:18 - The Frustration of Unsaveable Games

00:18:25 - Evolving Goals in Entrepreneurship

00:21:48 - Streamlining and Standing Out in the Industry

00:24:42 - Building a Strong Foundation

00:27:53 - Starting a Business with Family

00:31:06 - Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Children

00:34:07 - Embracing Vulnerability for Deeper Connections

00:36:50 - Outro

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