137 - From Corporate to Contractor Chris Edwards
From corporate finance to contracting, Chris Edward’s story is a flip on your typical becoming contractor story. We believe that his experience in finance will help you think and approach your business differently. We’re so excited for you to gain insight from Chris and the unique conversation he shares with Martin and Khalil. Start listening right now!
Show Notes
00:05:02 - Chris’s History In Finance, Entrepreneurship,
00:12:02 - How Chris’s Experience In Finance Translated To Running A Business
00:14:24 - The Personal Transformation From Corporate to Entrepreneur
00:16:37 - What Is Valuable In Contracting?
00:20:56 - Chris’s Tech Stack And How He Decided On It
00:25:49 - The Influence Of Twitter
00:29:38 - Why More Isn’t Always A Good Thing
00:33:33 - Growth Within A Rural Area
00:37:09 - Chris’s Strategy For Acquiring New Business
00:41:12 - Respect Going Beyond The Surface
00:44:43 - Chris’s Story with SBA
00:48:40 - An Asset Sale Or A Stock Sale
00:52:04 - Chris’s Day-To-Day Operations And Changing Cultures
01:02:25 - What’s Coming Up For Chris
Quotable Moments
“It's a steep learning curve to go from some something where you have a lot of security, a lot of people supporting you, to jumping into this entrepreneurial world where like it's sink or swim.” - Chris
“When you buy a company you’re not just buying the cash flow or a forklift, you’re buying the culture.” - Chris
“Change management requires a lot of empathy.” - Chris
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