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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