Episode 341: Resilience in business with Chris Reese

The Fuel Your Legacy Show

Links: instagram: chris_reese704
email: [email protected]

Summary
Chris shares his challenging upbringing and successful ventures in hydro seeding and roadway projects, emphasizing the importance of resilience and proper business structure. Sam highlights the importance of utilizing laws for legal business benefits.
Key Points

• Sam outlines the podcast format to Chris, suggesting ways for him to monetize his expertise through platforms like Manect, sparking a conversation on offering advice for free versus charging for it. 6:40
• Chris narrates his challenging upbringing in Vancouver, detailing financial struggles, personal growth, rebellious behavior, dropping out of high school, early work experiences, and a period of losing everything before rebuilding. 12:32
• After starting the hydro seeding business, Chris successfully utilizes Google Ads to generate significant returns within the first week, leading to a profitable venture. 23:13
• Seeking advice from a successful entrepreneur, Chris learns about bidding for roadway projects, conducts research, and successfully secures a substantial project despite initial doubts and financial constraints. 27:51
• A manufacturer offers to supply materials for the project, providing Chris with financial flexibility through 30-day terms. 31:05
• Chris describes a tumultuous period involving being fired from his own company, shutting down operations abruptly, facing financial losses, and personal struggles. 35:52
• Reflecting on his experiences, Chris emphasizes the importance of proper business structure and resilience in overcoming adversity. 40:34
• Sam emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing laws to benefit businesses legally, without resorting to unethical practices. 48:56