18 min
Chris Hessler: Business, Entrepreneurship and… Brain Cancer? Day in a Canoe Podcast
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- Investing
In this episode, Nathan and Chris discuss:
The beauty of the entrepreneurial journey and knowing when to enter and exit an opportunity in the world of business Emphasizing business development and customer acquisition as key drivers in your organization’s growth and success The power of choice and taking action when things don’t pan out the way you thought they would Resiliency in the face of the toughest challenges life and business can throw your way Key Takeaways:
If you have the entrepreneurial itch, particularly at a young age, follow it. Find your niche, discover what makes you invaluable at a company and make it known. Slow down, stop and smell the roses, and spend time with the people you love most; you never know what curveballs life has to offer. “If you’re going to fail, fail fast. Don’t spend millions of dollars to fail, spend hundreds of thousands.” — Chris Hessler
About Chris Hessler: Chris Hessler is a serial entrepreneur, with multiple successful exits, who has launched 12 Advisory Boards throughout his career (mostly because he needed talent/experience he couldn’t afford to hire). Previously, Chris was an Operating Partner at Alpine Investors, and is currently Executive Chairman of Linkwell Health, bringing his extensive network to the platform.
Connect with Chris Hessler:
LinkedIn: Chris Hessler | LinkedIn To Be Alive! By Chris Hessler: Amazon.com: To Be Alive!: There, but for the Grace of God, Go I eBook : Hessler, Chris: Kindle Store Connect with Nathan Mersereau:
Phone: 248-645-1520 Website: www.dayinacanoe.com Email: nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com Twitter: @NathanMersereau LinkedIn: Nathan Mersereau Address: 255 S Old Woodward, Suite 310
Birmingham, MI 48009
In this episode, Nathan and Chris discuss:
The beauty of the entrepreneurial journey and knowing when to enter and exit an opportunity in the world of business Emphasizing business development and customer acquisition as key drivers in your organization’s growth and success The power of choice and taking action when things don’t pan out the way you thought they would Resiliency in the face of the toughest challenges life and business can throw your way Key Takeaways:
If you have the entrepreneurial itch, particularly at a young age, follow it. Find your niche, discover what makes you invaluable at a company and make it known. Slow down, stop and smell the roses, and spend time with the people you love most; you never know what curveballs life has to offer. “If you’re going to fail, fail fast. Don’t spend millions of dollars to fail, spend hundreds of thousands.” — Chris Hessler
About Chris Hessler: Chris Hessler is a serial entrepreneur, with multiple successful exits, who has launched 12 Advisory Boards throughout his career (mostly because he needed talent/experience he couldn’t afford to hire). Previously, Chris was an Operating Partner at Alpine Investors, and is currently Executive Chairman of Linkwell Health, bringing his extensive network to the platform.
Connect with Chris Hessler:
LinkedIn: Chris Hessler | LinkedIn To Be Alive! By Chris Hessler: Amazon.com: To Be Alive!: There, but for the Grace of God, Go I eBook : Hessler, Chris: Kindle Store Connect with Nathan Mersereau:
Phone: 248-645-1520 Website: www.dayinacanoe.com Email: nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com Twitter: @NathanMersereau LinkedIn: Nathan Mersereau Address: 255 S Old Woodward, Suite 310
Birmingham, MI 48009
18 min