Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs
You are not alone, building a business is hard. This is a podcast to hear from those who have done it before you so you can become the healthy, wealthy and wise entrepreneur you want to be.
My name is Paden Squires, and I started out of college working in finance at a Fortune 500 company and hated it- I was bored out of my mind. So I wanted to change my life. I started studying for the CPA exam, listening to podcasts six hours a day; and I took four exams in eight months. I even started my business in my living room with zero public accounting experiences and taxes. At this point, I had never done a tax return before, but I didn’t let that stop me.
In 2014, I launched my business Squires CPA, and opened up an office in 2016. My business has grown ever since through trials, lessons, networking, and planting the right seeds. Since then I have had a lot of success in other business ventures including real estate, and property management and more. Now I want to help inspire you to achieve your potential and dreams in business and break from the corporate mold.
So let’s learn from the stories and hard lessons of successful entrepreneurs so you can become wealthier and wiser today.
Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs
63: Why Turning Down Business Can Help Your Business Scale
What if to actually grow your business you sometimes need to say NO to money?
Today we sit down with Chris Walker, founder of Legiit, a B2B growth engine designed to help businesses and freelancers succeed online. Chris shares his journey from IT support to building multiple eight-figure businesses and the lessons he learned along the way. Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur, you'll find valuable insights on branding, community building, and scaling a successful business.
Key Takeaways
✔️ From Freelancer to Founder – How Chris transitioned from freelancing to launching a multi-million-dollar business.
✔️ The Power of Community – Why building a brand-driven community can be a game-changer for small business owners.
✔️ Hiring & Scaling Smartly – The mistakes Chris made and the lessons on hiring the right team early.
✔️ Brand vs. Marketing – How top brands like Coca-Cola & Nike create long-term success beyond quick marketing tactics.
✔️ Entrepreneurial Mindset – The importance of resilience, vision, and strategic pivots in business growth.
Links & Resources
🔗 Connect with Chris Walker: Legiit.com
📺 Chris’ YouTube Channel: Chris M. Walker
📘 Book Recommendations: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan, The Gap and The Gain by Benjamin Hardy
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