5 Business Lessons That Could Save Your Life
Update: 2025-08-12
Description
What would happen if your business had to keep going without you starting tomorrow? In this episode, Chris G shares a raw, personal story about almost losing his life and the mess it left behind for his family. That terrifying experience became the push he needed to rebuild his business so it could stand on its own. From lying in a hospital bed with no systems, no plan, and no backup, to creating a company that runs smoothly without him, he’s learned some hard but valuable lessons. He breaks down the five rules he follows now that took him from coma to CEO This one’s a real reminder that your business should give you a life, not take it away.
Episode highlights:
(0:00 ) Intro
(0:39 ) Life-threatening illness and an unprepared business
(4:42 ) Lesson #1: Plan your life and business
(6:03 ) Lesson #2: Treat people right
(7:37 ) Lesson #3: Build healthy routines
(09:54 ) Lesson #4: Define your success
(11:12 ) Lesson #5: Create an exit plan
(13:21 ) Outro
Connect with Hard Hat to CEO on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BrHqc3wdF/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardhattoceo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcgilman/
Episode highlights:
(0:00 ) Intro
(0:39 ) Life-threatening illness and an unprepared business
(4:42 ) Lesson #1: Plan your life and business
(6:03 ) Lesson #2: Treat people right
(7:37 ) Lesson #3: Build healthy routines
(09:54 ) Lesson #4: Define your success
(11:12 ) Lesson #5: Create an exit plan
(13:21 ) Outro
Connect with Hard Hat to CEO on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BrHqc3wdF/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardhattoceo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcgilman/
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