What if just 15 minutes could save you 25 years of headaches, wasted money, and burnout? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G keeps it real and shares six lessons he's learned the hard way, so you don’t have to. From knowing when to walk away from the wrong clients to making sure you’re actually making a profit (not just chasing big numbers), this one’s full of real talk. Chris also explains why hiring slow and letting go fast can protect your team, how to stop holding your business back, and why good communication and steady sales are a must. He even shares a personal story about almost losing his life and how that changed everything. If you're running a business, this episode is a must-listen.

Episode highlights:
(0:00 ) Intro
(0:41 ) Save 25 years in 15 minutes
(1:14 ) Lesson #1: Not every client is worth it
(2:48 ) Lesson #2: Profit > Revenue
(4:47 ) Lesson #3: Stop being the bottleneck
(5:38 ) Lesson #4: Hire slow, fire fast
(8:11 ) Lesson #5: Sales and communication
(11:00 ) Lesson #6: Don’t forget your personal life
(12:08 ) The power of building a self-reliant team
(12:51 ) Closing thoughts and invitation to connect
(13:24 ) Outro

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