137. Kris Goodrich | Don't be an Entrepreneur

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Kris Goodrich, Author of “Don’t Be An Entrepreneur: Unless You Play a Different Way” Kris, started his entrepreneurial journey in highschool where he built a fire starter kit business that was doing $30,000 a year in recurring revenue. If that isn’t impressive enough, he has also struggled with severe dyslexia, but hasn’t let that stop him building multiple successful businesses and writing a book.  Kris has an awesome perspective of the world and is a serial entrepreneur, husband, father, and is constantly looking for ways to solve problems for himself and others. He has a passion for guiding people through the hardships and challenges that come with being an entrepreneur. In this episode, you’ll learn about:  Kris and his journey of building businesses Why entrepreneurship is a team sport How you can start taking action on your dreams today Mentorship Now get ready to learn, and enjoy this incredible conversation with Kris Goodrich.    To learn more about the Kris visit: www.krisgoodrich.com www.dontbeanentrepreneur.com Today’s episode is sponsored by Audible. Try Audible for free: www.bookthinkers.com/audibletrial. The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers) If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:00 - Lessons from Running a Business at a Young Age 00:06:11 - The Importance of Mentorship 00:09:06 - The Power of Learning Quickly 00:12:15 - The Importance of Keeping an Open Mind 00:15:18 - The Frustration of Unsaveable Games 00:18:25 - Evolving Goals in Entrepreneurship 00:21:48 - Streamlining and Standing Out in the Industry 00:24:42 - Building a Strong Foundation 00:27:53 - Starting a Business with Family 00:31:06 - Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Children 00:34:07 - Embracing Vulnerability for Deeper Connections 00:36:50 - Outro