#1: My Story Pt. 1 - Childhood, Family, Early Career
Jun 2, 2023
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Meet Chris Lee, the founder of the Founder Podcast, and learn about his upbringing, family, and early career. Topics discussed include the impact of sports, the challenges of small town life, the speaker's high school sweetheart, marriage and prioritizing family, and their journey into door-to-door sales. Tune in to hear about Chris's entrepreneurial leap and the start of his first business in the next episode.
Hard work and discipline are crucial for success in entrepreneurship.
Overcoming challenges, such as diabetes, can shape character and instill determination.
Deep dives
Introduction to the Founder Podcast
The Founder Podcast is a platform where host Chris Lee interviews successful entrepreneurs and shares their inspiring stories. Chris, a serial entrepreneur himself, aims to provide valuable insights to listeners. The podcast is not limited to entrepreneurs, but also welcomes anyone seeking inspiration from these stories of overcoming challenges and achieving remarkable success. Throughout the episode, Chris introduces the concept of the podcast, shares his background, and highlights the wide range of guests who will be featured in future episodes.
Chris Lee's Early Life and Work Ethic
Chris Lee, the host, provides insights into his upbringing and the lessons he learned. He grew up in a small town with six siblings and a hardworking father, who taught him the value of discipline and work. From a young age, Chris had to work to support himself financially and learned that success comes from both hard work and smart work. He shares personal examples of working multiple jobs, including delivering newspapers and engaging in sales. Chris also highlights the importance of sports and education in shaping his character.
Overcoming Challenges and Managing Diabetes
One significant challenge Chris faced during his childhood was being diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of ten. Despite initial fears and difficulties, he chose to view it as a blessing rather than a limitation. Chris made a commitment not to let diabetes define him and adopted a self-reliant and disciplined approach to managing his health. He shares how this experience shaped his character, instilling in him a strong sense of determination and resilience. Chris also touches upon the impact of diabetes on his family, as his daughter was later diagnosed with the same condition.
Exploring Career Choices and Entrepreneurship
After returning from a two-year mission, Chris attended college with the initial plan of becoming a doctor. However, his sales abilities, developed through previous experiences, led him to venture into door-to-door sales during the summer breaks. The success he achieved in a short period of time made him question whether a medical career was the right path for him. A professor's comment about the potential to make a greater impact as an entrepreneur than as a doctor resonated with Chris. Eventually, he made the decision to drop his science major, pursue a business education, and embark on his entrepreneurial journey.
Get to know Chris Lee, the Founder behind the Founder Podcast. Who he is, how he was raised, and the principles that he was taught that ultimately led to him building multiple 9-Figure empires all while raising a family of 5 kids with his wife.
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