Ep. 27 All Things Entrepreneurship: Expanding Your Network, Defining Wealth, Micro-Managing to Leadership, Investing Wisely, Core Values, and More | C...

In this episode of the Unruly Entrepreneur podcast, host Andrea Crowder speaks with entrepreneur and mentor Christopher Gravagna about his experiences in the business world.

They discuss the importance of mentorship, networking, and personal growth, as well as Christopher's own journey through financial crisis and getting out of massive debt. Christopher shares his insights on investing, leadership, and emphasizes the value of failure and building relationships based on shared values.

The episode concludes with a discussion of Christopher's current companies, KINRGY, and his plans for the future.

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Episode Content Timestamp

*The Origin Story of Andrea and Christopher's Friendship [00:01:53]*

Andrea and Christopher talk about how they met through a mastermind group and their friendship's origin story.

*Importance of Kindness [00:09:05]*

Christopher talks about his personal mission to share the message of kindness and how it has been instilled in him through his experiences and mentors.

*Lessons from Early Entrepreneurship [00:19:14]*

Christopher talks about his upbringing and early entrepreneurship experiences, including getting sued at 14 years old for placing ads in the yellow pages.

*Be Your Own Bank [00:24:44]*

Christopher shares his advice on investing in yourself and your own business, rather than seeking external investments. He suggests looking at elements within your own business that you can invest in to increase ROI.

*Low Maintenance Investments [00:29:28]*

Christopher talks about the importance of finding low maintenance side businesses or investments that can produce high yield. He shares his personal experience with private debt and hard money lending on real estate.

*The Importance of Allocating Capital for Personal Happiness [00:31:03]*

Christopher emphasizes the importance of allocating a certain percentage of capital for personal happiness and enjoyment, rather than just saving and investing all of it.

*Building Enterprise Relationships [00:33:11]*

Christopher and Andrea discuss the importance of building enterprise relationships and how it can lead to growth and success in business.

*Learning from Failure [00:38:17]*

Christopher talks about the importance of learning from failures and using them as lessons to pivot and optimize your business.

*Networking Tips [00:41:18]*

Christopher shares his tips on networking, including identifying if you're an introvert or extrovert, finding events and conferences that align with your interests, and breaking out of your communication shell through micro events or hobbies.

*Mentorship and Values [00:50:12]*

Christopher talks about the importance of values in business and personal life, including faith, surrender, integrity, love, and patience. He also mentions the importance of mentorship and working with businesses that align with your values.

*Integrity in Business [00:52:47]*

Christopher and Andrea discuss the importance of integrity in business practices and how it intertwines with personal time.

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