How to Build a Successful Outdoor Living Business Without Sacrificing Your Sanity or Your Soul w/ Chris Cooper

⏱️ 24:06 🎤 Joshua Gillow, Chris Cooper

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Chris's Personal Story

Chris Cooper begins by sharing his traumatic childhood and difficult experiences, leading up to his escape through enlisting in the Marine Corps.
5:00

Burning Life to the Ground

Chris recounts burning his life to the ground in 2017, leaving the green industry, and realizing he was burnt out on himself rather than his job.
9:23

The Power of Sharing

Chris discusses how sharing his full story for the first time in 2023 was a healing experience for himself and also helped others heal.
18:00

Freedom in Business

Chris explains that true freedom in business comes from knowing yourself, using systems, and only carrying what is yours to carry, allowing the business to serve your life.
21:19

Finding Purpose and Peace

Chris shares that his business truly began to serve his life when he shifted from traditional roles to building up other people's lives, finding his purpose and meaning.
25:31

Challenge to the Listener

Chris challenges listeners to stop trying to earn what can only be received, emphasizing that freedom is built on discipline, structure, and grace, not exhaustion.
27:26

Vine and Compass Program

Chris introduces his Vine and Compass program, which offers weekly conversations and resources for those seeking clarity and direction in their business and life.

Speakers

Joshua Gillow

Host

Chris Cooper

Vine and Compass

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Prioritize your well-being over constant grinding; burnout affects personal life more than business.

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Develop clear systems and processes in your business to define what's yours to carry and avoid unnecessary burdens.

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Connect with your 'why' and ensure your business aligns with your personal purpose, making it a passion project rather than an all-consuming weight.

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Embrace vulnerability and share your story; it can be a powerful tool for healing yourself and others in your network.

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Seek mentorship or coaching (like Vine and Compass) to gain external perspective and support in navigating business and personal challenges.

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Cultivate a 'compelling future' vision for your life and business to drive progress and find happiness, rather than letting the business control you.

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