The GenWhy Leaders Podcast

087 - Chris Meade helps you ace a bootstrap budget


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Overview:
Chris Meade is the Co-Founder and CMO of CROSSNET, the world's first version of volleyball meets four-square. Join us for a discussion about how Chris made one of the fastest-growing, outdoor recreational products that led him to be recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2021.

Key points:

0:00 to 2:00 - Who are you, and what is CROSSNET?

2:00 to 2:30 - Where are most of your customers at?

2:30 to 3:30 - What’s the origin story of CROSSNET?

3:20 to 4:00 - What was the initial concept and prototype?

4:00 to 5:00 - What’s your why?

5:00 to 6:10 - How was it transitioning from service based roles in your career, to being an entrepreneur of a physical product?

6:10 to 8:00 - How do you encourage listeners who have more soft skills and a creative background?

8:00 to 11:00 - What have been the highs and lows of keeping CROSSNET on a bootstrap budget from day one?

11:00 to 12:10 - What kept you going through the hard times for 2 years and working around the clock on a bootstrap budget?

12:10 to 13:10 - When did you know CROSSNET was going to take off?

13:10 to 15:30 - Are entrepreneurs wrong to follow their passion?

15:30 to end - Book recommendations and contact info (see below)

Book recommendations:

Double your profits by bob Fifer

Buy CROSSNET:

www.crossnetgame.com

Connect with Chris:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cjmeade

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The GenWhy Leaders PodcastBy Eric D. Hughey