Chris Ronzio started his first business at the age of 14, pitching corporate clients before he could even drive. Today, he is the founder of Trainual, a rapidly growing SaaS company that helps teams scale through improved onboarding and training processes.

In this episode, Chris shares the early mistakes that shaped his approach to business, how he transformed his company into a million-dollar venture, and what he wishes he had done differently in his first year. He also recounts an embarrassing story with Shaquille O'Neal and explains why he encourages young founders to think big.

Connect with Chris Ronzio:

Chris’ Website

Chris’ Podcast: Organize Chaos

Chris on Instagram

Timestamps:

00:00  Intro

02:12  Starting a business at 14

04:06  The first big mistake (and client disaster)

07:00  From video production to a scalable system

09:40  Why his 2015 launch flopped

16:54  Running out of money

21:31  Winning a $150K grant

27:26  Network is your networth

30:48  Embarrassing moment with Shaquille O'Neal

About the host, Bethany Fiocchi Root and Oceanview Marketing:

Oceanview Marketing is a boutique consultancy that helps funded SaaS, tech and service-based startups unlock millions in new revenue through strategic digital marketing, fast execution and experience-backed testing.

Led by Bethany Fiocchi Root, the firm specializes in validating product-market fit and building scalable systems for long-term growth. Learn more at oceanview-marketing.com.

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