On this episode of MATCHplay, Thad sits down with Chris Waters, founder of Indianapolis-based LUNA Language Services, one of the nation's leading providers of translation and interpreting services. From caddying at Crooked Stick to serving in the Peace Corps, Chris shares the journey of building LUNA into a company with 65 full-time employees and over 1,000 independent contractors worldwide, providing 24/7 support in more than 200 languages—including American Sign Language—for clients across legal, healthcare, education, business, nonprofit, and government sectors.

Chris and Thad discuss the headwinds and hazards of entrepreneurship, from balancing work with a spouse, navigating local competition, and keeping pace with technology and innovation, to recovering from the impact of COVID. Chris opens up about planning and executing the sale of his company in March 2023, working closely with trusted advisors, and the emotions tied to selling a lifetime of work.

Tune in for practical takeaways, swing thoughts, and lessons from both business and the golf course, as Chris shares insights that apply on and off the fairway.

 

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