Chris Widener is one of the top speakers in the world today. He is the author of 12 books and has produced 85 CDs and DVDs on success, leadership, and motivation. Chris worked closely with, and was mentored by, two speaking legends, Zig Ziglar and Jim Rohn.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- ‘Be a voice, not an echo.’ – Unknown
Business Failure
- Chris hired the wrong person, and kept him around for 9 years, which was 8.9 too many. Fire Nation, Chris tells you how to avoid similar fate – use your courage!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Chris shares one of the biggest wins he had as a child: being selected to be the Seattle Supersonics ball boy. This was quickly followed by his most crushing moment of breaking both arms and at risk of losing this dream job. Listen to what Hall of Famer Dennis Johnson did that saved Chris’s bacon! His AH-HA moment? Be KIND.
Current Business
- Chris is launching a PODCAST where he will share his inspiration with the world, 22 minutes at a time. I will be one of the first subscribers!
Small Business Resource
Best Business Book
- Twelve Pillars by Chris Widener and Jim Rohn
- The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
Interview Links
Sponsors
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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