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Episode 42: Chris Grainger

Season 2, Ep. 42

Chris Grainger is on a mission.

It's no ordinary mission.

Chris is a fisher of men.

Chris is also a husband, a father, an employee and a 2x podcast host.

Chris has dealt with loss, the kind of loss most people can't relate to. Seriously, we just can't.

Chris and his wife turned it into a mission - how to help other parents deal with loss and the grief it brings.

Often this grief spirals into despair, poor choices and a dark path.

Chris created The Lion Within Podcast to help men face and conquer the demons that can distract them from being men of God, husbands and fathers.

In a short time this podcast has attracted a following and more important, followers.

He's extremely soft-spoken, but like EF Hutton, when he talks, you should listen (Google that :-)).

Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:

  1. Side hustles can enrich your team
  2. Podcasts are an important part of your go-to-market strategy
  3. Pay attention to what your people are dealing with at home

Chris's Eating Crow Moments:

  1. Facing loss meant facing himself
  2. Grief is different for everyone
  3. We are not the only ones dealing with this, how can we help others?

You can find Chris here: https://thelionwithin.us/

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