Two of Christopher G. Fox’s biggest wins looked like giving up from the outside.

Christopher is the managing partner at Ideas Led Growth, but he started out in academia before shifting to consulting. In this episode, he uncovers his transition strategies, overcoming academic burnout and leveraging thought leadership to cultivate long-term client relationships. This conversation explores how Christopher turned setbacks into successful entrepreneurial ventures while maintaining the delicate balance between personal and professional growth.

(00:00) Perception shapes our sense of failure
(10:05) Results-oriented over influence-oriented environments.
(16:59) The side hustle that became a full-fledged business
(20:05) The beauty of the hub and spoke business model
(22:09) What it means to optimize the consequences of your decisions
(28:06) The rare and remarkable long-term clients
(34:38) The importance of idea articulation for client relations and product development
(41:37) How thought leadership differs from educational content
(44:24) The entrepreneur's evolution from accepting any client to specializing

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